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  1. Condor
    But you did.... Didn't you? Not neccessarily. Over stressing and neglect will. Many factors cause premature engine failure, but normal designed usuage during it's life time is not a contributing factor. Babying a machine will cause more harm than good. The V4 Venture is designed to run at high rev's, keep the R's down and lug it and it isn't going to stay happy. Maybe you do, but I'll pass. Acids have built up in the oil. Carbon has built up in the heads and rings. Valves are sticking. Bearing surfaces have dried out. Gas is old. Nah... the little ol' lady from pasadena can keep her garage queen.... Give me a bike with normal yearly milage and maintenence.
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    Yeah, what they all said....
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    Believe me when I say the hitting of your rev limiter on a second gen...does not constitute abuse. Everything Squeeze has suggested is right on.....
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    They have new shields on Ebay Jeff. EBAYSHIELD Most every used windshield will have scratches and by the time you add in the shipping costs you're going to come very close to what you'd pay for a new one.
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    About the T-Shirts. A while back I picked up a couple of T's off one of my fishing boards. Along the edge of the left sleeve they printed their URL WWW.SENORTUNA.COM in 1/2" high letters, and their logo on the back. It looks kinda cool... I've seen URL's on the adjustment straps of caps, but I don't think I've seen the bug used on a T. BTW the logo works for me on the T. However I wouldn't mind having a small decal about 1"x2" that would fit down in the corner of the windscreen. I'm not into the scoot looking like a billboard. Sorry....
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    Seafoam will reduce the volitivity of the fuel. Using a lot could effect your MPG. It's great for cleaning out carbs etc., and a full can into a full tank will work wonders when a scoot is giving you problems, but you might try running a few tanks of straight regular and see if things don't improve. Once things are cleaned out a couple of ozs per tank is all you'll need.
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    I guess some folks could take offense to it, but I tought it was right on funny....
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    Thought the thing was a weather map at first. 100+ today and it's all red!! West coast fuel prices are higher than a kite too.....
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    Can you imagine what it would be like to locate your personal BMW in the corral.... I wouldn't wanna try... I bet a few are never found...
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    Hi Jim, No need to wait til next time. I had to commit for more than the group buy, so if you'd like to go ahead and pick one up just follow the payment instructions in the Classified Ad. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/2158/cat/6/date/1156391368
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    Yeah, but the scenery was awesome.........
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    Don't get me wrong Gunny, I like the Venoms too, and I wouldn't run a Metzler on a bet. I did say the Mitchellins are an option because of the sidewall problems Avon has been having.... You may not have had any side wall cracking, but plenty of our members have. And it's enough to sway my thinking....
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    I guess California is out of the question... Heck I'd like to get out of here myself!!... But, good luck to you both. Sounds like you already have some great job leads. Even in tough times good qualified men are hard to find. You two'll land on your feet and be better off for it....
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    When you cranked it with the screw driver was the key over on run??? Just a thought...
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    I wonder if a set of 1stGen turn downs might be made to fit?? If somebody will give me a measurement of the taper tip on a 2ndGen I'll take a look at a spare set I have to see if they'll slip over the end a little. Or... I'll go out and measure what I have and post the specs.... Which ever comes first....
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    The next time around I'm going to try Mitchellin's. I've been running Venom's and really like the handling and performance, but there's just been too many guys, on this board, who have experienced sidewall cracking for me to have a whole lot of confidence in them any longer. After going round and round with the Avon powers to be, and them telling me the failure level is very low.... from what I've seen on this board it's not.... I think it's time to make a switch. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck.... ya gotta duck.
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    I think everyones hanging their hat on whether the unit is waterproof or not, but in my opinion.. not worth much.. the ability to see the screen in broad daylight is the big factor. Let's face it, there's not many places to tuck it away on an MC dash. I have two 'toys' and they do a very good job at showing me where I am.. even when I'm not, but let the sunlight hit either one and it's wash out time... Not much visual use at all. Unless the unit has bluetooth capibilities... then it'll at least tell you where you are even when your not. I tried my first one out on the way to Ft Collins in '07 and it was basically worthless when out on the slab. Around town it really helped finding the Dairy Queen....
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    I gotta know. Was Mike terrified by a 1stGen blowing past him at one time in his life. He never seems to miss a chance to drop a dig any time he can... ad nausium... It would be funny if it were once in a while, but he doesn't get it. No matter what he posts 2ndGens are just plain slow........ and there's nothing he can really do about it... Even a snail thinks he's traveling at warp speed. :rotf:
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    Rick, any chance you have the saddle overloaded on the left side and have to compensate?? Since it's a new2U bike, could it possibly have a 'worst case senerio' bent frame??? It shouldn't pull!!!
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    And not on 2 wheels... Went fishin'. We fished San Francisco Bay for Halibut. My first time on what we call a 6pak charter. Not as roomy as one of the bigger 'cattle' boats, but more successfull. WE were also treated to the arrival of the Mexican Naval academy's Cuauhtemoc. From the other side of the bay it was a little washed out and hazy, but still impressive. http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/img_lectronic_800/2009-07-13_4753_CUAU-1.jpg And attached are the pics of the trip. Fish'n'Chips for dinner tonight.
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    What great luck Bill!! You're both at your new digs and ARE ALIVE!!! Movings always an ad Venture... Things'll get better, and enjoy those outdoor showers....
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    I suppose you could, but with the shocks working it's going to be very hard to read the PSI, and could very well blow a couple of seals in the process.
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    The CLASS only functions when the ignition key is on ACC. Not while running...
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    ABS Glue

    Condor replied to ediddy's topic in Watering Hole

    I use IPS Weld-On 2354 for ABS repair. It chemically welds the parts together. It's clear and will take on the color of what ever base material you're going to repair. I pick the stuff up at Tapp Plastics locally, but I think it can be ordered online. Good stuff.... IPS
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    I just ran acrossed this on Ebay for a Stratoliner/Roadliner. It looks like the fairing is posted by a manufacturer, so they may make other models. Seems like the price is pretty decent so far?? FAIRING #290329328477 Maybe save a few bucks??? Good luck.
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