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If I recall correctly, if it is on the lower left front it is for "your" protection, if one is in the lower left rear it is for all the fallen riders ( who didn't have a bell ? )

Is the starter on an 84 MKI the same starter for an 89 MKII ? I know the Gen 2 starters work on a Gen 1 MKII, but can an 84 move up ?

OK... I got over to my dad's ( the resting place of my parts bikes) and was finally able to remove the collector. I was able to disconnect the two rear top exhaust pipes but could not figure out how to get them out from inside the frame/engine area. Do you need those top rear pipes ? Here is what I have so far: These are the rear pipes I have off of my 89.

I went all over town looking for bulk plug wire. Even places that said they had it (online) didn't have it in the store. I finally bough a decent set for an 8 cylinder and cut them to length . I still have four new ones left over from that.

Looks like maybe a custom bike built by one of the special builders like OCC

How hard is it to remove the pipes and collector from the bike ? I can easily lay over one of the 84's , but just wondering what it will take to get the parts off.

It was a real tough decision. I hate seeing another one bight the dust. The problem is what I could get for it selling it already taken apart and not running, verses the money saved and upgraded parts to my 89 is far apart. I have already saved $500.00 in parts and tires and hundreds more on the upgraded chrome parts. It is what it is. Just a sad day.

Okay gurus..would the front pipes and the collector from an 84 work on his 87 ?

I sadly had to make a final decision on my 87. I bought it non-running from a guy who had it in an airplane hanger next to a very nice plane. He had let it sit for several years and could not get it running. Since I knew of the top secret SeaFoam repair, i thought I could get her running really quick and have a second bike for my son to ride. Unfortunately the PO had tried many wierd things to get the bike running. One was running some type of very harsh cleaner through the carbs that just destroyed practically every piece of rubber in each carb. He also "jerry" rigged ( sorry Jerry) the wiring and vacuum lines trying to do who knows what. I found the cruise control vacuum line attached to the front left cylinder ( poor man's cruise control fix ? ) Well after realizing that the bike needed way more than I could afford to put into it, and that it had so many new items ( 2 new tires) and upgraded parts...that would look really nice on my 89..I decided that it was time to put the lady to rest. I needed the new rear tire off of it and this is what I did...just switched the rear rims... I took her to my Dad's where my other two parts bikes are residing... Using his tractor I removed the rime and tire.. By pulling the trailer forward and having my brother-in-law steady the bike, off she came... Took off some nice upgrades and wrapped her up for future parts... Still makes me sad, but my 89 is looking really nice with the upgrades and I know I have the parts to keep the Brunette running for a while.. Bye Bye Blondie...

Or you can do it like us Western types do it...with a tractor...

MODS....please move this over to the "WHY?" thread..... it's gonna be a long one...

I will look and see if the extra one I have is the right side..not sure but will let you know. CHECKED: Nope..unfortunately it is a left side. Sorry

Well here is the truth of the matter: The Gen 1 is an elegant, much faster, classy riding machine. It rolls with an air of elegance. The Gen 2 is a Gen 1 wanna-be, slower, a little sportier and has that teenage know-it-all attitude...you know it thinks its better, but we all know that's not true..... My 89 is leaking in the same area... I need to wash it and find the source too. NOTE: If you find it might be the rear valve cover bolts DO NOT try to tighten them ! They are shoulder bolts and will snap off. ( ask me how I know ) Now this will open a whole area of debate, but I solved my head gasket leak with a very (read: very) thin washer placed under the top of the shoulder bolt.

Hey...I am the boss and I have my bike's permission to say so !!

Thanks guys. I did spray some penetrating oil on them last night but just wanted to be sure. My 89's tip came right off, Now knowing that I wont damage it, I took a rubber mallet and taught it who was boss. Thanks again. Bill

Really, I need some info on how to remove the end exhaust tips on some 1st Gen pipes. My 87 has the cool dual tips. My 89 has the bland shorter chrome tip. I just thought I would switch pipes, but after mounting the right side, I found the left side has some type of pipe mod from the previous owner. So I need to put the same pipe on, but I cant seem to get the tip off to switch... whats the secret my Venture Gurus... ???

Read the fine print.... Fuzzy riding slippers not included.

I just logged in and changed mine. It does say to do it once you log into Ebay. Thanks for the reminder. Last thing I need is some scammer loggin on and buying Harley parts on my account...

Just realized...those are the only things that don't fall off the bike during a ride....

Thought this might be of interest, especially to the Patriot Guard Riders: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/22/biker-claims-old-glory-wind-resistance/

That is what he is looking for is just the back muffler part. Do you think that would bolt on ?

I know...making a 2nd Gen that fast with 1st Gen pipes might upset the gravitational pull and the earth's rotation, but this is a temporary emergency fix for a cross country rider.

Anybody know if stock pipes off of an 89 1st Gen would fit on a 2009 RSV ?

I have a pair of stock pipes from a 1989 1st Gen in my garage. You can have them if they would work. The gurus here would have to tell us if they would fit... I am down in Tucson. I also have a garage and tools to put them on if they will work..

The best Ford truck forum is a Chevy Truck Forum ....just sayin'......lol