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  1. GaryZ
    I did not have this problem or any problem with Gary's clutch mod.
  2. GaryZ
    Thanks to everyone for the input about adding support to prevent cracks. Attached is the updated version of my Luggage Rack Install showing the internal supports that I came up with . . .
  3. GaryZ
    Thanks for the kind compliments. I will be putting fender washers inside the rear mounts. There isn't room under the front mounts due to the recess of the passenger backrest.
  4. GaryZ
    Last November I picked up a 1984 Goldwing luggage rack for my VR. It had the right mounting locations and dimensions for my large top box, and it looked to be in pretty good condition. Today I finally got around to installing it and I have attached a pdf file with pictures. Please look it over and comment Thanks! GaryZ
  5. GaryZ
    Got it off! I retrieved my set of 3/8"-drive hex head sockets and with a 3/8-to-1/2 adapter and a breaker bar it came right off. Sitting overnight in penetrating oil probably helped . . . Thanks to all for the responses
  6. GaryZ
    Excellent point . . . Maybe I won't get these
  7. GaryZ
    My first wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to WallyWorld. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate she, like most women, loves to browse. Near the end of this first marriage, my dear wife received the following letter from the local WallyWorld . . . Dear Mrs. Jones, Over the past six months, Gary has caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras: 1.. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking. 2.. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3.. July 7: He made a trail from a jar of brown gravy on the floor leading to the both the lady’s and men’s restrooms. 4.. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away’. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. 5.. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway. 6.. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 7.. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged. 8.. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called. 9... September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose. 10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were. 11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the ' Mission Impossible' theme. 12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels. 13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!' 14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loudspeaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!' And last, but not least: 15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.
  8. GaryZ
    OK guys, I have drained the differential and calculated that the refill is 300cc or 10oz (.3L per the manual). My problem is the fill plug doesn't want to come loose. It appears to be a 6mm female hex head and my allen wrench only wants to twist. I have soaked it in penetrating oil for now . . . Any ideas?
  9. GaryZ
    Those look very cool . . . I may need to order a couple
  10. GaryZ
    BTW . . . Attached is the tire changing method I use. Compliments of a gentleman on another forum
  11. GaryZ
    It's done, and it was a job. My trip to Texas Hill Country resulted in a hole in the rear tire. Plugged it (twice) and got it home. I ordered a new tire and this weekend I decided to get it mounted. The tire & wheel came off the bike easy, as usual. My new super-duper tire-iron is really nice and the first bead came off without too much trouble. However, the second bead decide to be difficult. I called my neighbor for help and we still struggled for over 30 minutes! If my next tire change is this much trouble, I am buying one of those Harbor Freight tire changers . . .
  12. GaryZ
    What he said . . . I put in Progressives and filled to 5.75 inches. I figured two things; 1) I can always add a little more 2) my air forks can take up a little slack. I weight 250lbs and did add about 6psi to the forks on a trip riding double (little lady) and loaded bags. Otherwise the forks work great.
  13. GaryZ
    Man, I need to quit readin' this forum. Now I want to take my forks off and polish them. Looking Good! BTW: I found that a cotton buffing ball in my drill press works really good when polishing parts that can be held in your hands.
  14. GaryZ
    He probably has a bad second gear. That's why I swapped mine.
  15. GaryZ
    Of course you slow if your speed is too great for the curve and I believe my statement did say "if you are riding faster than the posted speed warnings." I was hearing others imply that he needed to always slow before curves and I only wanted to suggest that slowing was not always necessary.
  16. GaryZ
    It takes some time experiencing the bike moving around under you before you get comfortable. A favorite line I hear often is true . . . Trust Your Tires. It is unlikely that you can lean a Venture far enough to cause your tires to lose grip without dragging something. With that said, do not lean over hard enough that the frame or crash bars lift a tire off the road. I saw a video of a guy on a Harley lean over onto his crash bar and lift the front tire off the ground. He went straight off the road. Look where you want the bike to go. This is usually around the curve. Swing wide on blind curves to get your best look ahead. At speed you can "straighten" the curve by cutting across the apex. Stay in your lane! Drifting across the center line is dangerous for everyone. Watch the road surface for debris, especially in shadows. It is OK to lightly brake when going around a curve, if the surface is clean and dry. Heavy braking should only be when the bike is bolt-upright and going straight. Holding your horn button will make deer run. Watch carefully where they run. Learn and use "counter-steering" for initiating turns (turn the bars slightly left, go right). Posted 25 - 45mph curves: I like to start at the posted speed limit or the yellow speed warning sign when entering these curves. The first thing I discover is the posted speed is not for motorcycles, it's for cars. Most motorcycles want to fall in on these curves going the posted speed. However, if the posted speed is where you are comfortable, that's OK. This business about slowing before the curve and powering though it is only applicable if you are riding faster than the posted speed warnings. Believe me, the VR can run through most of these curves 10mph over the warning speed without trying. Posted 10 - 20mph curves: Believe these signs and SLOW DOWN. Be sure to be in a lower gear and carry your momentum, especially if there is a grade involved. 55+ Posted Curves: Not really a challenge. I don't usually even bother to take the cruise control off.
  17. GaryZ
    :whistling:That is a nice looking hoss, boss
  18. GaryZ
    The simple little problem with taxing the people to alter behavior: Gas tax After all the people are driving electric or gas sipping cars and the gasoline tax collection dwindles to nothing. Do you think they can simply reduce the budget? I don't think so . . . Sin tax After all the people quit smoking, where will the gov't get the tax dollars that they have been collecting on cigarettes, etc? Do you think they can simply reduce the budget? I don't think so . . . Speeding After all vehicles are closely monitored or limited electronically to the speed limit, where will local gov't get revenue? Do you think they can simply reduce the budget? I don't think so . . . How many other examples can you come up with?
  19. GaryZ
    What about the quirk that turns on my oil warning under hard acceleration? Is this related to running less oil in the crankcase? It sure seems like it . . .
  20. GaryZ
    I have Earl's modification re-using my original clutch discs and cleaned up pressure plates. My clutch was slipping above 4 - 5k rpm before the mod. The slipping was helped by my Vmax cams. I can tell you the mod works great when I'm easing down the road . . .
  21. GaryZ
    Well, my Ninja needs the oil level to be 3/4 or more on the sight glass and I confess I have been doing the same on the VR. Why would oil leak if run above 1/2?
  22. GaryZ
    I don't think I'm old enough for a gen II just yet . . .
  23. GaryZ
    OK guys, I have a small leak that has developed around where the drive shaft mates with the transmission. Since I recently installed this engine, it has crossed my mind that I damaged a seal. Can anyone offer me any ideas here?
  24. GaryZ
    Wow. I'm a little surprised. Since V-boost increases intake volume, I assumed the exhaust system would flow more volume. Thanks Gary! I knew someone here could find this info
  25. GaryZ
    This is an after-market collector for the 2010 Vmax. Notice how the rear pipes are "y"d into the front pipes. Now visualize the VR collector and substitute this Vmax concept. I think it is very possible. I do think the balance tubes are needed (seen on the rear pipes here and on the Vmax front pipes. My remaining question has to do with header diameter . . . Are the Vmax pipes the same diameter as the VR? I want larger headers.
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