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  1. Dragonslayer
    On my bike if I use the right side lean stand I can remove the middle gear cover and the stator cover without draining the oil. But if your bike doesn't have a right side lean stand don't try it without having a bag of cat litter handy.
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    Actually if you do the whole route and hit every ramp and interchange before stopping it's a pretty decent ride but you have to keep your wits and concentration focused or you can get lost like in a maze and never come off of it. Don't ask me how I know that. I spent a whole week on it one day when it first opened.
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    No Randy that is my intown twisty, 3miles from the house, Spagetti Junction. My favorite rest stop on this run is halfway down the 285W to 85S ramp on the right side shoulder on the highest overpass ramp. From that spot you get the best view of the sunset and the Atlanta Skyline. When I have a new date on the bike I love to stop here for a rest break and a cig. At first it will freak them out that we are taking a rest break on a major interchange so high off the ground but, after they realize it's pretty safe due the long line of vision and the wide shoulder, and the view they end up thinking it is pretty cool place to stop. They're talking about some place in Texas I think. I can't think of anything cool in Texas but, Tx2sturgis and silverbullet, ok maybe the Cadillac Rance.
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    P.C

    Dragonslayer replied to Jrichard's topic in Watering Hole

    :sign yeah that:to bad 75% of the publically educated population won't understand all the big words.
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    Hey Don, Glad to hear your in the neighborhood. Just thought I'd mention that if your planning to stay in Helen and have not made reservations you might try my friends Bed and Breakfast Lodge (called The Lodge at Windy Acres) which is located just 3 miles South of Helen on Ga Hwy 75. My friend Betty Snow will treat you like Royalty and cooks up a wonderful breakfast. Her lodge has a nice country home type setting and you will find it very peaceful and relaxing. If her daughter and my friend Connie comes by, which she usually does daily, you might be treated to some wonderful personal entertainment since Connie is a professonal Singer/Songwriter. If you think you might want to give the lodge a try, let me know and I'll call Betty and tell her to roll out the red carpet for you. Since you have a few days to kill before Vogel if your interested, I'll be glad to come up and give you a personal guided riding tour of the area which is my personal riding road territory. You'll find N. Ga a wonderful riding experience if you don't already know. I would love to spend some quallity face time with you since I have not really had the opportunity to do so since joining the Ventureriders site. I don't know what your plans are but, If your interested the invitation is open. Give me a call at 404 838-9668 and I'll load up and head that way. I'm about an hour away. At any rate, If your plans don't allow I will be looking forward to seeing you at Vogel.
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    Don't you love it when a plan comes together due to the people involved.
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    THIS WAS FORWARDED TO ME FROM JERRY MCDANIEL , EDITOR OF THUNDER ROADS OF GEORGIA MAGAZINE. I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU. "Out of the mouths of babes." No teleprompter and a lot more brains than most of those in Congress. Let's make her Speaker of the House. Lots better than what we have now. [nomedia= ] [/"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
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    Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most!
  9. Dragonslayer
    I got your PM but evidently you have your profile settings set to not receive PM"s so I posted my answer below. Well if its that good maybe I should just buy it from you .LOL Do you have pay-pal? Any idea how many miles on that starter? Thanks....................Stan Well maybe you should LOL. I don't know how many miles on it I bought it off ebay and ended up not needing it but it is pretty clean and judgeing by that it probably doesn't have that many miles on it > I did test it and it does work fine. my paypal is charlesgraham4867@comcast.net $50.00 and $15.00 for shipping ought to cover it. As soon as I get notice on receipt of payment I will put it in the mail.
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    I've got a good starter I'll sell for $50.00 plus shipping
  11. Dragonslayer
    I've got one too if you need it.
  12. Dragonslayer
    I've eaten science experiments out of the refrig with less effect. Is corn on the cobb supposed to taste like vinegar?
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    Wonder what the cost is and where you can get them.
