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  1. Freebird
    I had a Utopia a few years ago before swapping to a Corbin seat. I can tell you that at that time, there was no quick removal. They install easily and remove easily but you have to remove the seat and unbolt it to remove. I think that the Diamond R is almost exactly the same in how it mounts and adjusts. They both have a screw that is turned in or out to adjust the angle. I think there are about 2 or 3 adjustments for height if I remember correctly. They are very near the same.
  2. Freebird
    Well, I can tell you for a fact that the air vacuum in the gas tank DID cause an immediate quit on his Wing. I know it for a fact because I was sitting on the side of the road waiting with him. Don't know exactly how common it is but certainly proved to be possible.
  3. Freebird
    That sounds like the rear end fluid. He's asking about the brake fluid. It's been a while but I seem to remember that there was a molded in mark on the reservoir.
  4. Freebird
    Probably something very simple. Did you put gas in it recently? A few years ago, I was on a ride with the MTA group in Texas. One of our members was riding a wing and it shouldn't shut down just like yours did. Turned out that he had put the gas cap on wrong. Apparently it only vents correctly if you line it up correctly. It can be put on 180 degrees off. It caused it to vapor lock and shut the bike down. He noticed the problem, removed the cap and installed it properly, and all was good again. You might take a look just to be sure.
  5. Freebird
    It's very easy. I have a modification installed here that automatically embeds the video. All you have to do is paste the link to the YouTube page.
  6. Freebird
    Indian is now under new ownership and giving it another try. Here is their site. http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/ The pictures that Condor posted are one with the S&S motor. They actually designed and started producing their own motor before they went belly up again. Looks like the new 2009 model will be using their own motor again. I like that.
  7. Freebird
    OK Miss Smarty Pants....so MAYBE I hit the wrong key. Yea right...I may send some of it to YOU.
  8. Freebird
    This is as far as I got with the weather we are having. Like I said, I plan to extend the deck all the way around the tub later on. Maybe about a 6' all the way around it.
  9. Freebird
    Yes...GREAT trailer and the style is perfect behind the RSV.
  10. Freebird
    20F here right now. About a foot of snow on the ground and more coming down as I type.
  11. Freebird
    Carl, I have this '83 motor out here. Is the clutch basket the same? If so, I will try to get it out and you can have it if I can. Let me know if you want it. Don
  12. Freebird
    I got word last night that the patches should be here by about March 14th. Thanks.
  13. Freebird
    You are fine. I don't remember now what gauge Yamaha used on the lights but it was nowhere NEAR 12 gauge. If I remember correctly, it was no larger than 16 if it was even that big.
  14. Freebird
    I don't blame you. Mine is a different situation though. The deck is in good shape except for the posts for the hand rails. Boring bees and then woodpeckers going after them had done a job of the rail posts. The deck itself is in great shape though. Very well build from treated lumber. I think the piers are about 8" x 10" and the deck is all treated 2 x 6. Plus it's about 20' or so by over 30' long. I don't want to tear it down. I built a small base just big enough for the tub and place it beside the deck at a height that I can extend the deck I have around it and the tub will be built in with the top at deck level. That part is done and the hot tub is functional now. Maybe in the spring I'll finish up and build the deck on out. I figure between $750 and $1,000 worth of materials to finish it up.
  15. Freebird
    Yea, there is a link to delete it at the bottom. Don't worry about it though, I'll take care of it for you. Glad you found a buyer.
  16. Freebird
    The price of lumber is the killer. I put it right beside the existing deck so that I can now just extend the deck and build around it. Have you price 2 x 6 treated lumber lately though? Now if everybody would bring a 16" 2 x 6....and a hammer....and.......
  17. Freebird
    Looks great. I put my tub in a few weeks ago but it is pretty much temporarily done. It was too COLD outside to get fancy with it. Of course my "temporary" fixes often last a lot longer than they should. I MAY do it right one of these days.
  18. Freebird
    Very sharp.
  19. Freebird
    Here is some information on the new engine that will be used in the '09 model VMAX. It makes me drool to think of this power plant in a new Venture. http://www.starvmax.com/News/V-Max-News/Inside-the-Next-Generation-VMax.html
  20. Freebird
    I can handle that. PM me your mailing address and I'll get one on the way.
  21. Freebird
    WOW...excellent job. Great choice of pictures and music. Loved it all. Thanks for posting it.
  22. Freebird
    Are you talking about for the entire bike? There is a thread here if you are: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2482
  23. Freebird
    No, that was never an option. Sorry.
  24. Freebird
    I got the email also and replied. Maybe he didn't get it. The answer is YES...it will. Here is the fix. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=489
  25. Freebird
    If this is true, then it is different that the '99 and other years. They never had one in the upper fairing.
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