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    OK I just put the first bid on the MK2 CB I am watching. J&M makes a CB unit that mounts on the handlebars. When I installed the CB o n the '84 I lucked out getting the cables I needed from Thom440 off of his parts bike. Many thanks, Thomas, it was a blessing!! If you go that route, you will need to gewt the fairing dash from a MK2 to make the installation easier than the route I went which was to cut up and fabricate the mount for the CB and put it where the 2 piece one goes on the MK1. I had to relocate the radiator surge tank for clearance. It was an involved project to say the least, but I'm glad it's done so now I can communicate with other riders...
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    OK first off, there are 2 different style CB's, the right one for the '83 thru 85 which consists of a controller that mounts on the fairing top above the CLAS controller, and the actual CB box which is mounted in the fairing. The '86 up is a self contained unit that is deep and has to be mounted wqhere the existing CLAS controller is and the controler is mounted above the CB. Both styles (and to make life more confusing, the 83 `- 85 has 2 different versions) are hooked up to the audio amplifier via a 6 pin DIN cable, and you hear it thru the audio system/intercom, and use your intercom mike for the CB mike. Which one are you bidding on? There is one on my watch list presently going for $36 that ends in a day or so that I was planning on sniping but if that is the one you are looking at I will not bid. OK you will need an antenna splitter, a PTT button, and the stock stereo/intercom system as well as the din cable to hook up the CB to the audio system...
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    You could buy some short bolts of the right thread (Lowes is a pretty good source of metric bolts) and then also buy a can of gloss black paint while you're there. When you get home find a piece of cardboard and make some holes in it and put the bolts in the hole to just expose the heads. Then proceed to paint the bolt heads a nice shiny black. Let dry a few days and then carefuly screw in. You may want to consider some loctite so you don't have to torque them so hard and wreck your paint job.. Viola, a nice custom job that will look stock...
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    Carb boots show up all the time on ebay, used of course...
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    I do, I do!!! I have 3 rights and no left. PM me your addy...
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    ^^^^^^ There ya go! If it falls thru, get in touch with me and help clean out my shed in the spring!
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    Yah! Good stuff!! Brad, give me a call preferably evenings, I'm usually home after 4:00 Not a big problem to ship, was just thinking of saving a few bucks but it's no big deal. I'll take the problem one in return and see what I can do with it...
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    I have a pair but can't get to them for at least a month. Can't get my shed door open until the ground thaws...
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    Thanks, Earl! I've seen that set and was wondering how they were. I have 2 sets of carbs for rebuild (or now possibly only 1 set if I give up a carb to Squidley) to get around to one of these days. I need at least 1 set for the 85 project bike. The 84 is still running pretty decent, and I can always rebuild the set fom the 85 to have as spares...
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    Will you be at Carl's M&E in March at Green Acres? Can it wait that long??
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    Hey, Big Daddy, how did YOU end up with a picture of Big Tom???
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    Awwww, man, I just bought a home converter for my Xpress unit from Circuit City last weekend...
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    Just said a prayer as I read about it. Yes, keep us updated. Haven't met him personally but remember reading some of his posts.
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    Contrary to popular belief, you don't HAVE to be crazy to be a member, but it sure helps!! Welcome aboard!
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    He's probably hiding from Cinderella...
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    I would also recommend checking the bore of the cylander for scores or pits and hone if necessary...
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    If anybody buys it, I'm looking for good upper fairings...
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    No, you only THINK you know me, Peggy!! I'm just seting back soaking in al the comments so far. I personally think they are funny! Also, as I previously stated, I am highly honored and flattered by the Joopster for this thread! I also know I'm not the only one he photographs so I'm wondering who's next...
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    Hobbies

    bongobobny replied to BuckShot's topic in Watering Hole

    I like photography, home improvement, music, travelling, socializing, and doing things for others. Not necessarily in that order. Right now, though, my main hobby is restoring/improving my 2 Venture Royales. This afternon I'm polishing a boatload of bolts and brake hardware...
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    OK, so now my story. Went to an airshow in '86 with my then girlfriend Becky and saw a VR immediately fell in love! I was riding a XS500 at the time. Thought it was the ultimate in motorcycles but couldn't afford anything like it. It far surpassed the Gold Wings of the time. Fast forward to three years ago. My Honda CX650 was blown of the centerstand and sustained some damage, I had that bike since '94 so it was time to either hang it up or find a bike my now wife Becky and myself both liked. Well, a guy at work had a neighbor who had this old classic motorcycle with low miles so I went to see it. One test drive and we were sold and the rest is history!! It had 8700 miles and I got it for $2700!! This is most likely the last scoot I will ever own, unless we actually wear it out bewfore we are too far gone to ride any more... PS the bike I saw at the airshow was a blonde as well!
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    Sooooo, YOU'RE the one who outbid me, eh?!!?
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    the Royale came with an AM/FM?Cassette unit that is also tied into an intercom unit. The radio amp has a circuit that automatically increases the volume as your speed increases. There is also an optional CB radio that ties in with the intercom as well. They pop up on ebay all the time. They consist of the radio control module, the preamp control module, the tuner chassis, and the main amplifier unit. The wiring is most likely already part of your harness. Depending on whether or not you need/want an intercom, many members and non members have installed a regular car stereo on the bike. If you go this route, I would strongly recommend a marine type stereo, such as the Sony unit...
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    How about Emm Tee, for Miss Troublemaker???:stirthepot: Of course it could be Cutie (QT), for Queen Troublemaker...
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    You may have a contaminated gas tank, and changing the fuel filter temporarily fixed it but now the new fuel filter may be just as plugged up, but go with the previous suggestion first. Just a thought, but it would not really explain your initial problem, just the starting problem...
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    Ditto, and Ditto!!! Did you get your snowblower fixed Tom??
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