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Wow, this is just what I was hoping, that someone would have a feasible suggestion. Similar to resoldering the air compressor board on a 1st Gen. I'm definately going to take a shot at it... I'll report back of my progress. 1st I'll have to get some help getting the tv off the wall. Another project to add to my to do list, only this one goes to the top if the list.

yes, but I can take the batteries out of the tv remote and normally power on manually like I always do and the tv would work especially when the last time the tv was on was in tv mode.

Googled Precision Plastics shield and several were listed but none that were M/C shield related. Could you get us the web site, please.

I've heard some say that a shield vent helps. I got one, I can't say if it improved much or not for my wife hasn't rode with me that much, except she says there still is buffering. Now I test drove a 2012 Wing last year and it definately had less buffering for me as the driver. It felt like the wind was gently going around me while my 91 VR with the tallest and widest clearview with a vent, the driver buffering from the side was significantly greater. Some VRs owners have installed wing-lets only they are expensive and used ones are hard to find.

It be nice to see some wind tunnel data. I do not understand how cutting the shield down would cut down on wind buffering? Maybe you are saying that the wind is a constant pressure on the driver with the lower shield? I had a vent in my shield and my wife didn't think it helped if at any all. She also rides with a full face and that may make her head heavier for the wind to push around but the bufferring is still there.

Are Flat Screen TVs as dangerous to work on as the older picture tube TVs? I'm thinking not but I figure someone here would know. My flat screen powers on but no picture. All the lights are on as normal. No response from the input, channel, volume and menu button. Sound is coming thru my sound system which is independent from the TV. Once on the power will not shut off. By habit we normally use the manuel power on/off button on the TV. Beside that all functions are controlled by the remote. Anyone have any experience with thses flat screen especially the Vizio?

OK, here is what I've done so far. 1) Polished up the 1 Mikado against the other non polished 2) Cleaned the running lights 3) Cleaned the headlight rims. I'll work on the other Mikado and the Head light Benzel next.

My dad bought a new 66 Chev Surbuban. A lot of similarity to your GMC. Sold it around 1980 only it was still in really nice condition. My 76 Chev Luv restore project will be a long journey. I'm hoping to get it back running with new paint but if I do not and pass the restore baton to someone else, that ok. I'm content to know that I did not part it out. I wish I had the funds to retire for I have many a projects to restore. 1) 1969 Kawasaki 90 G3TR origional owner 2) 1974 Yamaha YZ125 origional owner 3) 1976 Chev Luv origional owner 4) 1976 AMD Pacer my mothers was the origional owner. Then I have ton of uncut rocks from all over the Great Pacific Northwest, for my family were rock hounds. Thundred Eggs, Montana Agate, Jasper, Plum, Both Petrified and Agatized wood. Just this last week I for some reason search craigslist for a lapidary saw and wowo I found a 20 inch saw for 1/2 what is was worth. The guy dropped the price 3 times with no calls until I came along. I grabbed it. I also have a flat bed polisher and my dads old tumbler. So much fun to explore so little time and money.

This is an update on the 1st Gen Crown Patch: The person who is making them was out of the country and when she returned she got some bug and is still out. I'm trying to work out some minor details and she said she will try to get me a sample next Monday. She is the same person that I've worked with on all the other prior patches, except this one, I've made a lot of modifications that includes lot of details. Sorry it is taking so long...

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Being that I never saw the movie, I read the synopsis on Wikipedia. Sounds intertaining...but I won't watch it for it might give me nightmares.

Well, I'd like to add some perspective so to look at thinks in a different way. I bought my wife a Solidatary ring with two smaller diamonds on each side. This year will be our 33 year. In the 33 years, if my memory serves correctly I have repaired her ring 5 times. See she wears it 100% all the time. So over time the gold tips that keeps the diamond form falling out needs to be replaced because the daily wear and tear wears the tips down. The 1st time was a shock for no one told me the maintenance of a solidatary ring, and gold keeps going higher and higher. That was 3 times. On the 4th time I asked is there something differrent that can be done. Yes you can go to Platinieum. That was even more expensive, but it is much stronger. The 2 side diamonds doesn't need it as often but still requires retippnig. Then there was the 20th where I up graded her 3 Diamonds to larger ones. Ouch that really bit the wallet. I thought that the origional diamonds would have been forever. So I've spent several thousands in maintenacnce of her ring in the last 33 years. So if your hesititant in spending some cash on your 96 Classic, maybe my story might help you feel better about it. Also one might think investing good money on your 96 Classic, you'll never get it back. In the same likeness, the investment in a diamond ring, one won't get that back eithor. Try selling a used diamond ring. Just another way of looking at things.

