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    Mini Hit it on the head, Lonna and I have been down, totalled a '99 RSV going 75 mph just west of Baton Rouge. I was ready to get back on in a couple of weeks, she was a bit more hesitant. I totally understood her fears and respected that if she didn't want to ride again then I would be on a different bike more than likely. I WONT give up riding, I'll give up life 1st. I dont let fear make my decisions for me, when it is my time, and our crash in Lousianna should have been it, I'll leave this planet knowing that I ran my life...and not fear. It's momma's decisions if she wants to ride, as long as she understands that our passion is a more dangerous one, good on her for not letting fear run her life
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    That was pretty cool!
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    Ohhh that was low....but kinda funny It's a 3 bedroom house Rhonda ....and we still have the futon in the living room
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    Eh!?
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    Duff, I dont know how familiar you are with this V4 thats in the Yamaha. They inherently have a whistle sound that is just how the engine sounds. There is also an issue with the latter Royal Stars with clutch baskets that indeed make noise. I just wanted you to be aware that under normal circumstances the engine is not whisper quiet. Welcome to the forum and hope you stick around
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    Perhaps.....
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    Uh...page 17
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    50 degrees here this morning in Conroe Brrrrrrr!
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    I'm sure he's thought of that too Mark Gonna be 70 degrees here today fishman....we even have a spare room just for you
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    Cool Beans! Now the puppies will get big on their own
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    Allan, Replace the battery dude! Cheap insurance for down the road, you got your monies worth out of the original
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    3 1/2 with the filter changed, adjust so the level is mid window, too high and you can puke it out into the breather box.
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    Put it back together and ride it, when it starts to show it's age further strip it to the frame and redo it if you'd like. The '83's were prone to frame failure by the centerstand and 2nd gear could become an issue. Get a few seasons out of it and then I'd probably think about doing a restore
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    Usually your compression test should be within 10% from highest to lowest. Your highest being 180 and lowest being 150 30 lb difference is almost 20%. It's a crapshoot now, 150 is decent compression, but Murphys Law can always rear it's head. What kind of miles are on the bike and how long do you think your going to try and keep it....
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    Karl, 1st off welcome to the forum, lots of info here. Make sure you know about the search bar up top along the header as you can find anything posted on the site through it. I have used the Rotella T in 6 of my 7 Ventures with no issues. My new '08 when I had it went to Synthetic as soon as it had it's 1st oil change. I would not switch over to syn as your gaskets on that bike are 27 years old and I would bet $100 bill that they would start leaking as soon as the syn cleaned out the sludge in the engine. The hoses are subjective, depending upon how the bike was stored and cared for. Yamaha is the only way to get them, but I have ordered through Zanotti H/D in Butler PA with very good results and prices. Factory mirrors are nice on the Venture, ebay is the best bet, if you ask some of the members here have parts bikes and might let a set of them go. I would look at spending $75 to $100 for a set and that would be a fair price depending on condition. Let us know if we can help you out further, enjoy the site.
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    Henry, Nice work for sure and I couldn't agree with Earl more. I want to add 1 thing and this is by no means a slam. You might want to consider some sort of electric brake system for your trailer. The '85 brake system on your bike is poor by design and you are getting to the spot where the trailer is almost half the bikes weight just being empty. As cool as it is, you really need top be able to stop safely with it
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    I passed!!

    Squidley replied to Monty's topic in Watering Hole

    Nice Job Patrick! Were you coal there or biofuel and is it 3rd class license or stationary engineer? I know all too well what they put you through, perhaps someday I'll get back into a powerhouse. I really loved my job and miss the fellas I worked with.
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    That'll work, Dray is good people Brians suggestion is a good one too that will keep the slop out of the reciever.
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    Not that I doubt anyone that claims upper 40's in MPG, I know quite a few of you personally and dont doubt your integrity for 1 second. What is baffling to me is that in all the 7 Ventures that I have owned I have NEVER got any better than 42 mpg. That was gotten with me babying it. Now I have never shimmed the needles on any of the ones that I have owned, but I think the '89 that Cliff just bought off me will get this shim kit as that bike usually gets about 35 mpg at best and I would like to see if there is any improvement with it
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    I have done it in both places, it's tight behind the plate, but doable.
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    Jerry, I see that your using a U-joint for the pivot, this will take a lot of that twisting away as it gives the motion a place to go and be absorbed. The Venturedad hitch is pretty solid, and the mounts are tied into the entire rear end section of the bikes fender and frame. As long as your concious about how you pack it and where to distribute the weight I dont think it will be an issue. You might also want to contact Dray on the site here as he and have talked extensively over the phone on building a single wheel trailer. He is almost done with his
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    Great looking ride folks, good to see the Northeners getting out. I also noticed a sack of taters on that ride, nothing like some wind in your face to speed up the healing process....nice work on getting it set up Tom Can you believe that, I actually complimented you!
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    12 MPG! That is unreal, glad that it worked out for you that way, I have never heard of that big a gain with the needle shim
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    Well when youn get the chance...post up some pics All the best to you both, I dont envy anyone trying to start a business in this economy
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    Hey Fish man....why dont you come down here to Texas so I can take a good look at it. You may scoff at the trailer now, but I'll tell you what, for traveling far distances on extended trips it's a lot safer than trying to load, or should I say overload the bike with stuff. That is a decent price for that rig in Canada, nice job on the score....enjoy it buddy!
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