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  1. Venturous Randy
    I installed a new set of progressive springs in my 83 and I did not use any spacer at all. This allowed just a slight preload on the spring as I screwed the cap into the sleeve. This also gave me the best ride height, even though it raised to front of the bike a little with me sitting on it. But, more importantly, The bike handles better and I no longer have a problem with it bottoming out or clunking. RandyA
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    In a comparison using a 1st gen trans with a stock rearend and a 2nd gen trans with a V-Max rearend, this is what I have come up with at the rear wheel: 1st gear 8% lower 2nd gear 2.3% lower 3rd gear 1% higher 4th gear same 5th gear 3.8% higher Another comparison would be 5th gear at 3500 rpms would be 3367 rpms for the same speed. To go from a 1st gen trans to a 2nd gen trans with the stock rearend, the changes would be: 1st gear 2.8% higher 2nd gear 8.5% higher 3rd gear 12.3% higher 4th gear 11.3% higher 5th gear 15.3% higher A comparison in 5th gear at 3500 rpms would be 3036 rpms, which is a significant drop in rpms for the same speed. As you can see, a 1st gen with a 2nd gen trans and a V-Max rear would be quicker thru 1st and 2nd and very little different thru 3rd and 4th and still have a slightly lower rpm for cruising. RandyA
  3. Venturous Randy
    Well, thank you very much. Actually, I need to get out in the garage and get busy on that project. I currently have a small block Chevy engine sitting on the small dolly that I used before that I need to get rid of. I also need to find the numbers on the comparison of the three different gear sets that were made for the V-4 engine. RandyA
  4. Venturous Randy
    Ya snooze, ya loose!!!! RandyA
  5. Venturous Randy
    I think you of you guys should approach Carb Tune about being a U.S. distributor. RandyA
  6. Venturous Randy
    There was another one I was going to bid on and it went for $30 to one bid. I was mad at myself for that one. Yeah, I have been lucky so far on what I wanted and what I got it for. The 86 trans was listed earlier for $50 with no takers so it was relisted again for $24.95 and I was the only bidder. I don't undrestand why these MKI guys don't snatch these MKII transmissions up and I got the one I now have in my 83 for $25 several years ago. I got this latest one yesterday and the 2nd gear dogs look like new. Plus, it will already have the improved thrust washer. RandyA
  7. Venturous Randy
    My old mercury stick setup is looking better and better. I am just glad I am not trying to get mercury from over there. RandyA
  8. Venturous Randy
    You asked some good questions Yammer, even though you are not getting any serious answers. I had also thought about V-Max heads/cams, but with the changes I am hoping to get done with the 2nd gen transmission, I am afraid it would hurt the bottom end torque some with the taller 4th and 5th gears, even with the V-Max rear end I am planning on using. With my setup, 1st gear will be a little lower than stock and the V-Max heads/cams would be nice, but I am afraid it would hurt on the other end. RandyA
  9. Venturous Randy
    I have been collecting a lot of junk, but not getting a lot of stuff done. My son andI have figured why the 85 Royale did not have any spark when I bought it and it appears to be the TCI. I got one on ebay for $7.50 plus about $7 in shipping as the only bidder and when we plugged it up, the bike started. I have no doubt the bike will need a lot of TLC, but it is complete and we will just have to go through it and see what it is going to take. This was the bike and spare engine I got for $550. It was a bit weird that as part of checking things out, we took the original TCI off the 85 and put it on my 83 and it not only would not start, but when I plugged the original TCI back up, it would not fire either. But, when we plugged up the ebay TCI, it would run. So, I bought another one and got it for $7.99 as I got it with a set of coils and a bunch of relays for a total of about $35, including shipping. This was also exactly the same number as the one on my bike. Hopefully, that will work and maybe I can see if my original 83 TCI is bad. The other part of the projects on my 83 is to replace the engine with the one I got with the 85 deal that is supposed to have only 30,000 miles on it. My plans are to split it and replace the transmission with the 2nd gen RSV transmission that I have, which I only paid $25 for. But, in case there is a problem with the change over, I bought an 86 transmission for $24.95 and forks for $4.99. With all that, plus a starter clutch assembly to have as a backup, I got it all, including shipping for about $60. I thought I did pretty good on that too. I will also put the solid motor mounts in that I got from Steve (SGN) that really look good. The other part of this project is to install the V-Max rear drive I got that I think will go real good with the 2nd gen trans. The one thing that is going to cost me is I took my Corbin seat to an upholster today and that is going to cost about $250 the be redone, ouch. I really like the seat and it works real good for me with the modifications I have already done earlier, so I hope it will be worth it. Soooooo, now my biggest thing is to get motivated on getting something done. I probably need to get the 83 running good before I try to replace the engine as I will be using my original carbs. And, as a backup, if there are any problems with the 85 engine or transmission, even though it is about 500 past the serial number fix, I will have my 83 engine and it already has an 86 transmission. RandyA
  10. Venturous Randy
    For a lot of folks,this would be fine as I bought a similar one from the same place. The trick is to read the reviews by Googling the name and model number. The reviews pretty much nailed it on mine. Also, some of these units are refurbished and discontinued. But overall, many are still worth the money. RandyA
  11. Venturous Randy
    It would be interesting to see Mini's twin with similar glasses. RandyA
  12. Venturous Randy
    If you need something absolutely, positively blown all to hell, call in the U S Air Force, they will be glad to take care of it for you. RandyA USAF 69/73
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    Glad it's you and NOT me!! RandyA
  14. Venturous Randy
    I think he said "Who's your Daddy?" RandyA
  15. Venturous Randy
    Wow, that was really neat and well done. RandyA
  16. Venturous Randy
    Man, you are right Mick, I have seen the bike and the flames are a little bit more than "ghost flames" but it is amazing how much more the flash highlighted them. That really is a very unique and beautiful bike. RandyA
  17. Venturous Randy
    I can understand and I hope it works out for you, but we are going to miss you. I was really hoping that this year, alot of us were going to be able to get together more than ever. RandyA
  18. Venturous Randy
    Since the majority of those on here do not know what 14 Celsius is, how about also listing in Fahrenheit? I used to know the formula, but have forgot it. Thanks, RandyA
  19. Venturous Randy
    You are just a little too PG minded. RandyA
  20. Venturous Randy
    You must have caught it as I was adding another picture. RandyA
  21. Venturous Randy
    Took a little ride in the car around Boone, NC yesterday and a little on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I couldn't go too far on the BRP as it was closed in about 5 miles in the direction I was going. It is amazing the clarity of the air in that area compared to summer time. RandyA
  22. Venturous Randy
    My thinking is your thinking is so out of whack that I don't think you know what you're thinking. RandyA
  23. Venturous Randy
    When I look at that bike, it sure does seem to make my 28 year old 1st gen look contempory. RandyA
  24. Venturous Randy
    Charlie, the difference between me and you is I would have had better sense than to go there in the 1st place. RandyA
  25. Venturous Randy
    I just tell people that in the run position, the top of the letters are toward the 5 oclock position. RandyA
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