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  1. Venturous Randy
    If I was as perfect on the outside as I am on the inside, I would be great. Everything looked good. Not a single thing showed up. Other than going thru the prep part, the worst part was getting an IV in me. They started on the backside of my right hand, then the left hand. Then a different nurse came and tried inside my right elbow and then my left hand again. She thought she had it as she was getting good flow, but it kept being very uncomfortable and I looked down and the back of my hand was swollen up. So, a different nurse went back to my right hand and got it working. I was told that my problem was I was very dehydrated. The other thing was even though I was told I would probably go to sleep, I was absolutely wide awake thru everything. I layed there and watched all of it on TV. They also said my esophagus looked very good. So, I hope to be good to go for a while. Thanks for the comments and best wishes. RandyA
  2. Venturous Randy
    Thanks for the update Randy. Whether we like it or not, we really are accountable for what we do. Sometimes our poor judgments go off ok and sometimes it is catastrophic. In this case, I hope the state of Georgia uses this opportunity for some extra training in this type of crash. It may very well save other's lives. RandyA
  3. Venturous Randy
    The last time I had a colonoscopy, I drank the whole gallon jug at one time. They have now changed it and it is half at 4pm and half at 3am the next morning. I have had some refluxing for a while and after a lady at work had her husband die of esophagus cancer that came from refluxing, I decided to get serious about it. That's why they are doing the upper GI. It had been about 6 to 8 years since I had a colonoscopy, so they figured it was a good time to do it again. Last time everything looked good. RandyA
  4. Venturous Randy
    I thought I may take a minute to share this with you since I am aware there are a few mature folks here. And, I am sure some can relate to my current situation. Tomorrow morning at the VA, I not only have an upper endoscopy (upper GI) being done down my throat, but I am also having a colonoscopy(that's the other end). At the moment, I have just finished the 1st half gallon of the wonderfully refreshing drink and am seeing some results, if I want to look. My stomach currently sounds like a gang of Hell's Angels are making hot laps. I am at the point that it is hard to complete a sentence as I am both a slow typist and have these immediate needs that MUST be addressed. Now, if I am able to go to sleep later on(in the bathtub?), I have to get up at 3AM and finish the other half gallon. OK, I'm back, where was I? That's something to look forward to. So, if you think you were having a crappy day, I might want to trade with you. I will just be glad when things start clearing up. I have been assured by the VA that even though they are on a tight budget, they WILL use two DIFFERENT probes. Well, gotta run(no pun intended) and "May the Force Be with You". Speaking of, I don't need to force anything at the moment. RandyA
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    Gary, you may be on to something. That don't sound like anything you can not undo, so I say go for it since you already have the parts. Let us know how it turned out. RandyA
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    Hey mick, where are you in TN? RandyA
  7. Venturous Randy
    Like Squidley said, it's tough. I had been married three years with a two year old when I went to South east Asia. Then, any communication was a two week round trip at best. That was probably the hardest part. Good luck buddy and we appreciate you. RandyA
  8. Venturous Randy
    This was not an interstate. It is one of the few highways around here with a 65mph speed limit with uncontrolled access and driveways. This was 11E south between Johnson City and Greeneville TN. And yes, I too am hardly ever comfortable on an interstste. RandyA
  9. Venturous Randy
    It is my understanding that the radar reading is off the strongest bounceback. I am sure there is a big difference between a VR and a big SUV. The problem is you coming toward radar at 55 and an SUV farther back is doing 65. You might get the 65 ticket. If the SUV has a radar detector, he slows before it is obvious it was him. This is the only reason I use a radar detector. RandyA
  10. Venturous Randy
    Took a ride yesterday as it was about 62º. Just riding along down the four lane, which has a 65mph speed limit, which was about what I was going and came upon a pickup running a little slower. I checked my mirror and moved over into the left lane. I then realize there was one of the mid 90's black Impala SS' coming up to me at a good clip. Rather than kick it down a gear or two, I just cranked it on in 5th. As I accelerated past the truck, I moved over in the right lane and run up to about 85mph. The Impala had caught me and was moving past me and I was real tempted to drop down to 4th and run it up some, but I just let it go. By this time we were going up an incline, so i just let the bike slow back to 65mph and let the car go on as he was getting faster. Just before I crested the hill, my radar detector went off. As I crested the hill, there was