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    Hey Ed, Congrats on the "new to you" RSV! Because you have removed the back pressure of the stock pipes on your engine, your bike is running lean. You could try a Carb. Sync. to make sure all is well with the Carbs., but usually a rejet is in order. Does your bike have the stock air filters or K&N filters? I am close to Altoona if you would like to stop by for a Carb. Sync. Earl
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    Let's say, for the sake of argument, that the First and Second Gen's are EXACTLY the same in every way, HP wise, weight wise, etc. There are riders on this forum that have NEVER hit the Rev Limiter on their bikes. (You know who you are!) These are the same group of riders that have never found their center stands either! In the UTUBE Vid, I never did hear or see the Second Gen. owner break traction at the green light, and I would hardly call his take off a "Hole Shot". I have personally spooled two speedo's out of the dash on my 87'VR, but I have also been spanked in the twisties by a bone stock 83'VR. I have never ridden the "tail of the dragon", but I have ridden the 6 hours to Don's Maint. Day in 3 hours and 10 minutes, after working a 12 hour shift, at night! The point I am trying to make is, it is all relative. For some reason, riding well over 100 MPH has no effect on me what so ever, BUT when I lean my bike over to the point that parts of my body, or parts of my bike start to scrape, well my friends, that's where I draw the line. Now don't get me wrong, I like a good twisty road as well as the next person, but I like going really fast, in a strait line much better. Go figure. The best 1/4 mile time I have ever ran on my 87' VR was an 11.86, and 114 MPH. This was without NOS. I tried a 50 shot of NOS in 5th gear the same weekend, and the rear wheel broke traction so badly just under 100MPH that I almost lost control of the bike. I also tried a 50 shot of NOS in 4th gear, and the tranny locked up so tight from the power that I was not able to shift into 5th gear. My best top speed on my 87'VR was 146 MPH over 3 miles with a 100 shot of NOS in 5th gear, (GPS measured, speedo exploded around 137MPH) I can honestly say that I won't be doing that again. Now, my 87'VR has been slightly modified, and being a full on adrenalin junkie doesn't help either. If you have never smoked off your rear tire from a standing start, or shifted thru two gears with the front wheel off the ground, then at 50 plus years of age, (average VR.ORG member age) it would be BEST not to try it now. These days, I much prefer riding to the Ice Cream Stand, than running 50 over the speed limit. My suggestion is to find people that like to ride the same way you do, and ride often with them. BUT I will say this, for a night's room and board in the lovely state of North Carolina, I will be more than happy to come down there and let you look at the really cool LED lighting I have, ON THE BACK OF MY BIKE! Ride safely folks, you can buy many bikes, but you only have one life. Earl
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    Hey Brian, Both Jean and I are very sorry to hear about your recent accident, but we are both glad to hear that you are alive and on the mend! Bikes can be replaced, chicks dig scars, but YOU my friend, are one of a kind, and we are glad you are still with us. Take some time to heal, and keep us posted on your recovery! Earl and Jean
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    This Thread was posted in the First Gen. Tech Library for the install of aftermarket Carb. Diaphragms if you are not so lucky as to have the sliders "Auto Dissemble" for you like a few members have!:crackup:Here is the link: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32121 If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me. Earl
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    I have the Genuine Yamaha Speedo Cable in stock here at the shop. It is the cable with the housing. If the housing has come loose, then Remove the windshield, and dismount the dash. Flip the dash over in place, lube the speedo bushing, install the new speedo housing with cable, and reinstall the dash, and windshield. If you are interested in the speedo cable, PM me. Earl
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    Hey Clive, Try looking under the rear trunk. A small plate with the R/R mounted to it on the frame the trunk mounts to would do the trick. Extend the wires from the harness up to the rear trunk and you would be good to go. I think it was FrankD that had some great pics of the R/R located in this area. Give him a shout. Earl
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    Hey Lenny, First off, let me say, Thank You everyone for those kind words about the Clutch Spring Upgrade Kit. It would be my pleasure to help you secure the parts you need to solve this issue Lenny. Now, lets talk about Clutch Springs. In 1983 when the first V4 engine was installed in the MKI Venture Royale, Yamaha used a pressure plate that had 6 compression springs in it. This was an excellent clutch set up and it easily handled the power that these V4 motors could produce. In 1986, Yamaha went to a single Diaphragm type clutch spring. (think 6" concave washer) A piece of sheet steel is stamped in a progressive die, which forms the OD, ID, and the angular surface. The spring is then heat treated, and installed in your bike. Over time, heat, and the engagement of the clutch over and over again, draw the temper from the spring, and this causes the issue your are experiencing now. The clutch spring, friction discs, and steel clutch plates are ALL "wear items", like brake pads and are NOT covered under the Yamaha Warranty. The Clutch Diaphragm Spring that comes in the kit I offer is a much higher quality product. It is thicker, the angle is steeper, and the heat treating process is better. Plus the addition of the full Clutch Friction Disc at the rear of the Clutch Pac adds additional grabbing power to the stock clutch. There is a company by the name of PCW that developed this high quality Clutch Diaphragm Spring, which is the same spring I use in my kits. Weather you purchase your kit from me, or from PCW, this will solve your clutch slippage problem for miles to come, until your Friction Discs reach the MIN. thickness, and at that point, you will be replacing them as well. The longer you let your clutch slip, the more damage you are doing to the Clutch Friction Discs, and the Steel Clutch Plates. Usually, with a bike of your vintage, and the relatively low miles you have, the Clutch Spring Kit will solve your issue nicely. