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  1. Venturous Randy
    I remember going to the VA while I was in college going on the GI Bill. As I looked around, there were all these old vets from WWII everywhere. Now, when I go there, I see all these old vets and they are from the Vietnam period and now that's the group I belong to. RandyA
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    What you are experiencing is very typical of the CMS in the middle of the dash needing to be resoldered. It is not a big job to do it and many on here have done it with good results. I really would suggest you do this before you start rewiring the headlight system. RandyA http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33328
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    I agree, I think you are way off on your weights. RandyA
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    Several years ago, I put Avon Venoms on my 83 and found that speeds from 70 and up produced a tail waggle. It got real scary the faster I got. After asking around, there were several on here with 1st gen Ventures (83-93) that even though they said the Venoms were the best handling tires at low speeds, several also had problems with the tail waggle at 70 mph and above. I experimented with different tire pressures, but never did get it much better. What fixed the problem was changing the rear tire to a Dunlop Elite 3. In fact, the Venom front and E 3 rear is the best handling combination I have had on the bike and I have put about 130,000 miles on it since I have had it. I also tend to ride aggressively at times. I have not heard of problems with the Shenco tires, but with the problem I had with the Avon rear, I would tend to suspect the tires, especially with all the things that you have done. With as good as many of the members are in this group, if you are close to one, they may have a tire/wheel they will loan you with another tire brand for you to try. Good luck and I hope he joins our group. RandyA
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    It is amazing how the 1st gen looks is coming back in style isn't it? Very good looking bike. RandyA
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    Hey Tom, if you decide you do not want to use the hitch, I might want to see about getting it for my son's 86. RandyA
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    I will be putting one in the mail Monday. This is the hardest one I have ever taken off and it was on the crankshaft only in a big vise. I am glad my son Brian, Lil Venturous, came by and helped me get it off. RandyA
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    Looking good Tom. I think you are going to have a really nice bike there if you will quit tearing it up. Thanks for keeping us informed of your progress. Are you still having a problem with the front brake sticking? I believe it was sticking some when I was helping the guy get it in the trailer. RandyA
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    That made me chuckle. RandyA
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    Your bike looks a lot like elmiko's RandyA
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    I did not realize that. I just know that my 83 stays on all the time. I thought all 1st gen Ventures did. Thanks for the info. After 16 years, I am still learning about these bikes. RandyA
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    You have done a very nice job on an upgrade that EVERY 1st gen Venture needs. It is not an expensive, nor difficult job to do and it will help with the safety, dependability and performance of the bike. RandyA
  13. Venturous Randy
    Why are you turning the key on to check the time? The clock should be on all the time the battery is hooked up. Is the clock going off when you turn the key off? RandyA
  14. Venturous Randy
    The shaft that comes through the case will have a mark on the end of it. That mark should line up to be in the slot where the clamp bolt is on the outside. RandyA
  15. Venturous Randy
    Squid, I had one that actually came off an 86 engine. I will be home this afternoon and will look and see if I still have it. If I do, you are welcome to it. RandyA
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    That is really good you guys. My only suggestion would be to rotate the pictures to be orientated correctly so I don't have to set my lap top on it's side. RandyA
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    If you were coming anywhere near Johnson City, Tn, which I-26 runs through, I would love to see you guys. My cell is in my profile if you want to get together. Either way, have a great time and I wish it was me. RandyA
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    First thing is to make sure the bike is in neutral. If it is in gear, it may be catching the gear before the wheel is off the ground. I also suggest cutting a half inch out of the legs as that will help a lot. I am also considering putting about an inch and a half extension on the lever length. This will make a big difference in the leverage. And, as noted, it also helps to have it lubricated well. My bike is a standard, so I don't have the luxury of making an easy adjustment in air pressure. I'm also inseam challenged so I tend to run only about 35 lbs in the rear when one-up. Also, progressive springs in the front helped a little as it raised the front some. RandyA
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    Don, an 80 gallon heater is a big water heater. Most families get along fine with a 60 or even a 40 gallon. I doubt you really need one that big. Something to consider is whether it is the top of the line Whirlpool or Mastercraft, it has the same tank and goes down the same production line. I spent 8 years with American Water Heater and four years ago they were bought out by A O Smith. I spent four years in Quality and four in the Product Engineering Lab. I saw a lot of cost cutting and other than the tank, insulation and outer shell, most of the other components come from China. Going with the top of the line Whirlpool will get you the Incoloy elements and they are probably a little better, but you will pay a premium for the feature. There are some features, such as with the Energy Smart models, that have surprisingly complicated electronic controls. They had a lot of bugs in them at first, but I believe they have been worked out. If your water heater is in an unheated area, it may be beneficial to get a heater with 2 inch insulation and for sure insulate the pipes in that area. I also agree that it would be a good investment to get a filtration system that is user friendly and cheap to change filters. A O Smith now makes about eight different brands of water heaters. The biggest difference I see between them is price. RandyA
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    Yes, it amazes me too on what cars can go for on Barret Jackson. One car that I always wanted is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Z-16 and a stock (restored) one went for $140,000 the other day. Many years ago I could have bought one for $800. RandyA
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    That was very interesting. They sure touched on a lot of things. RandyA
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    I have to admit that it was a bit difficult to watch that at times. RandyA
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    Take a look at the next one about a scary trail. RandyA http://zanylol.com/path.html
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    Tom, you will not need to drain the oil to check the oil filter, I don't think. I hope you did not break the flange that sticks down that the oil filter mates up to, but even if you did, I think there is a remote oil filter setup that will still work on the engine, but I am not positive. I also have a spare oil filter housing if you need it. Good luck. RandyA
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    Bob, cruise ships are like motorcycles, you got to keep the right side up. Good luck. RandyA
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