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    So far what I'm getting with just the GPS and Phone blue'd, the GPS is controlling everything. Even when I answer the phone manually it just triggers the GPS into phone mode, and I still have to use the GPS for conversation. Not a bad thing, but now I'm wondering is when I have a headset installed will the GPS still run the show or be a slave to the headset?? I don't want to go shell out a couple of 'C' notes to find out it can't be done. Maybe I should call Garmin.???
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    I still have fork braces left over from the last group buy.... If you don't have one....you should.
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    I think I'd go back to PWC, send 'm the pic, and ask what's up?? They're the experts. That is catrostrophic failure, and scary since it's part of the engine oil system. I've never seen plates in that condition with twice the miles.
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    I will occassionally rest the back of the heel on the pad to straighten out the leg completely. I'd rather have the widest part on top. Hate to think what would happen if I fell asleep and my foot slipped off because it was too narrow.......
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    So who's selling their 1stGen? Anyone using the term MKI has to have conections with this board..... Ebay# 200466498684 Check out the chromed center stand...
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    The dial goes 1 up to 4..4 down to 1. Not 4 to 1. I think you need to toddle on over to Don's maintenence day June 19th. I bet it'll purr on the way back home.....
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    WHA?? Where????????
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    I've been running Avon Venoms for the last 3-4 years on the '83VR and they were great when it comes to handling. It's just the sidewall cracking issue that bothered me. No complaint about Avon's replacement policy. Anyway, because of some good feedback on this board, I decided to put a set of Elite III's on the '99RSV. I'm still running Avons on the '91VR, but figured the '99 will be a long range tourer, and I don't want to deal with possible cracking while out in the boonies. Besides all of the 1stGens I own, for the most part, came with EII's, and.. IMO... are as tough as nails. If the EIII's give the same results I'll be a happy camper. The EIII's also have a tread pattern that's very similar to the Venoms. So I went ahead and picked up the EIII's from Jake Wilson online. Another set of Venoms, with their $50 buck rebate would have been cheaper by $20 bucks. The EIII's ran $221 on my doorstep, and the Venoms would have run me $240. Have I ever mentioned how much I dislike rebates....
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    I just open the side vents and stick my hands down between my leg and the false tank cover. Nice and toasty....
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    I know how ya feel Jim. Own a 1stGen and you better know how to wrench. I can wrench with the best of them, but older I get the less I want mess with them. Most of the stuff you have listed is cosmetic. The not running right could be nothing more than plugs and a sync. Add a set of progressives to the front end and I bet the ride will be a lot better. That said, wrestling with a bike, making payments, and not getting any return, can get depressing. Making payments and riding will clear the head. I think I'd talk to the lender about that deal on the newer 2ndGen a little bit more. Just be carefull the bike doesn't have a whole mess of it's own problems...
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    This one has been floating around the internet for a couple of years now. Nothing like stupid to clean out the gene pool.......
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    I picked up a smaller one from HF, ITEM 93984-5VGA, and it may not give an accurate reading off the headers, but it will let you know if one isn't heating up like the others. IT does work very well on the office walls, ceiling, floor, stereo system, back of hand...... It is entertaining....
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    Yep, me too.... Just not now. Gotta buy a set of tires first.
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    WOW!!!
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    I usually find sets on Ebay Annie.... Just search for 'R1 or R6 calipers'. Others have bought the kit from Earl. I'm not 100% sure but I feel they'll be a direct replacement for the OEM calipers. I'd check with Squeeze on this one to be sure.
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    There's a couple of things you might try Annie. On braking with the rear brake removed, I think I'd take a look at installing R1 calipers. If your calipers are the same as OEM US you only have 2 pistons each, and only on one side of the caliper. R1's will give you better 4 piston braking, and not wear out one side pad faster. It's a must do on the new2me '99. On bleeding the brakes. Here's a copy of the 'reverse bleed' process for the clutch, but in your case it would work equally as well for the front brakes. Reverse bleeding is done by forcing DOT fluid into the bleeder valve and forcing the air up the line and into the reserve. This can be done several ways. If you have a Speed-Bleeder installed it will have to be removed. If you have a regular bleeder, the reverse bleed can be done with the valve in and open, or you can remove the valve like a speed-bleeder. I find the removal of the valve the easiest. Take a rubber ear wax remover blub that you can find in your local drug store and snip the tip off a little bit at a time until it fits into the threads of the removed valve. It should fit snuggly and the opening should be a bit off the bottom of the hole in the caliper. Remove all the fluid in the reserve. Suck up enough new fluid to fill the bulb, insert it in the threads of the slave and force the fluid into the slave. Keep an eye on the reserve to make sure it doesn’t overflow. Not good. Sometimes you can hear bubbles as they make their way out of the line and into the reserve. If the bulb runs out of fluid it can be reloaded. The hole can be blocked off with your finger while refilling. When no more bubbles appear stick the bleeder valve back into the slave, adjust the level of the fluid in the reserve to about half full, replace the reserve top and you’re good to go. This whole process can be done in about 15 minutes. When done go for a ride. PS: After first opening up the reserve, lightly squeeze the clutch lever a tad. The surface of the fluid in the reserve should deform slightly. Squeeze hard and you’ll end up with fluid on you and the bike. Not good. What this shows you is that the expansion orifice is clear and functioning. If it’s plugged the hot expanded fluid will have no place to go, and start to push on the slave as if you were actually pulling the lever. The clutch will start to slip. This is also why the reserve should be only filled half way. I have seen owners spend a lot of money rebuilding their clutches, and all the reserve had was a plugged expansion hole. Hope this helps
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    Interesting thread. I've had the '83 up in the high eights a few times, but I haven't had a chance to get the '99 up there yet. If and when I do bump into the rev limiter I'll do something about it. Untill then I'll try not to think about it..... Isn't there some sort of Power Commander that can be added to the bike to change power curves and red line a bit??
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    Condor replied to Black Owl's topic in Watering Hole

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    :thumbsup2: After getting a look at the manual it isn't for the '83VR, but for 85 and later years. I really wanted it to be... hoped... that it would address the aftermarket unit originally sold for the '83-'84. Still good to have and should handle a lot of questions '85 to '93.
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    That thread was written up by Jercoupe. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16960
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    Well he!! Dan. Pull the plugs and set them at 2 1/2 turns out, and sync them.
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    All 1stGen peg assemblies are the same bolt pattern. MI thru MKII.
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