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  1. Freebird
    It probably got deleted in the last cleanup. We delete a lot of threads in the watering hole from time to time. That's why it is somewhat important to post tech type articles in the appropriate forums. I pay a lot closer attention to what gets deleted in the tech talk forums as opposed to the watering hole where I usually just delete old threads by date.
  2. Freebird
    I'm sorry to hear of these problems with the seals. I honestly don't understand it though. I have pulled mine several times and have pulled and lubed them for several other members here also and have never had this problem. Have never even considered having a spare on hand. Maybe I should though.
  3. Freebird
    Copied to First Gen Tech Library.
  4. Freebird
    Also, make sure that the CB antenna is on the correct side. I've seen MANY times when the dealer installed the CB antenna on the radio side and the radio antenna on the CB. The CB antenna should be on the left side ... the left being your left while sitting on the bike.
  5. Freebird
    The bed looks like it is from an OLD Datsun or Toyota pickup. Interesting though.
  6. Freebird
    As most know, the RSV comes stock with either the 404 or the Bridgestones. In my honest opinion, the Bridgestone is not only a terrible tire but is actually dangerous due to the very poor traction on wet roads. I had no problems with the 404 and would run it again if I had to. I couldn't disagree more though with the statement that the Avon is only good in PERFECT weather. I'm glad that the cop is happy with the 404 and there are a few others here that are pleased with them also but as long as I can buy either Avon or Michelin...I will never use the 404 again. I find that the Avon and Michelin both far exceed the 404 on roads of any condition. Also, while I did get about 14,000 miles out of my stock 404, I never got more than 8,000 out of a replacement 404. The prices are very close in the USA if you shop around. Now I've heard some good things about the Dunlop Elite 3 but have not tried them.
  7. Freebird
    I used mechanical gauges so the grounding wasn't an issue. I also used Permatex thread sealer on the threads. I did mine as Goose did in that I only used the non-foulder to form the threads on the adapter and like him, I used the gasket from the non-fowler also. As for getting a socket on things, I had no problem but you MUST remove the chrome covers from the valve covers to do so. They are easy to remove, only a couple of allen head bolts.
  8. Freebird
    I used mechanical gauges so the grounding wasn't an issue. I also used Permatex thread sealer on the threads. I did mine as Goose did in that I only used the non-foulder to form the threads on the adapter and like him, I used the gasket from the non-fowler also. As for getting a socket on things, I had no problem but you MUST remove the chrome covers from the valve covers to do so. They are easy to remove, only a couple of allen head bolts.
  9. Freebird
    My temps were at idle. It sat there running for maybe 20 minutes. Were your temps running or just idling? The bike has never overheated so I figure if there is that much difference, it's probably the gauges. I would like to know that they are right but I guess the main thing is that you have a base point so you can see if there is a sudden change someday.
  10. Freebird
    My temps were at idle. It sat there running for maybe 20 minutes. Were your temps running or just idling? The bike has never overheated so I figure if there is that much difference, it's probably the gauges. I would like to know that they are right but I guess the main thing is that you have a base point so you can see if there is a sudden change someday.
  11. Freebird
    So, now that mine are all hooked up, I wonder how accurate they are? What kind of temperatures and oil pressure are you guys seeing? When mine is up to running temperature, I'm getting about 10 psi oil pressure at idle. Haven't taken it down the road yet but when I rev it to 3000 or so RPM, it seems to run at about 40. Temperature seems high. My gauge indicates about 225 before the fan comes on.
  12. Freebird
    So, now that mine are all hooked up, I wonder how accurate they are? What kind of temperatures and oil pressure are you guys seeing? When mine is up to running temperature, I'm getting about 10 psi oil pressure at idle. Haven't taken it down the road yet but when I rev it to 3000 or so RPM, it seems to run at about 40. Temperature seems high. My gauge indicates about 225 before the fan comes on.
