Chaharly

Sorry for the late reply! Here are a couple of pics to help explain See how it doesn't screw in all the way??

As far as the camping goes I wont really be bringing much for food along with. Will probably eat real light through the day even skip lunch then have a big ol supper then find a good place to crash for the night. Sometimes it might be off the beaten path and others may just be on the outskirts of town or in some city park. Morning comes, I give a good stretch and take off for the day in search of breakfast:biker:

Awesome thanks for that info there Randy. Saved me a hundred bucks!

I assume its cheaper to renew it than to get a new one

My buddy recently picked up a 83 Suzuki GS750 from another friend of mine for about 300 bucks. A little convincing and we got her runnin pretty decent, problem is this bike too has a charging issue. We kinda got the deep freeze before we could really take a good look at it, but i'm just hoping those carbs can survive one more winter without a good cleaning

Hell I'd love making the move up to the Black Hills but i have a hard time finding work out there

Well i dont know much about them, but you know we're here and will gladly help you brush off a few gremlins!

Well I'm a bit of a tightwad so If I get it i'll use it!

You know I never thought about it being too cold at that point in the year... I never realized how long it takes for that northern land to warm up. I kinda worry that that I could only take off on the 20th of august if I were to take that long and I kind of wonder if that would be getting too late in the year... Luckily my schedule is somewhat fluid so I can sort of pick and choose when to go. Might have to start getting into watching the weather channel a little more LMAO. I can handle a couple days of cold weather like that, but you raise a really good point, a guy would get awful tired of that after 10 days or so. I'd obviously bring enough money to motel it for emergencies, but it kinda ruins the fun... I've been thinking about the bear situation as well, glad you brought that up!! I've got no problem finding little cozey corners close to town or even in town (did that out in Nevada, stayed at a city park. The said they had people do stuff like that all the time and they were just happy for the business), because I'm the type of guy to lose a wrestling match with an imaginary bear . I could imagine this post turning into a bear survival guide. The best tip, ride with someone you know you can outrun on foot. At least one of ya will get away! Its kind of unfortunate that you cant bring a little personal protection over the border, but I understand, different culture different rules. I'll have to see about an Enhanced License or the Nebraska equivalent. Just looked and we don't have any, which is unfortunate. I'd love to hear about some campgrounds and out of the way locations that stuck out to ya puc! I'm always open to secrets and tips! Besides, I can maybe pretend I'm on the bike crawling up a mountain or something. I got no interest in paying to sleep on the ground if I an absolutely help it, so I'd especially like them sort of, off the beaten path type of "campgrounds" would love to hear from ya bud. Hope ya had a merry Christmas and you and the Mrs. are doing alright!

I personally think you'd have a much better time selling it on the highway and maybe your local craigslist. I agree that if someone does a little shopping they can find these bikes at next to nothing but I still see early 90s GL1500s sitting on the highway for 5000 OBO and get sold up pretty quick. Hell they even have an 84 Venture at the local dealer they're trying to get I think 3500 for. One quick look over and the fork seals leak, and I believe the front springs are shot as well. Has a few mods etc, but they're totally dreaming if they can sell that bike for half the price. But I think someone will come through, talk them down a thousand and walk out with his head held high thinking he got a good bargain when he was actually paying way over market value. Set her out in a safe place while the weather is nice and cover it at night and I think you ask 8k you should go any under what you decide is best for you. Or go Puc's route and trade that sucker for a sick stang!

Hey all! I'm planning on takin the 88 up to Glacier National Park in the first week in July. Leaving from Randolph, NE on June 25, and I've got enough vacation to take up to the 13th of July off. I've never been up north that way and further than Devil's Tower so Its going to be a lot of new country for me. My mom and dad have been there a couple of times on the Goldwings and say it is some of their favorite scenery. They also told me that I should get a passport and travel on the Canadian side of it. They said you can see the glaciers a lot closer that way. My buddy got a passport for 160 bucks or so and they're good for 10 years, so they're truly not bad on price. Any of you guys do the Canadian side of it? I know there are people on here from Canada who had probably been there. I'd love to hear any tips on good roads to checkout, stops and points of interest on the way, and hell I'd even like to hear some biker stories about some road trips... I got M/C fever something fierce right now..... Just gonna throw the pup tent on the luggage rack, my little law chair and a sleeping bag and head out into the wild blue yonder. The 88 needs a new clutch and I just got my throttle cable in the mail with a luber so I cant expect to many set backs. That being said It is a 30 year old machine with 30 year old parts. Need to get a fork seal replaced and I really need to do the starter clutch, but I'm starting with the cables and Sky-Doc clutch replacement! Have a good one guys and I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and you're on your way to an even better 2018:guitarist 2:

Being that it is that cold try it again and if it does it again I agree. New cooling fan

That looks great!

Hey guys! I got my new throttle cable in the mail because the plastic adjustment on it was busted. I got the new one and it doesn't screw in all the way. It only goes up half way. Is this normal? I don't wanna go through the trouble of putting a bad throttle cable on! Thanks in advance fellas!

I ordered myself a new throttle cable and a cable lube kit! Also repaired my trunk over the last few days. Been a productive Christmas!

I shared the link for this post on my facebook. Not sure if its against the rules or if people who aren't members can even see the video, but I felt like I shoulda shared it

Thankful for my family here! Merry Christmas to y'all!

I love this site! Yall are great!

That's the same problem that I have!

CB and Radio. All in one right? Good thinking on that homemade grommet idea! I think I might have to do that

Myself being a millennial-ish. Born in 1993 I look around at a lot of new motorcycles and there are truly some terrific deals on the market. I think the FZ-09 is a great price at what 8,000 brand new? There are midrange bikes that are considered more street and less rocket where you sit up a little straighter so its more casual. I have a 919 Hornet and absolutely love the bike because I can sit up pretty straight on it and ride with my head high. The biggest problem is, is that even with great deals on new bikes most people are going to want a cruiser, and for what you get with a cruiser I believe they're over priced. The 2018 YZF-R3 looks like a hell of a bike and its only 4,999 while the cheapest cruiser is the lousy V-Star 250 at 4,400. Nobody my age could afford to start on a 5,000 dollar motorcycle that they're probably going to outgrow after a season. It makes much more sense to buy used, and most friends I've tried to convert give up after awhile

Anyone have any of these to get rid of? Vanity Mirror for 88 Right side panel Vent Antanna for a Venture Royale The grommet for the faux tank cover

Wow! Impressive!! It even looks like the front fork springs are good!

Well guys, I too the trunk rack off and realized I was definitely overthinking the setup. I was expecting a grommet that went through the width of the plastic and under the washer on the otherside, but its literally just a little piece of rubber! Thanks for the good advice guys! I was kind of confused by your answers but now I get it!

Hey guys! Gonna be tearing the rack off my trunk for a little plastic repair and i was wonderin if anyone knows where to get replacement rubber for it? The old stuff's pretty gnarled up, but so was the trunk lol. Any input would be appreciated!:detective:j