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Take a look at this idea.
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70504&highlight=Switch
I might have one left, if not I can ask what he'll charge to make one.
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Is a 8' trialer long enough?
No, but the end of the bike can stick out for I can eliminate the back part of the trailer easily and I could put a bar just in front of the bikes back rest connecting the 2 sides to give the 2 sides support.
I can also raise the trailer jack to eliminate the bike clearance, as the trailer is hooked to the van hitch.
Maybe my machinest friend could make me a sturdy metal ramp.
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I have a 4 ft by 8 ft trailer with 3ft sides. I would like to make a ramp so I can drive my 1st Gen MK2 up onto it. The ramp will probably be 3 ft by 8 ft. The bed of the trailer is 22 inchs high. I thought of using 3/4 in plywood as the ramp, but I need to beef it up to handle the weight of the Venture plus my weigth of 180 lbs plus some for fulled loaded trunk and side bags. I can carry the ramp on the outside of the side of the trailer. Also there are 6 holes at the back of the metal frame extending out so I can push a 1/2 in metal rod through it in that way I can devise something to hook the ramp to the trailer so the ramp will not fall off the trailer while loading and unloading.
Any suggestions as to how to beef the 3 by 8 ramp. Also anyone know a way to calculate if 8 feet ramp is long enough so the bottom of the Venture will have enough clearance where the ramp hooks to the trailer assuming the end of the ramp will be flush to the trailer bed.
Any suggestions on the ramp.
Or a better solution.
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I found my thread...Are the Enricher/Choke Interchangable on MK 1 & 2
The member who helped me must have sent me a PM but my PMs do not go back that far...I must have deleted some PMs.
But in my thread...Dingy... replied that MKI are interchangable with MKII with the actual part number.
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I had a similar situation only I did not have the broken piece. Someone in this group I believe can fix them, hoprgfully he will see your thread. I'll see if I kept the PM to see who it is.
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Brian, what MikeWa was suggesting is to "cycle" the ignition key. That means to turn the key to the ON position, but not to the cranking position, then turn the key back off.
If you do this a few times, it may...may...help prime the fuel pump.
Here is a old tech tip, from an old tech, that most of you youngsters don't know about...
I taught my wife this neat little tip, and she follows it every time. I also use this tip on any motorcycle I have that has a fuel pump...
Are you ready to learn???
Okay, anytime you go out to your car, your motorcycle (with a fuel pump),, and you get ready to start the vehicle (I do not care if it is a cold engine or a warm engine), you should turn the ignition key to the ON position...allow the fuel pump to prime the system and build up fuel pressure, and AFTER the fuel pump is done buzzing (usually about 2 to 3 seconds), then you can turn the key further to the starting, or cranking position. On your motorcycles, this would be when you would hit the start button.
This may sound silly to a lot of you, but...so many time people are trying to crank their cars or bikes over, yet the fuel pump has not had the few seconds needed to prime the system. It only takes a few seconds, and 93.14159 % of the time you can HEAR the fuel pump buzz, while it is priming the system. Once that buzz has stopped, then start the vehicle.
If you try to start the vehicle before the fuel system is primed, then the starter has to crank that much longer, and the engine does not start up as smoothly, or run as smoothly, until the fuel system gets enough fuel pressure. So, you are cranking the starter longer, using up those CCA (cold cranking amps) in the battery, dragging an engine through the start-up process longer, and...any mechanic worth their salt will tell you that one of the biggest wear factors on an internal combustion engine is when you are starting the engine. You have not built up Oil Pressure yet, so you are basically cranking over DRY cylinder walls.
Hey...just try this. Turn the key to the ON position...wait for the fuel pump to stop buzzing, and then turn the key to crank the engine.
We do this on every vehicle we own, and it makes a difference.
Thanks Miles...I needed that kind of explaination...I'll try it the next time it occurs.
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Sounds a bit like the fuel pressure regulator valve or the check valve in the fuel pump may be sticking on occasion. The next time it does this slowly cycle the key a few times to give the fuel pump a chance to build pressure. Then see if it starts.
Mike
Hi Mike: Actually when it does not start up, I normally immediately try the starter a few times. Only after sitting a couple of minutes then it starts up.
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I have a 91 Acura Legend that has 223K miles. It is in good mechanicial condition. When something breaks it gets fixed. In the last year about once a month or every 2 months, after the vehicle has been driven, and the engine warmed up. After a brief stop at a store, the engine turns over strong but does not start. If I wait about 3 minutes, then the engine starts right up and off I go...
Any thoughts? Besides getting a another vehicle.
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Anyone looking for this accessory. I already have a set.
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Wow...What a trip. Glad your back, rest and heal up. Let me know if there's something I can do to help you out.
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How many lights are you planning to put on a circuit? As others have stated unless the garage circuits are severely overloaded, adding a few lights shouldn't require the need to run new circuits just for them, unless you had other expansions in mind. Each 100W (standard) bulb will pull .83 amps. So two light fixtures with two 100 watt bulbs adds less than 4 amps total to the circuit.
Rethining my current circuit, the only things that stay on are the freezer and battery maintainer. I have 3 garage door openers and several outlets but they are rarely used. I could easily go off the line from the garage door openers.
