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    Hey Tim, Sorry for the delay, the link to the "Furbur Fix" washers has been renewed! I think I have FINALLY figured out all of the ins and outs of posting an ad on the VR.ORG site. I now know why I am a Machinist and not a Computer Hacker!!:rotfl: Thanks for the Tip, Earl
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    Hey Bill, I have a Machine Shop at my home and would be willing to do the drilling for you for the cost of shipping if that would help. Earl
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    I changed all turn signal bulbs to LED's and added LED strips to a few other places on the rear of my 87' VR. I have a set of pics in "My Albums" that show the placement of the load resistors for the turn signals. I have attached a pic of the results and more pics and a description of the install are in my profile. I didn't use a circut board and with careful shopping I did the entire light swap for about $50.00 give or take a few $$. I am actually adding another "running light" LED strip and an LED "brake light" strip this weekend and will add the lighting pics to "my albums" when completed. I didn't spend a lot of time calculating candle power but used the "by eye" method. If I plugged in the LED and it was brighter, I used it. I would like to add that the use of the LED's decreased the power consumption from the battery HUGELY! Actavation of the brake lights barely shows on my amp gage now as apposed to the MAJOR DRAW the old 1157 bulbs put on the charging system. Just My Thoughts, Earl
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    Hey Ron, I am somewhat disappointed that my Avatar is so small that you were not able to see it earlier, so in the spirit of good will I have enlarged it for your viewing pleasure. Enough Said! Earl
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    Hey Tom, If you can send me your E-mail address I can send you a MS Word doc that has a picture of the 84 VR Steering Head Assembly. If not it is the flat washer between the two jam nuts in the steering head. Item #10 on the parts sheet. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Holy Cow Brad, Sorry about the car, glad you wern't hurt badly. Also glad you didn't bang up the in-laws badly!!! Hope your dog house has a heater! Earl
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    Hey Jack, Glad to help. I wanted to mention that the two times I addressed the steering head bearings on my 87' VR during the course of a single year with the stock rubber washer, the bearings were loose. I think part of the reason is because the washer was "old". After installing the Furbur Fix washer two more rechecks of the steering head bearing torque showed no more looseness. I am not saying that the Furbur Fix washer is the "end all, be all" as far as the front end wobble goes but it did remove for good one of the variables in this front end puzzle. I am now "blessed" with a First Gen. VR that is as "Rock Solid" as a front end can be on a First Gen. with no wobble, either riding or braking. Ride Safe, Earl
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    Because of the "linked" braking system on the First Gens. When applying the front brake lever, you are actually only activating one of the front disc brakes. I think the "Drag" on the one side only contributes to the "wobble" under braking conditions. Even when using the rear foot brake, the calipers on the front forks are two different sizes so you NEVER get even braking action on the front forks. As Lonestarmedic mentioned I have listed the "Furbur Fix" washers in the classifieds for both First Gens. and Second Gens. I have priced these washers so everyone can address their "wobble" issues without "breaking the bank". I too feel that the front fork tubes on the First Gen. Ventures are a bit "smallish" at best, so when you compound the issue with a worn/badly ballanced tire or loose steering head bearings or worn motor mounts or a loose swing arm, or worn front springs, you push the design of the First Gen. front end into the "Wobble" zone. For me, "Delinking" the front brakes changed the wear pattern of the front tire and gave me relief from the front end wobble for an extended peroid of time (decreased right side of tire scrubbing) as well as increased the front brake stopping power without pulling to the right. IMHO I think Yamaha fell a bit short in the design of the First Gen. front end and it is so finely tuned that if only one or two items are not up to snuff then the wobble insues. Just my thoughts, Earl
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    Have a great holiday Thom, Both Jean and I wish we were there with you! Ride Safe, Earl and Jean
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    Hey Ron, I have an 87 VR that plagued me with the same problem this past year. I would park my scoot in the garage hot, it would cool off at night, and there would be a small puddle under the bike the next morning. If you have checked all the usual places, hoses, Radiator drain etc. then try a new radiator cap. I found this from an old thread: 13 lbs cap for 1993 Geo Metro, NAPA# BK 7032443, Stant# 10227, Autozone CST 7513, works perfect and does not look too tacky. As I remember, the NAPA number was incorrect but if you get the cap for the 93 Geo Metro it will fit. It goes on a bit tight compared to the 25 year old VR cap but for $6 bucks it worked like a champ! Give it a try, Earl
