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  1. RedRider
    Bigfoot, it sounds like your head is similar shaped as mine - big and oblong. I currently have a HJC XXXL and I used a smooth rock to pound the forehead foam in a little. If you are not averse to dropping a few bucks on a helmet, try on an Aria Profile. It is a full face helmet and is made in an oblong shape. It fits me perfectly (although I have not dropped the $500 to get one yet - this Christmas perhaps). Stop by the International Motorcycle Show when it stops in your neighborhood (it is in DC on Jan 9-11, 2009). All the helmet manufacturers are there with helmets to try on. You WILL find one that will fit. As to whether you can afford it ... I can't say. Good Luck finding the proper protection. RR
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    +1 on the anti-sieze. Will make your life easier later. RR
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    That will be the best you will get with stock shocks. Perhaps upgrading to Progressive springs on the front and/or a Works shock on the rear will help. Are you running a CT? Either that, or a couple of good Airhawk seat pads. Or, go on a diet. (I just put up with the ride rather than diet - I'm about 260 and the bride is about 120. It's a whole lot easier to deal with). RR
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    Check out the October desktop pic from the International Motorcycle Show webpage. RR
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    I'll be down ther in a couple of weeks (if I'm not snowed in up here). Anybody up for a M&E on Sunday evening Oct. 26th? I've got a meeting in Raleigh, NC on Wed/Thursday and thought I would come down and ride in the Smokys for a couple of days on the way there. RR
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    Roll forward slowly and lock the front brake. You will likely hear a clicking sound of the front bearings moveing back and forth. It is likely your steering head bearings being loose. Been there, done that. RR
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    All Right - Who is this? I saw this in a ride report on Advriders.com Fess up and pay up RR
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    Yup - a flashlight (or even better a headlamp like KiteSquid said). There is a small MagLight in my kit also. That must have been the mystery #13 item. RR
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    Yeah - Plasti-Dip - that's the product I was thinking of. RR
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    First - Welcome to the family. Second - The intake carb boots are double walled. If you are not seeing performance problems, you likely don't need to worry about them immediately. Also, there is a plastic spray coating that can be used that will fill in these cracks and extend the life of your current boots. It is available at your local hardware store - will have to advise you the name of the product later - it is in my shop and I don't remember the name. Someone else may jump on here and let you know. Again, welcome to the family. RR
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    I carry a nylon technicians bag with a bunch of stuff in it. Specifically, 1) ball end metric hex wrench set 2) 1/4" drive w/ metric sockets up to 12 mm and short extension 3) Tire plug kit 4) Small Walmart 12Vdc air compressor 5) Several tie wraps in various lengths 6) Small bottle blue Loctite 7) Small needle nose pliers 8) Linesman Pliers 9) Short roll of duct tape - flattened 10) electrical tape 11) extra headlight bulb 12) extra brake light bulb 13) Never carry an item 13 14) About 10 ft of 20 guage wire 15) Velcro wraps/straps 16) Small roll double sided tape 17) Set of metric wrenches 18) Small tube dielectric grease 19) small bag with extra metric bolts, nuts, washers, fuses, etc. 20) Inexpensive voltmeter 21) Small ball peen hammer with the handle shortened. 22) Small cresent wrench 23) Flat blade screwdriver 24) #1 phillips screwdriver 25) Couple of mechanic's picks I also carry at least one Leatherman. It fits nicely between the latches of the saddle bag. This sounds like a lot, but it is fairly compact. I can move it between bikes (also have a KLR650) and only need to change the bulb selections and add tire irons and tools to remove the wheels. Don't think I will ever try to remove the wheels on the Venture while on the road. RR
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    Try lowering the front forks a bit and narrowing the seat. This will not mess with the handling (and will likely improve it) while providing you some much needed lowering. Welcome to the family. RR
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    The clutch is a wear item, like tires and brakes. It is not generally covered under warranty. You might want to review the service manual and see how much of a job it is to do it yourself. If I remember correctly, it was $3-400 for the dealer to replace mine. This was before I started doing my own wrenching. Good Luck. RR
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    Jinksy, First off - that is a great looking machine (just like mine). While you have the fairing off: 1) upgrade your headlight to a Silverstar - do a quick search for part number (I don't recall). 2) Make any adjustments to your windscreen if you want. Specifically, if it is too tall, cut it down. 3) If you intend to add significant electrical add-ons (electric clothing controls, etc.) add a small volt meter and wire it in parallel with the power outlet. Other than that, with it being so easy to split the fairing, I can't think of any minor things to do other than cleaning/greasing the contacts. Welcome to the family. RR
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    Seal is only in the lids. RR
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    FYI on the shift level bolt. It is the same as used on the side panel trim (just under the seat). I had the shift lever fall off while riding thru Oklahoma a few years ago. Replaced it with one of the panel trim bolts and headed down the road. I use locktite on this bolt now. The EBC clutch will do just fine. Even if it is not as strong as the OEM clutch kit, it will still last 40k miles. RR
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    I haven't done the brakes on a 1st Gen, but have experience on others. Your life will be made easier if you get a SpeedBleeder fitting for the caliper. I found when I took apart a caliper, all the fluid leaks out (no kidding - eh) of the line. If you do a slow bleed - open fitting, squeeze brake lever, repeat ad nauseum - the air rides back up the line and you can't get it to bleed. However, if you install the SpeedBleeders, you can pump the heck out it and the air is forced out. Just make sure the reservior stays filled. Good luck. RR
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    RedRider replied to juggler's topic in Videos

    Very nice, Wil. Looking forward to seeing the Anniverary trip videos. RR
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    This is the first I've heard of the Sea-Foam enima. Interesting procedure. You may also want to check the mixture going into the carbs. Vibs from the shipping may have moved the mixture screws. Only try this AFTER the Sea-Foam treatment. RR
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    I might recommend hitting Sears for a set of mechanic's picks. They are about $8 for a set and they are handy for pulling out the plates when doing clutch work. RR
  21. RedRider
    Yup, Bigfoot, it is tough to find larger sizes in application specific footwear. Size 15D here. Been looking for some dual sport motorcycle boots (SIDI, etc) and am having a heck of a time. However, for cruiser riding, try http://www.2bigfeet.com. Decent prices and they are really good about returns if they don't fit as expected. Several selections of nice leather work boots. RR
  22. RedRider
    Just south of the Smokey Mountain National Park in eastern TN and western NC. Some of the best riding in the eastern US. The Tail of the Dragon is hwy 129 right on the border of TN and NC. Be careful and maintain strict lane control. Also, there is a strong LEO presence on this road to keep the squids under control. Several great M'cycle lodges in the area. If you have a week to burn some gas and tires, this is a fantastic place to go. Will be down there the last week of October (if it doesn't snow up here and make it impossible to get down there). RR
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    http://cycle-car.com/ Very interesting looking motorcycle/car. Would be a bi*** to clean that engine after running it around thru the bugs. RR
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    We will certainly try. I really hope we get the chance, since we have to defeat the Phillies first (and the Cubs will need to beat the Dodgers). My Brewer's flag is flying in front of the house. RR
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    First playoff since 1982!! WooHoo!!! GO BREWERS!! RR
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