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    Hey Lutz, I tried the second link and it was in Kanuc (english)! $200.00 bills. I must say I am not to impressed with the Carbtune, I have been in contact with Sean at Morgan. I built a manifold to check the accuracy of the Carbtune and it was off. It worked well on the 86'VR but not so good on the 87'VR. I am bumbed! I do a fair amount of Carb. Syncs. so I guess @ bills isn't too much to ask. Does anyone know where someone can get a good Mecury Manometer from? Earl
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    Hey Squeeze, I checked out the website you directed us to and because my German is a little rusty, could you please tell me what the four vaccume gage set-up you have costs? By the way, I admire the fact that you can speak German AND English, If you asked Jean she says I can bearly speak english!!! Thanks, Earl
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    Hey Dave, There is no need to apologize, I wish my feet looked as good as yours.....in pumps!! Earl
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    Hey Rick, Wasn't sure if you would pick up on that, what am I saying, you thought up those "spiffy" side covers, I should have known! Great Job, Earl
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    Hey Terry, I purchased my 87'VR last spring. I had an 86'VR for about 6 years, 15 years ago. I am 6' tall and weigh about 185 soaking wet. When I took the 87'VR for a few rides I didn't feel very comfortable on it, not like I did on the 86'VR 15 years ago. George S mentioned to me that you need to be "In Shape" to ride these big bikes. I started doing squats, curling dumbbells, and most important of all, stretching before I go for a ride. I know this sounds like I'm taking all of the fun outta' a ride on your bike but being out of shape is the easiest way to hurt yourself or your passenger. In my case, the beating I would take from Jean if I ever dropped my VR with her on the back makes a few push-ups and a few sit-ups childs play. My bike is now a pleasure to drive, and I feel much better because I physically feel better! Just a thought, Earl
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    Has anyone tried to contact Morgan to find out what they will do for you if your Carbtune isn't calibrated correctly? I was just wondering. Earl
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    There is a company on Ebay that sells them, I have this one. Works really well. It is a one piece design, where as the Rivco one is a two piece design. Ebay Item number is: 290308219319 They sell them for many different motorcycles. $69.00 plus $10.00 to ship. See attached Pic, Hope this helps, Earl
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    skydoc_17 replied to bj66's topic in Watering Hole

    "Hotel California" (Eagles) or "Bridge of Sighs" (Robin Trower). Of course I would trade them both for a pack of matches! Earl
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    Hey Rick, WOW! I really like the way you customized your side covers. I would venture to say that NOBODY has a set of side covers like yours. Excellent use of materials and the old knoggen! Any one can go out and buy a piece of chrome:mo money: but to put some effort into a mod like this really impresses me! Earl
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    Thats the nice thing about Canadian bugs, with their parkas on they hardly leave a mess on the windshield!! Glad you got your first ride in! Earl
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    Hey Bob, The arrow should direct brake fluid flow to the left front wheel. On the MK2s there is a tab welded on the right side of the frame with a hole in it that is approx. 5/8" diameter. The metering valve is held in the tab with a jam nut. You might be able to take a piece of 1" flat bar, drill the large hole in it for the valve body and then a small hole in the other end for a screw or pop rivit. Just a thought. If you need me to I could take a pic of the tab, but I do not have the metering valve or brake lines on my 87'VR any more since the R1 Upgrade. Earl
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    Unfortunately, The MKI (83-85) Ventures have the smaller braking systems on them. The bolt pattern for holding the calipers on is 80MM as opposed to the MK2s (86-93) which is 100MM. I have the R1 calipers on my 87'VR and think they were well worth the investment. Earl
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    Hey Ron, PM me your address, I took one off of Ruffy's bike and don't need it!!! I do have one for an 89'VR and you are welcome to it. Earl
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    :crackup:This whole story sounds like a Dr. Kevorkianish "assisted suicide"!!! I'm sure it's all part of an evil plot to systematically "Rid the World" of First Gens. one fork tube at a time!!! I'm sure a day will come when the HD riders and the Second Gen. Venture riders will be traveling down the Hiway...hand in hand, pretty much going the same speed, SLOW! With ungodly noise emitting from their tailpipes, and they will be passing their single copy of "Born to be Mild" on cassette back and forth between the endless rows of HDs and Second Gens. with the knowledge that they have FINALLY eradicated the greatest touring/sport bike that was ever created! For those of you that think Global Warming is the worst thing that could happen to our planet, imagine 2 men clad in leather, riding up to your garage with their Dr. Kevorkian "Black Bag" and when they leave, your prize possession, your "Baby" your First Gen. is in pieces all over the floor! Well folks that scares me more that having to put an extra ice cube in my adult beverage from time to time because of Global Warming! It happened to Bob, It could happen to you! BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID! Big Bob and Spanky, Thanks for helping out Bob this weekend, You guys are the "Bomb" ...Litterally! Earl
