RandyR
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I read that somewhere too. I think its just someone flapping their jaw. The V4 engine was not invented by Harley and has been used in motorcycles prior to the Venture. yes Harley had a prototype V4 about that time frame.
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Great playing. And of course there's that Aussie export Tommy Emmanuel who smokes everyone... http://www.tommyemmanuel.com/
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Saturday, July 10 will be the monthly GA M&E. Blackjack should announce the ride before then.
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We can probably get a ride together while you're in Helen. And as long as its a non-weekend/non-holiday day, I wouldn't mind having a wienerschnitzel at Hans restaurant. Otherwise traffic in Helen can be prohibitive. I'm 40 minutes away from Helen. Others are nearby. Randy R
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Pastor Paul & Loehring, I'd really like to make this ride, particularly since the finish line is in my back yard... But I'm already committed to working as a volunteer for a local organization this weekend. I'll be there in spirit.
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Has to be licensed. Titled depends on your state. For tires, its usually cheaper to buy trailer tires already mounted on new rims. The chain Tractor Supply inc seems to have the best trailer tire prices where I'm at.
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where's the cup holder?
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Not near a major airport which makes it more difficult. Probably Jacksonville or Savannah.
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Good deal. Try it, You'll like it !!!!
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where in GA is the Wing if you don't mind telling?
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may we be worthy of their sacrifice.
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My first trailer was a tilt. I rode this 900# beast up the trailer (got it all the way up too) and IT DID NOT TILT BACK DOWN. Maybe it was a bad build on the trailer, not sure, but let me tell you. You do not want to be at that severe of an angle with these heavy bikes. In the end, as I was trying to ease it back down the ramp, the front tire lost traction and began to slide. Needless to say, I dropped it and busted a lower fairing before I ever put 50 miles on the bike. I'd never use one again on this large a bike. That's just me tho. I try to learn from my bad experiences. LOL OK. thanks for sharing that. I understand. My BMW would do the same thing, but was 100lbs lighter. It helped to either have someone with me to push down on the front of the trailer bed, or load the trailer (attached to my car) with the front on a downhill slope to make it easier. If the bed is slippery enough to not give the tires traction, then thats another problem. I'm making a reminder to myself to put some paint with grit in it in the center of my trailer bed if I try this. But you've made me hesitate to try. I have to put a new bed in the trailer in any case, the old bed is starting to rot and I wouldn't load anything heavier than a light dirtbike.
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Did you see the article in the tech library? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=258 Where are you in SE Georgia?
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ride the bus or fly. It probably won't cost you any more than gas for your pickup truck. If the seller won't pick you up at the terminal, one of us probably would be willing to. Then ride it home. Here's an optional plan.... VR member 1 takes you to Arkansas, 2 takes you to memphis, 3 takes you 1/2 way to your destination, 4 takes you to the new bike. sort of like the travelling bear.... OK, I'll bite. Why not? I have an 8 foot tilt bed trailer that I've used many times in the past for my BMW and Triumphs.
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I seem to be working on fattening them up. Everything I plant in my yard is fodder...
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Isle of Man race on a Velocette....
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Have to give it a try. See... I did too learn something today.
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The Beast is Alive!
RandyR replied to GaryZ's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
What next? Turbo Boost.... -
Lets ride....
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Help!! Gas shut off valve
RandyR replied to Godlover's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Mark, ouch I'm going to have to buy a new petcock for my MM too..... $24 from Yamaha for a complete assy. I suppose it could be braised if taken off and all fuel dried off it ..... RandyR -
Anyone else want to do Cedar Point the day before Freebird's Maintenance Day? I think one member said maybe in an earlier thread. http://www.cedarpoint.com/ http://www.cedarpoint.com/_upload/inside_the_park/rides/roller_coasters/corkscrew/corkscrew_01.jpg
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no goop required that I am aware of. New pads will come attached to a metal backing plate.
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Avons Venom X whats the difference between these 2
RandyR replied to E-Fishin-C's topic in Watering Hole
Here's what Avon tech support said to me when I asked them. From: "Fahey, Sukoshi" sfahey@avonmoto.com To: steyrhahn@yahoo.com Dear Randy, The V rated tire is designed for the Yamaha V Max. It has a stickier compound so it gets a bit less mileage and has less of a load rating as that is not as crucial on this bike as it would be on a tour deluxe. V speed is 149 mph vs H rated which is 130 mph. The handling of the tires is the same for agility and easy turn in. At lower speeds load could be quite similar but I don’t have test results for that so I can’t quote you anything. For your bike I would stick with the H rated tire, especially since the front is H rated so you have a match. Best regards, Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.) Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America 4600 Prosper Dr., Stow, OH 44224 800-624-7470 x 3135 -
Looks like another small fix-em up on the 2000 MM RSV I bought last month. The petcock doesn't stop the flow of fuel. Discovered when I parked the bike after a long ride, noticed the shutoff was still in the off position... yet I didn't starve for fuel. Confirmed on purpose again. I suspect I need a new petcock assembly. I could probably slap one of the carb vaccum caps on the petcock if I needed to remove the tank before its fixed. Has anyone seen this before? Is it worth trying to fix? Is there a fix that might easily succeed that anyone has tried? On a 10 year old bike it might be worth getting a new petcock with new internal screen filters anyway... ????? Thoughts & suggestions appreciated.
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Its sounding better....