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    I have used Plexus for years and still buy it, even though it is getting pricy. The biggest factor with Plexus is what you wipe it off with. I use a soft cotton towel, like an old dish towel. Any bath type towels I have used appear to have too much synthetic fibers. When I wash my bike with a car wash soap, not dish detergent, I will still put Plexus on as it fills the small scratches and it is much more clear. I also routinely use the Plexus on our sun glasses. RandyA
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    The biggest problem with mixing bias and radials on a car is you should not mix on the same axle, front or rear. The main thing is the tires side load differently and can put much more stress on both tires. The differences in brakeing is probably a lot more related to the operator and condition of brakes rather than the tires. RandyA
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    Shift firmly and most of the time I don't use the clutch on 3rd gear up. RandyA
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    John, the slave cylinder is brand new. It is the hose. I had it out years ago when I rebuilt the old one and this time it just about fell out and back in. It was very easy to change. RandyA
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    I am also having a problem with my turn signals. On mine, they will turn off as they are supposed to, but a little later they will start blinking again as they were last used. It is annoying to look down and my signal is blinking when I know it kicked off earlier. I believe my problem may be in the flip switch as this did not happen before I changed the flip switch assembly. RandyA
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    You missed my edit where I stated that I looked and I was now offical. RandyA
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    Sly, sounds like you may have had TOO much coffee!! Yeah, I know what you mean, I keep waiting for mine to show also. RandyA I just checked and I am now offical!!!
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    I wish, but it is the hose. I cleaned everything with brake cleaner and pulled the clutch in and put a plastic tie on it. The fluid is coming out where the rubber goes up into the fitting. The fitting is dry to the hose. RandyA
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    I did find something I can use for awhile and Rick if you have yours, I am interested in getting it. I know I have one somewhere that came off the 86 parts bike I tore down, but I can not find it. I did find a brake caliper that had the same type hose with the same ends, but it was about 2 inches shorter. I ended up taking my line loose at the goose neck and straightened it some to extend it and have put that one on. I do want to put the right one on though. Thanks to those that responded. RandyA
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    I believe if you have done any heavy mix of Seafoam, you need to change your plugs. I also use the Autolite plug Dan mentioned and have for years and it is cheap and easy to change. RandyA
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    Richard, I hate to tell you this, but this one is coming south east and guess where you are from me. Yep, I hope you have your rain gear if you are going to be out. I doubt it will last long and will be better soon. RandyA
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    I agree with Freebird, it is going to get better for you and I believe you are at that turning point. We will be thinking about you. RandyA
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    Well, the 50% chance is coming down real hard right now. The weather radar is in the red stage here. RandyA
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    I have to say that I did not. To me is was "National 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon day" and I decided to not do it. I know, I wussed out. RandyA
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    Another thing to check on the sticky throttle is make sure your cable has not been pinched. Steve (SGN) had a problem with his throttle and found that where the cable comes around the tripple tree area, it had been pinched a long time ago in the steering stop. It had caused the rubber cover to be torn and the cable housing was rusted and it was bent. RandyA
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    I wonder if you could have some bent forks? I also have not heard of an 86 up with a second gear problem, but I guess it could happen if for some reason there was a lot of abnormal wear on the thrust washer. RandyA
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    I thought I had a slave cylinder leaking on my clutch, so I put on a new one that Steve (SGN) gave me that came with the bike he bought. I put it on and after I got the bike back together, under it was one of the copper washers for the bango fitting that had fallen off as I assembled the fitting. And, since it was still leaking, I pulled the bango and put the washer on. Well, it is still leaking down. After cleaning everything real good with brake cleaner and air. I have found that the leak is coming from where the hose goes into the bango fitting at the slave. I have never seen this come up before, but does anyone have one of the 6-8 inch hoses that goes from the slave to the metal tube under the engine? RandyA
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    Check the resistance on the wires going thru the sidestand switch. Ask me how I know this! RandyA
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    It is a lot easier to get to the TCI with the airbox off. Otherwise you would have to remove both upper fairings. RandyA
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    There are plusses and minuses on this. I do believe the engine runs a bit cooler and I don't think I feel as much heat around the seat area, but there is a little bit more general noise from the engine. It is a lot more comfortable for me to put my feet on the highway pegs and not have my legs against the lowers, but any reaction time on getting to the rear brake quickly is slowed a little. I am also a "symmetry" kind of person and would like the small area near the radiator to blend just a bit better, but with the "V" of the engine showing, it is a lot more symmeterical than part of one half of the engine showing and not the other half, especially if you have covers on the side panels. I keep thinking about making some clear wind deflectors to give my legs some weather protection, but so far it has not been a high priority and I do enjoy the air. Somewhere I posted pictures on how I did the side covers and if anyone is interested and we can not find them, I will post again. RandyA
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    And, make sure you have a good ground for the dash. RandyA
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    Wow Jay, you really lucked out. That is a very nice looking 1st gen. You must have a real good brother. Looks like it has some sought after add-ons. If you will look at the top of the page, you will see Venture History. That will give you some good information. The 2nd gen data is a bit boring and slow, but so are the bikes. RandyA
  23. Venturous Randy
    The air/fuel adjustment screws are just below and to the right of the diaphragm cover. They may have a plug over them if they have never been adjusted. Either way, before you remove them to clean them, put a penitrant oil on them to help them come loose. Before you try to move them, make sure you have a good screwdriver that fits snug. The slot can be damaged with a bad screwdriver. You will need to take the carbs loose from the mount that holds them together. When you take off the fuel bowl, most of the time the gasket/o-ring will come loose without tearing apart. This is also what I have seen when taking the little manifold off that holds the pilot jet. The pilot jet and another jet are under rubber plugs. If you do not change any sync screws adjustments, you should be able to start the bike, but as condor said, a good carb sync is required. Keep us posted and welcome aboard. RandyA
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    Hummmm, is excessive posterior clevage allowed? RandyA
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    Before you do anything, get down and decide where you want to put the fittings. You do not want them to get bound up when the suspension flexes nor do you want to put them where rubbing over anything will break them off. I used the ones I think were 1/8th pipe thread that are a little under 1/4 inch outside diameter. I did not find a tap that I had that was perfectly correct, but I found one that was close. I then found a drill bit that was ok for the minor pitch diameter on the tap and then pulled the shafts and drilled and tapped. I tightened the fittings up and grease the bike everytime I change the oil or replace the rear tire. I have never had the bike creak or groan again. RandyA
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