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    Hey J, There is one on Ebay right now, the item # 350199185240 It's $10.00 and $5.00 to ship. The 1983-1985 VR solinoid is different, this one is for your MKII1300 VR and looks to be in great shape! I have done business with these people before, they are good people to deal with. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Randy, Both Jean and I hope that your surgery goes well for ya' tomorrow. What a pleasure it will be to see clearly again, I'm sure. It's a good thing you stopped doin' what you were doin'..........BEFORE you went Blind!! Earl and Jean
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    Hell, I'd paint a PINE CONE in that exact same spot! You ought to be able to ride that wave for YEARS! I do feel your pain, Just last week Jean was getting off the 87'VR and drug her boot across the false tank cover gas cap door! I'm still waiting for the vein in my forehead to receed. Women and lawn mowers don't mix. Earl (and Jean sleeping in the garage!)
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    I purchased new speakers for my 87'VR :sign woo hoo:and was hoping that someone who has info on the removal of the old speakers could shed some light on the easiest way to get those little buggers out! I would be grateful for any help. Earl
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    Hey Seaking, Here is a link to a company that sells a decent Tach: http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/esi325.html Now as far as the Carb. Sync. Goes, I got a suggestion from George S, and it took my own Carb. Sync. to a hole new level. It goes like this. Select the RPM that you cruse at, lets say 4000 RPMS, after setting Carbs. at idle, use the Tach. to check at 4000RPMS. "split the difference" between idle and 4000. Personally, my VR spends a lot more time at 4000 then idle. For me, the result was a much smoother cruse at 4000 RPMS. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Dan, I can send pics of an MKII passenger footrest but aren't they different on the MKI? By the way, what did it cost to get those footrests chromed? Did you get it done on the East Coast? If you want the MKII pics, let me know. Earl
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    Hey Bob, You did just fine. The set of needles in my 87'VR were roll stamped with a part number and I was not able to remove the nylon spacer without removing the cir-clip. I did not have any extra needles or washers so I took the needle to the hardware store and found that #6 stainless steel washer was pretty darn close to the metric washers on the topside of the cir-clip. The only thing I would suggest to you now is to keep a eye on your plugs and make sure they tan up a bit after a few tanks. If not, add a washer and all should be well. The washers I got are .025 thick and I was able to "kiss" another .005 off of them with an "India Stone" for the final adjustment that got me to 47MPG and still tanned the plug. The combo of the new Diaphragms, slider shim mod, crankcase vent mod, and a really good Carb. Sync. splitting the difference between idle and 3500 RPMs did the trick. I am going to Freebird's Maint. Day and will be traveling almost 1000 miles round trip and hope to really document the milage at that time. I hope this clears this up for you, Earl
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    Hey Jeff, Here is a link to a thread that describes the Carb. Sync. procedure with a Carbtune Manometer. It will work on any Manometer. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35274 Here is a link to a thread about Changing the Carb. Diaphragms, you can use this procedure to check the condition of the Diaphragms as well. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32052 Before I would go and replace motor mounts or a bunch of bearings I would invest in a Manometer and pull the Carb. Diaphragms especially if you do not know the condition of these items. The Carbtune is a great buy right now because the Brit. pound is weak compared to the US dollar. And the checking of the Diaphragms is labor only unless you find out they are bad. When you start checking things out please feel free to PM me with questions as I have two First Gen VRs and have done a lot of work on them Good luck on your project, Earl
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    Hey Walt, I believe the original post says the sale starts June 12. Earl
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    Hey Jeff, When was the last time you did a Carb. Sync? Have you been using your Seafoam in the gas regulary? Have you checked the condition of the Carb. Diaphragms lately? When was the last time you checked the clamps on the air box (there are two sets)? Take a peek at these items and let us know what you find. Earl
