Venturous Randy

Got a couple of questions. If I got one for my 83, and maybe later put a later model engine and carbs, would I have to reprogram the unit? Also, have you had any feedback on any gas mileage changes, better or worse, on those that have gone with the Ignitech? Thanks, RandyA

Wow, best news I have heard in a while. Prayers and blessings. :cool10: RandyA

Hey Suds, welcome to the forum and we hope you become a member. You will find that these old bikes are really great. Lots of power, very comfortable, with a little preventive maintenance they are very dependable for an almost 30 year old bike and did I say lots of power? Keep us posted if you buy the bike and maybe we can help you with any problems. RandyA

Linda and I took a ride across the mountain on some real curvy roads that make The Dragon look like an interstate. We crossed the Blue Ridge Parkway and rode down highway 80 into Marion, NC. What was amazing was at one time we saw 85 degrees on the thermometer. Most of the ride was in the upper 70's, but is some spots it was warmer. We got home about an hour after dark and it was still 73 degrees. We stopped at the KOA East and reserved our campsite, D21 by the pond and on Friday I am going to talk to the manager to make sure that area is set aside for our group. This is for the weekend of August 13/17. RandyA

Bike sounds good. It may just take working thru each system and fix each of the problems. Kind of sounds like Jardines to me. To me, with Jardines, they sound a lot like a small block Chevy with glasspacks. This looks like it would make a great project bike that you could get some good miles on. RandyA

Another thought would be to start the bike and carefully let out on the clutch and see if it kicks the shaft loose. Since you have already torn up the seal, I doubt you will hurt the shaft if you are careful. RandyA

I think it is a great idea Eck. RandyA

I seem to think it is a 10mm on my 83. RandyA

Actually, its the 1st gens that keep us old guys young. RandyA

Way to go Squid, I know that is where you want to be. RandyA

When you spun the wheel, did you have the bike in gear? RandyA

The easiest way to put the driveshaft into the u-joint is to pull it out of the rearend coupling and using Vise Grips, clamp onto the lip of the big end of the driveshaft just tight enough to be able to hold the front end of the driveshaft up. Stick the driveshaft up into the hole and you can pick up the end of the u-joint and slightly twist the driveshaft if needed and it will easily slide in. Now you can install the rearend coupling on the driveshaft and push it up and start the nuts. The seal will reseat as you pull it together. I have found that on my bike that I did not have to remove the wheel assembly from under the bike to pull the rearend off and put it back. just pulled the axle and removed the brake caliper link and had plenty of room. RandyA

That seems kind of high to me. RandyA

I have Farm Bureau and they have treated me very good. I have the house, two cars and the bike with them. If available for you, you might want to look into them. RandyA

Over the years I have had a couple of cats that loved squirrels. That seemed to keep our squirrel population to a minimum. RandyA

Kind of reminds me of the country song about "Having too much fun". RandyA

It may also have something to do with the stock seat vs. aftermarket on a 1st gen. The Corbin seat I have on my 83 is so wide on the passenger seat that it is very difficult to get your fingers between the passenger seat and the hand rail. Also, I have arm rests and I know that also makes a big difference in comfort, especially for long rides. RandyA

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Ditto on Devcon Plastic welder. I have had the best luck with this stuff. RandyA

I have a 96 1500 Wing I picked up from one our members when he bought a 2nd gen Venture. It has a broken starter gear and I need to pull the engine. RandyA

We are supposed to have some snow here in east Tennessee on Tuesday night. My tulip tree is in full bloom. RandyA

This was posted in the local news comments by someone: I try and always speak nice of the dead. He's dead. That's nice. RandyA

Doug, I'm not sure what bike you have as it is not noted here or your profile. If you have an 83/85, the antidives are hydraulically activated. If you have an 86 up, they are electrically activated. On the 83/85 MKI's you will sometimes get air trapped where the foot brake line goes up and over near the triple tree. What I do, since I don't have speed bleeders, is use a plastic turkey baster tube and screw it into the foot brake reservoir and fill it up with brake fluid. I will then loosen the bleeder valve some and using my finger, have someone pump the brake, and it works like a check valve. This way, it moves fluid through the lines quickly, pushing any air that may be trapped in a high spot out. On the 86 up, I understand there is a valve near the triple tree that you can bleed the line at the high point. RandyA RandyA

Hey Howard, what ever happened on this bike? RandyA

Glad I could help out. Sometimes I get lucky. RandyA RandyA