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    That is my impression too.
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    The pick up coil spec for the 90-93 is 81~121 ohms at 68 deg. F. The pick up coil leads are black and orange and are in the 6 pin connector to the ignition module. Your colors/locations may be different than the 85 diagram mbrood pictured. The wiring diagram shows a connector (also black/orange wires) between the pick up coil and the wiring harness. I'm guessing that connector will be in the same neighborhood as the alternator connector. That would be along the frame behind the left rear cylinder. There is no test in the book for the ignition module. The procedure is to rule out everything else then replace the module.
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    That seems an odd thing to just have just one break off. I'll be interested to hear why you think it got loose. Inquiring minds want to know.
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    Hey Tom, I don't know for sure, but I believe floorboards and the heel/toe shifter are rare as hens teeth. I think you're in for a lot of hours watching eBay to come up with some. I think you're referring to the cover that is over the cassette deck. I believe it removes rather than slides. I'm not 100% sure because I never got one or had a close look at the bike that still had the cover. Electrically, plugging up headsets is pretty straight forward. Mounting to the helmet varies depending on the type of helmet and headset. If you can post a picture of the headsets and let us know what type helmets you use someone may be able to help you with the install. You've posted this in the Second Generation Venture Tech Talk board. An 86 is a 1st gen Venture. Putting it in the wrong place can potentially get you fewer or confused answers. Here is what we call them: 83-85 1st gen MKI 86-93 1st gen MKII 96-on 2nd gen
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    The number you started with seems to be enough to cover the steels and frictions. - The steels that are in there are likely in new condition, they don't normally wear. They should only need replacement if they've been extremely heated by a lots of slipping. It doesn't sound like that has happened in your case. - I can see where you'd like to have "new" friction plates. At 50K miles, depending on how it's been ridden, they might not be new spec. I do question your assumption that OEM is always better than aftermarket. In the case of the Venture though OEM is certainaly good enough and can be had for less $$ than aftermarket. - Enough people have had their clutch problems solved with Earl's heavier replacement spring I'd suggest you do that spring rather than OEM. You might get more than 50K out of the rebuilt clutch. His kit comes with spring, gasket and one friction for $80. An OEM spring will cost you at least $50. I don't understand your reluctance to crack it open and inspect it before ordering parts. It takes about an hour to open, measure and reassemble (to keep dirt out and parts organized while the new come in). You could get in there and find the basket is beat to hell and you have to wait on another part anyhow. I'm not sure what all you had in your $270 total but at Cycle Parts Nation you could get all the steels, frictions, gasket and spring at your door for about $200.
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    I can see this going South so I want to get my in before it gets deleted. If I were Dictator of the U.S. I'd punch all those places full of holes and hook them to pipelines. I'd shut the valves and let the world know I'd sell all it wanted at $80/bbl. That'd pretty much cap the world oil price at $79.99.
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    Their kit replaces the pressure plate and goes to the coil springs. I believe it's the same kit as 2nd gen.
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    The oil warning is a simply a level switch installed near the front of the pan. When you get on it the oil gets pushed to the rear and the switch can read low for a second. It's the nature of the beast and is more likely with a lower oil level. For what it's worth I run my 89 about 3/4 full and have not had any leaks from that. The common leak around the stator wires shows up in the same general area. It runs down the wires between the left side cover and the middle gear cover. Mine was dripping off primarily behind the side stand pivot but if your wires are routed differently it might drip off farther back. You might have a look underneath and see if those wires have oil on them where they come down between the covers. I had a V-max in the shop that was leaking so bad along those wires it'd coated everything from the side stand back with oil.
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    My 89 (84K miles) started to slip late last season at high rpms, hard acceleration, heavy load. I put Earl's kit in this winter and haven't had an opportunity to really get on it. I can tell you that I measured the frictions and all were in spec. You've got a few days of winter left. Pull it apart and measure your frictions. If they're in spec. you probably want to put the kit Earl sells in.
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    This was my first computer: http://uneasysilence.com/media/2010/10/Cosby-TI994A-2.jpg It had that amazing 16 bit TMS9900 processor one of the ads in the original post mentioned. I had a cassette deck to back up programs but eventually upgraded to DUAL 5.25" (state of the art) floppy drives.
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    I've never been in one, but I've heard them sounding like they were grinding marbles. I think it'd be similar to the job on the Venture, pull the alternator rotor and the clutch is behind it. My understanding is that even with replacement parts (if you can still get them) it'll have a short life.
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    That's twice in a week I've seen a post about SMIDSY. I don't know what that stands for, but apparently it has something to do with driving on the wrong side of the road:322:
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    Good advice. Quick and easy test: Start up, turn key off. If it keeps cranking your starter relay is probably stuck. Otherwise turn key back on. If it starts up without pushing the start button you probably have a problem in the start button or its wiring. If you get through all that without anything funny fire it back up. Rev the engine - if the starter clutch is stuck that starter will scream like a turbocharger. Otherwise, it's probably all in your head.
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    Where did you get the information that the CH6002 is discontinued? If you look up the Venture on the Fram web site it still recommends the CH6002. HERE is a pop up I got on their web site just now that lists the filter and a number of competitor cross references. A search on the web shows Bobs Cycle Supply has them in stock, Amazon has 12 in stock, Rad Toys Central has 13 in stock, Advance Auto is selling them on the web and I have 3 in stock in my store. I just called my supplier and they have 38 they can ship me today. If it's really discontinued I'll get all 38, but I'm skeptical.
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    I don't know why they always confuse me with the good looking guy with the fastest bike.
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    The starter clutch was very weak on early Viragos.
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    You might have a look at this thread. On my fingers and toes it looks like it'd run about $336 to build a kit with the tool and five each of the ten sizes of shims you'd be most likely to need.
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    Looking at the parts fiches: 83 - 88 Low Gloss Black 89 Low Gloss Black OR Light Yellowish Gray 90 Silver OR Light Yellowish Gray 91 - 93 Silver Colors were the same on standard and Royalle models. Looking again at my 89 it's got a black on front and the rear appears to have never had a color (silver?).
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    They're nice machines and I believe most mechanical parts are still available. Finding a shop that will work on it may be a challenge, but if you do your own work that's not an issue. At $1500 it better be in tip top shape, including newer tires. Have a look at the brake fluid which is one of the most neglected service items. If it's clear it MAY be an indication that the bike was well maintained. Look carefully at the forks for signs of pitting on the inner tubes and oil leaks. Of course make sure all the lights/horn etc work. That model has a drum brake on the rear. Old brake shoes (they're likely to be original) can delaminate and lock the rear wheel. I'd plan on replacing them ASAP. Unless he's a very small guy 750 is not too much of a step up. If he's going to do much freeway or long distance travel it probably falls into the bare minimum size. Of course you need to make sure the bike fits him well.
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    My 89 MKII 1300 has black which appears to be original. I have seen a wheel that was not black. I think it was on an 88 cream colored parts bike I sold to Dingy. Hey might pop in with more info. I think the paint on that one was more of a gold.
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    We were supposed to get 1-3" today. Looks like about 6" and still falling. Got thunder and lightning with it too.
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    That's what really bugs me when they get deleted. I always think I just missed the best one...........
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