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Condor

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  1. Pretty simple. They think it looks 'cool', or they like the open feeling, the wind in their hair,....... and bugs in their teeth.... But it's their choice, and not ours to understand.
  2. Wow!! This subject has opened up a can of worms..... So I'll toss a worm into the fray just because.... First I think every rider should be able to choose to ride helmetless as a matter of personal freedom. I don't like being told what to do as much as the next guy. I also don't think there should be laws mandating helmet usage.... in any state. Here's what I do think. Leave it up to the insurance company's. Give the rider a choice. Sell a policy that has a premium based on losses for no helmet riders, and another that has premiums based on riders who wear helmets. Of course the non-helmet policy will have a higher premium due to higher accident claims, and visa-versa for helmet wearers. Now......if a rider opts for the lower cost 'helmet' insurance, and has an accident not wearing his or her helmet, the medical part of the insurance is null and void. Seems pretty simple to me. Ya gotta pay to play.
  3. If your battery checks out OK, check the lead from the relay and from the ground for corrosion. Sounds like you either have a bad batt or corroded contacts, and not getting enough amps to turn the starter over. Now if this is happening when it's hot... not uncommon on the 1stGens... you may want to replace the cables with a heavier guage. Squidley used to make them, but I believe it's been taken over by onther one of our members???
  4. Dang!! Exposed.........
  5. Wow!! Since I've only imagined it, and have never really seen it in the wild, it took me a while to figure out just exactly what I was looking at... Cool!!
  6. I'll keep using it until everyone figures it out. If not we'll just keep using it 'n keep 'm in the dark, and it'll be our secret.......
  7. It pro'bly could be made to fit, but the passenger seat is smaller on the mark 1's than on the mark 2's. I haven't tried it but you may have to mod the handrails to make room. And then the handrails might not fit the contour of the saddle bags..... The 1stGen m-1's are a pretty tight fit in there.
  8. I can see miles of smiles in that one. Congrats!!
  9. ya gotta get out and ride more Dan......
  10. Think about it this way Don. The air/fuel ratio will stay the same no matter what liquid flows thru the carbs at a given air velicity.. The difference between non-ethanol fuel and ethanol fuel is virtually nothing, as far as the ratio is concerned. The difference lies in how many BTU's are developed between the fuels. Less BTU's less power...less MPG. The mix of ethanol in the state of CA is 5.7% by volume. Sure it's going to reduce power output, but not by a bunch. And if it were 'crappy' gas every 1stGen in the state would be having the same problem. I don't see that. Common sense tells me that the diagnosis given by the mechanic ' Larry's solution was that there was a lean running fault because of the rotten gas we get here', and his fix is to punch out the jets, might have corrected a mechanical problem.... liked plugged up idle jets, rather than to correct a lean burn situation because of 5.7% ethanol in our fuel. Sorry for the long response.... it's catching....
  11. After re-reading your post I'm going to retract the 'spot on' statement. I'm still going to ask the question. Why does Ethanol cause a lean air/fuel mix? Your response covered a lot of areas, some I agree with, and others I don't, but that's not important. The reason for my first post, and one that you never really addressed was; How does Ethanol cause a lean fuel/air mix. I'm always willing to learn something. Can you explain?
  12. What you've said is spot on. And this relates to ethanol fuel.....how??
  13. I think the thing your missing here is that the mechanic blamed the CA ethanol fuel for the cause of the high RPM condition, and that by richening the mixture the problem disappeared. I think it was something else that caused the condition, and by messing with the carbs it was corrected. CA fuel will not cause an engine to run lean. Maybe get less gas milage because it's less volatile, but lean.... nope..... MOF when I left for Ft Collins the first tank was CARB fuel and it only got a couple of miles less per gallon than afterwards when I started filling up with non-ethanol fuel, and the bike ran great the whole trip.
  14. I agree with you Mike. I burn that Ca fuel and have no problems what so ever. While resurecting 83#2 I found that the idle had to be backed off a ton after syncing the carbs. My guess would be that punching out the jets didn't do a thing other than clean them out and cause the motor to run richer and maybe reduce the mpg.
  15. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Orrin.....
  16. My original '83 had foam insulation strips stuck to the top of the rack rails. Worked pretty well too.....
  17. Here ya go Vic. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/member.php?u=929
  18. Livin' in Texas with no AC will do that to ya..........:rotf:
  19. Momma finally cutting you loose, huh?? See ya there....
  20. George. The main gathering place will be at Ludy's in Woodland. Lone Eagle, Rich-99, and Bubbajbi are in the Concord/Livermore area, but that may not be convenient for you depending on your location in SF. I'd think maybe hooking up at Dennys in Cordelia, but you'll need to check with them on that. Glad your thinking about making it. Hope your jaw is well enough to gnaw on a rib....
  21. Condor

    Choices

    Good, fast and cheap. Pick any two; you can't have all three. Unless you own a first Gen.
  22. We'll tickle a rib for ya Bob.....
  23. On Sunday, Oct 21st, Lone Eagle and myself (Condor) are taking a ride to Woodland Ca. for BBQ RIBS at Ludy's, then on to Reiff's Gas Station to take a look at an awesome antique collection of 1930's, 40's and 50's Gas Station memoribilia. If we have the time we'll also take in the AG History Center. Anyone in the San Francisco/Sacramento/Nor-Cal area that would like to join us is more than welcome. We'll meet for lunch at noon. It's going to be a great time. And bring your cameras. http://www.reiffsgasstation.com/images/web-tex1_rd75.png This is the perfect location for your next Car Club gathering! Book the patio for your next luncheon or just stop in for a tour. http://www.reiffsgasstation.com/images/web-usethismap_.jpg
  24. I wouldn't know what to do with anything new ...... And you aught to meet my girlfriend..... Second Hand Rose......
  25. Thanks Cecil, and to the rest of you too..... Just pedalin' as fast as I can...
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