Venturous Randy

Andy, when you turn the ignition switch on, the fuel pump will click. When you cycle the kill switch, it will click again. Keep cycling the kill switch until it quits clicking. There have been times that I have cycled my kill switch maybe six or eight times before the fuel pump no longer clicked. I may have misread what you posted, but are you cycling the kill switch off and on until the pump no longer clicks? One other thing, whenever you have used a strong dose of Seafoam, you may need to replace the spark plugs. These bikes are very sensitive to spark plugs. I have used Autolites that I get from Advance Auto for years and they are cheap and work as good as anything else I have tried in the last 19 years. RandyA

I was thinking that you stated the serial number on your 85 was less than 1413. If so, it is the same as the 83. You say your 85 is real easy to turn and that is with the spark plugs installed? RandyA

Eck, that looks pretty good and it looks like it is insulated. I need to update mine and this may be what I am looking for. Thanks, RandyA

Aww, you bunch of perverts, remember, these people are professionals. It would be interesting though, wouldn't it? RabdyA

1st gen, so may be a little different. Left bag; spare TCI, small compressor, tire repair kit, small soldering iron, small umbrella, rain gear, vinyl table cloth and if traveling, my laptop. Right bag; canvas tool bag fairly well stocked, Plexus, small fire extinguisher, small can of brake fluid, warmer clothes, anything pertinent to our trip. Trunk; clothes, glasses, small cooler, snack for low sugar and gloves. Trunk rack; for an extended trip we have a bag we bungee on the rack for more clothes. In glove box; zip bag with insurance info, bike journal, ink pen, spare reading glasses, small snap coin purse, and small stuff I might want to get to quickly. In tool bag; clip of wrenches 8 to 14mm, clip of sockets 10 to 17mm, ratchet, screwdrivers, several type pliers, spark plug wrench, 17mm wrench, volt/ohm meter, socket extensions, small hammer, canvas zip bag of small sockets, Swiss Army knife, and a bunch more junk. I also carry this tool bag in my car when traveling. Since I have an MKI, I have the small bags and space is a premium, but if we are careful, we always seem to have what we need for a trip. RandyA

Been there, done that. Bought my 83 with 23,000 miles and at about 40,000 miles started having problems with 2nd gear. Tore it down and did the undercut gear fix. I think around 70,000 miles I broke the frame. I later on replaced the trans with an 86 unit I had and now have 164,000 miles on the bike and it is still running great. I am attaching what I did to fix my frame. Even though I have gone through these problems, I have had a wonderful time on this bike and the fixin has been well worth it. RandyA http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1521

Thanks for posting this and keeping us informed of your endeavors. It is nice to see some winter projects getting done, unlike some us couch potatoes laying around and just dreaming about getting something done. RandyA

Yeah, puc has been on here since 2007 and has about 1040 posts. I have been back on here after the crash and I have about 4,900 posts. To be honest, I did not really know puc until I met him at Vogal. I am glad he came out from under the rock or out of the closet or wherever he was. RandyA

I remember a few years ago when we had a snow and I was out and I saw four different wreaks and all four were four wheel drive vehicles that had slid into other cars. It may help in going, but not so much when trying to stop. RandyA

Hope you had a great birthday. RandyA

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By turning the plastic hex nut, you allow the coolant to by-pass the thermostat. If you leave it at that setting, the bike will not come up to the proper operating temperature, or in some cases can cause it to overheat. What I use to go by, because it is easier to see, is the correct operating position is the tops of the letters should be in the 5 o:clock position. RandyA

Mini, please keep us posted. I spent almost 3 years in Goldsboro and they had very little snow, but did have some bad ice storms. RandyA

It has been a long, long time since I have had any good custard. Yep, some things are just worth it. RandyA

Hey Muffinman, how's the weather over there right now? RandyA

I feel the same way puc and I wish many would make a comment, even if it is something sarcastic, not that I would ever do that. RandyA

Phoenix, cause if he ever gets around to riding it, it will have to be raised from the dead. RandyA

According to a forecast I just saw, the polar cap is supposed to swing over the other way and that will allow February to have above normal temps with the jet stream going farther north. Not sure it will happen, but it sure sounds good. RandyA

Yep, you are correct. It was a 125 Ducati Bronco. A tough little bike and when I took the guts out of the muffler with the end off, you could hear it a mile(at least) away. I had a lot of fun on that bike and I suspect it kept me from ever starting to smoke, as all my friends were doing. I found that I could have a lot more fun with a gallon of gas than a pack of cigarettes, which cost about the same price. RandyA

How about songs in the 60's? They are also on there, just click on the button. RandyA

Nope, it was not a Gilera 150cc, but it was a 125cc. RandyA

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4833471534923953&pid=15.1&w=169&h=126&p=0 This was my first bike I got just before I turned 14. RandyA

Jus make sure you don't git yo self killed on that thang. . RandyA

you spend 15 minutes looking for your reading glasses and you have TWO pair on top of your head. Hummm.. Your turn. RandyA