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    Hey KJ, Good score on your 85'VR! Now about that Pesky rear brake! Since it's so hard to get to the rear master reservoir, you will probably find the fluid is pretty old and in pretty bad shape. The other problem is that the rear caliper is in just as bad a shape as the rear master cylinder. If it was my bike, and I just got it, I would pull the rear master cylinder and reservoir, clean it real good, check the very small hole that feeds brake fluid to the rear brake line and you should be OK. I would then remove the rear caliper, pop the pistons out, (I use compressed air, be sure to cover with a cloth, those pistons are gonna' fly!) check the seal and wiper O'Rings (the two rubber rings are different) buff the pistons, a light hone with oil in the piston bores, clean the parts up, lube the piston bores with brake fluid before you put the pistons back in, and put it back together. As I have said before, there is nothing inside a caliper that retracts the pistons, If you can't push and pull them out by hand then they need to be throughly cleaned. You will have a good day in this project but there will be no cost for parts, I don't know about you but I have more time than money these days. If this doesn't do it, you will need rebuild kits for the master cylinder and rear caliper. Good luck on your project, Earl
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    Hey Courtney, I just wanted to add that both Jean and I admire your spunk (actually, Jean said "You Go Girl!), Keep workin' on your own bike, It makes the rides sooo much better when YOU KNOW that your bike is running properly because you did the work. Now, with that being said, I think Bob has given you an excellent suggestion. Warm the motor up, then try again. The real problem is that you have a steel plug in an Aluminum oil pan. The dissimilar metals expand and contract at two different rates. I know this won't help you this time but before you put the drain plug back in, get some anti-seize (any auto parts store, comes in a tube, looks like grease.) Put it on the threads, then install the plug. Next oil change, it should come out a lot easier. You would be surprised how many "heavy handed" men have rung off a bolt or galled the threads because of "too much force"! Being "light handed" will save you a lot of broken hardware and frustration in the future. Earl
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    Hey Kevin, Good Score! Here is the link to the CLASS Repair: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=493 This was my problem on my 87'VR. Also, there is a fuse for the CLASS system in the small fuse box above and to the right of the battery. About the Idle problem, I would Seafoam the heck out of it, and then run it like you just robbed a bank. On the left side of the bike, just about where your knee is, there is an adjustment thumb screw for the Idle, I found that my old 87'VR likes to idle closer to the 1050 rpm range that the 950 rpm range. While you are changing plugs, I would throw in a new fuel filter, here is the link for that: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=26580 It's best to remove the fuel pump to get to the filter. I have attached some pics below of my 87'VR and the replacement of the fuel filter. You may want to check the Carb. Diaphragms, (pic below) remove covers, pull slider assembly, hold rubber Diaphragm up to a good light, look for pin holes. I personally would put a new air filter in if you plan on keeping the bike, then you will know where you stand as far as air volume goes. A Carb. Sync. should be on the list of "to do" items as well. These bikes don't like to sit for a long time, so if it sat long enough to kill the battery, then you will pretty much be doing all the things mentioned above to get it running tip top. The Seafoam and plugs are the first order of business though. And of course the "Carb. clean out rides", thats the best part! Keep asking questions, we will help you all we can. Earl
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    Hey Ken, It must be tha crankcase vent filter you put on your bike! Bad Mojo! Earl
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    When a brother VentureRider.Org member starts a thread asking for help with their bike, I have NEVER refused them ANY information I have on the few subjects that I have knowledge about. As it was for me when I first joined this group. A portion of the members took a liken' to me and shared the information they had, walked me thru the fixes, and shared in the pride of knowing that between the two (or more) of us we were able to repair my bike or upgrade an issue that was causing me trouble. For anyone who thinks that their 98 horse power MOTORCYCLE isn't putting enough hydro-carbons out of the tailpipes to kill off more than a few trees, or their car or truck for that matter, should live in a state where they "smog check" every vehicle, then you would get an idea just how bad vehicle pollution is. I'm sure we ALL do our fair share of destroying the ozone with the vehicles we drive/ride, the places we work, the trash we throw away, etc. This old saying comes to mind, and it goes like this: "People that live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones!" So unless you live in a mud hut, WALK everywhere you go, wear animal skins for clothes, and of course NEVER ride your motorcycle anywhere, perhaps you might consider confining your "politically correct" comments to some other forum and leave the repair and upgrading of motorcycles to the people who are interested in repairing and upgrading their motorcycles! I apologize to Ken for hijacking this thread, after all the man said he had a problem with his bike, I had the same problem and told him what I did to fix it, Isn't that what we are all here for? If I wanted to "hug trees" I'd join the Sierra Club.org, not VentureRider.Org. My name is Earl Harrell (skydoc_17) and that's how I feel about this subject.