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    Hey Jason, I too am somewhat of a "perfectionist" my self when it comes to things mechanical. George S. brought up an excellent point about the shimming of the needle seats in the sliders. I did this mod and after trying a few different shim thicknesses I hit on a good combo that has showed a noticable change in gas milage, and vibration. Here is a older thread with some pics that will give you an Idea what took place: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35110&page=2 The pics of the needle seat mod are on the second page of the thread near the bottom. Plus you may find some of the other mods of interest as well. I hope this helps, Earl
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    For a towed vehicle to meet federal standards, (especially an imported towed vehicle) There must be a sticker affixed that states that the vehicle can not be towed above 45 MPH. This law has been repealed in almost every state at the state level. If you are really concerned about the tow ability of a vehicle above 45 MPH check the spec on the bearing hubs for weight and for "sustained highway use". Just an FYI. Earl
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    Hey Dave, The fuse box upgrade I had in the classifieds has been sold but if this is something that other people are interested in I can put some more together. They do come with instructions and believe me when I say that I'm "Electrically Retarded"! Thats why I put this kit together, If I can do this upgrade, ANYBODY CAN!I even enclude my cell phone number in the instructions in case you have a question. I'll start collecting more parts for more kits. If you would like one just add a comment to this post. Dave I have you down as 1. Earl
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    Hey Merv, I'm Impressed, most people don't pay much attention to me,(just ask Jean!) I will run thru the 5Bikes needle mod and the Idle mixture adjustment and with the pics supplied below you shouldn't have any problems, If so just PM me and I will help you all I can. The needle mod: After removing all of the side plastic, you will expose the Carb. Body Caps (2 each) on both sides of your bike. After taking out the Diaphragms, Sliders, look into the slider and you will see a nylon screw with a flat blade screw slot in it. Remove this screw and the slider needle, a small spring, and the nylon "spacer" will come out. (*NOTE* These are pretty small parts and you will be chasing them all over your shop floor if you don't have this assembly on a bench where you can "catch" everything.) Remove the "Cir clip" from the needle, and remove the nylon "spacer". You will measure the thickness and decrease it by about .050" . I used #6 stainless steel washers for this. Reassemble everything and you are good to go. After you run a tank of gas thru your bike, pull the plugs and look for a nice "tan" color on the plug. If it is black and wet,(too rich) remove a washer, if it is white, with no color at all, (too lean) add a washer. You might have to "play" with this a little. Idle Mixture Screw Adjustment:I have attached a pic below with the location of the Idle mixture screw circled in red. Before I do this adjustment, I shoot a little WD40 in the hole. By the way, all of these adjustments are done with the bike OFF unless I say other wise. You will do this to all four carbs. the same way and to the same setting. (keeping it simple) Take a small flat blade screwdriver and insert into the hole circled in red, rotate the screwdriver until you find the slot, very gently turn the screw clockwise until it bottoms out. (*WARNING* YOU ARE SEATING A NEEDLE INTO A SEAT, IF YOU CRANK THE NEEDLE TO HARD INTO THE SEAT, YOU WILL DAMAGE THE SEAT AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE CARB. BODY!) With that being said, I use two fingers and lightly seat the needle. Once this is done, turn the screw counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns. Do this to each Carb. This is a really good place to start and you may find that the screws are all over the place. If you have a decent digital tach. you can "fine tune" each screw for max rpm with the motor running at idle. This is a very tedious procedure and the 21/2 turns deal will get you pretty close. Here are some links that have some excellent pics in them and if you destroyed the cheap phillips head screws while taking the Carb. Caps off, try this link. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1643/cat/6 Here is the link to my write-up of the replacement of the Carb. Diaphragms with pics, you can use this to inspect the Diaphragms as well. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32052[/url] Here is the link to my write-up of a Carb. Sync. using the Morgan Carbtune tool. You will use the same procedure no matter what type of Manometer you use. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/sh...ad.php?t=35274 Merv, see the pics below, and if you have any other questions, just ask! Earl
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    So now I gotta' deal with Dan, Shari, and SUNG SU! I feel like I'm talking to "SYBIL"!!! Earl and Jean (and NO SUNG SU!)
