PBJ
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Ditto that ! that was my suggestion too. Also if your friend is going to come head to New York at the beginning of the summer hit Americade then head south and west.
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I love my Kruz now that i got the pressure right and it doesn't weave on the thread. But beware ordering tires fro catalogs because they send the oldest tires in stock and if you have an older size that they don't move often you're more likely to get a tire that is way past its shelf life and the catalogs don't always honor an old tire. It happened to me. the catalog co. stiffed me when i complained. Luckily the tire company made good with a new tire.
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I think this is a good idea , sure its already cheap but 60 days is a generous amount of time for people to decide, good move Boss. and Good suggestion
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And i'm ready to start the work on getting her bike ready this week. With all the parts in hand I'm ready to start the work.I'm also going to polish the front forks while i have the front wheel off. It probably wouldn't hurt to drain the hydraulic fluid in the brakes and clutch. Then I'll check the electrical connects as Clive recommended. Anythings else I should be looking at? Oh and it goes with out saying a can of sea foam will be going into the gas tank and maybe the oil pan as well,Anything Else???
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As I said in my personal post I haven't been here much and miss all this about your eye. I just want to add my well wishes for a speed recovery and I want you to know my thoughts and prayer will include you. Good luck i'll be waiting to hear with everyone else here. take care don, PB&J .
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Parts bought and work starts next week, (have to work this weekend). can't wait. thanks again to all will post after pix when its done.
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Thanks for the insight I've ordered the kit anyway just in case. I'll see if this works or not. Anyways I had promised a picture of Carols new bike So here it is
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I JUST WHAT TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT I JUST SPENT SOME TIME AT A LOCAL BIKE SHOP IN FAIRPORT NY. WHERE I WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE NOT ONLY A FRONT WHEEL AND ROTORS, BUT A FAIRLY NEW FRONT TIRE, ( $175.00) PLUS A REAR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY($24.00) PLUS A ALMOST NEW REAR DUNLOP 491 FOR $50.00 . I JUST HAVE TO ORDER A STARTER SHIM KIT AND THEN ADD SOME ELBOW GREASE AND THE BIKE WILL BE IN RUNNING SHAPE STILL FOR UNDER $1000. TOTAL. WHAT A DEAL! I JUST TOOK SOME PICTURES OF THE BIKE AND ITS BIGGEST WORTS AS A BEFORE AND AFTER COMPARISON. I'LL POST THEM AS SOON AS I DOWN LOAD THEM INTO MY COMPUTER. CAROL AND I THANK AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP . PHIL. PB&J.
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I rode my Kruz in the rain in Lake george but never felt too slippery. But like you said with the trailer your forced to ride tHe middle of the road. Trike are great Froggy sidecars too. But i go along with everyone else safety first if the rains going to be steady take the truck !
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Gary you did a good deed. Turn the wallet in and know the guy will be grateful that someone found it and did turn it in. Believe me the loss of cash can be a pain but saving him the trouble of have to replace his license and all the other id will be well worth it. Once again another story about what a great bunch of people populate this site. i just ran a request from members for help with a Virago my new lady bought and the response was fantastic. I am very proud to be a venture rider because of stories like this and how friendly and helpful you all are. PB&J
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Thanks to Mike(euas1) Clive and everyone else for the great response. You all are fantastic. Thanks clive for all the advice on the electrical system. i'll be checking all that. I appreciate the advice from all of you. A special thanks to Mike ( euas1) for two phone calls last night to not only help me find a starter shim kit on E bay but also found me the front wheel that happens to be at a dealer only 30 miles away from my home. Mike I also want to thank you for the pictures you posted of your wife on her bike. Her's looks fantastic I especially like the hard bags I see they are Leatherlikes( right?) The windshield and light bar looks good too. Carol now has a lot of ideas to work with as far as how she can outfit her new toy. Thanks again all of you and any other suggestions or ideas I will gladly accept. Also any other pictures of your Virago's would be appreciated so Carol can see what others have done. You guys and gals are the BEST!!! Oh it doesn't hurt that Virago in Latin means "Maiden Warrior" Carol really liked that.
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Hey guys i just helped a friend buy anV 86 virago 1100, the pretty two toned one with the Gold accents. The bike runs but has been neglected, there is what i understand to be a chronic starter problem and this bike seems to have it. Like it has a broken tooth or teeth. Also the rear cylinder doesn't kick in right away. I was going to look up a Virago site but figured some of us most own this bike which is very popular and considered a 10 best cruiser.On top of that this site is the best anyway. So if you own a virago or have a wife that does and you have worked on it . please give me a shout. I'm also going to need A NEW front wheel because the bike was hit by a car while stored on a barn. Its not terrible but noticeable. The bike is for a friend and i want it right.Carb claning and that stuff i can do but if theres anyone with one of these nbikes athat can help me or knows of someone I'd be very grateful to get in touch with them. Also anypone with spare pARTS , I NEED A REAR TURN SIGNAL. Let me know thanks.PB&J.
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Very cool just goes to show K&N knows how to take care of their customers
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hey Tom I hope to be there but can't make any promises. Phil.
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I can't make it after all tom. I had it down for next weekend . Don't know why. and i haven't been keeping up here. personal life getting in the way. Cancelled my room. Take care ride safe. phil.
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I just had to cancel my room too for the weekend. So theres another room open for someone. (Insert cricket noises here). I got my dates all screwed up and thought it was for next weekend. Oh Boy! So I have plans for this weekend. I'll miss meeting all of you guys. have fun. PB&J.'
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Welcome to sidecaring . Hannigans the best no doubt. It takes some getting used to but always a blast. I love mine so much I can't find a good enough reason to get rid of it. My kids used to ride in mine but their all grown up and ride their own bikes. Enjoy it!
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count me in too comin with Big Tom
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Hi Guys I'll be there Tuesday pm with my brother ajlepel here we'll be there until Saturday morning. But Jonesy we'll try to stop in to see you and anyone else we'll be staying at Carey's lakeside Cottages in Bolton's Landing just 9 miles north on Rt.9N. We are trying to plan a dinner on Thursday with some of my brothers buddies from his forum the Honda Shadow ACE Tourer's maybe we can combine the groups. keep in touch one up there give me a call at 315 521 3729. PB&J Phil Lepel.
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becaue the Kendra I put on my XS11 was wearing like iron I put one on my 85 venture. With e girl friend on the back the bike ran greaT. But NY Jerry and I headed down the interstate me solo and over 75 mph the bike starts going into an oscilating weave that wouldn't stop until i got it below 70 . It was scaring jerry pretty bad who thought i was going to go down. We pumped it up which made it a little better but still weaving slightly. I get home put the girlfriend on back and i can take it up to 80 no problem??? I think the heavy tread and hard compounds and made for bigger heavier bikes like the bigger harleys and wings. Or better for trailering i don't know. I'm living with it but just keeping it under 80. i've let some air out and had it up over 75 before the weaving started up AGAIN. iTS GETTING BETTER. More experiments are needed.
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I have to work Saturday all day sorry big guy maybe next one. I'll let Rawhide know she could always drive her car,
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the 85 is the Brown Fox she's in there with my Honda Trollsabre and my XS1100 Wretched XS. Oh and the sidecar on Wretched is called XS Baggage
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Whats wrong Annie you can't strap a bed to that trike and ride it laying down???
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hey got nothin better to do today whats a couple hundred miles in the rain???
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Now for something entirely different
PBJ replied to zagger's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Hey didn't I see that bike make a guest appearance in the last Terminator movie?