Squidley
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Winston, Do yourself a favor and buy a new slave, it's a crap shoot with trying to rebuild an old one that may have bore issues. It's not really that much more money to buy new anyhow and you have the peace of mind knowing it's not going to be an issue for a long time. Have you tried to bleed the system out, I have many times done a complete fluid change and all is right with the clutch world again. That would be the 1st thing I would do as it is the cheapest and fastest to do. If you do need parts, there are many of us, myself included, that would help you get parts to the land down under if shipping over seas isn't an option from whomever you purchase parts from. I use this dealer in Oregon http://www.ysppart.com/ I have had excellent service from them and their prices are some of the best that I have found on the web. Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll get you heading in the right direction
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Engine swap? WHAT!?!?!
Squidley replied to midnightsunrider's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Lots of engineering to do, change from a shaft to a belt drive. I dont know if there would be clearance in the frame. If your looking for some low end performance, a Vmax or FJR rearend will give you some more seat of the pants and are pretty much a direct bolt in. You could also massage the heads and install Vmax cams and that would give you some grunt too. If your looking for the low end torque of a twin, buy a 2nd bike and have the best of both worlds -
Paul, So sorry to hear of your accident, know of the issues with the collar bone. Lonna broke hers when we went down in '08. All the best to you in your recovery, let us know what we can do to help you.
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I have one in Cleveland
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Working
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I'm looking forward to seeing what that rusty steel trap mind of yours is gonna snap out!
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In need of a Good TCI
Squidley replied to Squidley's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Thank you for all the help fellas...Gary, you got a PM coming -
I have an issue with my '86 that I believe is either the TCI or a Pickup coil. What I'm looking for is a know good TCI to borrow to troubleshoot my bike. I dont want to necessarily buy it, but borrow it to see if my issue goes away. If someone has a good TCI from an '86 to an '89 and is willing to let me borrow it for a week, I'd love to chat with you. I'll obviously pay for shipping both ways, if someone can help me out please PM me....Thanks
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New (prospective) Owner
Squidley replied to luke000's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Luke, If I'm not mistaken the GL 1200 was a fairly decent bike. The timing belts were a bear to swap out as well as the charging system if memory serves me correct. Personally I would take the 1st gen over the Wing anyday, besides I like the looks of the 1st gen way better than it's comparable year Wing, that B100P is sweet. -
Id have one in a second, I took the trunk off my '86 and the handling characteristics were changed big time. The Goldwing, hands down will out handle any touring bike, sorry to say it, but it's true. That bike without the trunk would be awesome to crank up on a nice curvy road....I wish I had the funds
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Sometimes you want to just pop in for a few minutes, to check the site and not have folks know your on. I have done it as there have been times when people saw I was on and I was bombarded with PM's....it's a convenience thing.
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I like the Atomic Orange out of the 2, it's similar to what I have wanted to paint a bike for a long time.
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As a moderator you can see when people are invisible but still on the site. Everyone else does not see the red dot, just admin/moderators....
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The original aftermarket ones are as rare as chicken lips. I haven't seen a set of them in a very long time. Are you wanting to go with R1 calipers on the front of the bike?
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Hardly knew you were gone Enjoy your new place
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Take it easy my friend, I'm definitely glad it was you telling the story and not Beth. Let me know if we can help you with anything, bike or otherwise.
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Happy Birthday Bobbie!!!
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Unless you are dead set on getting a stock one, a better idea is to go purchase a Firestik and install it. It's tuneable for the CB and they are about $20. You'll have to change the mount, but you'll end up with newer better technology.
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Just for some clarification, the temp gauge probe is on the right side of the bike on the frame above the top corner of the radiator. If that connection is dirty or loose it might give you some erroneous readings. You might want to think about burping it again, just to be sure that it really is in good shape....
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Looking at a 99 RSV
Squidley replied to Ventureless's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
You should do just fine with that bike, he's taken good care of it from what I can see. It was a good price too....and theres not another one like it -
This is just some damage control questions, did you "burp" the system when you filled it back up. Meaning let it run with the cap off so that it could push any air through the coolant passages and come out the radiator opening? I have found that even if you think you have it all out, some times it's not that way. I have had to do it a couple times on troublesome systems. Another mention I want to throw in here is that the gauges on a 1st gen are low quality, they are not that accurate. Did you hear any boiling in the engine when it got hot? I know that when I replaced the hoses on my '86 I took the temp sensor apart and sandblasted it and cleaned it very well. I noticed that after I did that, my temp gauge would stay at the bottom of the gauge, instead of closer to the red line which is somewhat normal on a 1st gen....
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Good to hear your getting back on that horse Larry
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I dont know what your talking about, it's sunny and 82 here
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Unfortunately, I am being treated for pharyngitis, so I'm not going to be able to make it. This is very nasty stuff, knocked me right on my arse, feel like crap. Y'all have fun, gotta go to the chiropractor now
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I sent a text to Skid and MamaMo and they said they were fairing ok. Skid mentioned about getting the gals set up for when he's manning the phones and Ramona said they are doing good as well. Lots of stuff happening, but good to hear from some of our brethren and knowing they are ok. Y'all be safe and know were saying a prayer for all of you affected by this.