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  1. MikeC
    I just spoke to Chris at FastCycleParts.com also. He's matching the deal he gave Dave for me and says I should see the springs in 3 or 4 days. I'm looking at Monday, the latest. Thanks for sharing all this info, guys!
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    Well, you know that ain't true Adventure! There'd be tons of stories about those giant chickens!
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    Hi c.page, If you are disengaging the kill switch to start the engine, that clicking noise is the fuel pump. It should run just a few clicks, or a couple of seconds. I'd look at the kickstand switch to start.
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    The list specifies the Venture, but probably just means the 2nd Gens. It also says: Any motorcycle will work with no adapters as long as the motorcycle is able to rest on the lift arms of the jack without obstructions. For example exhaust or engine parts 1st Genners need not apply... lol
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    Also, if you end up painting it yourself, make sure you have a good air filter / water-oil separator on your compressor. It's a real pain to have that stuff come out of the gun halfway through a paint job.
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    I didn't see this thread when it first came out so the original post has been removed. I don't know what was written there. And I don't care about people trailering their bikes for whatever reason - their reasons, their bikes, their money... BUT, this does remind me of my dentist, who I see twice a year where I get great tooth care and always offer to buy his bike. He bought his Harley new in '98 and has about 400 miles on it. I haven't seen it yet but I bet that is one nice-lookin' 98!
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    I'm in for one set minimum. I may go for two depending on the price. And thanks for setting this up!
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    I just found this that I haven't seen on here before. Haven't finished researching, but it does look promising for a home-made table lift. What does everyone else think? http://www.afabonline.com/table_lift_plans.htm There's a movie showing it in operation...
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    Same here Pegscraper! My temps were mid 30's and I did 171 miles today on my first annual New Year's Day ride.
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    Favorite gift

    MikeC replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    I bought Squid's light brackets and got Tammy to wrap 'em up real purty for me. You shoulda' seen the look of surprise on my face! lol Mom got me a leather vest that was a complete surprise - she hates motorcycles. All in all, a great Christmas! Hope everyone has a great New Year, too...
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    From the album: My Venture

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    My Venture

    Images added to a gallery album owned by MikeC in Member Albums

    1987 Venture Royale
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    Please vote

    MikeC replied to catang5oh's topic in Watering Hole

    C got my vote too. I'm truly surprised that the football photo was leading the count (I am a football fan, btw). The slide show photos of little Payton were touching also. I hope to hear more of him in the future...
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    This is very disconcerting since I just purchased some of their gloves as well. I haven't had any problems, thankfully, but I'd feel much better if I knew they'd stand behind their product.
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    What a great way to celebrate the holiday! Smiles for them, smiles for you wonderful folks, and now smile for us too. Well done! And thanks for sharing!
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    I can tell what he's thinking... "Gee Dad, you coulda' had a First Gen!"
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    Dan, that's a nice bike. I've been looking at it every now and then. Wish I could afford to look seriously... Good luck.
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    Hi RomTom and welcome to the site. I had a recent problem with my headlight as well and, while the suggestions offered above are excellent, my answer was in the dimmer switch. There was a lot of accumulated crud built up inside and it works great now that it is cleaned up. While troubleshooting, I noticed that I had about 4 volts at the headlight. When I finally found the problem, I noticed I had the same 4 volts at the center leg of the dimmer switch. I don't know how technologically insightful that observation is, but it may save you some time. Here is a link to the maintenance manuals (cudos to Juggler): http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3384 If you follow the troubleshooting chart in the electrical section for the headlight, you WILL learn how all the plastic goes together. As a warning, if you need to get to the start switch, pay very close attention to how the wiring is routed inside. It could take a while to figure it out later... (don't ask...) It's very crowded inside that box. Also, if you need to get inside there, you'll have to remove the throttle cables at the junction where they all come together under the left side fairing. Bet of luck - let us know how it goes!
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    I just replaced my slave cylinder and rebuilt the master on my clutch. After reading of the difficulties others had and the methods they used to bleed the clutch, I was a bit worried about how long it would take. Fortunately, all went well the first time and I have no doubt it was the experience on this forum that helped me through it. My point being that you've already taken the most important step. My method: I first bench bled the master on the handlebar. Then I connected the line at the master and hand pumped until I saw it coming out consistently at the other end. Then I attached the line at the slave cylinder and used a vacuum tool to pull the fluid into the slave. The last step took the longest, probably because I started with a dry slave cylinder. I want to thank all here for the great info that's been posted. But a special thanks to GeorgeS for the help he has given, and continues to give, in personal messages. Very, very much appreciated!
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    I also had a similar incident recently. I was going through a light that had just turned green in the left lane. There were two cars in the right lane stopped. I suppose the first car didn't move fast enough for the second one as (s)he pulled out to pass just as I was going through. I tried to hit the horn (but missed it) as I swerved left then right to avoid the median on the other side of the intersection. I had been watching for exactly that scenario as I approached the cars. Two blocks later, I started feeling the anxiety in my stomach. To regain control, I started chanting a "mental mantra"... "Pay attention, it can happen again. Pay attention, it can happen again."
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    Welcome, Chicoman! Sounds like a pretty good introduction to me - I wish I had done the same thing a couple of months ago!
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    Thanks again, Squid! Very helpful info in those links... Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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    I haven't tried that, Carl. Just used the rear brake normally but that sounds like a good objective tomorrow. The stopping just seems sluggish at the rear while the front brake works great. Maybe I should start by just rebuilding the rear to spec and re-assess afterward.
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    Thanks, Squid. The brakes on my '87 are one of my upcoming projects so I'm interested in this info also. I'm not familiar with the R1 calipers. Can you point me to a good reference for that info? Also, I've read about a method for changing the proportioning valve to give more stopping power to the rear brakes which is an area I'm not real satisfied with on my bike. Do you (or anyone else) have any personal experience with that?
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    Just for the sake of clarification - don't these suggestions mean to swap out the MkI parts to MkII parts or are you guys referring to some different forks, calipers, and master cylinders? Seems like I've read about these suggestions on the forums before...
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