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I had my final checkup today after cataract surgery and I have 20/15 vision in each eye. I'm tickled pink! So, I recommend it if you have cataracts and are putting off the surgery.

Hi Guys Thanks again for all the Positive feedback, the bike is running better everytime I take it Out. I have sourced out some Jet kits from a VW Performance supplier in California so I will be ordering some Main and Pilot jet assortment kits to dial in the Carb a bit better but so far it seems to be running pretty good even with the Mixture screw turned out an extra 2 turns, Midrange and towards full throttle is responsive when above 2500 RPM I am getting some stumbling when below 2500 RPM. On the trip down to Laconia I was getting some engine Vibration above 4000 RPM this has dissipated and now the Vibration only occurs at 5500 RPM and up any engine speed below 5500 is smooth and no vibration. I have been running this bike as if it was a complete engine overhaul and in the Breakin period, so Gradual increase in engine speed with intermittent bursts at high RPM, I am nearing 4000 kms on the oil so likely will be changing the oil sometime this week, and I suspect I will see some Carbon deposits in the oil, seafoam in the crankcase will go in tonight to help loosen up whatever remains in the galleries and Ring Grooves. Now that I have been able to put some mileage on the Bike I have to do a couple small modifications or repairs. Order Yamaha fork seals and replace this winter Order new Clutch Frictions and replace this winter I will need to Modify my Floor board mounts a bit as the rear Mount is lower than the front and I have been dragging in short 90 degree turns and on traffic Circles, a quick fix with the welder and a cutoff grinder. With more rain in the forecast I will likely get this done one nite this week. I will need to source some new signal light switches as the Harley Controls I put on do not latch the signal light circuit or Cancel so for the interim I added small timer boards to latch the signal lights for 15 secs then they auto cancel, works fine but sometimes even the 15 secs is long especially on lane changes. I have been experimenting with the Air suspension to see the difference in ride and Handling, and because of the dragging Floorboard mounts I have been using the Mid High settings more, with the Misses on the Back I tried the leveling and first set both front and rear to High, no more dragging the floorboard mounts but found the Handling was terrible to the point of uncomfortable in the turns and a heavy feeling in the steering. I now have no air or low setting in Front and Mid to High setting in the Rear, less dragging but still an occasional scrape but steering feels Lighter and more natural in the turns, so this will likely be my preferred air settings. That is all for now and must get back to work. Good Day all HermanK

see whjat i can do bout mak'n it for the first time! sounds like fun!!!!

My makeshift paint booth

Finally finished the repairs and repaint to the left side and rolled it out of the garage for a trial run around the neighborhood. Tomorrow I hope to get the insurance back on bike.

Tina has been asking about highway pegs for her, since nobody is making aftermarket parts for the Star Venture. I decided to make my own design. She wanted her feet to be out more than forward so this is what I came up with. The floorboards still fold up out of the way when I'm riding solo.

New final drive seal, rear wheel bearings, a lot of cleaning to get the grease off from the pumpkin seal🤬🤬🤬. AND some new sparkling arm rests for mama, my newest design.