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Only problem I had was parts web site said my 2012 had different bolt washer assembly(bolt with washer) than @XV1100SEs 2009 that takes just replacement washer. So when I took off valve covers they were identical to his. The washers that came with my bolts were smaller in width across where they sit on cover but @Marcarl said they cover enough of the hole so should be OK. Will keep an eye on them the next few rides and if they leak I will have to order wider washers.

Phantom Wife decided to wash her car so assembly line was set up. First her car then her niece who stays with us and then my truck but had to wash bike by myself. No problem! Had to clean to get oil residue off covers from leaky valve cover gasket shop changed(at least they said they did) couple years ago and procrastinated repairing until this past few days when we did the valve check at @Marcarls Now just have to get water-spots off.

The same as @Marcarl says about trunk helping but if I put mine (87) back on road I would miss trunk(need the space) I have 2012 right now and there is a BIG difference. It is still top heavy but is lower(87 seams like ridding a dirt bike compared to 2012) and easier to put foot down. Also agree with @saddlebum that more practice would defiantly help unless inseam(legs) too short.

Yep had a great few days working together! Carl let us take our time so we didn't forget anything. Even so we did put a couple things on out of order and a couple reroutes for hoses but NO missing parts and no left overs. I think we could have done the job quicker also but we would have had less time getting along. And with all the parts that had to be removed slow and patience with thinking over and discussion helped a lot! I only had to change 2 shims on the valve check--not sure how many Don did. Carl got my choke to work properly as I must have too much oil and the fitting got covered with a film coating. He also repaired my lower fairing mounting tabs. Can't say enough about the people on this site! Also can't forget to thank @saddlebum for his shim and tool loan. Also his help supervising with @Marcarl

Some pictures

Oil purchased along with filter and plugs. Didn't even see you take pictures!(must have been concentrating on the task!)

Seems like every-time I try and do a project SHIPPING gets in the way!!!!!!!!! Tried to get parts to mount a 2stage blower on a lawn cutting 12horse lawn tractor which seemed when I bought it off the same kind of tractor BUT had problems keeping belt on so modified with idler pulleys then had to wait for special step washer that was missing on mount that holds clutch arm. Still haven't been able to fix as 220vlt heater blew and had to buy one when they came on sale(toooo cold without) Next was trying to get parts to check and adjust valves. Trying to make Phantom Wife happy by saving money and help out Pioneer Motor Sports with business some parts ended up back ordered so had to wait.(ended up around 2months) When they finally came in and shipped the border inspection didn't like how they described the order so THEY shipped them back to Pioneer( not their fault as tracking had me thinking they were on the way until the last day was when I seen they were delivered BUT to wrong address. Got back to Chad{dealer's son] who got on it and reshipped THANKS again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. So they reshipped and made it to Canada and the mail shipped them 40 miles out of the way and finally arrived yesterday. Now waiting to get mine and @XV1100SE bike's to @Marcarl to get done. Been on a few rides lately so procrastinating on getting other things done !!!!!!! Still trying to win a little money on Lotto so I can do more things since I'm retired now and need to get more done!!!! Guess if I don't have good luck that won't happen---have mostly bad luck(or however that saying goes) Still seem to have time to do HDL as Phantom isn't bugging Yet!!!

Had electrical problems so new battery and cleaned fittings and fuses. Will be checking valves over at Marcarl's in near future.

Just got back from another ride! Boy was it windy out! Bike was leaning over quite abit to get it to go strait. When I got back my gaskets and bolts to do valve adjustment were in mailbox after mix-up being shipped to me in Ontario from Pioneer Motorsports in Chaffee N.Y. Chad was very helpful in getting them to me.

Great to hear!

I have same year same color! Still waiting to start work on it . Was going to be my retirement project but hasn't happened yet.

Unfortunately I am unable to attend again this year. Mostly because of Covid19 and border closure. Hope things change for next year!

Just got back from 50klm ride today. Started out at 106400klm. Temp was -2(28)deg.

Have a GREAT day Don!!!!!

Got bike going!!! Cleaned every connection around starter relay and tried to jump between pos. cable to solenoid black cable to starter and got sparks so took battery and charged up. When done took tester and checked voltage and was13volts then just after reading it started to go down to 10volts in less than a min. Found a load tester a bought last year and it said it was bad--also checked spare AGM battery I bought 2 years ago that also said it was charged and it read no good(weak). Went to" Battery's Are Us " here in Woodstock and they also checked and said bad cell so bought new AGM ($135can.) Put in bike ,hooked everything back together and bike started! Yeh I know I was told!! So thanks for ALL the advice and @Marcarlfor offering to come here to help! Greatly appreciated!!

Found test in repair manual I will check tomorrow. Also second 30amp fuse I found is a spare also shown in manual

@saddlebumjust had chance to check solenoid and there is not 2 wires but a plug with 4 wires coming out of solenoid and main power wire coming from battery and the other going to starter.So how or which wires to I use to test?

@saddlebum in your test right-up where do you hook up jump wires.I am a little unsure. I had no problems when testing truck but not on bike . Harder to see and get in area.

Put other battery in which has 13volts and have lights back on dash and when hit start switch solenoid under seat buzzes(clicks). Could it be shot? Anyway to check???

@Pro procrastinatorI already buy our lotto tickets so I can afford to buy things we would like but NO luck so far. We don't have power ball here. Flowers don't work! @larrydralready have spade fuses. I think tube fuses were last used on 89 Venture. I also have 87 that I also changed over to spades from tubes. In process of changing out battery then will check switch cables cleaned fuses checked

Done anything and everything nothing works. Says lucky I have one. Said something last year maybe we need Spider but I retired so that went away al-tho she did get new car just before that.

No ignition bypass on bike now but will do the check to see if is the switch. Battery on charger right now. Was at around 12.35vlts. Cleaned terminals and cables. Will also check ground by horn. Oh wife says NOOOO to new bike!!!!!!!!! Have to get going so when my parts come in I can get valves adjusted. I just can't seem to win!!!

Done that and both 30amp fuses are fine.

The front lower fairing has a4 or 5 fuse box and also separate block for audio fuse.When key is turned no lights on dash at all.

@Freebird found main fuses and they are not blown(checked with ohm meter) one pulled out pretty easily other was tight. Still no power to switch.