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  1. RedRider
    First, Blue locktite on the rotor bolts, not Red. Second, there should be a bolt at the bottom of the pumpkin for draining the rear end. Once drained, there should be a fill bolt about half way up the pumpkin. Replace the bottom drain nut, and fill until fluid reaches the opening of the fill bolt. Replace fill bolt and you are done. SAE 80W90 gear lube or the synthetic equivalent. Lastly, you should not have to bleed the brakes after replacing pads. The hydraulics are never opened. However, how long has it been since you changed out your brake/clutch fluid? If it's been more than a couple of years, it would be a good idea to do that also. Good luck and let us now what help we can provide. RR
  2. RedRider
    Her name is Diane. Very nice and helpful young lady. It will serve you well to humor her. RR
  3. RedRider
    Hoping to get started on it tomorrow. I'm going to be the good house slave today in exchange for guilt-free shop freedom tomorrow. Not sure I will get to the valves, but I will have the carbs off (setting float levels), the front fairing off (tightening steering head, adding risers and rerouting cables if needed). Already have the rear end taken apart (inspection of gears, lube drive shaft splines, pins, and hub spline, replace circlip damaged last time I lubed pins). I will post pics when I get it all torn apart. They will be X-Rated since the Venture will be almost naked. RR
  4. RedRider
    Pop off the gas tank and check connections under there also (if Squidley's lead doesn't take care of you). There are a couple under there that get overwhelmed (had to replace one on the road cause it basically melted). It could also be trouble with the starter circuit at the key switch. It is a notorious weakspot on these fine machines. If the easy stuff we described don't take care of it, take it back to the dealer and have them check it out. The key switch is not cheap and it appears your '06 should still be under warranty. Report back on what you find. RR
  5. RedRider
    $25.88 each on Bike Bandit. I bought a set of these gaskets from FDL along with a set of carb bowl gaskets and, IIRC, it was about $85. You may want to chat with the Service Manager (I think his name is Al) cause $120 for the set sounds kind of high. You may want to ask if that includes the rubber seals around each bolt. Bike Bandit has them for $6.23 each (total of $100 for the 16 req'd - doubt they are included). Overall, the boys in FDL are a really good dealer. They have been straight shooters with me for several years. It doesn't sound like they gave you any trouble with the warranty claims. That's good. Glad you able to get this done early in the year while there is still snow on the ground (for those non-Wisconsinites - it snowed last night). RR
  6. RedRider
    Nope, check pressure religiously (and have never done a burnout). The first D404 blew up on me running thru West Virginia with just over 5000 miles on it. I had checked the pressure but never looked at the rear of the machine to check the tread (stupid of me, I know). It was replaced with another D404 (all that was in stock) that took me home. The very next trip, I had to change out that tire on the road due to wear almost to the cord. 4600 miles. They suck. Put on an Elite3 and have been very happy. Will know by June what the mileage will look like. Should have 7 or 8 thousand miles on it by then. RR
  7. RedRider
    If you want to go try on several different styles - from cheap to good - take a ride down to the Iron Pony (www.ironpony.com) in Columbus . They are on Westerville Rd just inside the loop on the NE side. They carry every helmet know to man along with just about everything else. It appears to be about 2 hours from you. A nice Saturday morning ride. RR
  8. RedRider
    Come up here and ride in Wisconsin. She will never again complain about being cold in Texas. Seriously, chaps are a really good solution. Another option is actual motorcycle riding pants. Firstgear makes a heavier lined (removeable) cool weather riding pant that includes CE armor at the knees and hips. If I recall correctly, they are available in women's sizes. She could easily ride down to 35 or 40 degrees without being cold in these pants. Even colder if she wore a pair of jeans or longjohn (or winter weight Under Armor) under them. Recommend www.newenough.com if you want to go the Firstgear avenue. They are a banner sponsor of this website and are great folks to work with. Purchase several things from them. RR
  9. RedRider
    I just saw an ad for a completely tricked out LD ready bike. Wow, I have a long way to go. Will definetely need the stator upgrade. Check it out if you want to see what an Iron Butt Rally contender really looks like. Dual batteries, dual GPS, trip computer with wireless display, hydration system (I may steal that idea), aux fuel tank with extra lid (good idea), circuit breakers instead of fuses, HID aux lights, etc. http://rpb.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/LD-Events-Bikes/RTP/5760579_oHbfy#356216290_3e6WW For sale $13,000. That is just nuts. RR
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    Actually, she will occasionally fly somewhere to meet me. She doesn't like the LD rides. As a matter of fact, I am heading out May 1st to ride from my house (Fond du Lac, WI) to your town (San Antonio, TX) - straight thru. If my routing is correct, it is about 1325 miles. If I can average 62 mph (including stops), it should take 21.5 hours. I will need to keep the gas stops to NASCAR pit stop times. My target is averaging 64 mph. This would allow me to get 1500 miles in 24 hours (IBA Bun Burner Gold). We shall see. RR
  11. RedRider
    OK, I've ordered my 5 gallon tank with the overflow vent and ground lug connection. I will have to see how well it will fit on the current mounting board. Should be OK, but we will have to see. I will post pics when it is installed. This should give me about a 350 mile range. There are a lot of DQs within 350 miles. RR
  12. RedRider
    Yup, just the bike is free. The passengers are only free if they swim. RR
  13. RedRider
    Nick, If safety supercedes style, go with a full face helmet. I'm just sayin'. On the bright side, you will no longer have the mushroom look. RR
