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    Hey Don, In the Carbs. the secondary circuit would shift to the primary circuit at around 2500 RPMs. I have seen a burst of speed in that range if the secondary circuit is clogged. It does sound like a fourth cylinder is "lighting off" at higher RPM, most likely due to a wet TCI. Think of a 25% power increase when the tach. hits the "Magic RPM Number" and the 4th cylinder lights off. WOW! Hook up with Dingy, sounds like he has the cure. Earl
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    The Trunk Rack is a Ventureline. My 87'VR is running, but I have not found a rear trunk yet. These pics were of the old trunk, before the accident. The biggest piece of the old trunk was the size of a dollar bill, after the accident. I have new to me side bags installed, a used trunk rack, and have purchased a used G2 trunk rack off of Ebay. I am looking at a used trunk from a salvage yard, but $$$ is the problem. (They want too much) Earl
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    Hey Brad, Very Nice! I can see one of those Diamond Plate tool boxes slidin' in there nicely! (removable of course) Is this a bit of your handy work?!?! Earl
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    Both Jean and I send prayers for Ponch and his family. We truly hop he will be OK. Earl and Jean.
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    Hey Renounce, According to the Members List, there are two Jim's and one James that live in NC. Jim Parks, Bessemer City, NC (SYLVESTER) Jim Anderson, Holly Ridge, NC (BENZBARN) James Jurmage, Walkertown, NC (BIG SEXXXY) Send the all an email, maybe you'll get lucky! I hope this helps, Earl
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    Both Jean and I wish you the happiest of birthdays. Earl and Jean!
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    Hey Randy, One other thing to add, DON'T Hone the bore! Good luck with the new sail boat, I did quite a bit of sailing in a past life, excellent hobby. Earl
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    Hey Jeremy, You are correct! If you take a closer look at the two pin holes that hold the brake pad backing plates, you will find that they are elongated. (egg shaped) The MKII rotor diameter is so large, and the surface footage that the rear caliper is exposed to is so great that the Aluminum material the caliper body is made from can't handle the braking force. So to answer your question, yes I have seen this many times, it is the pins elongating that causes the pads to "cock", and cut the groves in the clearance area of the caliper body. If your caliper is in this condition, then it needs to be replaced. On a side note, I have a 4 piston, progressive engagement, (two different piston sizes) rear caliper from an FJR1300 that has been completely rebuilt, loaded with brand new EBC HH Sintered brake pads, if you are interested, feel free to PM me. If you do decide to replace that caliper from a place like Ebay, (where you can't physically lay your hands on the caliper) Request pics of the area where the rotor rides inside the caliper. If you don't, you will have TWO calipers in the same condition! I have 25 or so of them here at the shop. Earl
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    I have attached pics, Is this the part/Assembly you need? Earl
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    Hey Joe, I tried that part number and got no results. (Must be me!?!?) Could you be a Little more exact about what it is you are looking for. I think I can help you with this one. Are we talking about the final drive, or the drive shaft, or the U Joint and middle gear? Thanks, Earl
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    Hey Phill, Have a look at the middle drive gear. That U-Joint is usually pretty tough. Don't waste your time with an automotive U-Joint (Toyota) they don't hold up for this application. Earl
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    Holy Cow Gary, His Shop looks just like yours! Earl
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    Having recently been in an accident myself, I can honestly say that "you just never know" when these things are going to happen. Both Jean and I send prayers to this officer's family, and friends. I can hardly compare stopping at a Wal Mart for a carton of milk to the fine work this man was doing, but I can say, He will be missed. As my father was fond of saying,"He died with his boots on", I hope that his family can appreciate the fact that he was doing what he loved, and gave his life in the service of others. Honor, Duty, Service, A life worth living. Earl and Jean
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    Hey John, First off, welcome to VR.ORG, and congrats on having 85,000 miles on your scoot! Normally, I would direct you to the Classifieds where I offer a kit to address both of the issues you have mentioned. The Classifieds are currently being revamped and the ad for the Second Gen. is not there. I have nothing bad to say about the Barnett Compression Spring Set Up, but I do have an Upgrade Kit that will address the slippage issue, and the 1/2 disc at the rear of the clutch pac. If you are interested in some information, please feel free to PM me. Earl
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    I use a dremel tool with a cut off blade and segment the outer race into sections, break a few out, and the rest of the race will collapse. Earl
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    Hey Steve, Sorry for the bad number. I changed it. I have the block off plates for the MKII. Earl
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    The male and female splines that connect the rear wheel hub to the final drive should be greased. The drive shaft should be removed from the drive shaft tube and the splines that connect the drive shaft to the U-Joint yoke should be greased as well. Honda makes a lube called Moly60 that is an excellent product. Any wheel bearing grease would be better than nothing. Earl
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    Hey Steve, I tried your number, seems my new cell phone provider will not let me call Canada! (That's news to me!) The block Off Plate Kit you purchased is for the MKI (83 to 85 VR) NOT the MKII VR (86 to 93 VR) Those two bolts and the 4 washers have NO place to go on the MKII VR because you have electric Anti-Dives not mechanical. The design of the plate for the MKII VR is a different shape, and the spacing of the bolts that retain the Block Off plates is a different distance. If you force these bolts into the holes of the MKII VR forks, damage may result. If you PM me we can work something out. Earl
