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  1. Condor
    FOR ANY FUTURE FEEDBACK ON THIS THREAD IT"S BEEN CHANGED TO: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12626
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    Go ahead and make it out to me Dan. JACK CHALAIS. Thanks.
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    Thanks for the input guys............ We now are back up to 9 on the list....for those of you that are counting.....
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    Well it didn't take long, but was sorta expected. We're had our first and second list casualty. Calperin had to gracefully back out due to unexpected problems, and tiny84 decide to go with a set of Road Kings off Ebay. So............... if there is anyone else that would like to join the list, now's the time. We will need 10 to place an order. See below......
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    So far everyone seems to like them....A LOT!! They are a slip on and you won't have to remove anything other than the old mufflers. You may have to do a little fudging in the flange area to get them lined up. DaveG had to take a little of his passenger steps to make some room on his '90VR, but others haven't mentioned that they had to?? Some longer bolts from the hardware store, and flang gaskets seem to be the norm....
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    GENTLEMEN.... The list of 10 is completed, and I've waited the extra week to see if anyone else wanted to hop on the bandwagon. It's now time to start asking for money. For US members, I take Paypal payments (prefered) using the paypal@cast-aways.com email address, or you can send a check or money order to Cast-Aways, PO BOX 8, CARMICHAEL CA 95609-0008. For or Canadian members the options are Paypal or a Money Order in US funds. Sorry, no checks....my bank kills me on the conversion..... US=225.00, CA=235.00 No problem if you've changed your mind, but please let me know, so I can start beating the drum again to fill the list. As soon as we get the moneys I'll give MAC a call and start the ball rolling on their end...
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    i was going to tell you that, but you figured it out all by your lonesome.... i used a couple of 10"x1/4" extensions.....
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    At the risk of throwing more fuel on the discussion... and I agree with you Dick.... But I ran into this stuff, quite by accident, when I had an outboard motor to dress up a bit to resell. Tempo makes colors to match the major outboard manufacturers colors produced over the years. Pretty tough stuff. Has to be to put up with the constant exposure to sun, saltwater, and fuels. Granted the color choices aren't the greatest, but if you're willing to take something that's not quite what you were looking for, it'll do. The first time I used it I couldn't believe the results.... Looks like the original finish. I used it on the '93VR and it's respectable.... and it sure beats the cost of having a pro do it.... -jack
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    Plan Z.... Reverse bleed the hell out of the clutch. Unless you've been there before I wouldn't mess with a slave replacement until I got it home. Bet the bleed will cure the problem. Congrats on the n2y scoot.
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    i shot the front end of the '93 with spray cans, and it turned out pretty nice..... I think. Nothin' fancy, just matalic charcoal. I painted over the stripping so I'd have a reference when laying down another color. The parts have about 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear. Got waylaid and haven't gotten to the saddles and trunk yet.
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    You boys must be talking about a 1stGen. We all know that nothing ever goes wrong with a 2ndGen...........
  12. Condor
    Sure. The big difference is that you now have hydralic anti-dive and the 86 and up are electrical..... Check with Bongobob on this board. He's doing a swap.
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    Don, 4000 at 70-72mpg in fifth gear is what I ran with my '83 going to Ft Collins, so I don't think your 1stGen member would have had a V-Max rear end. In our group of 6 mine was the only 1stGen. When we'd stop for fuel we all took just about the same amount. Within a tenth of a gallon.... 3.8..3.9gal at around 153-5 miles, so it worked out to a little less than 40mpg.... I might add that my 'cruise controll' is actually a throttle lock... My mpg started getting better once I made it to FC. For the same 150+ mi., taking 3.3 to 3.7., which meant I started getting up around 45mpg in the canyon twisties in 3rd and 4th.... Go figure.... Maybe a V-Max rear end might help the 1stGens as well???
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    I think?? it's 14400.... But once the tranny is out of the motor theere's no way of telling what year it came from. Personally I'd rather buy the whole motor and be assured that it's out of a 1300. Motors don't bring much more than what the guy it asking for just the tranny, and who's to tell it's actually out of a V-Max. I've seen Ebay sellers refer to parts from their 83-84 as being the same, or from, a V-Max and they weren't even around until 85.... Anyway I don't think there's a way to tell the difference between a 83 and a 93 tranny once the parts are out of the motor.... I think....
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    If I can't locate one that may be an option.... Wish my old friend saddle maker were still around...... :-) There's also a local leather shop, Merry Terry's, that might be talked into something. Wish I hadn't sold all my leather working tools years ago.... and I usually save everything.... Not into the 'glitz' Vic. Nothin' like leather....:)
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    It is blue isn't it?? I think?? my wife and I came back to the states acrossed a bridge from canada into Michigan about 10 years ago and it looked purdy then..... !! I appreciate the look see JR.....
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    At $5 bucks per...who cares?? I bet that every VR that has had it's caps replaced, are NGK's....
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    While at Ft Collins I noticed daveg90's great looking scoot had an accessory pouch made by M&S Enterprises in Las Vegas hanging between the risers. Anothre 1st had one also. It actually was made to fit a 1200 Honda Wing, but fit between the risers like it belonged there. I got the info from Dave and did a web search when I got back to the barn. I did find a listing, but when I called the number I got ahold of some dumb chat line recording, so I'm pretty sure the company's out of biz. Anyway...... Anyone have one of these things laying around that they're no longer using?? I could really use it... The '83 doesn't have enough room between the fairing and my knees to mount an 86-93 bag, and this thing would be just the ticket to store glasses, camera, etc. I'd be more the willing to cough up some change. My next alternative would be to have one custom made....yuck!!
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    The buy-it-now price is kinda steep, but if you can't wait...go for it. You're not gaining anything over a 1300 tranny from 86-93. I've seen them go for a lot less.....
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    All ya gotta do is start another project 1stGen Dave.......
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    Know what you meant in the first post Dan..... We got out of Dodge pretty early Sunday, sorry we missed you. It was a long haul to Ft Collins and a 6 bike convoy isn't built for speed. We were on our way by 6AM PDT and got to FC arond 7 their time. 'Bout 12 hours in the saddle....
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    Your's look great Dan.... and from what I gather they sound great too. I can hear 'm out here on the west coast... I also had a chance to view Dave90's scoot with the MACS installed at Ft Collins last week. With his V-Boost conversion they were impressive.... talk about sneaky fast.. See the pic below. After putting on 3000 miles to Ft Collins on my '83#1VR, with the MACs, I noticed the sound started to go up in volumn a bit, and the tone becoming more mellow. I'm happier than a clam in a tide pool with mine....:)
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    See the post to Bigfoot....
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    I didn't need it just yet, but thanks, Klaus.
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    Yeah, sorry Wayne, 1stGens only. 2Gens have a bunch of manufacturers to chose from, but if your a 1st, MAC this one of only two brands available.... I did check with MAC and they don't make them for 2ndGens.
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