a Deputy diving into the median to make a u-turn. I had come upon a large truck in the right lane going about 55mph and decided to slow down and see what the Deputy was going to do. He soon came flying past me accelerating as much as that Crown Vic would do. As soon as he passed me, I swung over behind him to see if the Impala was still in site. From that point on the highway, which is straight, it was at least a mile before it crested another hill. That Impala was getting ready to start up the hill. As I drove for the next three miles, with going over several hills and passing several roads that went into oblivion in just a short distance, I figured the Impala had got away. Then I crested a hill and there was the Deputy with lights flashing and a black Impala SS. I moved over into the left lane and gave them the old air horn toot and a wave as I passed. It did iritate me how quickly he came up on me and wondered how hard he would have had to brake if I had not accelerated as hard as I did to get out of his way. That is one time I was just glad I used good sense because my bike really likes this cool air and was running great. As I came back that way later, I tried to keep an eye out for the Deputy as I would love to have known what he clocked him at, as it had to be well over 100mph. RandyA
  11. Venturous Randy
    Yep, it looks like you definitely have some tight valves. It does surprise me that they are so far out of spec with only 36,000 miles on the engine. One thing I would do, especially since you have the engine out, is to pick a couple that are tight and check them at several locations on the cam. I would start just as it comes off the ramp and continue rotating the cam and re-checking until you get to the point of starting onto the ramp. I have been one to just check valve clearance at any point off the lobe, but there are some on here that go to a specific timing point. If nothing else, this may confirm whether there is a difference at any point off the lobe. I am lucky in that I have an independent bike shop that will let me swap shims for no charge. I first determined what I have and then what I need and then before I started putting new shims in, I tried to see if any I had would work in a different tappet. I believe I did use a few in a different place. You just need to know that if you take out a shim and rotate the cam, it can put a score mark on the edge of the cam lobe. Yes, I would change the ones that are slightly out or close also because as the engine adds miles, the valves get tighter. RandyA
  12. Venturous Randy
    Wow, that reminds me of a true story. Several years ago when working 2nd shift, I pulled out of the parking lot and there was a woman walking up the edge of the street. My first thought was that she had just gotten off work and for some reason did not have a ride home. So, I rolled down my window and asked if she was ok. Without really saying much, she came around and opened the car door and got in. The light was not real good and I did not recogonize her, but I thought she may have seen me before. She was probably mid 30's and slim so I asked her if she needed a ride. She directed me forward and then asked me if I was a cop. To say it all came together in my mind real quick was an understatement and I am looking in the rearview mirror and all around for vice cops. When I mumbled out that I worked there and had just got off work, she then said "I will do anything you want for $30, and I will finish it". So, I turned to her and said, Well, I need my porch painted. I don't think she was into painting. But, at the next street light, I let her back out so she could drum up a little business. RandyA
  13. Venturous Randy
    Local weather mentioned snow in middle WV. Our weather is supposed to be 64º and sunny Sunday here in east TN. RandyA
  14. Venturous Randy
    I believe on 1st gens, the emergency flashers work with the ignition off. RandyA
  15. Venturous Randy
    To expand on Jacks comments, I will try to go a little deeper. Wind chill is one of those things people hear occasionally, but many really don't understand. It is simply figuring the difference in cooling rate of an object that is warmer than ambient temperature, and the effect air has moving over it at given speeds. An example of this is if the ambient temperature is 50º and you set a piece of steel that is 150º in still air, it will cool at a given rate. If you do the same thing and move air across it at 20mph, it will cool to the ambient temperature quicker. 40mph, even quicker. This is because air is somewhat of an insulater and the warm object will heat the air around it and have a warm shield. If there is air movement, then the shield is penetrated much easier. In Jacks example of anything moist, then you also have the effect of condensing. As the moisture dries, you are also adding to the cooling effect. Another thing to consider is, in reality there is no such thing as cold, it is simple the degree of the absence of heat. Now don't that just make you feel warm and fuzzy? RandyA
  16. Venturous Randy