  13. Freebird
    Yes but I it still left about half the slots. Like you mentioned, I'll probably seal them with something. Actually thinking about making a gasket to go across the tops and sides anyway not so much to keep water out but just so I get get it snug against the dash. I don't know if there is a technical reason or not. I can say that it would be much harder to get to and it just leaves more of the sensor cable to wind up and store somewhere.
  14. Freebird
    Yes but I it still left about half the slots. Like you mentioned, I'll probably seal them with something. Actually thinking about making a gasket to go across the tops and sides anyway not so much to keep water out but just so I get get it snug against the dash. I don't know if there is a technical reason or not. I can say that it would be much harder to get to and it just leaves more of the sensor cable to wind up and store somewhere.
  15. Freebird
    Have you checked these two threads: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15135 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10640
  16. Freebird
    At some point over the past years, that mean Cinderella started calling me Tweety Bird. I THOUGHT it was just her way of being endearing but now I REALLY understand what she meant. Tweety Bird turned 60 recently. Now I know how Cinderella sees me.
  17. Freebird
    Yes, it was a stone wheel. Just happened to be the only thing I had handy but it worked fine. I ran it at full speed. I'll take some pictures of the straps tomorrow when I finish up. This took me about 6 hours. Would have been faster but I wasn't prepared. Ended up making two trips to the store.
  18. Freebird
    Yes, it was a stone wheel. Just happened to be the only thing I had handy but it worked fine. I ran it at full speed. I'll take some pictures of the straps tomorrow when I finish up. This took me about 6 hours. Would have been faster but I wasn't prepared. Ended up making two trips to the store.
  19. Freebird
    I used the exact method that Goose submitted in the tech library. The probe only extended about 1/8-1/4 inch I think below he threads of the adapter. No clearance problem at all.
  20. Freebird
    I used the exact method that Goose submitted in the tech library. The probe only extended about 1/8-1/4 inch I think below he threads of the adapter. No clearance problem at all.
  21. Freebird
    OK....I don't want Cougar sitting around waiting all night. The gauges were not yet secured in the final picture, just stuck in there. They will be straight when I get the straps put on the inside to hold them. In the first picture, it shows that i am cutting the lip off the top of the faceplate. It protrudes further than the other edges so I cut it all the way across so that the lip is equal all the way around for an almost flush mount.
  22. Freebird
    OK....I don't want Cougar sitting around waiting all night. The gauges were not yet secured in the final picture, just stuck in there. They will be straight when I get the straps put on the inside to hold them. In the first picture, it shows that i am cutting the lip off the top of the faceplate. It protrudes further than the other edges so I cut it all the way across so that the lip is equal all the way around for an almost flush mount.
  23. Freebird
    Well folks...I just finished installing my set. I used V7GOOSE's excellent writeup for connecting them including drilling and tapping the 20MM oil plug for the pressure switch and the neat trick for forming new threads for the water temp with the anti-fowler. Everything worked out just perfectly. I did take some pictures and will try to get them posted soon. Still have to put the fairing back together. Fired it up and made sure that all were working properly and no leaks anywhere. The set that I bought have a lot shallower face plate than the Autometer gauges. It only protrudes from the dash about 1/8".
  24. Freebird
    Well folks...I just finished installing my set. I used V7GOOSE's excellent writeup for connecting them including drilling and tapping the 20MM oil plug for the pressure switch and the neat trick for forming new threads for the water temp with the anti-fowler. Everything worked out just perfectly. I did take some pictures and will try to get them posted soon. Still have to put the fairing back together. Fired it up and made sure that all were working properly and no leaks anywhere. The set that I bought have a lot shallower face plate than the Autometer gauges. It only protrudes from the dash about 1/8".
  25. Freebird
    Shhhhhhhh....................you COULD forget about such things. It was that dang E-Fishin that causes it. He got leaned over too far and was about to drop his bike. I put my sidestand down and ran to help him save that Antique and then mine rolled off the stand. Go figure.
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