  14. Dragonslayer
    Amen Brother
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    Sorry for your loss of a true friend, I wrote the following in memory of my Dad. I offer it to you and your friends family in memery of him. Carpe Diem Seize the day is what he’d say, For tomorrow is never sure. We never know if we‘ll pass this way, Or If I can hold your hand once more. My life has been blessed and was rich indeed, With friends and loves and family. My heart has been full for sure. Life’s sweet music has filled my ears, A song of bliss so pure. When my time has ended, And I go to meet my Lord, No floods of tears should you shed, For my struggles will be no more. Each song I sang along the way Was meant to share my soul. I tried to sing them lovingly, So lovingly to you. Charles R. Graham In memory of my beloved Father and friend
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    I noticed a new smilie of a pick-up truck towing a Venture on a trailer. I think it would be cool to have a smilie of the blue smilie riding Venture pulling a trailer. That could be the official smilie of the motorcycle trailer pulling campers. Or, How about this .............. The Blue Venture pulling the Trailer with the Venture that is behind the pick-up truck. That could be the official smilie of the very optimistic Venture addict going to an event by themselves.
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    Bump, Lewis did I make reservations with you for this event? Do I need to? I too have CRS syndrome. What else do I need to do? I plan on being there for the entire event. Where is the registration thread I can't find it?
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    and a pool in Florida, how close to the beach? When is your next guest opening. Do I need to make a reservation? I can do remodeling projects for free rent and gas money.
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    We all do it just to confuss and aggravate you.
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    About the part numbers of the TCI, if the first series of numbers match don't sweat the following numbers which could be revision or production run codes. TCI relocation as you know is a good idea to correct a bad design issue as it sounds like you already know. The job for me wasn't difficult and the original wiring connects were long enough to reroute to new TCI location on top of the air box without having to make any changes to wiring harness. But, good electrical connection with no resistance across the connection is critical as I found out in Asheville. Prior to Asheville the bike was running OK with an occasional hiccup or two. On the way to Asheville, towing a trailer the bike started dogging out and running like C**p. Gas mileage dropped to 40 miles per full Tank, (NOT GALLON, the worst mileage I had ever seen). On the way we stopped and put new plugs, added Seafoam in it with no appreciable improvement. Finally made it to Asheville and spent Saturday, Tinkering with it, Picking peoples brains, and scratching my head. Mostly scratching my head. I did find and replaced a partially cracked intake port plug, with no noticeable improvement. I also found an exhaust leak at #1 exhaust manifold clamp and tightened that up. The main thing I did was spend some time cleaning the TCI pins and plugs with CRC contact cleaner and a small wire brush I had in the tool bag. Then the Muffinman rode the bike and reported that it wasn't right but he believed at least 80% of the problem was spark plug wires breaking down and suggested copper conductor 7mm wires with resistor spark plug boots. Which I haven't done yet. But, keep in mind Jeff did not ride the bike before the tinkering and only had my description to compare to. I did not ride the bike again until we loaded up on Sunday to head back to Atlanta. On the way back the bike ran much much better, gas mileage improved to around 38 mpg with some minor popping on deceleration and spark plug wire ticking on what sounded like #1 and #3 cylinders. However, I was happily impressed with the increased acceleration, power and Gas mileage performance. When I got back to Atlanta I replaced the air filter, which was overdue. Things got remarkable better. Gas mileage improved to over 40 miles per gallon and the acceleration improved so dramatically that it was like riding a whole new bike. Moral of the story; Pay attention to TCI electrical connection health and Carb air intake. The first gens are very unforgiving if things aren't right in those areas.
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    There must be a bunch of us short people riding the 1st Gens. I have to stand on my tippy toes at lights too. Well maybe heals up a little bit. But I find that if I let the air out of the rear shock, Ride my short stumpy roommate around and wear my high healled boots I'm as flat footed as a cop.
  22. Dragonslayer
    Hurry home, I'm sure by the time you get back I'll be needing another carb sync. Be safe and God speed
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    yea that, the one i have has a crack and artwork of naked women on it.
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    Freebird, What if the use for this area be expanded not only for Charity related fund raisers such as raffles but, for all types of humanitarian related activities. Such as opportunities for volunteering for good causes and good people. Or organizing motorcycle people to help others in whatever way they can. This site gives each of us so much that I believe there are a lot of people on this site who would appreciate finding ways of paying back or paying forward by finding ways to help others. I know that many get tired of being hit up for contributions for one thing or the other all the time, there are so many causes seeking money. But, maybe alot of those people wouldn't mind giving in other ways. There are and will always be members of the VentureRider. org family going through hard times like you yourself have recently. Why can't this area be a way of coordinating helping each other out who may need a helping hand from time to time. I know that we have an area for prayers but why not this area for more proactive support. Just a thought.
  25. Dragonslayer
    What's a GEMLIN BELL? I hung my Gremlin Bell over the front wheel, under the headlight between the two brake lines.
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