  14. RedRider
    The Lake Express Ferry just announce that motorcycles will travel free in May and June. Also, if reservations are made online, they will be free Sept and Oct as well. This is a great way to avoid Chicago traffic. My wife and I (and the Venture) have taken it a couple of times. Very nice. http://www.lake-express.com/newsletters/10MarMRF/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CampaignMonitorEmails&utm_content=990060759&utm_campaign=2010-MAR-MotorcyclesRideFreeKickoff+_+oitukr&utm_term=Clickhere RR
  15. RedRider
    Ken, Most of these little compressors pull 8 to 10 amps. Make sure there is a fuse in the line that can handle it. DO NOT plug it into the aux power port (cig lighter). It is only fused to 5 amps. I added an additional pigtail with heavier wire (12 ga) and a 15 Amp fuse. I covered the connector with a finger cut from disposable mechanics gloves and put a twist tie on it. It is laying under the seat along the frame. I will need to remove the seat to get to it, but if I have a flat, that will be the least of my worries. RR
  16. RedRider
    Lonna, I mentioned Wustof (just misspelled it) in the second post. They are great knives (I have had a set for many years - they work, and look, like new). As to the difference between the $149 and $499 sets (if for the same type and number of knives), difference will likely be the steel alloy used and the handle construction. Just and FYI, top shelf knives like Wustof and Henckel are hand wash only - no dishwasher. The Calphalon knives will be a private label made by someone else. Not sure who. RR
  17. RedRider
    Squidly, I am not a professional chef, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night .... A basic Wustoff set is a great starter for a high end set. Get the 3.5 inch paring, 6" chef, and 8" chef knives along with either a sharpening steel or the Wustoff hand held sharpener. The advantage of the sharpener is it has the required 20 degree bevel built in. Using a steel takes some training. You and Lonna can then spend the next year or so giving each other additions to the set for birthdays, fathers/mothers day, anniversary, Christmas, etc. After a year, you would have a set that will be fought over at your funeral. Henckel is a very good brand also. Both brands are available at Williams Sonoma store. I might suggest this be an item to buy in person vs. over the internet. The feel and balance of the knife, if it to be the last set of knives you buy, is important. RR
  18. RedRider
    Renne, I don't know what kind of software you are running (or just doing it manually). But I wonder if you can do the VentureRider logo? The logo can be seen on the logo'd product in the VR Store. RR
  19. RedRider
    I suspect you are referring to TCLOCK. Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Kickstand. http://www.wood.army.mil/safety/Motor%20Vehicle%20Accident%20Prevention/T-CLOCK.doc RR
  20. RedRider
    Dave, This would not mount on end as the bung hole is on the bottom center (directly opposite of the filler neck). Also, gasoline weighs 6 lbs/gal. Adding 18 lbs to the weight of the tank (about 3 lbs) would exceed 2X the luggage rack capacity. Sampson Tanks make some tail tanks for FJRs and some other bikes. I have also seen a Summit tank mounted on a trailer hitch of a Goldwing. As for mounting an aux tank in a trailer, I don't like it. If the trailer ever got loose, you would have a broken hose spewing gas and a careening trailer with a bomb enclosed. RR
  21. RedRider
    Yes, it is just a gravity fed unit. You would likely need an aux pump to put it in your hack. RR
  22. RedRider
    I bow to Sleeperhawk's incredible fortune in finding such a superior riding partner. He is a lucky man. RR
  23. RedRider
    Before taking the carbs out to clean them, run some Seafoam thru it. Put a can of Seafoam in a tank of gas and go for a ride. If the carbs are really gunked up, you can put Seafoam directly into the bowls and let it soak for a night. And yes, the 28mm carbs could use a little more air. In the 2nd Gen they upped this to 32mm. Perhaps Pegscraper can help with getting you upgraded into a little wider throat. RR
  24. RedRider
    Most any oil will work as long as it isn't 'Energy Conserving'. There is a label that looks somewhat like a sun on the back of the oil bottle. Written in a ring around the edge of this label it will say 'Energy Conserving' or have a blank space. Go into WalMart and randomely pick up a quart of oil and look - you will see it. The additives that go into making the oil 'Energy Conserving' are not compatible with a wet clutch. Look around and you will find a handful of brands and types that do not have the 'Energy Conserving' label. Rotella T is one of them that is pretty easy to find. $15 or so for a 5 qt jug. Do a quick search in the 2nd Gen Tech Library and you will find a cross reference for the filters. There is a Walmart filter that's pretty good, but I don't recall the part number. Next, when you are filling the oil, do not fill it more than half way up the sight glass (near the foot brake pedal, toward the front but down low). If you do, it will leak out the overflow and make a mess. Won't hurt anything, just make a mess. When filling stop a little before 3 quarts and check. Next, there is also an electronic copy of the owner's manual (at least one for a 2nd Gen) in the Tech Section. I just realized you have one of the 'tweeners (between the 1st Gen Venture and the 2nd Gen Venture). I'm not really sure if your engine follows the 2nd Gen or not. Someone will jump on here and clear this up. Lastly, welcome to the family. Pics of your bike are required. RR
  25. RedRider
    No question about it. However, can she go 300 miles between stops? My wife certainly can't. (Come to think about it, as I am getting older, I am finding it harder to go 300 miles between stops.) And I should add, in the way I have this mounted, you need to remove the rear seat and bolt this onto the grab bars. There are different ways to mount it, some have mounted it in the trunk, some on the trunk rack. If I am using the aux tank, the bride is not along for the ride. RR
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