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    Aaaarrrrgg

    Rocket replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    Tom, I didn't use much in the way of parts, during the 10,000 mile trip last summer. I did better than expected as the 86, had a total of less than 600 miles since buying it & starting on the trip. Also you provided the ice cream for Grump & I. All clutch parts ordered while in Ontario & shipped to Big Tom's. New clutch spring & friction plates for the 86 @ Big Toms (noticed some minor slippage while hauling the trailer). New friction plates on the 83 @ Muffinman's (probably due to trying the motorkote previously). Played with colourtune & sync also while with the Muffins. Oil changes on both scoots while @ Venturious & straighten sidestand bolts, after Randy decided to check them. I still should order new ones, too. Picked up new rear tires in Cody (thanks again Kurt for allowing me to get them delivered to you), as I ordered them while in SC @ Grump's brothers place. Changed out the rear tire on the 86 in Wainwright (before heading the direction of home), as I have never run a tire that low before & I was hauling a trailer. Changed out the rear tire on the 83 in Oct, as Grump is back riding his 750. Too bad the battery didn't act up, on the 83 while in the states, as the Deka is twice as much up here $$ (before taxes).
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    I would have thought, he would have previously cleared out the remaining bananas, from the Icelandic members visit.
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    My map download was for the relpacement unit, as garmin had changed the unit serial # in my profile. While I was there, they also transferred my waypoints to the new unit. I was at the US Garmin service centre for less than an hour, but spent over 6 hours downloading the map set via a wifi connection at the motel 6 Grump & I stayed at. This was during our big trip this last summer, between Wrongway's & the Cody International. So the OP of this thread should just have to download a new map set, as the new serial # should be on his profile, in place of his old one.
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    The interface cables were optional on the Mk1 (83-85), so you may not have them. The interface cables plug into the top of the amp. Last I had checked, Serria Electronics still had them J&M kit YV-41 http://www.sierra-mc.com/search.asp?pg=1&stext=yv-41&sprice=&stype=&scat= Your headset lower cords plug into these interface cables.
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    Last summer, with the gpsmap 60cx changeout @ garmin during the trip. I had to log into my garmin & download the maps tied to the relacement unit. As I have had the lifetime updates for more than a year prior.
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    Probably as a result of this...... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59306i :rotfl:
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    Maybe in a few decades, the 1st gens might be worn out by then ............... :mo money:
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    Yup, they are heading to the newer, next best thing to the 1st gen, the 1800 wing....... After all, look at the wingnuts we have over here, like Eck, SilvrT, for a couple of examples.
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    At least, you used a higher class troll, than found on craigslist.
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    Yup, a so called contractor, aside from Ebay. I'm usually about 2 PSI below max pressure, as well. I use the NGK DPR7EA9 (slightly hotter for doing a lot of short trips). 10MM allen bolt holding the damper rod in place (from the bottom). 15/16 headed bolt, that is double nutted, to hold damper rod still for re-assy (best to weld bolt, nuts & socket together if not pulling fork tubes, for work). Dennis Kirk, M.A.W. amongst others for the progressive fork springs.
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    Ok, we don't need to send Evan over to try & teach you. But maybe he should come over & see if there is any normal food at your place & not just all dog food & treats. My TO. Stalker better go with Evan as well, to help sample things. Burppppppp. :rotf:
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    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=54671
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    When this happens, take the 1st gen out of 1st gear.... Yes, these do 50mph in 1st gear.
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    More like a lubed press fit, using a hydraulic press.....
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    Saltcreep, you should see what the scoot looked like in 2006, after taking out a deer. Pics in my profile gallery. BTW I rode it home (1,000 miles) 1.5 months after impact. Yup, Gary & I finished it a few days before the P.I.P. meet. Where Steve was there, amongst the other BSers. Bubber was just a Sh**er, as he kept a porta potty mostly to himself, that weekend. It could be said, that Bubber was full of it that weekend, even though he didn't feel good at all. I should put some of these in my profile gallery.
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    Yup, Grump & I racked up the mileage on the scoots, last summer as well.
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    Yuppers....
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    Now the question is, how many more will be ordered, for Tree decorations????? Now that you mentioned this. :snow:
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    Still listed new @ partshark.com DISC,BRAKE(BLACK) 1NL-25831-00-00 $442.74 However, try to find the EBC Prolite rotors, as the cost is much less. I found a source At Summit, see attached PDFs.
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    Not that trip, but Grump & I did about 10,000 miles this summer with an 83 & a 86, the 86 was hauling a trailer from start to finish. We did some minor maint over the trip & new rear tires installed, after returning to Canada. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=611370 Here is a map of the basic route (a few minor changes due to detours encountered).
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    Same decking on the Mac as on the Johnston st bridge in Victoria. But the Mac is much higher, longer (miles) & can be quite interesting riding with the crosswinds.
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    Normally it is not much at all, maybe a week or two, for the winter. But Kevin, you must be still in denial about that 3 FOOT DUMP of SNOW, that we got overnight about the 27/28 Dec 1996. I was working it, as part of the military support for Emergency services. That dump of snow covered lower Vancouver Island & the lower mainland as well (BIG AREA). As the military was active on the mainland as well. But more recently, Grump & I rode over to Pacidaho's during the big trip, in late May of this year. I called them from Henderson (after speaking with the sheriff), to check on the pass & Terrie told me to get over the pass quick, before the snow starts sticking. So we did make a quick trip to & over the pass, as I pushed it for the first time in the curves & twisties with a loaded down trailer in tow, behind the 86 VR. This was not a cruising run, but a race to get over before it started sticking to the road. I made another call from Salmon to Terrie & got directions to their place, apparently we made real good time from Henderson & across the pass. The end result, Pacidaho managed to keep us there for 5 days (longer than my planned 2 day visit). I am typing this as, I look outside & see a dusting of this white S**t on the road & my deck. This is supposed to be the wet coast, not the white coast.........
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    The video also doesn't show how to fuel the scoot, or attaching a gas can (for trips longer than 50 feet in distance). But it shows, how to wake the scoot up, from its nap. :rotf:
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    :thumbsup2::thumbsup2:
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    Thanks Kevin, for all no longer with us. I will be in my dress uniform & will be meeting up with Oldseadog at the Cobble Hill service.
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