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    Hey Carl, Congrats on your new site! Since you asked us to be Honest here, I have a few comments. 1st, The font needs to be changed/larger, and if you could break up the endless string of text with a few smaller "action" pics of "happy" dogs eating your product or being groomed. In other words, show some happy owners interacting with their happy dogs so the reader gets the idea that this food promotes happiness with their animals. 2nd compress the description of your product so it doesn't seem like you are rambling on about the product. You don't want your reader to become "bored" with the consumption of the information. 3rd, figure out a way to move the larger pics of the animals into the view that is first seen by anyone that comes to your website. If there isn't a "Hook" to get a person to scroll down to the rest of the information on the web page, they won't! 4th, Reduce the size of the Table of contents on the right side of the page, and use the extra space to "promote" your product more effectively as stated above, If you "hook" the reader with the information and pics about your product, then they will take the time to find the order page. Another "trick" you may want to use is the addition of "key words" at the bottom of your home page, so anyone doing a search will hit your site. I have found that there are so many web sites on the INTERNET that I often use a trick from nature itself. As do many animals and plants do to get attention, make your website colorful and exotic and you will draw more "suiters" Please take these comments in the spirit they were intended, only to be helpful. Good Luck and Happy Holidays, Earl
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    After Rick Butler's post on the thread about the "Furbur Fix" being used on a Second Gen. I placed an ad in the classifieds in Second Gen. Parts and Accessories. I didn't want the Second Gen. boys to feel left out! With that big ol' front tire on the Second Gens., they need all the help they can get! Earl
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    Hey Rick, Thanks for the info about the Second Gens., Not owning one I had no Idea these washers could be used on them. Do You think the aluminum washers make a difference in the stability in the front end of the VR's and RSV's? I have one on my 87' VR and the front end feels firmer but I didn't have the "dredded wobble" to begin with so I can't say for sure if it will help or not. What are your thoughts? Thanks for the kind words, Earl
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    Thanks Jack, I posted on a thread a few weeks ago about the "Furber Fix" and was shocked at a seller on Ebay that was selling the washers for $11.00 plus $6.00 to ship. Now don't get me wrong, I like making an extra buck as well as the next guy BUT $17.00 for an aluminum washer seemed a bit steep. I have a limited budget to work with on my motorcycles as I am sure most of you have , so I made up a bunch of the washers with the help of Lonestarmedic who provided the sample part and offered them to this group. Here is a link to the original thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=271901#post271901 I didn't do a very good job of setting up the ad in the classifieds, seems I know a LOT more about Machining than I do about Computers! I can't for the life of me figure out how to increase the quanity to more than "1". If you would like more than one washer, PM me and I will send you all you want. If anyone knows how to increase the quanity, I would be very greatful for the help! I try not to "gouge" my friends when it comes to machined items, thats why I have a full time job. I'd starve trying to make a living macining parts for a living in my shop! Merry Christmas, Earl
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    Thanks Jack! They will go out first thing Monday Morning! Earl
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    Hey JB, I would be happy to make you the mount for the VR brake lines. Is the splitter you used from a VMAX? If so I will copy the one I made for my bike. If it is not, I just need the spread between the 2 holes on the splitter. I have the hole pattern for the holes on the VR frame. Let me know, Earl
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    Hey Jack, Paypal is fine with me. earlharrell@atlanticbb.net is my paypal e-mail. Just make sure to give me your address and I will get them out first thing monday morning! Thanks, Earl
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    Hey Sonny, I checked out the Facebook Link and it appears as if it is for you Second Gen. Riders! I have a page on facebook with all of my bikes on there as well as a few of my cars and was looking forward to joining your club but I didn't see any First Gens. on the site. What's up with that? Earl
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    As Promised, I now have an ad in the classifieds for a reasonably priced Steering Head Replacement Washer for the First Gens. Here is the link to the ad. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1579 The price is $3.00 with shipping to the 48 US states. To be honest, I have no Idea what it would cost to ship to our friends way up north, but what ever it is I will only charge the actual shipping cost, nothing more. I also wanted to give my thanks to Lonestarmedic for sending me his washer so I could copy it. JB, your washer is on it's way back home, with some "friends" for your help! Steer Safe, Earl
