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  1. Squidley
    I think a new paint job will be HOT!!!
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    No not yet, but if there is a need for one BTW Tweetie Bird, what kind of bike is that, I have seriously been looking for a bike like that with the disc brakes and higher handlebars
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    Well at an '08 in black/silver...it's not a Venture
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    Tie downs?

    Squidley replied to Jethro's topic in Watering Hole

    Hook the straps to the trees, more solid. When I trailer a bike I use 6, yeah 6 ratcheting tiedowns. 2 in the front forks, 2 holding the back of the bike and 2 at the center. I had a bike fall 1 time....never again
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    WOW!! I'm impressed, and no
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    Part it out and buy the new one....you wont regret it
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    Tie downs?

    Squidley replied to Jethro's topic in Watering Hole

    Try this http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7732&highlight=tiedowns
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    Over 6000 miles on it right now Don....and I bought it on July 5th of this year
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    You shouldn't need to run the Seafoam in the crankcase, not enough miles on it to really start sludging up the engine. Yamalube is good oil, if you want to use it again, do so. You can change to any oil you want to as long as you dont use the energy conserving like mentioned in the previous thread. I have used Shell Rotella T in the majority of my bikes without any issues. Right now I am using Mobil 1 Synthetic for motorcycles and I'm happy with it.
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    They are different, the calipers are different (not sure if they are mounted in the same holes) and the antidive system is different. As far as the lines I couldn't tell you, but I know some of the 1st genners will chime in and fill in the blanks
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    Glad to see that you are enjoying the site, if you can make one of the local meet and eats in your area I would strongly suggest that you do. The folks on this site make it what it is, stop in often
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    Good news indeed....kinda
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    Look in the VR assistance page for folks in that area, they would be able to help you and know of some repair places. BTW the slave is on the left side of the bike, behind the oval cover at the back of the engine. There is a rubber top over the bleeder (but you already know that as you bled the system) I have a feeling that you just need to do some more bleeding if you have replaced all the fluid. Let us know how it turns out and we'll help get you rolling
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    Don, Those are a nice set of lights and I couldn't find anything in that shape when I was looking. They should match the shape of the headlight and if made by Hella should stand up pretty well, thanks for posting that up and giving others here the added choice
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    Were still rolling along....and now we are half way there. I have totalled up the donations so far and we have $1595.13. I can't thank everyone enough for jumping on board with this, but were only half way there. Please if you can spare $5 send it along, it's many small ones that will make us over the hump. I'll keep you all informed as it all happens, Thank you all again
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    I know what you mean Boomer, I take my bags off every time I clean the bike. Way easier to inspect and clean in there
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    You crack me up GW
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    I haven't heard of anyone doing that....but you can be the test bike for us if you want
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    Your gonna get lots of opinions here, but I'll say this DONT BUY 880 METZLERS! I know there are folks here that use them with no problems. But there are many here that have used them and had chunks of their tires come off. 2 tires I will run on any Venture, Michelin Commanders or Avon Venoms, the Avons are my best choice. I know folks run the Dunlops and love them. I dont like how Dunlops handle in the rain ( I haven't tried the E3's yet and probably wont) They will track a tar snake and I have had a tar snake in the rain grab the front tire and yank the bike over. As soon as I can I will be taking the Dunlops off my '08 and put Avons on it. Tires are a funny thing as there are as many tires as there are different riding styles. If your a highway man, perhaps the Dunlops are for you. if you like to get in the twisties a bit then the Michelin or Avon is good for you. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing sometimes
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    Allen, As long as the square lights aren't HUGE they will work. I had a guy buy a set of them on ebay and he wrote me back and said they vibrated a lot. I looked at the lights he installed from Hella and they were enormous almost 8" across and 4" top to bottom. These brackets wont handle that kind of weight or surface area. The ones I responded to Humpster work very well and I am fairly confident that yours will work just fine with these. Matter of fact, I'll guarantee that if you dont like them or they dont work for you....I'll give you your money back, Hows that
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    I actually have use lights that I bought at Walmart, they are made by Optronics I have used part # QH-7CC http://www.optronicsinc.com/competition.htm and the ones that are pictured in the ad in the classifieds are Part # QH-75IT http://www.optronicsinc.com/proburners.htm I swapped out the 55 watt H3 bulb with one from Hella that is 35 watts to keep the power consmption down
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    Now did we really think that they were going to change anything this year It's still an awsome bike and I wouldn't buy anything else, I love them so much I bought a new one I have to say though, as much as I love my Charcoal Silver color, I would take one of the Raven/Seashell in a second. I REALLY like that color combo, the Red Black ehhhh
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    Not wanting to be a stickler, but Mother and Rooster both have 1st gens and have had this happen. I know of 2 different guys on Harleys that have had the problems too. Best piece of advise is check your tire pressure often and keep them maxed inflated. I really dont want to see any of our members have to go through the crap that others before them have endured.
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    Boomer, Hiliss is one of our members here and I have a set of his quick releases, they work great For the price you can't hardly go wrong as it would be a few hours to make them ( I did make a set before on my '99) and buying all the parts would be over a $20 bill, at least it was in my case
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    I have bought some off from ebay before and I know that Rick H at Buckeye Performance carries them also, he might be tyhe quickest and easiest bet http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/
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