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Hauling 1984 Venture Royal on 8ft trailer. How?
Paul Martin replied to Snaggletooth's topic in Watering Hole
U-Haul makes a purpose-built motorcycle trailer and the RSV fits in it perfectly. Trailer is just over 9' from inside the ramp to the front of the tire cutout in front of the trailer. Has sturdy strap loops and it is low to the ground. Only about $25/day. Hauled my bike from where I purchased it in Pella, IA to back home in Madison, MS. Wrapped tie-down straps around hand grips to the low loops in the trailer and pulled tight to compress fork (not quite all the way down). Put another pair of straps from the bag guard rail to the back low loops (hard to see in these pics). No problems during that long haul back home. Rode the bike up into the trailer to load, backed it down w/ feet flat on the ground at home. Have a slight dip in the driveway which helped flatten the ramp bump. -
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Fairing Lowers not yet installed but went for a test drive anyway! Running good, idling smooth. -
PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Images added to a gallery album owned by Paul Martin in Member Albums
Started on the valve adjust odyssey Dec 2. Finally got 'er back together and rode Big Red last weekend. Most of the time working on the bike was cleaning up the grime under the tank (air intake, carbs, valve covers, plumbing). Apparently PO habitually kept the crankcase overfull of oil. After carb sync the engine idles pretty smooth - always pulled strong though, even before the carb sync. Next project probably the rear shock fix. Then front brake (not a smooth pull, kind of binds, then finally lets go and then you're braking too hard). -
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Bike was running well before removal so decided to not disassemble carbs. Used old toothbrush, paper towels, and Simple Green to break down and remove grease and grime. -
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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023 Valve Covers Secured - New Fastener Grommets
Paul Martin posted a gallery image in Member Albums
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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025 Intake Boots Cleaned and Secured - Used RTV in lieu of new O rings
Paul Martin posted a gallery image in Member Albums
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Used RTV in lieu of new O rings. Note Allen Head screws instead of Phillips Head for the carb clamps. Thanks ACE Hardware! -
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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022 Valve Covers Secured - New Fastener Grommets
Paul Martin posted a gallery image in Member Albums
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Valve Shim Tool Yam VMAX XVZ12 XVZ13 Venture V-MAX -04105 For Bucket Fits All, USA https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LWGTPB3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
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014 Shim Size - Place Printed Size Down In Bucket
Paul Martin posted a gallery image in Member Albums
From the album: PM's Big Red 01 RSV 71K miles - Valve Adjust Project
Found 6 shims needed replacing. Was able to swap 3 around and purchased 3 from ebay for $8 each. Returned my discard shims to seller and received back $3 each. Ebay: Honda CB750 CB900 CB1000 CBX 25mm valve shim disc pad kit Yamaha Triumph Toyota https://www.ebay.com/itm/284118254257?var=585608763543