RandyR
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the problem with getting a shot is you have to go where there are sick people spreading around their germs.
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I have a side vent on my gas furnace. It hasn't given me any trouble.
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Most water heaters do not vent thru a masonry chimney. A vent pipe can be run up thru the roof independent of any fireplace chimney. The type with a blower in the vent allows the vent pipe to be run sideways and out an exterior wall. So, in either case, you can get rid of a crumbling chimney, and I have presumed the term 'crumbling' must refer to a fireplace chimney. Are you sure that is where the old water heater is venting? I would call that unusual. Or does crumbling refer to a deteriorating metal vent pipe?
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yes, the world pulling together for a change.
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remember this one guys....
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Valve shim tool needed
RandyR replied to mlew's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I have a kit in Georgia that can be borrowed. It has a lot of shims in it, as I bought some used ones on ebay and bought the shims from 2 parts bikes that belonged to a member. That said, certain sizes (around 2.60) seem to be in short supply. So if you use one of the shims for which there are less than 4 of that size in the kit, you need to buy a new replacement. Micarl has them for sale. my kit includes a shim tool, and a shim pick fabricated by Dingy which makes removal easy. PM me to arrange to get the kit. I think keeping the kit in the USA makes sense because of higher shipping charges to elsewhere and the chance that customs might slap duties on the kit if it goes accross the border. -
How does that work? I usually give blood 2-3 times a year thru either Red Cross or a regional North Georgia blood bank.
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Mardi Gras parade time.....
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Is Annie really going to ride in the Iditarod race this winter? http://iditarodblogs.com/news/files/2010/05/PR-pg-1-185x240.jpg
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Pictures of North GA Monthly M&E - Microcar Museum
RandyR replied to Sleeperhawks Mechanic's topic in Picture Folder
Great seeing everyone. I was a great day for a ride. This is that last little burst of summer weather. I forgot about it being football weekend when I plotted my course back home via Athens. -
Thats a good price with the tire included.
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As has been pointed out, you need to keep an orange hat and hunting tag on the front of your bike to scare away the critters.
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I like frame mounted fairings and this one looks good. If I were in the market for a large V-twin I'd consider it. I also like the instrument layout.
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My local motorcycle tire shop charges $25 to mount and balance a new tire that I bring to them along with the wheel (and old tire).
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs136.snc4/37139_443012333466_262447113466_5179639_2564092_n.jpg
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I'll bet one of them is named Alvin....
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Mine says I'm near Bethlehem. Maybe the 3 wise men are coming to visit me?
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hey Annie, there's a walmart in Cody, WY. I probably spend 75% of my retail dollars in Walmart. Groceries, clothing, sporting goods, garden supplies, oil and filters for vehicles, electronics, and so on. Living in a small town which thrives as a tourist trap, when I moved here 20 years ago to get away from the city, prices for everything were HIGH. At that time I was commuting from a metro area, and got in the routine of shopping on the way home when I needed something. Then Walmart moved into town. Listen to the local merchants bi**h !!!! But for me the consumer, prices came down to be competitive with the stores in the metro areas. After more than a few instances of buying something 'more expensive' at a nice store in the city, and then seeing it my local Walmart for half the price, I have almost stopped shopping the up-price stores. Mostly just normal shoppers in the local Walmart. An occasional freak show like anywhere else, just like at the big shopping malls down the road, or in the center of town, for that matter. I'll also add that Walmart has been a very large contributer to local charity and local events. I make the above statement for those who don't have a real Walmart that they may frequent.
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Trouble in cold weather
RandyR replied to MississippiTour's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
No information about how long the bike had been sitting before you try to start it up. Like all vehicles, you need to keep water from condensing in the fuel system by keeping the tank full when parked, and using a fuel stablizer if its going to sit. Cold? it doesn't get very cold in MS comparatively speaking... -
I must be the only one who can't get either a one way valve brake bleeder, or a Mightyvac to work and has to bleed brakes and clutch by hand using a wrench. Tryed a 1 way valve and after a few squirts the valve sticks open and let in air. So I bought a Mighty Vac. I couldn't get the hoses to hold vacuum and not leak air bubbles. I even put grease on the fittings and used hose clamps. Doing it by hand with a wrench to open & close the bleeder works, so thats what I did on both my bikes this summer. The 2000RSV I bought in April looked like it had never been changed.
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So thats where riding lawn mowers come from???
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Its good to have a job you like. Things seem to be working out. The good news is, there's a long riding season in SC once you get to your own place.
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Were there any improvements to the Venture over the last ten years?
RandyR replied to Humbucker's topic in Watering Hole
most years, 2 different models of 2nd gen Venture were offered, an S model with a little extra chrome and a 'plain' model. In the years the Midnight was offered, it was the S model, in later years the Midnight also had conches on the seat. Engineering wise, there are 3 changes that I am aware of 1. antenna in 2000 2. trunk anti-vibration damper in 2001 3. fuel shut-off eco 2004 a close look thru the parts drawings on Partshark might glean a few other parts number eco's -
A prayer sent.
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Were there any improvements to the Venture over the last ten years?
RandyR replied to Humbucker's topic in Watering Hole
The OEM tires were Bridgestones or Dunlop 404's. There are better handling tires. Stock front tire is a 150 width. The 150 gives you a nice smooth ride on the highway, a 130 is more maneuverable. I expect the 150 gives slightly better braking in a panic stop. If you can grab the stock brakes so tight they lock up a 150, I'm not sure what's to improve other than going to ABS. There is an after market rear shock with better load handling, and rebuildability from Works. The stator output is marginal if you put on passing lights, after market lights, and other electrical equipment like heated seats and grips. An upgraded stator and rectifier is available. Clutch seems to start slipping for many riders after 30,000 miles or so. Its an inexpensive do-it-yourself fix that takes an hour or so to resolve with new springs. Handling? Well, you can lean it over until the floorboards drag. I usually try not to let that happen, but the bike will follow the line if you have decent tires on it. Its not a sports bike, but neither is a Harley. The rear brake pads wear unevenly, most owners rotate the inner and outer pads when replacing the rear tire, some maybe twice per rear tire. Takes 5 minutes to do. Get a Carbon-One lift adapter to use with a motorcycle jack to make working on the machine easier, assuming you will do your own maintenance.