    We got back into camping when the grandkids got big enough. We did the three room tent thing with air mattress and it was fun, but no matter how you do it you are still on the ground. About three or four years ago we ran across an old Travelite, I believe, sitting in a mans yard and got a killer deal. I took it all apart and redid the tub, tires, and wiring and other than needing some fabric work, it is a fun setup. A couple of years ago we took a week and went down toward middle Tn and stayed at Fall Creek Falls State Park for a few days, moved over to Townsend for a few more days then to the valley below Mt. Mitchell just off the BRP. One of the things we did was get one of these big totes that just barely fits in the back door and that keeps everything contained. It has room for fold up chairs and other stuff. It does get a little heavier than I would like, but the bike pulls it fine. My 83 has plenty of power, you just have to pay attention to not have to stop real quick. RandyA
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    I spent a big part of Friday afternoon sitting in a court room with about 100 other people. If it had not been for the alcohol related charges, there would not have been 20 people in there. It was scary how many kids they had in there for underage drinking. And, it was obvious there was absolutely no respect for the court. They came in with their t-shirts and their pants halfway down their butts and about as good of a response I heard from them was "yeah". Most of the older alcohol related charges were for multiple DUI and driving without license or insurance. Scary world. RandyA
  18. Venturous Randy
    Is it ok if it lasts more than four hours? RandyA
  19. Venturous Randy
    I am glad you got it done. I was going to request changing mine to venturous since the person with that name had only posted twice and had not been on the site since last March as of a month ago. So I thought I would offically request the change today and checked his profile and he was on the site four days ago. I just checked his profile again and he is a supporting member now. RandyA
  20. Venturous Randy
    My 83 drops voltage when I put the brakes on and it has the old type antidives that are not electric. This seems to be pretty common. RandyA
  21. Venturous Randy
    If you are not getting fuel out of the carb bowls, you are not getting fuel into them. I would start at the fuel line from the filter and make sure every connection has good fuel flow thru it. You may have to make a connector that will bypass a carb and check them one at a time having fuel flow into a jar. An easy way to turn the fuel pump on is turn the ignition switch on and flip the kill switch several times. If you are getting good fuel flow to each carb, you will need to go back into the carbs and see what the blockage is. You also need to make sure the pilot jets are not plugged and spark plug caps do not have corroded resistors. Before your last post, I was thinking along the lines of a big vacuum leak somewhere. If you still have the YICS system installed, I would pull the hoses off and plug the ports. You can also have a big vacuum leak in the YICS box above the front head. A big vacuum leak will cause the diaphragms not to open well at lower RPM's, but as the RPM's get higher it will start coming on strong. You can spray starter fluid around the carbs and intakes and see if the RPM's change any. If they do, start looking for the leaks. As far as the oil blow back, check your oil level and make sure it is not over full and make sure you are not getting any coolant into the oil. Good luck and keep us posted. Several of my suggestions are problems I have encountered on my 83 in the last 13+ years. RandyA
  22. Venturous Randy
    Absolutely. After what you have gone thru Dan, when I renewed with Allstate, I increased my coverages up considerably from what they were, after what you have shared with us. I appreciate you continuing to remind people of this. RandyA
  23. Venturous Randy
    Yep, you 're correct. I am actually referring mostly to the original poster's date. Sometimes a tread lies dormant for a year or longer and then it gets new life. This is fine, but sometimes these threads appear to be thought by many to be current and what they are taking issue with is long past. Just thoughts of a retarded mind in the middle of the night. RandyA
  24. Venturous Randy
    I have gotten to the point that the first thing I do when pulling up a thread is to look at the original date. There have been several that are one to two years old that it appears the poster that brought it up, ran across it in a search and took off again, without realizing the date. This is fine as we have a lot of great threads, but if I find an old post pertinant, I will start a new thread and refer back to the old post. I think this keeps down some of the confusion, even though for some, I think confusion is a big part of their life. RandyA
  25. Venturous Randy
    When my 83 was "totaled" by State Farm last year when a woman at work knocked it over and drove off, but later on admitted it, they settled for $3,164 with me keeping the bike. They charged me $200 for the bike, so total was $3,364. My bike did have custom paint and the odometer was showing about 20,000 miles, but when the adjuster looked at the odometer and wrote it down and did not ask if that was 120,000, I forgot to remind him. Some people think 20,000 miles is a lot of miles on a bike. RandyA
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