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    Hmmm, you could now actually make it an actual intake by cutting out the cover behind the screen. May have to tweek the PMS or shim the needles. Just a thought. Maybe I think too much!
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    Just info for those that want to know... In previous post some have mentioned Lithium grease instead of Moly for the driveline lube. I was browsing around the Honda Interactive Network this morning and pulled up the MSDS for the Moly-60. Here is a pic of the actual ingredients list... http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww202/BigBoyinMS/MOLY60MSDS.jpg It has Lithium in it and there is almost 1/2 as much Lithium as Moly. And a little bit of 2 secret ingredients. And the reason the percentages don't add up is they only count the actual working ingredients, not the grease that's the carrier for them . (It's 15-20% of Moly by weight but about 60% of the 4 main ingredients) Edit: FYI, the company that provides Moly-60 to Honda is ThreeBond.
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    The MT90 is equivalent to a 130. Some like the way the bike handles with a narrower tire; some don't. The stock size is 150/80-16. As far as brand, everyone likes different brands. I'm an Avon Venom fan.
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    I would just go with the normal front size(150/80-16)in whatever brand you like. Avon Venom is a good tire but others have their own preferences.
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    He actually died on impact... Info from Snopes
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    The reason for reversing the rear tire when you put it on front is the direction of the tread grooves. Rear tires have the tread turned to optimize acceleration and the front for braking. Just look at a bike with cycle tires in their normal rotation. They are turned opposite of each other. And the reason for using a rear tire on front... rear tires are more reinforced... they have a higher load rating and a thicker tread.
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    Only 3%? The recommended Moly60 is 60%. If it was 30% I would probably use it. EDIT: The Lubriplate website says it's 3-5% Moly.
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    Also, the factory is bad about thinking grease is gold... cause they hate to use any! If it was my new bike I would have the rear wheel off and lubing everything with Moly60. And also changing out the rear diff grease; now and in 600 miles. And I would probably change oil now and in 600 miles. Just to make sure all the junk is flushed out. But that's just me.
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    I have a 1700 Roadie also. Yes, it's got more torque but in a race I'm not sure it would win. If you wind out the Venture IT WILL GO! By the way, before you tear into that speaker... there is a balance control on the radio pod. It could just be adjusted off. It's in the owners manual. Enjoy!
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    Here's the pistol equivalent... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-kJCxLpAk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-kJCxLpAk[/ame]
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    No, the white is fine too. It just isn't synthetic. A lot of folks still use the white jug.
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    Here is a link to all the cities in NC that have courses... NC cities I don't know about North Carolina but Mississippi doesn't require or give any credit for the course (as far as I know) so she is thinking of going over into Louisiana to take it... and save $100. It will still count for an insurance discount. If that's the case for NC then you could probably take it in Chesapeake,VA. I hope to go with her and take the advanced class. I started riding back before classes were available and before license endorsements but I'm sure I can learn something!
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    Thanks guys! Didn't think there was room for 3 bikes in the storage unit (garage) but 2 hours of rearranging and I think it will fit next to the other two. I think.
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    Long story short... My wife has decided that she HAS to have her own bike and then decided that we HAD to take the Venture on a 60 mile trip yesterday afternoon to look at the one we found... even knowing that there was rain in the forecast. Well, we were ok until we were 50 miles from home on the way back. And no rain gear. Then the bottom fell out..... it was one of the best rides we've had in a while! Yeah, I was worn out when I got home from trying to keep all my attention on the road, watching the other vehicles and trying to see through the drops but not even a hint of a slip from my Kumho! And we even had a guy taking photos of the funny looking wet people when we pulled over once. FYI, it was an '03 VStar 650 Classic with 3,600 miles that we went to see. Going to pick it up tomorrow!
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    You said it and it's the truth. Unions and the federal government were both meant to be a small part of a big picture. Just like a parasite, they have both taken over their host and will eventually kill them.
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    All the tire options listed above are great tires. In fact, I have the Avon Venoms on my Roadie and they do great. But DON'T ignore the Darksiders. The 2 best things I ever did to my Venture was the backrest and the car tire on the rear. I bought the Venture to ride 2 up and carry a few things on trips. And being a big guy I just didn't like the idea of wearing rear tires out so often and the (roughly) 900lb load rating. After some research I went to a car tire and it's the best change I have made to the bike. I'm running a Kumho PowerStar 758 in 165/80R15. Cost about $50, has a 1202lb load rating, same diameter as the cycle tire, should give between 2-3 times the mileage of a cycle tire and handles just like the cycle tire for me. Even seems to stick better even in the curves. When my front tire wears out I'll be putting on a REAR cycle tire in reverse rotation. Rear tires are more reinforced with a heavier load rating and thicker tread(about 1/8"). Longer life and handling is no different. Anyway, that's my opinion and there are a few others here doing the same. There is also a Delphi forum full of Darksiders. :BLUE:
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    Leading Links are VERY uncommon here in the States but I really like them. I actually like the way they look... especially the one on Annies. At some point I would like to build a V8 trike and I'll be using a leading link, when and if I do.
