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  1. RandyR
    They are the same parts as for the 1999-2011 Venture, so perhaps someone who has done a trike conversion will have them.
  2. RandyR
    makes me hungry for key lime pie.
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    Cody chili

    RandyR replied to Black Owl's topic in Watering Hole

    I'll pick a large bottle of TUMS for the table.
  4. RandyR
    If you do that, your bike will be apart for a week or more, rather than 1 day. There are a couple of shim + tool kits floating around where you should be able to get it done in 1 shot and then replace any short shims in the kit after the fact. I have one, skydoc_17 has one if you buy your gaskets from him. The carbs do not have to come off, but its easier to work on if they are off. And you could work them over if you want to.
  5. RandyR
    never heard this before. And have never done anything like the technique refered to reinstall the axle. Its not in the maintenance guide. Sounds strange to me.
  6. RandyR
    My belief is that Yamaha gives pressures for the OEM tires. Since not all tires are constructed the same, have exactly the same shape or tread pattern, or load rating, then it makes sense to me that different pressures per tire manuf is reasonable. I do think running a few pounds under max pressure is the right thing to do in extreme heat. I also think that the Venture when fully loaded, 2 up, with a trailer is likely to be at or over the load ratings.
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    Koko

    RandyR replied to Galapagos's topic in Watering Hole

    good dogs live in our hearts forever
  8. RandyR
    so thats what a 1st gen engine looks like with the plastic removed?
  9. RandyR
    waiting to see that first pic of both you an Al on your bikes.
  10. RandyR
    don't drink that brown stuff in the tincan again.
  11. RandyR
    Don't drink all the beer before we get there...
  12. RandyR
    Supposed to be riding into a heat wave end of next week. Hopefully the package will make it thru... I'll give you a call if I don't see you at registration Sunday afternoon/evening.
  13. RandyR
    I bought a laptop to carry on the motorcycle a little over a year ago. Since then its become my main computer. So I just brought home from Walmart a new 10inch netbook. Its exactly half the size and thickness of the laptop. And I won't feel any 2nd thoughts about packing it on my bike for the trip to Cody. It is an Acer D257 with the latest Intel N570 dual chip. Its fairly peppy. Has a 250gb hard drive and a couple USB ports. So far the 1GB memory seems adequate. I'm using my home wifi network with it now. Walmart had the best price I was able to find. The 10inch screen seems fine for email and forums like this.
  14. RandyR
    yep. he might be doing a little 'cooking' out back.
  15. RandyR
    It was 92F here this week.
  16. RandyR
    Going to be having a new rear tire put on today, and pulling the shaft to lube it. I wonder if I can get it back together (right) the first time... (reminder to self to check all the brake pads before the 4000 mile rt to Cody).
  17. RandyR
    Look for a tech tip by v7goose on doing it by tapping both the tightening nuts with a large screwdriver. Takes about 20 minutes or so maybe more the 1st time. Its relatively easy. Ya should'a been at Don's MD. Goose ran a clinic on how to do it.
  18. RandyR
    dealer is unlikely to cover this under warranty unless he did the origonal adjustment/bleeding, etc. I'm not sure what to to think. Maybe a piece of crud in the brake lines or pistons. My (new to me) 2000 brake lines looked like they had never been purged and were full of crud, required several purges to clean them out. Could still be air in the line. Being able to push the peddle down with no brakes makes me think thats at least part of the problem.
  19. RandyR
    If you want a bike for next spring, you will likely find a better price in the middle of winter than you will waiting until everyone is wanting to go riding. check the classified here, craigslist, ebay, and cycletrader. You may also want to join (by car or 750Kawa) one of our Meet & Eat's in your area and get a first hand look at some of the bikes people are riding. You're welcome even if you don't have a venture/RSTD. probably half this group's members ride something else.
  20. RandyR
    Good set of wheels Lowell. Looks like a fun machine.
  21. RandyR
    Tom, thanks. I'll have the ice ready.
  22. RandyR
    Thats one of the nicest campers I've seen. The only thing its missing is a swimming pool!
  23. RandyR
    He was probably texting his girlfriend and in a hurry to get to her house...
  24. RandyR
    twigg emailed the origonals to me. Thanks. They are larger than what is on photobucket. If anyone else wants them you can also email me, and I will forward them to you. steyrhahn@yahoo.com
  25. RandyR
    thanks for posting this.
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