Freebird
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OHhhhh....that reminds me of another one.... "Yellow Ducky"..... terrible song. Don't remember who sang it either.
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Nothing special at all. Just put gas in it and have a ball. After you get it and put a few miles on it, we will start giving you suggestions on how to spend a LOT more money on it. Backrest, highway pegs, etc. Don't worry, we like helping new owners spend their money...that's what we are here for.
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Looks fast just sitting there. I like it.
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hmmmm...."Sincerely" by The McGuire Sisters. Had never even heard it, had to go listen.
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Is it also possible that he has installed the leveling links on the rear? They raise it about an inch also.
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You folks have named a LOT of them that I would agree with but for me, Tiny Tim would certainly be at the top of my all time worse list. I think that is one that most everybody would agree with. I have to admit though that I actually do like American Pie and also didn't think that Season's in the Sun was so bad.
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rear brakes reservoir
Freebird replied to hipshot's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I need to pay more attention to what bikes we are talking about. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what you meant. Then I just realized that we are talking first gen. Second gen has a plastic reservoir with markings. -
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.
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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.
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rear brakes reservoir
Freebird replied to hipshot's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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OK Miss Smarty Pants....so MAYBE I hit the wrong key. Yea right...I may send some of it to YOU.
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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.
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Yes...GREAT trailer and the style is perfect behind the RSV.
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20F here right now. About a foot of snow on the ground and more coming down as I type.
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Second gear \ install issue
Freebird replied to Marcarl's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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 -
I got word last night that the patches should be here by about March 14th. Thanks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.......
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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.
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Very sharp.