Thanks everyone. It helps to talk things out with others. I do like the 110 LED motion detector suggestion.
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I have changed my outdoor lights, porch, driveway and back yard floods to new 110V LED and they are fantastic, low amperage draw means you can piggy back them with another fixture such as garage door opener or an outlet with very little concern. The floods make the old 100 floods look like night lights.
All I have ever seen of the solar outdoor lights they are next to useless, and yes I bet that the cold makes them worse.
Thanks... I think I'll go the 110 LED...
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What about LEDs, which can be run off any 12V power supply?
These are LEDs that run off (Rechargeable battery lithium polymer 7.4 Volt/1500mAh)
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I need to add 2 outdoor lights to my detached garage about 75 feet from the house. It has 110 to the garage but I would need to add more breakers and wires (80 feet).
Home Depot has this on sale "EXPA Solar powered outdoor white LED light with motion direction " for $39.97 each. Uses
Rechargeable battery lithium polymer 7.4 Volt/1500mAh is included
I've not installed Solar before. In long run, any opinions which would be better?
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You are right about medical coverage on you. But if you do get in an accident and it is your fault, yes your personal medical will cover your medical but do not expect a settlement offer to close your claim. If you did have medical on you for your m/c policy then, the m/c insurance will make an offer to settle your claim after you have made as much recovery as you can in 3 years to cover future needs and for your pain and sufferings up to your policy limit. A good guide is that a settle offer could be about 2 to 3 times your total medical bill up to your policy limit.
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I know how you feel for victory got snatched from my SeaHawks. But I still enjoy watching a good playoff football game..
Ravens just intercepted in the end zone so looks like they will win.
Guess I will cheer for the team that Coach Harbaugh will coach in the Super Bowl.
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I wear the Shark Evoline. They say it is on the heavy side, but being that it is the 1st helmet in 27 years I have nothing to compare it to. It held up nicely in my accident. So I bought a another one. Plus I bought the matching blue tooth. It is the nicest modular helmet on the market.
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Both No 1 Seed (Broncos and Falcons) now Eliminated.
Falcons got lucky against the SeaHawks but luck ran out against the 49ers.
Go 49er, NFC West Conference.
Go Ravens...
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Brian, wanted to keep in touch with you and the VR forum. All is going well down here.
We missed our window of opportunity to watch the Dakar Rally on the leg that was very close to the Bolivian border, so we had to ride further into Chile' to watch the rally.
We spent the entire day on Thursday watching all the motorcycle and car drivers come toward the finish in Copiapo', Chile'. The rally that day started in Fiambala', Chile', and ended in Copiapo'. We were stationed about 5 km out of Copiapo', and had a great view of all the riders and cars as they came out of the Atacama Desert, riding hard and fast.
We then "tried" to find a room in the area that night, but all were taken by racers or fans. We had to ride about 200 kms north, back toward Bolivia, to find a room.
Friday morning we rode back into Bolivia, and will continue our search for the path of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Hope all is well on the VR forum and family.
Miles
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Well, I'll agree with the 49'ers but I'm afraid it will be against Mr. Brady and co. with the Brady Bunch taking all...again!
Not that I'm pleased with that, not a NE fan myself being a Bills fan. I will say one thing, after watching the Bills all season it is refreshing to see some professional teams play in the playoffs!
I'm cheering for the 49ers because I like a team with a fast running QB, so with Redskins & SeaHawks out, Go 49ers... Then I'm rooting for the Ravens just because.
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Go 49ers & Ravens for the Super Bowl.
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Wow what a game. Congratulations Falcons. You be my SeaHawks like a championship team.
Coach Carrol has some explaining on his play calling in the 1st half. He was not calling plays into the SeaHawks Strengths.
SeaHawks should have mostly been run, run , then action play.
In 30 seconds the game could have gone either way.
Congratulation to the Atlantic Falcons again.
Go 49er…I love a fast running QB.
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Hosting a 12th Man Party in support of the Seattle SeaHawks.
Lots of good food.
I need to not gorge myself like I'm used to, but to eat civil.
I'm not much of a soda drinker except for special occasions like today.
I WILL limit myself to just 1 can.
Just pick up a bottle of water
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It is due or die time for the Seattle SeaHawks vs Atlantic Falcons.
Having a 12th Man party with lots of good food.
I need to control my food intake.
I need to tell myself to not gorge myself. Just eat civil.
SeaHawks fortune is to continue their Winning Ways to Destiny...
Borrowing a line from their Baseball counterpart the Seattle Mariners
"Refuse To Loose"
Go SeaHawks...
Slash em with the Claw
Rip em with the Beak.
Bring on the Falcon Platter
Meat!...Meat!...Meat!
Go Hawks....
Looking for vacation advise.
in Watering Hole
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If near Colorado Springs, visit the United Air Force Academy (Class of 77). Breath taking open campus. At the visiting area near the Chaple you should ask any cadet, if there are any around, if he or she would give you a personal tour of the campus. Most would love to for most are away from home and would like to talk to civilians.
http://www.usafa.af.mil/information/visitors/index.asp
Travel over the Royal Gorge, highest suspension bridges in the world.
http://royalgorgebridge.com/NewsEvents/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=10
Just be prepared for the daily afternoon summer thunder storms.