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  1. RedRider
    I drive past this dealer everytime I visit my folks in Ft Wayne. Next time (if they are open) I will stop in an say hi - and buy something. And tell them why I stopped. It is always a good thing to support a good dealer. RR
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    I also need to start making a list to bring. Service Manual Brake cylinder retractor Snap ring pliers (never hurts to have a backup - they break at the most inconvenient times). Lift and Larry adapter 27mm wrench and socket (FlyinFool - what size is the rear wheel nut on a 1st Gen?) 1/2" torque wrench 3/8" torque wrench sockets ball end allen wrenches Moly60 grease fine sandpaper Mother's Chrome Polish (for cleaning up pipes while off the bike getting rear wheel worked on) Metric wrenches (long and stubby) Blue locktite Brake Quiet Mechanics pics (in case anybody wants to do clutch work). Gasket scraper (clutch work) Steering head bearing wrenchs I will fill this out further as items are identified/asked for. Let's hear it - what do folks want/need to do? RR
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    This is a beautiful area to ride in. Some of my favorites: 1) One day, take the ferry across the Mississippi out of Cassville, WI 2) Pikes Peak State Park in Iowa (just across from Prairie du Chien) Unbelieveable view. 3) Effigy Mounds National Monument - Iowa. Just north of Pikes Peak SP. 4) Dubuque Arboretum. FREE!! Staffed by volunteers. 5) Galena, IL. Quaint little town with really good restaurants, shops, etc. Kind of a touristy town now. Lots of blue hairs out of Chicago. But very nice. 6) If you want to run a day away from the Big Muddy, head NE from Prairie du Chein on Hwy 60. This follows the Wisconsin River and is a great road. Also takes you to Spring Green (as mentioned earlier). Enjoy the best riding in our state. If you were from Illinois, I would say 'leave your money and then go home'. However, since you are from Minnesota, I will say 'Welcome, enjoy'. (just kidding of course, we love Minnesotans to leave their money and go home too). Can you tell it's getting to the start of the NFL season? RR
  4. RedRider
    No chastising from here. That is a nice looking bike (as is the LT in the background). Enjoy your new ride. Besides, there is no rule against riding the HD until the 3rd Gen Venture comes out. It will retain it's value and keep you on the road. And, it will be easy to sell when you are ready to come back home. Ride safely on your way back to the golden dome. RR
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    Right at 85,000 miles. I've been changing the rear end oil almost every oil change (~4000 miles) and have been noticing extra shavings showing up on the plug for about a year. I finally inspected it a little closer and saw it was time to retire the old rear end before it left me stranded in the middle of North Dakota, or Utah, or Labrador, or ..... I'm itching to ride. RR
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    And it's CHROME!!! Is that now in the Yamaha accessories catalog? RR
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    Woohooo!!! Thanks Larry. RR
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    I really would have liked to have been there. I rode past the area the previous weekend going to visit the folks. With this lousy economy I have to be really careful with taking vacation days. However, at least I wasn't disappointed by being all fired up to go and then having the bike break down. RR
  9. RedRider
    I'm pretty sure there will be a couple of CarbTunes here for anyone that wants to sync their carbs. If anyone needs any specialty tools, speak up. Someone in WI probably has it and can bring it along. Thought include: Steering head wrench for full adjustment (not the temporary fix) ColorTune MityVac Valve Shim wrench (may be more than we want to tackle at a regional MD) Maintenance items we can easily perform (and/or show how it's done): Oil change Rear drive fluid change Brake/clutch fluid change Clutch upgrade (make sure you have a new gasket) Tire change Lube drive splines, pins, and drive shaft Brake pads Carb sync HID install Radio/CB connection cleanup/grease Adding additional tail lights (depending on style) Adding fuse block Plumbing in an auxilliary fuel tank . . . And there are likely other skills that will be brought to the MD. Come one, come all. There is great riding in the area also. Sauk City is right on the Wisconsin River and is the gateway to WI highway 60. Close to the Merrimac Ferry (free ferry service across the WI river), Spring Green, Devil's Lake State Park, and other fine scenic locations. Give EagleEye an idea of what you need done, and he will find the skills and tools required. RR
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    I was able to get a pumpkin from CarbonOne. He will ship it to me once he gets back from Potato Creek. Thanks for the help everybody. Hope to be on the road early next week. RR
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    I might suggest searching www.advrider.com. They have forums dedicated to the kind of information you are looking for. There are several folks that have ridden RTW and discussed the logistics required. RR
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    Scooter Bob, Glad you made it back safely and before this storm hit. This would have been tough for even you to ride through. FYI - Got the rear drive from Carbon One, but wasn't able to catch him before he left. Larry will UPS it when he gets home from Potato Creek. I'll be back on the road early next week. RR
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    OK, I need to look a little closer. I saw Columbia City and assumed CC, Indiana (near Fort Wayne - NE corner of Indiana). Columbia City, OR - you get to go to the BIG beach. Have fun. RR
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    Jeff, I don't know how the first gen was set up. You may want to check with some of the others on that. RR
  15. RedRider
    If you are half way up the glass when the bike is held vertically, you are good to go. Filling it to the top line will cause overflow and will make a mess. Sounds like you did it right the first time. Have a great ride to the beach. Going up to Indiana Dunes or further north? Is Redamak's (gourmet hamburger joint) still up in New Buffalo? RR
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    I'm not sure what you mean by the forward female coupling. Is this the cup with the internal splines that bolts onto the rear of the pinion? The place where the pumpkin end of the drive shaft links? RR
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    Jeff, The splines appear to be in pretty good shape. I don't see any damage at all to the teeth. Interestingly, I keep hearing how this junction is only lubed by grease. But when I opened it up, there was oil in there. However, I believe the rear bearing was damaged also (it was likely the first bearing to go leading to the needle bearing damage). If I recal correctly, it is a sealed bearing which would prevent oil from getting past it to the splines. There are two holes in the bottom of the spline cup that allowed the oil to come in. From taking it apart and reviewing the pieces, it appears the splines are only grease lubed and are (supposed to be) isolated from the gear oil. RR
  18. RedRider
    Thank you. I searched Ebay earlier today and wasn't able to find any 2nd gen pumpkins. If any of the members have one they would like to sell, I would be glad to take it off your hands before going the Pinwall route. Anyone Trike their ride recently? Upgraded to a VMax rear end? Let me know. Good thing I didn't go to Potato Creek this weekend. Could have been trouble. RR
  19. RedRider