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    First off let me say that before I moved to Pennsylvania I spent the previous 25 years in Southern California and more than two ice cubes in a Jack and Coke makes me nervous!! That being said, here is the end of the story. Many have told me to take the money and run but I just didn't have the heart to scrap the "old girl" out. :doh:I haggled with the adjuster some more and we agreed on $1800.00 for the repairs and I keep the bike, no salvaged title. I have purchased a used left side fairing half and two side covers, a used false tank cover and plan on taking ALL of the plastic off over the Christmas Holidays and having it repainted to match. There are a few mechanical/ electrical issues that I will work on while waiting on the painted parts and hopefully by early spring I will have this 86' VR back together again. There is about 90,000 on the Odo but the carbs have just been rebuilt and the bike runs really well. The clutch slave is leaking and needs to be replaced/ rebuilt. The fuse box is in really bad shape and this is why I got such a great deal on this 86' VR in the first place. I paid $750.00 and it costs me about $100.00 to go and pick it up. I did want to sell it come spring and make a few bucks on it but I also wanted to have a winter project and it looks like I will have both now, I've already made a few bucks and will have a pretty big project for the rest of the winter! My love for these wonderful machines and the fact that as I get EVEN older I like to challenge myself regularly to stay sharp, plus the fact that I now have more than enough extra money to have ALL of the plastics painted will mean that come spring, someone, somewhere is going to get a REALLY nice bike and I will get a few extra bucks for my time and effort. Sounds like a win, win to me. Earl
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    Hey Paul, I knew George S. would know what to do!! This man is a GOD!!!:bowdown: Earl
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    Hey Paul, Here is the fuse list from the lid of my MK2 Hope this helps. Front 10A ACC 15A HEAD 15A IGNITION 20A SIGNAL 10A TAIL Earl
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    Hey Paul, First off let me say that electric wires are like VOODOO to me but I can share some of the wisdom George S. and Lonestarmedic have shared with me and that is upping the fuse size on 25 plus year old Jap copper wire might not be a good Idea! It's much easier to change the fuse than rewire the bike. Next, having just installed a battery tender myself, if you use the plug that connects directly to the battery all of your fuse problems will be gone. Lastly, I am not positive that the MK1 is the same as the MK2 but on my 87' VR when I press the starter switch to engage the starter motor, it cuts the headlight off during the start. It's hard to tell while sitting on the bike but on my 87' thats what happens. You might try a set of larger battery cables that are offered in the classified section on this site. I found them to be a great addon for the starting problems with these bikes. plus the battery charged better and lasted longer. These are my thoughts, I'm sure there will be more. Start Safe, Earl
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    Hi All, As I posted last weekend, I drove to Richmond, Va. from South Central Pa. to pick up my "New To Me" 1986 Venture Royale. I started out really early in the morning, the weather was horrible, the drive was 6 hrs. but I was very excited. I picked up the VR and headed for home, Racing the weather. I had just got off of the Pa. Turnpike in Bedford Pa. and was headed for Interstate 99 for the last leg home when the tie down cleat on the front right side of the UHAUL Rental Trailer tore loose from the floor and sent the bike down HARD on the left side! It cracked the left side fairing, the scoop down by the front wheel, Radio mount plate,CB mount plate, popped the pins off of the left side cover and sheared the screw holding the false tank cover on and sent it flying......right under the trailer wheel! It's toast. Needless to say I was speechless and I had to unstrap the bike and right it myself. I did use the Butt and leg trick to get it back up and it worked really well. I got the bike strapped down again, and made it home without any other issues but was mentally and physically "shot" by the time I got home. Jean was home from work when I got there and I told her my tale of woe. I looked over at her expecting to see tears in her eyes:crying: and she was smiling! I said what's so funny? and she said, did you get the Insurance like I told you to? and I said yes but.....and I started to smile too. I called UHAUL the adjuster came by and got back to me on Friday, Option 1 is $2200.00 for bike no chance for a buyback. Option 2 is $800.00 for "Repairs" I keep the bike and no salvaged title. (I paid a fraction of the $2200.00) I have attached some pics. I am open to what you think I should do here. Also if anyone has a Left front Fairing half or the radioCB mount plates or the scoop down by the front wheel or side covers they want to sell please contact me. I would be very grateful for any help I could get right now, I'm pretty bumbed! Tow Safe, Earl
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    Hey Bill, I have an 87' VR that did the same thing! I cleaned or replaced the bulb sockets, ran and cleaned all of the grounds, and a bunch of other things, with little or no luck. If you go to my profile, on the right side of that page, you will see a header called "My Albums". Below that is a link called "show all albums" if you click that and scroll down you will see pics and a description of how I changed out and added all LED lighting to my 87' VR and that pretty much solved the problem! If you have questions PM me and I will help you all I can. Brake Safe, Earl
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