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    Hey Steve, Unless you have it in mind to do some other project besides the Block Off plates and the Progressive Fork Springs, there is NO reason to remove the front forks! When you remove the Anti-Dive Unit and the hose to the front caliper, you will reattach the brake line to the caliper with the Single Banjo Bolt provided in the kit. One copper washer goes under the bolt head, and then the brake line then the other copper washer. This will detach the Anti-Dive Units from the lower fork legs. As far as the fork springs go, you will remove the grills on each side of the handle bars and remove the cruise control cover exposing the nuts that hold the handle bars. Remove them, and lay them out of the way. You need to put a jack under the front of the bike, (I use a block of wood across the oil pan) to take the weight off of the front forks. Remove the front wheel. Remove the Allen Plugs at the top of the fork tubes, then slowly lower the front of the bike. The fork tubes will compress and the old springs will come to the top of the tubes. Remove the spacer tube and springs. My cell number is 814-937-8143 Feel free to give me a call. Earl
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    Hey Dan, I am having the same issue with the insurance company of the young man that crashed into my 87'VR recently. They want to Total my 87' because the plastic parts are not available from Yamaha any more. The trunk in the Elegant/Birch Brown for the 87' Model has been the hardest part to find. If you plan to keep this truck "till the wheels fall off", then that is one thing, but I can assure you that in a few years, because of the temp. extremes, vehicles in the area that you and I live in, is not going to look nearly as sharp as it does now! Not to mention, with your recent luck with vehicles, I personally don't want you riding around in a truck that is held together with bondo and chicken wire! Resale value could be reduced by as much as 1/2, which means that from the moment you buy it, it will be a $3500.00 truck. Check with your Ins. Company, some won't even insure Salvaged vehicles. My company will not. (That is why I am fighting so hard to not let the Ins. Company Salvage the title on my 87'VR!) Just my thoughts, for what they are worth. Earl
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    Hey David, I have an MKII Final Drive from a 29,xxx mile bike. Direct bolt on unit, position of rear wheel will not change. If you are interested, PM me. Earl
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    Hey Kelly, Welcome to the forum! Lots of combined knowledge here. My dad always told me, "No such thing as a stupid question, only stupid mistakes made for not having the courage to ask"! The front forks are an area where you have constant movement, and wear on these parts is almost undetectable with the naked eye. I also don't skimp in the purchase of the fork seals and buy the Genuine Yamaha parts here. Other tricks I have used in the past would be to purchase another fork tube assembly from a lower mileage VR, going to 15 wt. fork oil, and lastly, adding 1 once of Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak per fork tube. You of course will have to determine which one of these "fixes" fit your pocketbook and how "warm and fuzzy" you feel about the repair. As far as the oil level, half way up the sight glass is the Cardinal Rule. Any higher and the Air Box ends up filling with oil or the rear seal will leak. I live in South Central Pa., ride mostly in the summer months, (and it has been a HOT one this year!) I run the 20W50 Castrol GTX "Red Cap" (NO Friction Modifiers because of the wet clutch) Many run the Synthetic, here again, your choice, your money. You have a fair amount of miles on that motor, but these motors regularly go upwards of 200,000 miles with no major work with regular oil changes. I admire the fact that you have taken a run at this fork seal three times, but if it were me, I would consider another fork tube assembly, (first choice) or break out the micrometers and figure out which parts are out of spec. Continue to ask questions, post often, and try to get out and meet a few of your brother VentureRiders in the area. Good luck with this project, Earl
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    Hey Kevin, I have a Second Gen. Trunk Rack on my 87'VR. I have attached a few pics. I "sandwiched" the top of the trunk between rubber washers and large S.S. washers on the underside to keep the trunk top from cracking. I laid out the top of the trunk top with removable painters masking tape, marked my drill locations, and drilled carefully. The install isn't "Perfect", but pretty darn close, and you don't see to many 2G racks on First Gens. so I am happy with the install. Earl
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    I have been working the 12 "death march" shift at my new job, and after getting off of work Wednesday afternoon, I stopped at the "New" Wal Mart in the area to pick up a gallon of milk. I cruised into the parking lot, in no big hurry, and pulled thru the first parking space into the second diagonal space so I could pull straight out after my shopping was done. Stopped the bike, put down the kick stand, pulled the key from the ignition, and was just about to get off of the bike when a Lifted Ford F250 slammed right into the rear of my 87'VR! The impact shot my bike about 30 feet from the parking spot, the bike was in neutral, and I was able to get my hands on the handle bars and keep her upright. The Ventureline Backrest basically "saved my bacon", it kept me from being flipped off of the seat, and kept the sheared off trunk from hitting me in the back. I was not able to ride the bike home, and it was roll backed to the local Yamaha Dealer. The young man driving the truck was shocked beyond comprehension, he kept apologizing over and over again. He said he just didn't see my 7 foot long, 51/2 high full bagger motorcycle setting in a parking space! It was so hot, 101F, and I was so tired, I couldn't hardly be mad, BUT I was bumbed. The bike will come home Tuesday, the dealer and Ins. Company want to total the bike. I will not let that happen. The Ins. Adjuster has agreed to let me take a run at restoring the bike. Needless to say, If anyone has a trunk or rear baggage lids for the Elegant/Birch Brown 1987 Venture Royale, I would love to speak with you. I will post some pics when the bike is delivered. Earl
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    I'm baaaack

    skydoc_17 replied to a topic in Watering Hole

    Hey Ken, How in the world am I going to be able to fix anything on that bike of yours with my new wrench set... If you never ride the dang thing!?!? Good to see you back on the forum. I thought for a while there that you may had gone "Native" on me! Stop in when you can, we'll leave the light on for ya'! Earl ad Jean
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