Ya I know, probably going about it backwards. Its just that cleaning up small items, or making a new gasket is something I can be doing as my wife watches her cooking shows or "The Voice" or "American Idol" or her "Downton Abbey" or Next Flex in the evenings. Keeps me sane.

So I've decided to walk down the road of restoring my 76 Chev Luv (Origional Owner). I'm asahamed to have let it get in this condition. I just did not have any place to store it under cover most of its non running days. It is all there, the main thing is I got the timing off when I installed a used head. My goal is to get it cleaned up from the outside and in safe running condition. I will consider it a journey with the understanding that I may pass the restoring baton to another person. It's 37 years old and by the time I'm 74 it will be 50 years old. I hope to live long enough to see it on the road. This project is not going to take presidence of my love for my 89 VR, but I would like to start making some process on it. I've joined the LUV Truck group and most of the owners I've conversed with are high school to college age. I've asked my 1st question and that is where to get replacement gaskets for the tail light and turn signal lense. I was told that one can't get them any more and I would need to consider patching the old one or making some. So I'm turning to the creativity, wisdom and experienced of this group for some suggestions. I've included some pictures and the last is one of the lens that needs a new gasket. I called an auto store and they have sheets of rubber gasket materials. But before I begin I would like anyone who has some experience and suggestions for me.

Miles, I pray that from this point on, your trip will all be good and enjoyable and most of all safe. When you get back home their ins will take care of every scratch and bring your bike back to its pristine condition.

I've hears of owners just skipping past 2nd gear. Not the most ideal but still be able to get out and enjoy the ride.

Google Yamaha Venture 2nd Gear. A well documented problem...

The weld you see is the fix from a few years ago after the initial break. I think it is made out of SS for water gets to it being a jet ski. Just reweld or do something different.

Here is a Happy Birthday song with a little different twist. Hap-py Birth-day Hay, Hap-py Birth-day Oh What a Wonder-ful, Wonder-ful Day Hay Hap-py Birth-day Hay, Hap-py Birth-day Hope You are having a Vanta-stic Day. Hope this song stick in your head for a while.

Yes, currently I am using one from my wrecked 91 VR. Only I would like to keep the 91 carb intact as a complete unit. I would like to salvage this one if I could. How did it get bent. Well when I bought my 89 VR in 2010 the choke level would only open up about half way. Then in the spring of 2011 when I fixed a stuck float I saw that the right back carb choke plunger was missing the tip. So the choke was only activating 3 choke plunger. A member gave me a spare plunger. Well in the spring of 2012 the 89 VR again encountered carb issues only my time was occupied with my 91 VR. In the last couple of months I've been working on cleaning the carbs on the 89 VR then I saw the bent plunger on the Right front carb. I asked that same question, how did the PO do that.

So this is the continuing saga of my bent choke plunger. My machinest friend was able to straighten most of the bend out without breaking the tip off. But by so taking the bend out a wide crack or a gap appeared where the bend occured. Maybe the plunger tip is strong enough or maybe not. I would like to somehow solder it to give it additional strength. Any recommendations.

Jim. I found the shield, There is a small crack on the far left bolt hole, You might want to put some glue on it. Then there are 2 other hairline cracks where the PO glued it. Posted a picture of it and also a picture thru the shield just so you can see it. No scratches or visable nicks, in nice condition. Didn't mean to take over this thread. This should end it here.

Anyone has a set of these they do longer want, for my MKII. http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/460...y-Highway-Pegs

Do you really spoon an Extra Gallon or is it a bit over a pint. The neck will take about a pint really slow but not an entire gallon.

How about one of these short ladders from home depot. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=step+stool&Ns=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=Search+All Then get a trailer hitch on that 1st Gen with a cooler rack to tie it to.