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    Tim, Something that needs to be done when you pull the clutch apart is take some sandpaper and rough up the steel discs that are between all the friction discs. What happens is when a clutch slips it glazes the assy and if you dont remove that glaze you can have problems with slipping even with a new set of springs. Rick H at Buckeye performancs can get the friction discs, probably has them in stock. Jack had a good point also with completely bleeding the clutch system and install new fluid. Let us know if you need some more info and we'll get you rolling again
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    Either way would be a good ride, coming down through Michigan would be cool or south from Sudbury. I think that this would be a VERY cool M&E, might have to work on the plan over the winter
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    Brad, The ride to and from Tobermory is a good one, lots of fun and plenty to see as far as landscape. That would be a good ride to there and across on the ferry then up to 17 That would be a cool ride...maybe we can plan something like that eh?
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    17 across the top is nice and would be a decent ride on a bike in the spring. Me personally I do not want any part of Toronto on a bike I think going up top is a good idea and I liked the ride when we took Charlie back home with his new bike.
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    Thanks Gene....I'm sure if a thread was posted you could fill a bunch of orders. ....not that I want to create work for you
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    Gene, Owl had been on me to make something like that for a year and I just haven't got to do it. I know you would sell a lot of those if you choose to make them....I'll take 2 please
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    Harley with french rings on them, I love that look and I'm planning on putting french rings on the passing lights also to complete the look.
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    I await with baited breath for your whit
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    Dave, I put the driving lights on the underside of the bracket instead of in line with the headlight. Just something different that all the others...thats all
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    Well seeing your fishing for a wise answer..."a little different" that being not quite like you, you know...on the short yellow bus
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    Not as of yet.... It took me a while to get all the stuff off of ebay and make it on the fly so to say. If there is truly enought interest I can assist folks in doing this, thanks for the kudos. You know me I'm always trying to be just a little different than everyone else ...yeah I left myself wide open for that one
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    A few folks have shown interest in how I did my lights on my RSV, here are some close ups for anyone interested. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights005Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights001Medium.jpg I made this extender out of a block of 3/4 " Aluminum and shimmed it fwd with some 3/4" nuts over the bolts. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights002Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights006Medium.jpg The lights are from a H/D both the driving and turn signals http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights004Medium.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/weldman66/Venturerider/RSVlights003Medium.jpg The collars are made of Aluminum that has been drilled out and is polished. It's all custom and I just worked out the engineering as I went along. I would cut the collars down from 2" to 1 1/2" should I decide to do it again. Hope this helps out inquiry minds
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    Good catch Todd....it isn't included, but he's definitely way out of the ballpark on the price without it
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    I too have had my G2 front end off the ground, ever so slightly but the steering was gone for a second. It's tough to get a pic of it as it's a very quick occurance and many times done accidentally.
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    Curtis, If your looking for a stock one from that era then ebay is going to be your best bet. They dont go cheap so be prepared to pay around the $150.00 mark for one. Here is on I have on my '99 and I have done some measuring and it apperars that it will fit on the 1st gens also, but just barely. http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=ZZ71104&cs=Metric&GID=742066FC-B604-4794-81D5-A4AAC6056D6C&store=&page=&search= Here is an auction on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-XVZ-1200-Backrest-Luggage-Box_W0QQitemZ190045914099QQihZ009QQcategoryZ84147QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Good luck in the quest!
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    Bill, 1st generation Vmax heads will bolt on to the the G2 RSTD block but the exhaust ports are angled differently. Vmax is fwd strait out and the RSTD's like the G2's are angled out towards the outside of the engine. I believe that you would have to do a total custom exhaust and I dont know if there is clearance for all of that I too would like to do a Vmax swap at least the rear gears, cams and a Dana, they really bogged down the G2 motor as I know what these engines are capable of
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    They are 4 gauge and the stock lengths, 33" on the positive and negative and 6" on the battery to solenoid. Don.... I dont know where you found this but THANK YOU! I spent hours one Sunday writing that up and I wasn't looking forward to doing it again
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    Squidley replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    It sounds like it has been setting idle for way too long, personally I think the carbs need to be rebuilt. If the slides arent working correctly then that sounds to me like the diaphrams are bad. Lots of good advise here with the cylinders being a bit rusty...a compression test is definitely in order as advised by Goose, this will help a lot. If and this is an IF there is damamge to the cylinders you might be able to just hone them out and re ring it if it only has 6000 miles, as the cylinders would more than likely not be worn out of round. The seafoam is a great idea but on something that has sat for that long and in the weather sometimes as you stated it might need more than Seafoam can do. BTW Seafoam can be purchased at Autozone stores for about $6 a can or Carquest stores for about the same price. Keep us updated on your progress and we'll get you through this
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    Glad it went well for you Bro...we did miss you but Momma comes 1st so we all understand that I threw my mom her 40th Bday party when I was home on leave in the service. Took about 4 hours to plan it and get it all together, was 1 hell ova blast and we still talk about to this day. I'm sure your mom will always remember her 60th....Good on ya Bro!
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    I'll be interested in hearing how they sound...BTW how was your moms Bday party??
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    ...and from someone who occasionally rides behind you....WHAT! From what I undrstand baffles break down over time and get a bit louder once they are broke in. I'm sure it will still sound good once your done
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    Gary, 99% is that it's the clutch spring, my '99 is doing the same thing and Al Bates '02 was doing the same. Here's a thread he started and the place to get an upgraded clutch assy. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=981 I will be going this route when I get a few sheckles back in the bank.
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    Both nice looking trikes, and the RSV is a green '01, I just hope that I can keep it on 2 wheels for a VERY long time
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    Ray, You can drill through the catalitic converter, there are 2 small baffle plates one in the rear and one in the front of the pipe. I had a set of RK's on my 1st '99 and I had to go through the Catalic, I ended up just taking my torches and cutting the majority of it out by hand. If you are NOT handy with a torch DO NOT DO THIS as you can damage the chrome finish if you get off track. You will need a long 1/4" drill bit (about 12 to 14 ") and a 1 1/8" hole saw which can be picked up at any ACE hardware. Take your time and spray some WD 40 down the pipe when your cutting to keep the hole saw cool. It's not a big deal and I loved the sound. Shoot me a PM if you need more info.
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    All of us are brothers in uniform when we are fighting a just cause, I wont get on a soapbox here but God Bless all the warriors that keep us living the way we do.....Albiet Canadian or American or anyone.
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