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me. Or Google PCW Racing, either kit is a quality product. Earl
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    Hey Kevin, Thank You for those kind words! What a pleasure it was to be able to work on your bike as well as the other bikes this year at Maint. Day. With all of our lives so busy, it is a rare and wonderful thing to be able to come together, share our knowledge, see old friends, and meet new ones. I almost didn't make it this year due to a recent surgery, but my brother was kind enough to drive me to Ohio in his jeep. Both my brother and I had a great time this year, (as always) and I look forward to seeing everyone at the International this year in NY. Thanks for opportunity to be of service to my fellow VR.ORG members. Earl
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    Hey Mike, I think $84.00 was the last set I purchased. Earl
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    The SD-1 is for the First Gen. Ventures The SD-10's are for the VMAX. Here is a post from the First Gen. Tech. Library on the install. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32121 Earl
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    Hey Ken, The Progressive Fork Springs that I offer in the Classifieds will in fact fit your 86'VR. I keep these springs in stock. Here is the link to the Classified Ad: http://www.venturerider.org/classifi...ings-21&cat=22 It would be my pleasure to help you with this project. Earl
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    Hey KIC, Here's the scoop on the Thermostat Housing Rebuild. The body of the Thermostat Housing is metal, BUT the top cover is plastic. Due to the amount of heat that this unit sees, the plastic housing warps. If you are going to do the starter upgrade, and replace the O'Rings, then consider replacing the Housing Top with a new one. I think it is $15.00+/- a few. You will be glad you did. Also check the "water pump elbow" for a nick that the crash bar puts in the elbow if your bike has ever been over on that side. I have seen quite a few elbows "blow out" in the area where the crash bar has nicked the elbow. Just an FYI. Earl
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    HELP!!!

    skydoc_17 replied to a1bummer's topic in Watering Hole

    Dan and Shari are one of the coolest couples I have ever met! Talking about a bunch of chuckle bunnies, those two would make a dead man laugh! Safe Journey's to you Dan, while you are on the road, It was a pure pleasure to see you two at Don's Maint. day! Earl
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    Now Jeff, Flyin' Fool is just your screen name, you are NOT supposed to test the limits of flight on a rocky surface! Both Jean and I are very glad to hear that you are OK, and are on the mend. I was just braggin' to Jean about you just the other day, about how smart you are, and how nice your bike is, now you go and do this! Well, at least you still got a nice bike! Get well soon, my friend. Earl and Jean
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    Dearest Bob and Becky, Both Jean and I have you in our prayers. The world is a better place with Bob in it, so please take good care of him for us. If you need anything, please let us know. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Earl and Jean
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    Hey KIC, Don was nice enough to add this write up I did on the Install of the Carb. Diaphragms I did a few years ago. Hope this helps. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32121 Earl
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    With that pic, and names like "Spanky", and "BIG Tom", and Taters conveniently being left behind this weekend, and, oh yea, I thought I saw a large amount of money change hands between "Spanky", and "ain't they cute" "BIG Tom". Well, you get the picture! I ain't sayin', I'm just saying. Earl
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    Hey Don, As I have said many times, you and your lovely wife Eileen, are full on crazy to let a bunch of scally-wags invade your home every year, but as always, thank you very much for the privilege to be a part of this group, this band of brothers and sisters. I was not able to ride my VR to this event because of a recent surgery, but my brother James, stepped up and drove me all the way to Oberlin, Ohio in his Jeep because he knew how much this Maint. Day means to me. Little did he know that he would be swept up in the "Temporary Insanity" that those of us who have been before call Don's Maint. Day. For every rider that braved the weather, my hat's off to you! To every person that showed kindness to my brother and myself, I thank you. To all of the members that allowed me to work on your bikes, I thank you for your patience. Because Tried and True members like V7Goose, Squidley and Rick Butler were not able to be with us this year, it was left up to us "underlings" to show the newby's what VentureRider.ORG is really about. Don did his part and provided the venue, and his charm, and the rest of us did all that we could to carry on the tradition that has been passed down to us from members like the ones mentioned above. Goose, Squid, Rick, you were sorely missed, but not forgotten. My one and only wish is that next year, you will be able to join us again, and of course that "we did you proud", by carrying on the tradition of service, that is the cornerstone of Don's Maint. Day, and truly makes VentureRider.ORG unique among it's peers. I am proud to be called a VentureRider, and glad to be of service to it's members. Earl and James Harrell
