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  1. Condor
    I've never heard the term 'bundling' before. Years ago in California a person could get double coverage and payouts from two different companies, say from their auto policy and company medical insurance, but they have closed that loop-hole and made it illegal. Years ago I was rear ended and got whip-lash. My auto paid off, and so did my wifes company medical. Didn't expect it, but got it anyway. A little side note on the Geico flaming that's going on here about them quoting cheaper premiums by reducing coverages. Folks have it backwards. Tell them what coverage you want, and then get a quote of the premium for comparison. Don't tell them what your current premium, and ask them to beat it. Of course they will... at the expense of your overall coverage. Just like the company you are with now if you ask them to reduce your premium. I've had excellent service from Geico, but if you're uncomfortable dealing online, then by all means see an agent.
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    OK, my apologies.... Hey, can't be right all the time. Good to know. This subject has been discused in the past, where was this info then?? So can I assume that we can put an 85-93 trunk on our 83-84's without a lot of modification???
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    One of our local women riders had an 18 wheeler trailer run over the top of her. She came close to not making it. One year in the hosipital and tons of surgery she's still with us and riding again. Albeit on a Can-Am Spider. Big semi's will always win...
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    Nope, the '87 MKII is a 3 piece set up while the '85 still takes the one piece like the MKI '83-'84. The '85 trunk is sorta unique as it's larger like the MKII's but shaped like the MKI's.
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    Sounds like the rectifyer... There were some Indian Rectifiers purchased by members about a year or so ago. Much better unit than OEM. You might try posting to see if they have all been installed. You might be able to scare one up. Times and intentions do change....
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    Tentative plans are to leave NorCal early Friday morning, the 22nd, and overnighting at the Motel 6 in Wendover Utah that night. The next morning heading to Cody via Rock Springs Wy, and getting there late afternoon. It'll be a couple of long days in the saddle, but you can collapse and recouperate all day Sunday... Anyone from the area planning on doing the trip are welcome to join up. Breakfast will be at Brookfields Resturant I-80 at the Madison Ave exit in Sacramento....
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    Yep, that's all the time left to order VR International T-Shirts. July 1st is the deadline. The reason is in order to get the shirts to the See the CODYFlyer for all the info, and the Pre-Registration Form for sizes and prices. There are still a few Trailer Tickets left... I think?? I you do decided to add trailer raffle tickets to your form, and the 300 have been previously spoken for, we'll refund that part of your Paypal payment. So don't be bashfull.... These Cody T's are really cool... :cody
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    I'd try to pick one up off Ebay for cheap that's guarantee'd not to be DOA. Swap it out and hope for the best. If nothing else it'll make a good addition to your 'stash' bucket.. On the 1stGen's there are three white wires coming out of the stator that go in and out of a connector under the side cover. Not sure if the 2ndGen has anything similar, but that connector will get dirty, get hot, and melt. Might be another place to look?? If it is on the 2-Gen, removing the connector and soldering the wires together will get things running again.
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    I'd have one ready, but sometimes we get lucky and the old one stays together... The wires for the gear indicator don't go into the stator housing....
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    Nope...don't look good. Although I'm surprised that the voltage didn't drop more while turning over?? This is a little related. The rectifyer on my '83 looked fine but was doing the same thing. Swapped it out for another 'stash' unit and it was good to go. Just for kicks and giggles I think I'd try another retifyer before going for the juggler...
  11. Condor
    So what's happening that you need to rebuild the brakes??
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    Did you happen to check the volts at the battery posts while running?? And if so what were you getting??
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    OK I see it now... But that is one ugly gasket...
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    The 1st Annual International VR Chili Cook off is something we congered up because of a certain ol' bird's braggin'. So far we have two members ready to put him in his place. Just to make things clear this will be a 'Slap Down No Holds Barred King of the Hill Best in he West Chili Contest' Judging to be done by all the 'Free Loaders' alive and standing after emptying their bowls, and can still raise one hand. Trophy's awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. For dessert the Venture Rider FLer's will get to create their own 'free-be' Ice Cream Sundaes. Bowls, Spoons, and..... Finger Bowls Provided....... Just bring your appetite!! :cody
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    That o-ring is available from Yamaha. Make sure the plastic isn't cracked by someone over tightening the screws and causing the leak. There are no gaskets used.
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    That's a new one.....
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    Thanks Dz!... But you need to go buy a tripod....
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    Buzzing or viabration can be an indication of out of sync carbs...??
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    I've been runing Garmin Streetpilots c550's for a while now and they are 'bluetoothed' to my cell. They look like a Zumo 550, but don't have the sunlight readable screen and a few other do-dads. And they are cheap because since being discontinued by Garmin the only place you can find one is on Ebay. Anyway they work great. I would think any Garmin GPS with Bluetooth would be compatable with the Scala unless the Scala is the weird format, but I wouldn't really think so??
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    Not all AGM's are equal. There are a lot of things internally that can be altered to cheapen the design... and performance. Generally if you stick with a US made battery it's pretty good. I had a Bike Master AGM die in a year. Finally found the 'Made in Taiwan' in very small text on it. I also have a 'Made in China' AGM that is the same footprint as the Odyssey PC680 that I bought to check out. Although the stated CC's were equivalent to the 680, they weren't. Almost killed it on an all day ride playing the tape deck. So just because it says it's an AGM doesn't neccessarily mean it's great.
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    Helmet Locks

    Condor replied to MongoE9's topic in Watering Hole

    Just a side note on the locks. They may work better than OEM's on a 2ndGen. I found on the '99 that the gap between the body and the loop it greater than the 1stGen's and will allow someone to undo the clasp, and it will slide through. Maybe it's just mine, but they aren't the greatest. Been thinking about swapping them out for a set off a 1stGen.... :cody
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    Try this place for AGM's. The shipping free since it comes via Flat Rate Priority. Best battery... best price. I buy all my AGM's from them. Nice thing about the DEKA AGM is you don't have to baby sit them to maintain them. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx20l.html
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    They look just like the pair of EMT's I bought off Ebay except the sole lugs aren't quite as agressive as those on the swats. The price is pretty decent. A couple of bucks more than what I paid. Thanks for the link it's a keeper.
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    Air lift?? I'm jealous...
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    It's tough finding a pair in my size, but I got lucky and found a pair of EMT boots with the side zipper.... Love 'm....
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