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    Hey Dan, I think we could pull off doing the fusebox at the Maint. Day, If you don't get the Carbs. done, bring the parts along, I'll do it for ya'. Unless of corse you're gonna' turn the 87'VR into a "parts" bike since you're gonna' have a Second Ge.!!! (looks like Jean was right....You sissy) Earl
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    Hey Dan, I was planning on working on your Carbs. during Maint. Day, Do I need to bring a fuse box kit for your bike with me? Don't be bashful! Earl
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    Hey Jack, I think you are looking in the right place as far as hard starting goes. The three areas that every VR owner should address in relation to Carbs. is: 1) Idle mixture screws. 2) Carb. Diaphragms 3) Carb. Sync. To view, work on, or adjust any of these items, you will need to remove both side covers (by removing the false tank cover first), and the lower fairing legs. (which means the radiator side covers must come off, as well as the lower cowling.) 1) I have attached a pic below with the location of the Idle mixture screw circled in red. Before I do this adjustment, I shoot a little WD40 in the hole. By the way, all of these adjustments are done with the bike OFF unless I say other wise. You will do this to all four carbs. the same way and to the same setting. (keeping it simple) Take a small flat blade screwdriver and insert into the hole circled in red, rotate the screwdriver until you find the slot, very gently turn the screw clockwise until it bottoms out. (*WARNING* YOU ARE SEATING A NEEDLE INTO A SEAT, IF YOU CRANK THE NEEDLE TO HARD INTO THE SEAT, YOU WILL DAMAGE THE SEAT AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE CARB. BODY!) With that being said, I use two fingers and lightly seat the needle. Once this is done, turn the screw counterclockwise 2 1/2 turns. Do this to each Carb. This is a really good place to start and you may find that the screws are all over the place. If you have a decent digital tach. you can "fine tune" each screw for max rpm with the motor running at idle. This is a very tedious procedure and the 21/2 turns deal will get you pretty close. 2) Here is the link to my write-up of the replacement of the Carb. Diaphragms with pics, you can use this to inspect the Diaphragms as well. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32052 When you destroy the cheap phillips head screws trying to get them out to inspect the Carb. Diaphragms you may want to check this link: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1643/cat/6 3) Here is the link to my write-up of a Carb. Sync. using the Morgan Carbtune tool. You will use the same procedure no matter what type of Manometer you use. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35274 And there you have it! you are now an expert on VR Carbs! If these three items don't clear up your hard starting then you have a much more detailed problem such as Carb. rebuild, Starter replacement, TCI or coil problem. Either way, taking care of these three items will make you bike run 1000% better. Questions, Places to pick up equipment, parts, just ask, Earl
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    Hey Bob, I REALLY like your Carb. bling! I twist a pretty good wrench and machine things all the time for my scoots but all that "artsy" stuff is beyond me. My hat's off to ya'. Now about the crank case mod, I tried a K&N crank case filter and because the diameter of the top of the filter was the same size as the bottom of the filter, it would not fit properly. I found a filter that fit just right from http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/uk/s.gifautoperformanceonline they are located in the UK. You will want to purchase a filter that will slip on pretty easy. If it goes on tight you will never be able to get you hand in there and push on it hard enough to seat it. While I was in there I replaced the 22 year old coolant line with some really nifty clear hose I got from my local Yamaha dealer. It allows you to see the coolant flowing, now I can tell if my thermostate is working WITHOUT removing it. I will attach the pics of the upgrade again so you get an idea what it takes to get the job done. If you have any other questions, PM me. I think it's a great mod, and one that helps on a couple of different issues. Earl
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    You know the rule, Where are the pics!?!? Ya' just can't go around braggin' about a new scoot and not show us some pics! Congrats on the new scoot!!! By the way, what's gonna' happen to the old First Gen. now????? Earl and Jean
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    I have received a number of questions lately about the fusebox upgrade I did on my 87'VR last summer so I put together a budget kit for the upgrade. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2033 Any questions, please ask! Earl
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    Thanks for ALL the replys, the seat has been taken! Earl
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    Hey Dragonrider, Would you be willing to share some of the space in the very nice, newly aquired "hotel" you have there, It will just be me, (no Jean I'm sorry to say) I don't snore, AND I have Wine! Earl
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    Hey Squid, Thanks for the answer! Earl
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    Hey Squid, Thanks for the answer! Earl
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