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About CdnDave77

  • Birthday 08/27/1969

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    CdnDave

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    Norwich, Canada

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    83 Venture Std
  1. CdnDave77
    It's powerfully familiar... But well done !
  2. CdnDave77
    You displayed the the type of person we all should be... and you have earned my deepest respect. Congrats.
  3. CdnDave77
    It'll be good to be back... although now the wife will have to get used to not having every meal ready for her when she gets home.
  4. CdnDave77
    I am officially employed again, as of Monday morning. My former employer had to dramatically downsize last year, and I had worked hard at eliminating my own position as I was to be promoted to General Manager. To try to struggle through, they had to cut very deep, and unfortunately I had to go. It was a sound business decision that I would have made the same way myself - their doors are still open but they are struggling. Time will tell. Regardless, as the automotive business all over tanked last year, there were many, many supplier shops here in southern Ontario which also closed, making the job market exceptionally tight for all. I dedicated 3-4 hrs every morning to just my job search : researching companies, tracking down contacts, cold calling, etc... and now finally, after 11 long months, I am joining another progressive automotive parts manufacturer in a position that I will enjoy. I had an interview Thursday afternoon, and I had a firm offer in under 24 hours, and I start Monday. I know there are quite a few members on here looking, and all I can say is do not give up. It's hard and certainly frustrating but things do come through eventually.
  5. CdnDave77
    Fantastic ride... aside from my '83 relieving itself through an overflow tube about halfway through the night. No major harm done, still had a great time & made it home safe. Those roads were awesome, but Wayne isn't kidding when he said "skinny". There was barely enough room for that big Wing in front of me to eke past the cyclists. Perfect temps, twisty roads, good ice cream and fantastic company.. can't wait to do'er again.
  6. CdnDave77
    .. and it doesn't look like it now, I'll be there. I may have a shorter, younger, better-looking version of me (my son Zach) on the back so there might have to be an ice-cream stop involved.
  7. CdnDave77
    I ran a 20/50 Yamalube at the dealer's recommendation early this spring... engine was fine, but I did notice that the shifting was ever so slightly noiser/clunkier. Was I super concerned ? NO. Did I change back to the 10/40 regular dino Kendall GT motor oil I had been using when I needed it ? YES. Shifts are that 15% quieter now (by my scientific calibrated ears/toes), engine is really no worse for wear, even on the hot days. Never had a problem in the 25,000 km that I have ridden in the 2 years of ownership. So for a recommendation ? TRY IT... see what your own results are. I highly doubt there would be any damage at all, and for you, there could be an improvement. For me, for the riding I do, I noticed a slight increase in shift noise... that is it.
  8. CdnDave77
    I have the original OEM's off my 83... replaced with a great set of MAC from Condor last year. If yer stuck, send me a PM... They aren't in great shape, but if you want 'em...
  9. CdnDave77
    I hit 41 at the end of August... I picked up my current '83 Venture 3 years ago and love it. I got my motorcycle 4 weeks after my 16th birthday and have been enjoying them ever since (4 different machines). I guess the first bike of my own was a 1977 Honda XL75 that I got (used) when I was 9... I put over 22,000 miles on it running around my paretns' farm and local bush trails over 5 years before I moved up to a bigger motorcross.
  10. CdnDave77
    All I can say is get through it, make sure it is sewed up tight and done - trying to be nice, I mistakenly gave my ex time (years) to do things like take over the mortgage (or sell, her choice), etc... and it bit me. It's tough, but get it done and done once. You know why divorce is so expensive ??? Because it is WORTH IT ! By the way, after you get through the dark period (and there certainly is one), there is fantastic light at the end of the tunnel. I am happily remarried to a fantastic woman.
  11. CdnDave77
    Just watch your eyes... it can spew outta there might quick and if your head is right over the carb bank, you could be in for a rude shock. You don't even have to ask how I know.. I didn't get it right in the eye, but the merciless beating I put to my own rear end for not thinking was painful. PS: I was having random carbs get stuck floats off and on for a while. Marcarl reasoned it may have been the fuel line (original) breaking down and little bits of rubber. I replaced the line and after 1 more stuck float, I haven't had the issue since. Just thought I should pass it along.
  12. CdnDave77
    If all goes well, I should be able to make the trek over there.... Jane will stay with the girls but sends her best...
  13. CdnDave77
    Yes... what you are trying to do by lowering (or extending) the needle is to get it to stay in the main jet a little longer (the slider has to move further to get more fuel). And therefore the opposite is true too : raise (retract) the needle into the slider, it opens more of the main jet sooner. You've probably heard it before but I will reiterate : Seafoam is great stuff, but it can screw up your plugs if you use too strong of a dosage. But, if it helps get your carbs back to 40+ mpg, a new set of plugs are quickly paid for.
  14. CdnDave77
    I battled the same thing for a while... and sometimes the fuel would come out of the overlfow, others not so much. If you can't get the bowl drain screw loose (mine were good and wrecked by one of the many previous owners), shut the gas off at the tank and run the bike for a few minutes to get the fuel level down in the bowls. I then removed the fuel line to the carb in question and shot a good blast of carb cleaner (not super strong stuff but the generic spray carb cleaner) directly into it. That did the trick for me. While your carb bowls are empty/lower, you might want to try filling them with Seafoam and letting it sit overnight. I disconnected the fuel line at the pump (incoming), attached another line and put it in the Seafoam can. Turn the key on to let the pump suck the Seafoam into the bowls until they are full (should hear the clicking stop). Good luck ! PS: You might want to check your fuel filter too...
  15. CdnDave77
    ... but I'd be more than welcome to give you a hand. It would be a long-ish ride to get to my place, but I will likely be taking my bike to my inlaws' by Peterborough at the end of the month. Would that be within your range ? I can easily bring the synch tool and my specialty bit for the carb screws. I do have a homeade synch tool, and all the parts (vac guage, manifold, valves, hose, etc) can be purchased at Princess Auto for less than $25... works like a charm. There was a great thread on this a couple of years ago but I can't locate it right now. I used to ride a 750 Maxim as well, and my Venture will match it performance-wise once you are moving without question. I can't believe this bike weighs twice as much. I would really take a look at your plugs : are they all a nice even tan, or are some dark or too light ? Either way, it points to carbs... and/or air leaking in if you are too lean, which can rob your pick-up at a certain point. Feel free to PM if you are interested in hooking up somehow or just to walk through the synch procedure and where to go from there.
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