Dusk
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I did... I should update my post. I did file and the state did cut me a check. The totaled the bike. To fix what was damaged will cost more than the check. I move back to the city, and am renting until I sell my house. I don't have a garage. Even if I did I would need my mechanic to do some of the repairs. Selling her for a few bucks in whole or part is the best solution for me. One I get my house sold and get life back in order I will hunt down another 1st gen. There is a second gen that parks in the same lots that park my ride (or did). I try not to look at it
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I know this should be listed in the for sale section. But I want to get this out there. Long story short. My bike ran out of gas in the Tip O'neil Tunnel here in MA. After a little more than half an hour a state trooper and flat bed came along. Unfortunately the driver of the flat bed did not tie down the bike correctly. After leaving the tunnel and pulling into the state police barracks parking lot (it is close to the tunnel) the bike tipped over. The right side of the fairing, along with associated parts got wrecked. Luckily the bike has crash guards. The damage is mostly cosmetic. I simply don't have the time or money to put into getting the bike back into shape. I did file with the state and they totaled the bike. I got what I paid for the bike. Sadly it will cost more to repair the bike. Also I lack storage space. To to it off I am fixing up my house to sell. I simply got lots going on now. The engine runs strong and has lots of life left in her. I road her back and forth to work most every day. From Attleboro to Cambridge and Waltham. I hate to let her go, or part her out. but right now it's the best thing I can do. I can't find the title, so I am going to fill out the paperwork to get a new one. But if you are looking for parts that would not be a problem. I have posted some of the work I had done. Along with pictures (She don't look quite the same now). Link to pictures - [/url]http://necrotechandbytch.com/~dusk/venture/ Some of the work that has been done. All four carbs were rebuilt. Replaced the linkage too. Complete tuneup. Wires plugs etc. Rebuilt the forks. Replaced gear shifter. New head gaskets. Replaced the exhaust collector. Replaced that star washer and associated parts. New tires. Metzler New stereo and speakers. Added extra lights. And much more. The bike is at my mechanic. You can call him and ask about the bike. He did all the work. Best Cycle & Jet Ski Repair South Attleboro MA 508-761-9779
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How long have you been married? How about answers for people that are single, divorced, 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Marriage. Or maybe living in blissful sin with a significant other? This is one big-ass smiley!
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Yeah it does. I hope thats close to what it wll look like when they roll it off the line. One thing will be true.. the engine won't be as detuned as the current max. These v4's can put out well over 200hp.
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Yeah that link has a space in the url.. that is odd. The %20 should work. That is the new max. Being that the max was built off the v4 used for the venture I am wondering if they have thought about our favorite scoot.
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I can't wait to see the final concept hit the road. If there is a new 2nd gen Mad Max, will they make a 3rd gen Venture? http://www.monstermax.com/Vmax news.html http://www.monstermax.com/Vmax%20news%20page/2007%20Vmax/concept1full.jpg
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HA!!! So true!!!
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As long as you are OK. Thats all that matters. Also.. we all lay down now and then. Just get up and take a bow Did you do it with style? Got pitchers? You know we want to see pictures.
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Here we go. For us Massachusetts peeps it's getting close to 3.50 (three fitty). http://www.massachusettsgasprices.com/
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I myself have made it a point to not ride the scoot at times. Just to avoid giving rides to some heavy people I know. I have a friend who's wife a very big woman. Over 250 easy. I don't want to hurt feelings, so I avoid the whole take me for a ride topic by caging it up for visits. Everybody has there own opinion about riding two up. But one thing is true especially for the 1st gens. They are top heavy all by themselves. It takes time to get use to handling them at low speeds and in the twisties. My sister weighs about as much as a fly, but taking off into a turn with her on the back can be a PITA. Add that with some uneven pavement and you got a possible lay down ahead without even trying. So I do make it a point to not ride two up with people that are bigger than me. Not just weight, but also hight. Esp men. We are heavier on top. These are big bikes. Be it a 1st gen or 2nd. When they start to go over, they are gonna go.
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Will not shift into 4th or 5th gear
Dusk replied to JOE MCDERMOTT's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
This sounds like the 1st gen star washer problem. I never heard of 2nd gens having this issue though. -
Guess I need to update the title now
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Not sure if this has been posted already. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjt5oca0Kdk]YouTube - pd0jac yamaha 1200 cc[/ame]
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HA!
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I need some of them business cards!
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Sis and I road to work on the scoot today. When I parked the bike sis said hey look at that bike. I was like yeah nice bike. She said no look at it. I gave it a closer look and on the tank it said venture. I didn't even notice as I pulled up next to it to park. I took a pic with my phone. Not that good, but you get the idea. I bet they'll get along fine
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No headlight or dash lights
Dusk replied to Dusk's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I feel like a dope... it was the fuse. I bet it blew due to the starter issue. I have no other idea why it would. I took the opportunity to change the headlamp bulb. Much brighter now. My sis said we should have taken pictures to document the replacement of the fuse and headlamp bulb to upload here -
Is this a previously know issue? Where should I begin looking? Glad I got them running lights installed. They worked wonders! I drove 43+ miles using them. They are quite bright.
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I have an 83. No 2nd gear issue no stator issue. Now I did get the 4th and 5th gear issue. But so far most of the work has been what I wanted to do. My scoot is my daily ride. And I have a 43 mile ride one way. Last year it was 48. I love my scoot. You will too. One warning, she is one top heavy beast. Baby gots back
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MAC Muffleer sound bite
Dusk replied to Condor's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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Slow Starter - When warm
Dusk replied to SuamicoBob's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
My 83 does the same thing. I have not had any issues with the starter. Seems to be more of a quirk with the bike. I am sure a cable upgrade may have a positive effect. I myself am not worried about it at this point. When the starter does finally go I bet the replacement will have a different quirk. -
I do most of what you wrote. Some of it I never noticed. I tell people who ride that we need to be very proactive, not reactive. I love to ride. I enjoy the ride. But i always assume that I am in danger. No in a scary way, but I never let my guard down. I use my scoot as my primary vehicle. I commute to work. I make it a point to be as visable as I can an position myself so that I do block vehicles around me. I don't want to leave a gap. I am glad you wrote this.
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Thank you.
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Reading your posts is our way of listening.
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I have a decent radio and purchased a marine radio cover for it.