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    Just a comment from an observer. All 4 carbs seemed to behave exactly the same way. If it was cracked diaphrams or hoses one would expect some variation in behavior from carb to carb, I would think (not knowing First gens specifically). Is there a common point for all 4 carbs that could cause this?
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    Thanks for the pix Bobbie... It was good Gumbo..
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    For those who missed it, we need a detailed cheescake report.... sounds like everyone had fun...
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    Dang Snakes

    RandyR replied to naturbar's topic in Watering Hole

    There are some otherwise beautiful twisty roads nearby here in Georgia which are filled with tar snakes. They are double bad when wet.
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    I suspect there won't be a 2011 Venture. The economy is still bad, and possible higher gasoline prices could cool the demand for big displacement machines of all kinds. If fuel prices look stable and the economy picks up, and bike sales pick up, then maybe in 2012. If seat height isn't kept at 30inches or less, then a lot of buyers will be sized out of the market. The Vmax is too high for me and many others to ride comfortably. I also suspect that many of us who are spoiled by how easy the 2nd gen ventures are to work on, will be dissappointed by the increased difficulty of maintenance of the newer technology.
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    I wear Bohn armor under regular jeans. They are light weight stretch material with pads.
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    Ponch. Thanks for doing all this for us. Lots of options it would appear. Well, I'm packing for a three day weekend in Jacksonville for the M&E there. I'll eat some fish & crabs, drink a few brew, and discuss the possibilities with the other VR riders there..
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    http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/2/2/1/600pix/22110084.jpg Highly visible LCD display shows RPM and dual temps Large digital tachometer display with programmable REV bar graph is easy to read at high speeds Both temp meters feature programmable high-temp warning lights; temp range: 32-482 degree F or 0-250 degree C Keeps record of max RPM and temp Also shows voltage, time, programmable shift light and optional air/fuel ratio meter Measures 3 3/8 in. W x 1 1/4 in. H x 3/4 in. D Includes water temperature sensor; optional EGT sensors, oil temperature sensors and cylinder head temperature sensors available separately Included Items: (1) Meter (1) Power wire (1) RPM wire set (2) Temp sensor wire set (2) Water temp sensor (3) Mid-way connect (1) Velcro (1) Battery http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=408505&store=Main&catId=&productId=p408505&leafCatId=&mmyId= This is a surface mount package for snowmobiles available at DennisKirk. but a super combo gauge with Tachometer, oil temp, water temp, and voltage in a size that would fit. I'm sure its adaptable. Maybe someone else has it already for a motorcycle double fire ignition. I'll search around.
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    These seem pricey, but multi-function. Maybe cheaper if they could be bought without the housings? http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=60/home_id=60/mode=cat/cat60.htm
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    The whine lot of people talk about is in the clutch basket. Apparently the design will have a 'noise' at some speed, and on both my RSTD and RSV it seems to happen at about 65 mph where I ride a lot. Changing the basket to an revision "I" basket may lower the noise and/or move it to another speed. It appears to be the tolerances of the parts in the clutch and basket. Noise #2. straight cut gears. They're inherently noisy. The good news is, they appear to be strong enough to handle an 800lb motorcycle well. Noise #3. chirping in the rear wheel. The pins into the rear wheel from the pumpkin (rear gear hub) get dry and make a chiping noise. Lube them when you put on a new rear tire. Sounds bad? Go take another any-size motorcycle of any brand out for a demo ride. You'll find it has various noises too.
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    Good luck Taters..... heal fast.
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    Those of us that have a Venture or Tour Deluxe, we've got it good already. Could it be better? maybe, but any improvements would be marginal. The improvement I would most like is better fuel economy at 75mph, but the fuel injected bikes I've looked at aren't getting significantly better mileage over their carb counterparts in the same weight/engine range.
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    ok, I can wait. The Drag Spec tach with 2x 1.5in gauges looks ok. Will wait to talk at MD with you about options.
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    Is there an on-line web page for the Smith's gauges? I looked and couldn't find a catalog. Smiths are what my 900cc Triumph uses, but I can't find a general catalog of their gauges.
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    good project gary... and you still have a supply of spare parts...
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    Ponch, I'd like to put a set of gauges in my Millennium. Steve Wagner is going to be painting a new radiator grill for me so he said he could paint the gauge plate at the same time. I want to add a tach. Optimally I'd like a 3 gauge set with one of the Smiths dual oil/water temp gauges, volt meter, and tach. Has anyone found a good 1-1/2 inch tach yet? I wouldn't be opposed to a combo digital gauge of some kind as part of the mix. second part of the question. If we can work together to figure out what I need and get the base plate painted in time. Is putting in a set of gauges something that could be done on Saturday at Freebird's maintenance day, if I do the work and you do the supervising? tia
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    no such issue with my 08 RSTD. I'd start with the same questions someone else asked, what oil and filter did you use?
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    Earl, member skydoc_17 has some clutch kits in the classified section. I haven't worked on mine yet, but it looks like a relatively easy 2hr job.
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    I can't imagine drilling on the ocean floor and not having a device to automatically cut off the flow if there is an emergency. Maybe that's more difficult than my simple mind imagines?
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    I presume Max and Shiloh are critters? I bribe a friend to let my dogs out when I take overnight bike trips.
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    I used Yamalube a couple times in my RSTD and had no clutch problems. I'm running Rotella T now because I can get it easily at Walmart.
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    If you sell much using paypal, you can get one of their debit cards. Then just use it like any other debit card to buy groceries or gasoline, etc.
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    Lil Sis looks like see's ready to ride. See you both at Freebird's Maintenance Day...
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    member Dingy had a recent post with pictures of the engine out and transmission apart. That should give you a feel for the magnitude of the work involved.
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    And don't miss the harpoon throwing contest....
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