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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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From the album: VR in Texas
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From the album: VR in Texas
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From the album: VR in Texas
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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