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    Dang... Someone told me it was sticking my elbow in my ear....
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    Yep, cables are still attached to the junction. I pop the bodies out of the manifolds and slide the assembly out the left side... carefully.... Then detach the cables. I've done it this way about 6-7 times so far, so I don't think it's luck.. But you never can tell.... :confused07:
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    Those vents in front of your shins get air from vents on either side of the upper fairing. I guess if somethings better than nothing, they're OK. Otherwise that lower leg is just cosmetic. Some folks will remove them, and I think you'd get better cooling without them. On the air dam I think it blocks air flow to the lower part of the engine, and actually they were an accessory in the early 83-85 years. They didn't become standard until 86-93. So it's up to you as to whether you want to use one or not....
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    That stuff is like a teflon tape.... not Loc-Tite..... Don't think anybody needs to tell them anything...........
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    Thanks, but Pinwall always wants way too much for their stuff..... Yeah kinda miss that cushy seat on the '83 already....
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    a set of Pillow Tops. If anyone has a set laying around, because they've moved on to something else, let's talk....
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    I generally pull the carbs with the cables still attached, then disconnect them. I also connect the cables before installing. For the life of me I can't figure out how anyone can get that lug end and cable in the cam when they're already on.....
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    Something ain't right... Venture V4's don't smoke when running. Could be anything from an overfull crank to worn rings or valve guides....
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    And why would you want to make the Speed Bleeder so it can't be loosened?? That's how it operates....just like a regular bleeder, but with one way flow. Oh well... I'd suggest not doing it to the new one.
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    Since you weren't real clear on where it leaked.... then yeah under the banjo.... But if it's leaking on the cup side, it's either a bad cup or a scared barrel....
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    Gary, Some thoughts... If the crystal isn't leaking then the 2 part isn't the problem. Usually the proper mix of epoxy:hardner is 5:1 for a good cure. The slag that was pressed out when you seated the crystal probably didn't harden completely before adding the synthetic fluid. The only thing that would allow leaking at the back of the master is a weak crush washer. The doubled up spring in the clutch in the clutch might have caused a marginal crush to fail from the extra pressure.
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    Ya did good Herb.....
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    I don't understand?? Why couldn't you have just used an Easy-Out to remove the broken Speed Bleeder?? Never heard of a speed bleeder breaking before, but I guess if enough torque is applied anything will break.
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    Didn't know HB carried it... Liquid is what I meant when refering to brushing. Gonna have to check out the price at HB.... Thanks for the heads up.
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    Gotcha....
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    I've used the spray on 1stGen manifolds and the cracks disappear, but that's off the bike. Since I'm not really enthusiastic about removing the carb's on the '99 I'm thinking brush on with a long small artist's brush. Getting to as much as possible. I find PDip in the Home Depot paint dept. A spray can lasts forever....
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    Seeing your story about a trailer got me to at least sympathize with you. My trailer saga goes on for much longer. Back in Dec '08 I bought a 2001 6x12 enclosed trailer in an auction for $1000 bucks. Felt real smug about the 'buy'. I'm still waiting for the title. One and a half years and I've heard more excuses than .... than.... ?? Oh well... a lot. I know the auctioneers, and to make matters worse the owner passed away about 6 months ago, and his wife is now chief cook and bottle washer of the whole operation. I'm a pretty patient guy, but lately I feel I've made it clear that I'm tired of excuses. We'll see what happens and if nothing before the next scheduled auction.... and it's the same ol' same ol', I'll give the local TV station a call.
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    Nice price on the '83.. What's the matter with #2 ?
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    Depends on what you're going to do. If you're doing a frame off restoration, then of course buy the assortment. Most folks can get by with clutch, middle gear, stator, and valve cover gaskets, and not all at once.....
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    You assume right....
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    Whew!! Takes guys. These are the ugliest I've ever seen. Scary.... I might try filling the cracks with Plasti-Dip just because...
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    Here's a site that may help....?? http://www.etrailer.com/faq-wiring.aspx
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    plus let it sit and idle til warm and then check for smoke from the exhaust when you blip the throttle...
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    If I didn't relate to your story so much, it would actually be funnier tha 'H'.....
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