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    Congrats on reaching a significant milestone in your life. My Dad also had just retired 4 months ago and is loving his free time at home. Enjoy your Golden years...oh by the way, I wish I live close to Indiana to attend the party.
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    :stickinouttounge:I was just thinking if one has access to a tranquilizer dart gun. That would be my choice of attack then party at night.
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    A flashlight will help you see better through the front calipers.
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    With the pic you posted, I don't think it is repairable and most importantly probably not advisable to fix. I have removed my oil pan on my Taurus SHO a few years back and replaced my rod bearings and to me that wasn't too bad aside from removing the exhaust manifold first. I have never done this on a bike, but it will be at a smaller scale and you probably know by now...pay close attention in properly torqueing the bolts back. Sounds like you are a good wrencher...you can do this repair. Please keep us posted on your fix, because this can happen to anybody including my bike. Regards.
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    I use White Lithium Grease. Select a tube with a narrow nose, so you can stick it in the small rubber covers to apply the grease. I use the same lithium grease on my Front brake and clutch levers.
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    For my bike, I plan to just grease my shaft splines and splines on the wheels on every rear tire change. When I removed my rear wheel the first time, I still can visibly notice some grease left on the splines after 12K miles. One can probably can apply more grease every 15K miles...I know I can because I applied a little more grease on my splines. However, you really could not go wrong with applying new grease every year...it is just like changing your oil more often will not hurt the bike. Have fun with maintenance.
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    Don't touch anything. As suggested, take it to a dealership for Warrany work. Good Luck.
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    I like the Whiteness of HID and will always make HID lamps my first choice when I have to buy my next new cager. So I really like the HID and need to know where to buy and what part number am I looking into aside from H4 in mind? I am also concerned with my passing lamps for it is operating on OEM bulbs. If I switch to HID headlamp, the color will no longer match with my passing lamp. If there are no direct HID replacement for my passing lamps, my next best choice will be Sylvania Ultras as soon as my lamp burns out.
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    I use Shell Rotella 15W40 and Purolator 14610. To easily remove the small oil filter, get yourself a nice rubber strap wrench and a set is readily available at your local SEARS store. You will enjoy changing the oil on the Venture. It is so much easier than changing oil and filter on some cars.
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    Me too....
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    My Prayers sent.
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    +1. It sure is too much hassle just to 'just' check the plugs. If you are close to 8K miles, you might as well replace them with new ones. NGK plugs for our Venture are inexpensive. I got mine for a little over a buck each last year. As I close in to 16K miles in about 2 weeks, I'll be replacing my plugs once again. Ride Safe.
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    I personally want redundancy time to time. It can be more beneficial to new members than myself. Think about it, if we didn't have any redundancy...I wouldn't even think of switching to another oil and oil filter.
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    I had just changed my oil and for the first time, I used the Purolator PL 14610 and I am very pleased with it. As for the Supertech Walmart Brand, sounds like a good buy for about 2 dollars.
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    Hang in there. You are looking at a month and a half. I think it is best to wait and follow your doctor's advise. Usually your insurance may not cover you, if the unfortunate happens with no release papers from your doctor.
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    I say on my end, get even with him when he least expect it. Patience has its virtue. Time will Tell and play it smart...smarter than him. BTW, did he like your 2nd Gen?
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    Please let us know what you do for your side Lights or Markers. I am hoping someone here would have other ideas for a brighter side marker.
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    What is the easy way? I am imagining that my hands are small enough to maneuver in that small opening, but once I actually do it is a different story.
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    Thanks for this thread. I always need a refresher time to time. At 5'5" and 175 lbs., it will have to remember this technique just in case it happens to me. Leg power is just amazing.
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    As you do your bearings, can you share some pics as you go along? You know, a pic to me is worth a thousand words.
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    +1 on Speedbleeders. I love them. The first time I bled my clutch and brakes, I think it already paid for itself. With Speedbleeders, there is no errors involved in bleeding your brakes as long as you don't let your reservoir low in brake fluid. It trully is a one man job bleeding brakes w/ speedbleeders. Tom...just post your question here in case of doubt...Speedbleeder users will be very glad to give you tips.
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    The mileage on your bike is impressive. As for greasing the front axle, your input is much appreciated as I am getting close in replacing my front tire. As far as grease is concerned, I may just use Honda Moly60 since I have plenty left. BTW, why are you replacing bearings and seals in addition to the axle? Is it cheaper to buy them as one assembly/setup?
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    I know I did not put any grease on my rear axle, but definitely greased all my splines as recommended. As for the front axle, I think it is not required to grease the axle. However, I remember that some members do recommend at least apply a small amount of grease to the front axle for easy removal next time. Is your shop trying to say that there should be grease on the front axle , if so, this may have prevented any damage. (?)
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    Also very glad to hear that you are doing just fine, despite your orthopaedic injuries...you are still around with your family. I was just thinking about your helmet situation and without the helmet, this could have been a different story. I do hope that Progressive is successful in recovering most of your loss. Take care and heal fast. Regards.
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    Glad it was not a Tank he was operating while intoxicated.
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