    Dealer

    RedRider replied to fordpol's topic in Watering Hole

    Yeah, dealers won't touch it. RR
  20. RedRider
    While removing my rear wheel to have a new tire put on, I decided to lube the drive shaft end that goes into the pumpkin. I have lubed the shaft end that went into the U-joint, but was never able to get the shaft out of the pumpkin end. The oil seal was stuck. I slide a mechanics pick around the oil seal and it came right out. However, I noticed the pinion was really loose. I could move it around - axially - by an 1/8 inch or so. Not good. Showed it to the mechanic at the local dealer and he agreed the nose bearing is likely shot. I typically replace the rear drive fluid every time I change the oil. The last several changes I noticed a good sized ball of shavings on the magnetic plug. Now I know where these shavings are coming from. Took the rear drive apart and the pinion nose bearing is shot. Unfortunately, the outer race is worn down so far there is not a shoulder to press against to remove it. Heated the race hosing with a butane torch and it tried to move it, but no go. The inner race on the pinion nose looks frosted (micro tearing of the metal, soon leading to full spalling). OK, bottom line - I need a rear pumpkin. Anyone have one available they would like to sell? Guess the KLR is going to see some additional miles over the next few weeks. RR
  21. RedRider

    Dealer

    RedRider replied to fordpol's topic in Watering Hole

    However, good on the dealer for fixing it and accepting responsibility. Glad it got taken care of. Now, go ride the wheels off that thing. RR
  22. RedRider
    I will back up Condor on the shiny strips on the E3. I just had a set installed on my rims and haven't even mounted the tires back onto the bike. The shiny ring on both sides is there. Can't be caused by rubbing. RR
  23. RedRider
    Well, Back from the dealer getting the tires mounted and balanced. It appears the pumpkin is trashed. The pinion nose bearing appears to be shreaded. I am heading out to the shop to tear into it and see. Will get more info on the tires once the pumpkin is fixes (or replaced). RR
  24. RedRider
    Andrew, I am on my way to the dealer (or will be once I finish this post) to get a new set of E3's mounted to my RSV. This is my second set of these and I didn't have any trouble with the first. Assuming my pumpkin isn't trashed (topic for another thread), I will have it back together this afternoon. I am also in the 'large' catagory (270#) so we will see what happens. Will let you know. RR
  25. RedRider
    Like Mike said, pretty easy to deal with. You can get more info on VN750.com (I realize your bike is a VN500, but they are mostly the same from what I understand). Remove the nut from the back of the chain tensioner, put a screwdriver in and turn 1/2 turn CCW. Let it spring back, replace the cover nut, go for a ride. Good luck. RR
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