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    Hey Clive, Have a look at this H/O Stator, MOSFET R/R combo package I offer in the Classifieds, I keep these kits in stock: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3853&title=first-genhigh-output-stator-and-high-output-regulator-2frectifier-kit-21&cat=22 Earl
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    Hey Roy, Here is a low cost test to make sure the coils are good. Swap the spark plug lead and the terminal wires from the two "Good" front coils to the rear two "Bad" coils. With the bike cold, start the bike, and see which exhaust pipes get hot first. If the two front good cylinders are now cold, and the two rear bad cylinders are now the hot ones, then you know the coils are bad on the two rear cylinders. If nothing changes, then you most likely have a bad (intermittent) TCI Unit. The Carbs. USUALLY either function, or not. They don't usually run good at start up then degrade when the engine gets hot, USUALLY. BUT a TCI will be adversely affected by the engine heat. (As will the coils) When you do the "poor man's" coil test, you need to swap the spark plug wire AND the leads for the primary windings in the coils as well. If you find the TCI is in fact Bad, there are three options, New from Yamaha, (ouch) used from Ebay, (You could spend $100 + for another bad TCI unit) and lastly an aftermarket TCI from Dingy. (Gary, who posted earlier in this thread) If you go the Ebay Route, then you need a TCI from a 1984 to 1989 VR. The 83'VR TCI won't work, and the 1990 to 1993 won't work either. Try the coil test and let us know what you find out. Earl
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    Hey Wayne, The 83'VR TCI is a stand alone unit. The 84' to 89' TCI units are the same. The 90' to 93' units are the same, (but different from the 83' and 84' to 89' units) I hope this helps. Earl
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    Hey Dan, Congrats on your "new to you" 4X4! I think you will find that these vehicles are sprung really "tight", which means that you will be bouncing all over the place if you ride it at any speed. When I was younger, I enjoyed that kind of riding, not so much now. (I felt like I had been "beaten up" the next morning, after an extended trail ride) The weak link on ALL of these vehicles is the wheel hub bearings. If you ride this vehicle thru a bunch of creeks, (or rivers) or deep mud regularly, then you will be replacing the wheel hub bearings every season. I have one guy that is on his third set of wheel bearings, but he thinks he is a "U-Boat Captain!" Have fun with your new toy! Earl
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    Whoa-man

    skydoc_17 replied to TATERS's topic in Watering Hole

    Hey Taters, This is what happens when you let him run around in that pair of BIG, RED Floppy womens underpants that he has. I am hoping that the International Rally is not going to be a "Coming Out Party" for the big lug! You, my dear, have the patience of JOB! I am STILL in therapy, with full on nightmares, about the LAST time I stayed with you and Tom, and I woke up with him hovering over my bed, looking at me like I was a "Pork Chop"! And he was the big bad wolf. Other than that, I had a great time. Earl
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    Considering that your Clutch Friction Discs are 28 years old, and the fact that they have been soaking in engine oil for the same amount of time, I would have a good close look at those Friction Discs. The difference between a "good" friction disc, and a "bad" friction disc is the thickness of a human hair. (.005") There are a few things I don't personally skimp on when it comes to my motorcycle. Brakes are one. Tires are the other. The Clutch is one as well. A bike with an "iffy" clutch changes the way you ride. I count on my bike to function at 100% when I drop the hammer, and I would never want to start a story with, "I almost made it around that 18 wheeler!" My life is worth more than a few bucks for some new parts on a bike that has functioned properly for 28 YEARS! The EBC Clutch Compression Springs will work fine. Buy a new gasket for the clutch cover, change out the friction discs, and replace the spring bolts. Do this job properly, and it will be another 28 years before you will do it again. Just my thoughts. Earl
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    When I go "VROD Hunting", I have another front rim with a 100/80/18 tire which lowers the front end a solid 2 inches. The problem being is you loose your Speedo, because it is driven off of the front wheel. The smaller front tire spools the speedo up about 20 MPH. I have a GPS on my 87'VR so it doesn't matter, but for the average rider, 20 MPH is tuff to roll with. I will have another rim and tire set up with an AVON Venom tire at Maint. Day if a First Gen. owner would like to try it out. The intent would be to sell the new tire already mounted on the rim, but I would be OK with a "Test Ride" as well. If you are interested in testing this tire/rim combo, PM me and I will put you on the list. Earl
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