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  1. MiCarl
    Well, I have a right cover that has the front broken off. I think you could have the rear catch for postage. PM me your info.
  2. MiCarl
    I assume you're worried about his drive to the originating airport because that will be the most dangerous part of the trip.........
  3. MiCarl
    Original post corrected.
  4. MiCarl
    An 86 is First Gen. All the bikes keeping up with you will be first gen. The little tiny ones in your mirrors are 2nd gens. (couldn't resist!) In all seriousness though, the 1st gen is a sport tourer made from 83-93. Foot peg position is below the rider. The fairing is attached to the frame and does not move with the steering head. The 2nd gen are the ones from 99 on. They are styled as a cruiser and sit lower. The foot position is more forward and the fairing is turns with the steering head. The 1st gen is broken into the subgroups of MKI and MKII. The MKI first gens have the 1200 engine and removable luggage (years 83-85). The MKII first gens have the 1300 engine and fixed luggage (86-93)
  5. MiCarl
    I concur. I'll add: When you have the wheel up and are feeling it it should move smoothly lock to lock with very little resistance. Grab the wheel and try to "rattle" it perpendicular to the forks - there should be no play. In fact, the bearings should only be tight enough to eliminate the play, tighter will damage them. There is a lot of labor involved in repacking steering head bearings, almost as much as replacing them. They're probably 29 years old and could fail tomorrow...... If I went in for anything I'd go ahead and replace them.
  6. MiCarl
    You guys need to keep up on the threads. No disappearing for two weeks and then not knowing what is going on:no-no-no: Recap: The group "supporting member" is how access rights will be granted for those that have paid their dues. It is a manual change (all 7000 or so). Don is catching up the legacy members as time allows.
  7. MiCarl
    Generally self canceling signals go of when BOTH a time and distance requirement are met. On the 1st gen the signal will self cancel after 10 seconds AND 490 feet traveled. So, you can turn the flasher on while stopped at a light and it will happily flash all day. At 60mph the signal will cancel in 10 seconds because the 490 feet is traveled in less than 6 seconds. Often in a left turn a lane change is required. That'll use up the 490 feet just about the time you get to the intersection. I'm in the habit of re tapping the switch after the lane change going into a turn.
  8. MiCarl
    The cam chains have auto tensioners, no service there. Routine maintenance is all you should require. It's probably unknown what has been done and when. Many will recommend a carb synchronization, but that won't strand you on a trip. Something you might potentially look at is valve lash, but odds are you won't have an issue there either. If it were me, and it's running well I'd tackle the following as time allows (in order): Brake pads. Brake fluid (clear - not honey colored or darker). **EDIT** Oh yeah, the fuse panel as stated above. Other fluids (coolant, oil, final drive oil). Check the stator plug - if it still has one consider cutting it out and soldering the wires. Pull wheels and check tires/bearings. Lube final drive splines while it's apart. Spark plugs. Air filter. Check valve lash. Change fork oil. In any case, you're likely to be doing all your own maintenance. I believe you can purchase this manual (I assume they will ship to Canada) http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/1990/69/0/3533/211 There is also an online manual http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3384. After you get in you want the one that says First Gen Manual.
  9. MiCarl
    I think Don is a misfit himself. The real question is why Eileen puts up with it. She should probably get some therapy......
  10. MiCarl
    No. awsmsrv drew his picture a bit different than convention. Normally the (-) on the battery is shown to the ground symbol, and the ground on the device is connected to another ground symbol. This merely indicates that it's a common leg for many circuits and is usually the chassis of the larger assembly. Clearly you have ground or the light wouldn't come on. Those magnetic reed switches usually only work with the magnet in proximity to the correct face. I believe all the ones I have seen have an arrow that points toward the magnet. It's also possible you have a defective switch. Another thing I wonder is if the lamps draw more current than the switch is rated for and has welded the contacts together. The stock switch is a momentary normally closed (NC) switch. What this means is that it completes the circuit when the plunger is not depressed. It's the opposite of a doorbell switch which is a momentary normally open (NO) switch. A doorbell switch completes the circuit when the plunger is depressed. If you're making your own bracketry these switches would work http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062540. If you're using stock brackets you might get this switch to workhttp://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062540 It's very similar to the original switch. You might want to break the lever off (not hard). It has an extra connector - one is NO and the other is NC. You would use the NC for your application.
  11. MiCarl
    About 63,000 miles.
  12. MiCarl
    That really isn't high mileage for these bikes (although it might be a lot of miles for Alberta). Frankly I'd be more concerned about a low mileage bike that has spent the last ten years forgotten in the back of a garage. One that is regularly ridden is much more likely to be properly maintained. If it looks like it's well cared for it probably is. If it's full of dirt and nests it certainaly has not been maintained. Brake fluid is probably the most under maintained item on a motorcycle. Look at it. If it's clear or nearly clear the bike has likely been well cared for. If it looks like coffee it needs to be replaced and may be an indication that other things have not been kept up.
  13. MiCarl
    Tim, Often times if you hit it with a LH drill bit the bit will grab as it punches through the head and back it right out. When it doesn't, the remainder can usually be pulled with a set of locking pliers. My first answer assumes it's completely stripped. If there's anything left you might try an impact driver first. MC cover screws are so often stuck (and so damn soft) I rarely every pull one without starting it with an impact driver.
  14. MiCarl
    Cathy took some pics yesterday and here they are. The first couple are of the Sat. AM Detroit group in route.
  15. MiCarl
    In this part of Michigan there isn't a single ash tree left alive. I personally have years worth of ash firewood. As far as I know the maples are untouched. Certainaly the ones by my house are just fine.
  16. MiCarl
    Thanks everyone. It was great having company for the trip! Floyd, please tell Pink we all hope she feels better soon.
  17. MiCarl
    The count at 1:30 was 107 I think.
  18. MiCarl

    It Never Fails

    MiCarl replied to KarlS's topic in Watering Hole

    Just got back IC. Really sorry you couldn't make it. Would you feel better if I told you it really sucked this year? (just kidding freebird)
  19. MiCarl
    Pull the turn signal lights and you can get to them with a regular screw driver (at least on the MKII). **EDIT** Oh yeah, new guy. MKII is the 86-93 version.
  20. MiCarl
    Bump. We're at 4. Any late takers?
  21. MiCarl
    Well, I have a suggestion. How about if we all agree to just use channel 29?
  22. MiCarl
    If you still have the stock fuse panel take a very close look at it. Not unusual for the spring clips to be failing at this age.
  23. MiCarl
    With so many of us traveling to Maintenance Day I wonder if there is a VentureRider.Org "standard" CB channel that is used. Anyone?
  24. MiCarl
    Confucius Say: "Time from too tight valve lowering compression to valve or seat damaged is shorter than grasshopper life." In other words, when a tight valve shows itself as low compression you are probably already royally screwed.
  25. MiCarl
    Super! I believe Carlos (Calperin) is also joining us. I much prefer to travel in a group.
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