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Russ, it's not an empty field, it's a golf course. How cool is that?
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Ever thought of backing downhill into the shed and driving up the hill on the way out? Curiosity eh?
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Reading the state will only work people enter it in their profile. This could be about as successful as getting everyone to enter what they are riding. Seems one of the most popular rides is "supporting member".
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Is the shifting issue mainly between 1st and 2nd? Occasionally I get a perfect shift, just a click and it is in. Most often I get a rather large clunk. Occasionally I get a lesser clunk and find it in neutral. The rest of the gears mostly shift with just a click. I have been riding my VR for almost 2 months so it's early days and I'm still coming to terms with some of it's features. What I have found with the shifter is having it adjusted lower helps to get better leverage from my foot. Also, rather than shifting with my toe it is better to have the pedal behind the toe, not quite halfway up my foot. My VR has close to 120,000 miles on it so it is most likely some of the difficulty is due to wear but technique also seems to play a part. Another thing that helps shifting is keeping the pedal linkage lubricated. -
clutch bleeding air bubble extravaganza
camos replied to Sandbagger's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Teflon tape works well but needing 5 wraps should only be necessary on threads that are hooped. In any case, every time or any time teflon tape is used be sure not to let it hang over the inside end of the threads. Not even a micron. Best bet is to always leave the first 1/4 turn of the thread bare. If teflon gets into a hydraulic system it will clog small orifices and possibly even act as a flapper valve to create inconsistent symptoms. Probably everyone knows this but forewarned is forearmed... whatever that means. -
Hot skip...idle
camos replied to jasonm.'s topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I hesitated to jump in on this because I'm not a "real" mechanic but I'm just not getting it. There are two possible issues being discussed here. While there are possible issues with carbs, they have had a lot of recent attention so the chances of them being the culprit are slim. The arcing however is a definite issue that needs to be attended to whether or not there is a problem with the carbs. When things heat up they expand which could open a weakness in the caps enough to allow the arcing. When the engine is idling, the stator is producing the least amount of power and when the fan comes on it increases the demand all of which could reduce the viability of the jolt from the coils. Without re-reading the whole thread, I don't recall seeing any mention of the plug wires being replaced. The leak that is causing the arcing at the caps does not have to be at the caps since electricity does flow and will take the shortest or the easiest route to ground. -
Should the air shocks bleed air over time?
camos replied to jurob's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Thanks for your useful responses. Much appreciated. Hopefully the information will also be of use to the original poster. -
Should the air shocks bleed air over time?
camos replied to jurob's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
My rear shock appears to hold air OK so the problem is probably confined to the front one. How much disassembly is required to get to the air lines for the forks? -
Should the air shocks bleed air over time?
camos replied to jurob's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Mine too, does that mean only the seals are likely to need replacing or is there anywhere else that should be checked for leaks before diving into the forks? -
Anybody have a spare....
camos replied to Keemez's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
That was my first thought too although more specifically replace it with an MP3 player. If you ever want to listen to a tape stifle it and put the music from the tape on the MP3. -
Seems to me that fellow gave you a very reasonable deal. Dropping everything and coming to pick you up for $60 is in my opinion a good price. I've never been in your situation but around here if you want something delivered within 10 miles it will cost $60-$80. The Yamaha dealer in Cody wanted $195 + $30 for mounting for a front E3 if the wheel was removed from the bike.
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Sync problems
camos replied to goatman123's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Easy test, hook it up to the VMax. -
To answer your original question, I have never seen an add-on sunshield for a helmet. I have seen several versions of tinted film that is attached inside the face shield. I put one on my Arai Quantum II full face helmet. The strip went across the top 1/4 of the shield and worked quite well. If it was dark or I needed to see better the shield had to be opened halfway. This was not a problem for me since the only time I use the shield down is when it is raining and even then only close it part way. Found this accessory in the local MC shop but it was made in England. Prior to getting it I was considering doing exactly the same with the tinted film that is used on car windows. Now I have a modular with the built in sunshade. My first modular wore out and was replaced while in Cody with the HJC IS Max. This is a medium priced helmet that works very well although the sunshade is not quite dark enough. My first modular made by Hawk was half the price and had a darker sunshade but no one carried parts for it so its time was up and it had to go.
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New York?
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A big round of applause to Vic, Jack and Russ for their hard work in organizing this very successful VentureRider International Rally. Also a special note of thanks to RandyR for sharing his cabin with Brian and me. Good company made the experience all that much better. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/album.php?albumid=926
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International Rally
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
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From the album: Cody 2011
