saddlebum

1st it keeps the thread active and prevents it from disappearing into oblivion 200 posts down the scale. 2nd sometimes people need to see that others have contributed to help encourage them to do the same. That's not to say they wouldn,t, but its like dancing, some just need to see a few others get up first, before they get up on the floor.

PayPal sent. Good luck to you and your daughter and may God be with you.

Half my bike was rebuilt with plastex or plastifix (same product just a different name depending on who you get it from). After my accident in 2007 I rebuilt it using the above products. The left fairing is actually two half sections welded together with plastex/plastifix. Drill a 1/8 inch hole at the end of the cracks, then gouge/V-out the crack from the back side cover the crack from the outside with clear packaging tape, then fill the crack from the inside. Sprinkle on the powder then wet with the liquid and alternately add powder and luiquid until the crack is filled. Next cover the repair on the inside with fiberglass drywall tape. Then sprinkle just enough powder over the tape to sift through the holes of the tape and wet with liquid then add more powder and liquid until the drywall tape is completely covered (mixing proportions are not important, you can make it as runny or stiff as you like depending on the circumstance). Once curried about 15 to 20 minutes you can peel of the tape on the outside. If there are any little imperfections on the outside just add a bit of plastex using the dropper technique with the included dropper (instructions are included in the kit). Plastex/Plastifix builds up as required and can be built up in layers, sands out glass smooth and there is no need to use any spot putty. You can even smooth it out with you finger when it starts to firm up a bit to putty like consistency. ( works best if you fold a piece of clear packing tape over you finger, it wil not stick or build up on the clear tape but it will on a bare finger. A couple of source links for the products http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=74332 After repairing and painting bike. http://venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22720&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1223431960

We We all know that's a load of Bull.. .......Since when did you have to be threatened to stop for ice cream:fnd_(16): :fnd_(16): :fnd_(16):

could also be referring to Loctite gasket maker or Loctite gasket eliminator. Another possibility is a product called the RIGHT STUFF which is much better than silicone.

I tried running synthetic on my motorcycle but did not like it. I found my engine mostly the valves just sounded a lot noisier so I switched back to regular MC oil. Can't comment from personal experience re: rotella though it is very popular among many riders

I just got one like they use on bicycles and zip tied it to the handle bar works great.

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Using water alone is not a good idea. 1st) Antifreeze helps stop cooling system corrosion water will not. 2nd) Antifreeze not only protects from freezing but it also raises the boiling point of water helping to prevent the cooling system from boiling over in hot climates 2rd) Last when using water either alone or mixed with antifreeze use distilled, deionized or demineralized water. Regular water will leave mineral deposits that in time will clog up the cooling system.

That or when I replaced the valve cover gasket in 2007 I caught it with the edge of the valve cover while slipping it back in.

Your directions Abdul are impeckable.....Makes me wonder why I ever wasted cash on a manual.

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the answers

How serious is it to leave out a rubber plug on the top of the camshaft bearing. It looks like the plug I found inside the clutch cover http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=77398 is from the camshaft bearing cap. Obviously it some how popped out and found its way into the cover. Looking at an engine that Carl has sitting on his garage floor with the valve covers removed it really does not appear to do much other than maybe keep oil from coming up through the hole in the upper bearing cap but to do that it would still have to go around the cam journal and lubricate it. Unless the journal bearing has a groove around the middle of the bearing, in which case the oile would just travel through the groove and exit through the unplugged hole and not lubricate the bearing and cam.

Must be a VR member:backinmyday:

Sorry about the loss of your Niece Dan. My condolences to the family

Count me in for two.

This is sad to hear Prayers sent may she recover from this unjust disease.

You mean Like toaster leavin's

1st gen MKII 1989

I was thinking that it was some sort of bumper that sits inside the clutch cover lower rear corner for the shift rod inside to bump up against at the end of its movement. Guess I will have to take the cover off again to be sure. Its solid rubber with a mushroom head and two ribs around the barrel part to retain it in a hole.

STUD ROOSTER A farmer went out one day and bought a brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The new rooster struts over to the old rooster and says,'OK old fart, Time for you to retire.' The old rooster replies, 'Come on, surely you cannot handle ALL of these chickens. Look what it has done to me Can't you just let me have the two old hens over in the corner?' The young rooster says, 'Beat it: You are washed up And I am taking over.' The old rooster says, 'I tell you what, young stud. I will race you around the farmhouse.. Whoever wins gets the exclusive domain over the entire chicken coop.' The young rooster laughs. 'You know you don't stand a chance, old man. So, just to be fair, I will give you a head start.' The old rooster takes off running. About 15 seconds later the young rooster takes off running after him. They round the front porch of the farmhouse and the young rooster has closed the gap. He is only about 5 feet behind the old rooster and gaining fast! The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting in his usual spot on the front porch When he sees the roosters running by. The Old Rooster is squawking And running as hard as he can. The Farmer grabs his shotgun and - BOOM - He blows the young rooster to bits. The farmer sadly shakes his head and says, 'Dammit... Third gay rooster I bought this month.' Moral of this story?... Don't mess with the OLD FARTS - Age, skill, wisdom, and a little treachery Always overcome youth and arrogance! :backinmyday:OLD DUDES RULE !!!

:group cheers::group cheers: Because you live south of the equator does that make you one year younger

Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. And your still not an orphan you got us.

Heyyyy...... How did I get dragged into this! I'm innocent I tell you innocent.