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  1. MMVenture
    OK.. I give up... Where did you get those nice looking pegs?
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    Well after a long battle, I wanted to follow-up and put a ending to my saga with my MM. After attempting to put Sea Foam in the gas tank, and trying to adjust my carbs alone, I managed to get the bike not to run at all. So off to the shop it went, where the carbs were gummed up and carbs were so out of synic that it would not run. After a bill of $390.00 I have the bike back and I'm back on the road. . My local shop did not recommend Sea Foam and did recommend that I use Sta Bil when not riding. He indicated that the new gas can go bad in 3 weeks time. Although he indicated the carbs are in synic, I'm not 100% I like the way it runs. I have lost most of my sound from the Bubs and now I have to be doing 60 mph before I can use OD. Never was like this before. Another change is the higher revs between shifting. Never had this before also. Lets hope it does not have to go back to the shop, otherwise DW will be looking to replace me and the bike. Thanks for all your help on this problem, and until next problem, ride easy.. Keith
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    As I start to trouble shoot my problem... I have taken everything off to gain access to the fuel filter... My question is how do you ensure you have shut off the gas before you disconnect the filter? I have not removed the gas tank and am in hopes of not having to do so. I have got the filter loose to where I can disconnet the hoses and will be looking for a replacement at the local auto parts stores. If I cut the fuel cock off will this ensure I will not spill fuel all over the shop floor? Thanks for all replies.
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    I would think if my fuel pump is gone south, then it would not run.... am I correct? My bike will run now and would run with full choke. Now I cannot get the idle set to allow it to de-rev between shifts. I can ride it as it, but with it not slowing the RPMs down, it like I'm speed shifting. Again, I would not think it would allow me to ride it with a bad fuel pump. I will still give seafoam a try in a few days and see if this will help. I have a feeling I have turned one to many screws and have set the carbs way off. I don't have the tools to fix myself. Very happy to hear that shop found your problem and hope you get back in the saddle soon.
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    I must admit I have never seen or heard of seafoam, but am willing to give it a try. I have read a few post on here concerning it and it seems to have worked for others as well. I see it can be found at Advance Auto and will check them out for availability. I will keep you posted, and hope to be back on the road soon. Hate to have problems with a MM with only 35K miles on it. She has been a great one, and my second Venture. Loved my 89 Venture and MM has been even better. Had a few Harley's between them and always come back to the Ventures. Thanks for your help and suggestions. Keith
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    Another Kudo... Give your secret away, what did you use? They look awesome.
  7. MMVenture
    Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you heal fast and will be ready to get back in the saddle soon. You know what they stay, there are only those who have laid one down, and those who waiting for their turn. You can say now, "been there and done that"... Take care friend.
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    Sorry I was away on vacation, and am just getting back to address my Venture's problems. To answer some of the questions asked: The bike was rode about 2 weeks prior to the problem starting, it starts fine with full choke. However, with full choke is on, I cannot give it gas because it will stall out. Once I let it warm up, and close the choke, it will not stay running. Now after a few carb adjustment, I have been able to keep the bike running with the choke off. However, now it rev's up and takes second to drop back down. It will not rev down between shifting. I have noticed dirt and fuel around the carbs that has never been there before. I have never replaced the fuel filter myself, and don't recall the last time it was done. Anyone with pictures and discription of how it is done would be greatly appreicated. I'm trying to save myself a trip to the shop, but I feel that getting it running I have messed the carbs up beyond my scope of repair. Yes I'm one of those with many year of expierence riding, and not many years of turning the wrench. Thanks Keith
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    Hello fellow Venture's; My 2000 Venture will start easly with full choke, and while running on full choke when I twist gas, it wants to stall out. I can sometimes get an idle with chock off, but again when I try and give it gas it chokes out. Any suggestions.... Thanks for all your help.
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