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    Hey Ken, Thanks for the kind words! I don't usually brag about a fix I have done on my VRs unless it actually works. I checked on Ebay and at the present time, the company I got my crankcase vent filter from (Auto Performance) is not offering any vent filters. Here is the email address of the company I bought mine from, I'm sure they will sell you one direct or list an auction on Ebay for you to purchase one. sales@auto-performance.co.uk I did find a K&N crankcase vent filter on Ebay that will work, Ken you need to verify that your crankcase vent tube is 15MM or approx. 5/8" diameter. I don't own a Second Gen. so I have no way of checking this out for you. I tried to post a link but it would not work. Here is the Ebay auction item number, type this number in the search box and it should take you right to it. 380004858016 If you find out that the vent tube diameter is something other than 15MM, PM me and I will find one that will work for you. One final note, the other reason I chose the crankcase vent filter in the pic was because it was cone shaped and fit better than the K&N filter who's diameters were the same at the top and bottom of the filter. You will need to verify that you have the room for the K&N filter, if you don't have the room like I did, contact Auto Performance, and they will fix you up. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Lou, Boy, it looks like you did a really clean swap on your 83'Vr there. I wish I knew you were doin' it because I would have mentioned to replace the stock motor mounts with the solid Aluminum or Delrin mounts. Other than that It looks great! How does it feel to have second gear? Enjoy the upcoming riding season, Earl and Jean
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    As I mentioned before, I have been been laid off from my regular job since December. Now, don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed the time off and have gotten a bunch of motorcycle related projects completed on both my 86'Vr and 87'VRs as well as worked on quite a few other bikes. After more than 38 years as a Machinist I am happy to say that I still enjoy doing machine work, and especially enjoy it when I get to do the Engineering side of the coin as well. About a week ago I was approached to do some Engineering/ Machine work on a gas powered four wheel drive car. The bumpers and skid plates on this car were made of cheap plastic and were destroyed pretty quickly. I was given Cart Blanche to design some components that would be more durable and help protect the engine and drive train components. I used high grade Delrin and Stainless Steel and attached everything with S.S. hardware. I had no idea that these cars were so expensive ($400.00 to $1100.00 for a single car!) and I also didn't know that there would be a market for replacement parts. Since completing this project, I have had two more orders for parts, Boy, I sure would like to do this for a living! Earl
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    Could you please let me know where on the forum is this auction? I'm Interested. Thanks, Earl
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    Both Jean and I will join you in prayer tomorrow morning at 11:30 A.M. for Don and his wife Eileen. Earl and Jean
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    Hey Jim, (cool name, by the way!) The Morgan Carbtune comes with the right diameter tubing for the Carbs. on the XVZ1300. I skipped the purchase of the "bag" and went to Wally-Mart and picked up a small plastic tool box for $3.49. The tool box allows me to keep the four tubes connected all the time. The reason I mention this is when I got my Carbtune the "nipples" where you connect the tubes are plastic. The tubes fit really tight, and It would be my luck to break off one of the "nipples" trying to remove the tubes...over and over again. The other reason I went with the toolbox is it has a very nice upper tray that I keep all of the adapters that came with the Carbtune in, as well as my special screwdrivers for Sync. and mixture adjustments. To really do a good job on your Carb. Sync. you will need a decent Electronic Tach. I have this one, Here's the link: http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/esi325.html At $40.00 it does a fine job and is easy to hook up, just clip over the #1 plug wire and you are good to go. I even use this unit for Idle mixture adjustments. I have a First Gen. and I understand the Idle mixture adjustment, if done properly is a lot more complicated on your Second Gen. I keep my Tach. in that same little plastic tool box, so when someone says "Carb. Sync" I grab my little plastic toolbox and I'm good to go. Just my thoughts, Earl
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