mechanic1

Ok. Thanks for the info. I had been told that some bikes would not run with it just disconnected

Ok.....if I go with AGM type battery,.....what do you do about the bat. Sensor wiring?

I have an 86 venture royals (1300). Battery is 2 or 3 years old and no longer seems to take or hold a charge like it should. Still has the sensor and kind of like to keep it original. Anybody got recommendations on a good battery?

Is it to late for me and wife to attend? ....have to see about room availability.....she says way to hot for a tent...lol

Definitely need to ride more.....and sure thing Eck....let ya know

Been slacking but I'm back

My hat is off to you YamahaLarry....the kids like that would absolutely kill me....at least Justin was grown...27 at the time of his accident. Justin is still improving though slower now....It is almost hunting season and he is all AMPED up....WE almost got his new box stand built and he has always loved to hunt..I'll have to post some pic of it...I was scared to death last year until he shot his rifle for the first time....was afraid of what the recoil would do to him...but once again...he surprised me...and had it reloaded by himself like right now!...

...the good news is...I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak....even if it did take me a week to do what I use to in two or three days way back when...lol...evidently I must be doing a lot better job of it these days is why it is taking me a lot longer.....my story and I'm sticking to it...LOL

So....Lately my wife has been working me like a borrowed tractor...lol...one of my many to do list things was to re-seal the whole exterior of our house....so two weeks into it...tired, aching muscles and in general worn out....I was thinking,...man this didn't use to take such a toll on me like this....just getting old indeed....then I realized it not the work wearing me out so....it is the..."go back trips.." to go back and get what I forgot....two or three times the mileage in steps...LOL

...I see. I guess that explains why I couldn't find the thread...lol

Little help.....A while back I had trouble with front brake switch and was directed to a very good...."How to"....disassemble that switch and clean and service it.....is there a similar thread on the kick stand switch...? "86 VR....thanks Roy

Hey! ...looks just like our '86! ....although, didn't but our brand new....good bikes

WE took a little trip today...about 300+ miles round trip at 95F temp out side or so during the heat of the day....no hose issues so looking good.

I hear you about the money very tight....but I would recommend the small battery charger/tender like the one My Brother and wife gave me for my bikes batteries....from Sears....like 30 ish bucks....nice setup. .....unless your battery has a lot of age on it.....it brought both mine from dead back to life again by de-sulfication...and then charging when done...all automatic...ain't fast....at 2 amps...takes a while but works very good and has a cig lighter charge cord and clips and another flat 2 prong type. Fresh acid or electrolyte might help it a lot also. Good luck

Big thanks going out to Midnightrider1300 and his wife for hosting the Shiloh trip today an the invite....was nice to meet everyone and enjoyed the scenic ride.