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That's 107F, getting old. Yes it did feel like an oven and could only work early mornings. All was fine with both bikes till the heat weave started.

Had the same Deka prior to the one I replaced and it was 4 years old. Have had no luck with them. Seems you got lucky with yours Ben. I think what happened is the heat did them in...temperature in my garage got up to 107C. In a Suzuki Bandit had a year old Yuasa and it gave up as well. I chased problems on that bike to no end sine the last thing I thought about being fairly new was the battery. It would work than not till I removed it and had it tested for deep draw. It would also show parasitic draw intermittently which should of been a clue. Since replacing both bikes working fine.

Just installed one this morning and fits reasonably well. We shall see how it stands up since it's a Crank Chinese battery and they are known for being poor. They must of bought a truck load of old stock batteries really cheap since they were for the Cavalcade and hardly a item one can move. Hope I have luck with this one. My Deka ETX glass mat lasted 3 1/2 years which is disappointing considering the price and being extremely well maintained, one never knows.

Still riding a but not as much as I would like to, age catching up. Yesterday washed and dropped the bike getting it ready for winter.

A Merry Christmas and best wishes to all. May the new year bring good health and prosperity and many more Christmases to come.

Yes, definitely Mark at brakecrafters. Like CaseyJ955 says + a super nice guy to deal with.

Finally installed the MU90 E3 yesterday...had to take it to a shop to put on with machine. Two of us tried Wednesday night and found it impossible with the stiff sidewall. Tire manufacture date is 4615 so its 3 years old. The ride compared to the low mileage 404 which was on the back is far superior. No more road snake wobbling or barely noticeable. In fairness I did readjust the swing arm bearings so it might of helped a bit. The 404 worked well last summer when new but not this summer and degraded really bad after about 2500km. Chasing the problem with Marcarl and could not pin it down the poor ride...wondering around on the road. Was cold last night so did not get a chance to go for a longer ride to test properly. Thanks to all the members comments re tires and next time will do a bit more research before taking some kids advice behind the counter.

Decided to double check with fourtnigt.ca and was told MU 90-16 is the tire to use. It's a 140 verses the MT which is a 130. Sometimes it pays to talk to others rather then just your local dealer. Ordered the MU Elite 3 to match the front so all should be well. Thanks Zzyzx for bringing it to my attention and getting me thinking again.

Will be getting Elite 4 tire from them. Unfortunately they do not have any of the Elite 3s in size I need.

Have checked them out and dealer tells me they are not compatible with wheel with. Can get them locally but they recommend proper size.

Talked to Performance Cycle and they don't have any. Will order Elite 4 from fortnine.ca in the morning unless I can find a cheaper one on line.

Will probably go with Elite 4 and give it a try. Can't find Continentals in our area so E 4 by the looks of it.

Trying to find a new Dunlop Elite 3 rear tire 140/90/16 for my 86 Venture. Had a puncture in the rear and needs to be replaced. Was interesting getting home. Have a Elite 3 on the front and tires have about 2500 km on them. Would like to match them. Looked all over locally and on line and have had no luck finding one...discontinued. Last year I could still find one. Was wondering if anyone knew of someone who has a tire I'm looking for. Dealer or someone who has a new one they never used... in Southern Ontario. Any help would be appreciated.

Wonderful weather and location. Thank you Paul and Mary for putting on a great get together. Enjoyed seeing all who attended and again thank you for a wonderful day and for all of the effort you put in.

I'm a young 67 and it's my youthful delusions that keep me interested in bikes. Got sick a couple of years ago and sold off all of my bike stuff figuring my riding days were over. After going through treatments and some time passed I had a bit more strength and started looking at bikes again. Got the Venture since a good friend of mine suggested it would be good therapy for me to work on something to keep the mind occupied. Was not sure I could even handle the Venture but eventually by next spring had a bit more strength and started riding it. It was a good decision. Unfortunately my mind can't accept the fact that my body is no longer capable of handling heavy bikes. That fantasy has to be adjusted with a good dose of reality. Can no longer ride long distances since my lack of stamina gets the better of me. Bottom line is that I really have no business trying to go to a heavier touring bike as much as I would like to. Will most lightly pass on the bike and accept the situation for what it is though at times I think I still can. Usually these thoughts come when I wake up in the night and the brain is not up to speed. In the light of day reality dictates another story. Thanks for the advice and ride safe.