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  1. Freebird
    No...NOTHING has disappeared. Well...it did for a day or two but everything is back now. I'm not sure what you mean by a new post button though. If you mean "New Posts" that you click on to see any new posts since your last visit, it is still there. If you mean a "New Post" button to post a new message, there never has been one and don't know how it would work because it wouldn't know which area you want to post in.
  2. Freebird
    Mike, See this thread for other choices. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35176
  3. Freebird
    Hey folks, just throwing this out there to see if there is any interest, if not, no big deal. There is a local pinstriper in the Cleveland area that does really nice pinstripes, cartoon characters, etc. on bikes of all kinds. I have asked him if he would be interested in setting up and doing some of this work on bikes at Maintenance Day. He is interested but can't commit because his wife is expecting on June 11th. He said he would like to do it though and will try to make it IF there is any interest. So...is there any interest? He does pinstripes, names, characters, etc. Don't know what his prices are but I know that he typically charged about $100.00 per bike but said that he does give group rates. I will find out more if there is any interest but don't want to waste his time if there is not.
  4. Freebird
    HEY...that is GREAT. Been way too long since I've seen the two of you. Really looking forward to it.
  5. Freebird
    JT, Whether you post or lurk, you are still one of us. You've been through a lot and we share your hurt. Life throws us a lot of curve balls sometimes and we all deal with them in different ways. Take the time you need and don't feel bad if you just don't feel like posting right now. When you are ready, we'll be here for you my friend.
  6. Freebird
    I know that it's not a direct bolt on. I think a couple here may have done it and hopefully one of them will reply.
  7. Freebird
    I agree. I even tried the very good KuryAkyn grips WITH the stock end weights and my hands still got numb. I went back to my foam padded Yamaha RoadStar grips that I had installed long ago and am much happier. You might also want to make sure your carbs are well synced. If not, you may be getting some excess vibration.
  8. Freebird
    OK folks, it may seem like a long ways off for some of you but it's really not very far away and only 20 people have signed up to be there. PLEASE go to the calendar and RSVP as soon as you can. It is hard to plan a rally when you don't know how many people to expect. We have to let the caterers know how many for the dinners and etc. This will be a LOT of fun and Eileen and I look forward to seeing every body there. The link to the calendar is: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=97&day=2009-08-03 Registration page for the rally is: http://dchwestfall.com/2009_VentureRider_Rally.html Now come on folks...Snarley Bill and all is coerced volunteers are doing a great job planning this one. Let's ALL show up. You will not regret it.
  9. Freebird
    Well, I don't know but take a look at this diagram and see if it helps any. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/showschematic/m7861sch124595
  10. Freebird
    Yea, I didn't even remember that being on there but yes, it should probably be removed. Can you do it or do I need to edit them? I will edit them but probably won't get to it for a few days.
  11. Freebird
    Try this thread. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=248
  12. Freebird
    I have deleted the three posts with links to the forwardon websites. I think that most of us were getting security warnings about viruses or trojans when clicking on those links. They were posted here by a longtime member and so I'm absolutely sure it wasn't done with malicious intent but just one of those things that happen sometimes.
  13. Freebird
    I love it. Reminds me of the anniversary edition Harley colors which is one of my favorites ever. GREAT JOB.
  14. Freebird
    I agree. My wife isn't very big either but I run about 35 lbs. in the rear. Also, these bikes are NOT level by design. Many of us have added the leveling links to raise the rear about an inch.
  15. Freebird
    Are the brake pads still the stock pads that came on the bike? If so, they have a tendency to be noisy. Replace them with some EBC HH pads and you'll probably be much happier.
  16. Freebird
    I had a problem with mine yesterday too. Eileen and I got up and rode to Port Clinton to meet up with some other folks that were camping there. Mine started right up when we left here, it had been on a battery tender though. Got to the camp ground and visited a while then got ready to go for a ride and it wouldn't start. It was the ignition switch because it TRIED To start but the battery was just almost dead. Jumped it off another bike and off we went. It started just fine the rest of the day but according to my volt gauge, it is only running about 12 volts. I have to think that the stator and etc. is working because like I said, it started the rest of the day with no problems but never indicated over 12 volts. Also, if I turn on my driving lights the volts go down to about 11. So, either the stator is charging but not enough to keep up with any added lights and etc. or the battery is bad and just won't take the proper charge. OR...the volt meter that came with my gauge set is way off. I'll do some checking today with my regular volt meter. I'm thinking my battery is about shot. It is a 5 year old Oddessy.
  17. Freebird
    VERY nice. I love the old trucks. I had a beautiful one several years ago. Mine was a short bed fleetside but I loved it. Wish I had some good pictures because this one just doesn't do it justice.
  18. Freebird
    I think it would be easy enough to remedy. I would simply recommend perhaps a small piece of leather wrapped round the ring and then perhaps secure it a bit more tightly with a nylon tie or something so that it doesn't swing around as much.
  19. Freebird
    Now the STATOR...that is a different issue. Not sure if the '81 was involved or not but stator failure was fairly common on some of the old Wings and required pulling the engine to change. Again, not sure it this applies to the '81 or not.
  20. Freebird
    OK folks, I had a few requests for the VentureRider Guardian Bells and since I was almost out of them, I went ahead and ordered 50 more. They should be here sometime next week. Information, pictures, pricing and ordering info can be found here: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17406 For those of you coming to my Maintenance Day, I will have them available there for $12.00 each because you save the shipping cost.
  21. Freebird
    I use synthetic in everything I own. I use Mobil 1 for motorcycles in my RSV. Old habits are hard to break so I still often change the oil in the motorcycle at 3,000 but have no problems at all going to 5,000 if I get behind on it.
  22. Freebird
    Looking forward to seeing you. To upload a picture, just type your post like you normally do then before hitting submit, scroll down and hit the button "Manage Attachments". You'll get a window where you attach your pictures. Make sure they aren't TOO big. 640X480 and no more than 200,000 bytes.
  23. Freebird
    Yes it is.
  24. Freebird
    Anybody can set up a poll. Just like creating a post except before submitting, you scroll down and select the "Add Poll" button. It has to be a new thread though, you can add a poll to an existing thread.
  25. Freebird
    WOW....you did a fantastic job on it. Looks like a labor of love and just in time to enjoy it.
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