taps442
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Thanks everyone for the info on the fuel light being on--I will try the easy, simple stuff first! Steve
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Well, today was the fix it day--soldered the 3 white wires, heat-shrinked, then test drove---Success! no more missing--the bike actually felt like it had more power. Just when I thought all was good-the fuel empty light came on--so I filled the bike up-warning light for no fuel still blinking red at me--I must have loosened a connection for it--maybe check tomorrow! Thanks again for all the advice for fixing the rectifier wiring. Steve
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Thanks for all the fast responses--I will try the fix on Wed--Steve
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Thanks for the advice--I will try to do the wire soldering thing--Those white wires are braided--one is basically fraying where it was bent--should I try to get more of the same type wiring, then splice it in and solder? Steve
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My 83 recently started crapping out while riding-I pulled the left side cover and located the 3 white wire connection--difficult to even pull apart (you guys know what's coming next!) Once I got it apart-it looked bad and burnt and melted the plastic connector! The black plastic wire cover that is over all 3 wires is hard as a rock, splitting, oil leaking out! And the 3 white wires insulation is brittle. So, the $100.00 question is---since it needs to be replaced-is there an upgrade for the rectifier/regulator? I know sometimes VMAX stuff interchanges-and since I need to replace the r/r due to bad wiring--should I replace the stator at the same time-seems like the 2 go hand in hand, and if so, is there an upgrade for that? I don't have a lot of extra cash right now and would like to fix this the first time. Any recommendations for vendors or after market suppliers for these 2 parts? (My bike has 38,000 miles on it) Thanks for the help and advice in advance!--Steve
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Hey Steve, sorry I didn't see your message earlier - I must have overlooked it while I was on the road. Yes, we are close - I'm just off 26 and Hall Johnson.
I'd love to meet you and do some bench racin'. And I'd be happy to look at your bike when we can get together. I'm heading up to Eureka Springs tomorrow, then out to a rally in north Georgia the last week of the month. Ride safe,
Kent
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Suspension help in DFW, Texas
taps442 replied to taps442's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Good to know that the progressive springs and superbrace are the way to go--And, GigaWhiskey, I am in the Hurst/ Colleyville area-would love to meet ya to do some riding. Squidley, I like the sound of a group of people that like eatin' ice cream, whether it is for work done or for fun!:ICwink: I can tell this is gonna be a great group to be a part of! Steve -
Is there someone in the DFW area that is very familiar with the first gen (83)? My 83 has about 39,000 miles on it, seems to be very stock, and I am thinking that a progressive spring / seals update on the front end is about due, along with a Superbrace. But, I would like someone else that has lots of experience with this bike to ride mine to give an opinion! I can ride and meet someone within a couple of hours. Any takers?? Also, is there a group of Texas riders that meet somewhere? Where and when?! Thanks for your help! Steve
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