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    BatteryMinder sells an AGM specific maintainer that is 1.0 amp. Their wet cell maintainer is 1.33 amp. According to them, the wet cell model is ok if you don't leave it on more than 2-3 months at a time. AGM/Optima style maintainer
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    Here ya go! Have you noticed that some riders have a small bell hanging off their motorcycle frame or handlebars? Have you wondered what the purpose is? Well, you have come to the right place. That little bell is more than decoration, it serves a very important purpose – it wards off gremlins, also known as evil road spirits. You see, there are motorcycle gremlins that LOVE to ride, but they are also mischievous little devils and they cause all sorts of problems for you while you are riding. Some say they are responsible for that old lady in the minivan not seeing you and cutting you off in traffic. Or, you may be having trouble shifting smoothly, your battery goes dead, your turn signal suddenly refuses to work, an oil spill appears out of nowhere, you hit a patch of black ice, etc – you get the idea. Those little gremlins look for trouble and try to steer your bike towards it. Now, once you get a bell on your scoot – it wards off these attacks from the little gremlins, not allowing any more to get onto your bike. If you already have some gremlins riding with you, they will get trapped in the hollow of the bell, and the constant ringing will drive them insane – causing them to lose their grip and fall to the roadway. Do you have the protection of a gremlin bell? If you buy a gremlin bell of your own, the power works. If you receive the gremlin bell as a gift – the powerful magic of the bell is doubled. Do you have a friend who does not have a gremlin bell yet? Why not be the person to give them one, they'll thank you! The bell, and a good preventive maintenance program by the bike's owner, will help eliminate the gremlins.
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    I'm always looking for alternatives (for everything) as long as the item is as good or better than OEM, close to the same price or less and fits and works correctly... like my rear car tire. When I worked in Nissan parts I did some research and found the Nissan oil filters were a good replacement as far as fit, quality, bypass, etc. I used them on my Road Star and would have on the Venture if I was still there. I'm now at a Honda car dealer and I was going to use the Honda filter since it also fits but I found from researching it that they are made by Honeywell (FRAM) so I passed. (I will NOT use a Fram product) The Honda filters in the past (2-3 years ago) were made by Filtech and were tested as some of the best. We just got a stock order and Honda has gone back to Filtech filters. Just info if anyone is interested. Honda part# 15400-PLM-A01 (3 1/4" length) (15400-PLM-A02 is the Fram filters)
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    I've only had one laydown. I was 19 and looked back over my shoulder for someone that was following me and drifted to the outside edge in gravel as I was coming to a curve at 50 mph. Took a millisecond to go through 3 scenarios and then decide to lay it down. I was lucky enough (I believe blessed, actually) that I was not injured in any way other than my elbow slightly sore. And I only found a BB sized hole in my pants. In my case, I wouldn't change anything... other than the not paying attention and getting in that situation.
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    Sooo many things that you don't know about people wanting to test ride a bike. Have they EVER ridden before? Has it been YEARS since they have? How long and far will they go and will they be back with it? Not sure what I would do... but I would like to tell them to go to the local dealer and ride one if they would let them. Then come back, put the money in MY hand and then I might let them. My last H-D that I sold the guy never asked to try it out till he was there with money in hand. I almost said no but I REALLY wanted to sell it. So I let him ride it and he bought it. Here's a thought... will the insurance company let you get full coverage to cover ANY licensed rider?
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    When you think about it, the tools that rely on liquid only would have to be the most accurate. Vacuum gauges can get out of calibration and rods moving in a tube can get dirty and stick.
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    I just replied to KiteSquids thread about a 2 gauge set that Emgo and others sell for $35-$45. Or check my "$10 carb sync" thread and build your own manometer type.
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    Here ya go... $10 Carb Sync I made a set and it worked well for me. I would like to get that Emgo set of gauges just to verify the accuracy of the tool I built. There was another thread on the Carbtune that questioned it's accuracy. edit: Emgo and others also make a 2 gauge set that sells for $35-$45. A 2 gauge set just means that you have to move the hoses around as you make each of the three adjustments. And that would add, what? Another 4-5 mins to the job?
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