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  1. KIC
    I'm in...money sent. Get well soon Dan.
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    Good thing I missed the "crash". I probably would have panicked and sold both Ventures... Speaking of missing sites.. Does anybody have that "National Craigslist link ? I can't find the post with it and I guess I didn't bookmark it...
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    He's paid me two-fold with advice and information. You will really enjoy the progressives. I am still in awe with the difference I feel. Good luck and enjoy !
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    Good luck and ride safe. I bought mine about a week before you got yours...I couldn't of done it either without the help and generosity of the guys ( and gals) on this site.
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    Now you did it ! You had the opportunity to run, and you didn't. You are now a Venture Zombie...your 2nd one is just around the corner....
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    Smokin' a Fatty

    KIC replied to flb_78's topic in Watering Hole

    Thought this thread was about a 1st Gen blowing by a 2nd Gen..but found it interesting anyways .
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    What do the items represent ? Are they Venture related items ? Maybe a picture of the 3 item package would help out.. Or in other words:
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    1st Day Back

    KIC replied to Yammer Dan's topic in Watering Hole

    Is that why I had to go back to my Celebrex ? My back has been killing me ( really!) and I blamed it on the hot water heater I had to replace at my other house. Now I find out it's all your fault !
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    I stay at Comfort Inns too whenever I can. Their breakfasts can't be beat for the price (free) I already have 20 nights. I was just told I will be on travel for 4 weeks from mid March to Mid April... that out to give me the higher "status" . I could probably get the highest status now if I told them I had a 1st Gen...
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    Good point !
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    Hey , but I will still allow you to be my friend and post in my threads Thanks. Got a surprise today when my 23 year old crotch rocket loving son said he wanted to ride the blonde... he liked all the lights, thought it looked cool and he would ride it as long as he could put "louder...cooler pipes on it.... now to find that thread about pipes.....
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    So educate me

    KIC replied to Bubber's topic in Watering Hole

    Make sure you get a quality tender that shuts off when it reaches peak charge. I got one that didn't shut off totally and made a dual pig tail to keep my 2 TW200's charged. All of a sudden I am constantly filling them with water and the new batteries lasted less than a year. Same with my KLR560. I don't keep any of the bikes on one all the time now, I just plug one in if it has sat for a while and then unplug it after a day or so.
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    Carma is a Bitc#

    KIC replied to djh3's topic in Watering Hole

    Now you went and done it...turned it into a gun thread.... go stand in the corner and behave yourself !
  14. KIC
    I am presuming that it has been tested and works in the manner intended ? In other words, I'm guessing that you screw that puppy on the back of the speedo and pump grease into the bushing/little gear thing with out having to take the whole speedo apart ?
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    Thanks, It does come in handy. Probably loan it out more than I use the trailer, but when you need it, you need it. Those heavy pigs are definitely a challenge to load with only 2 people. I can load my KLR650 by my self.. the Ventures are a different story
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    I used the Progressives from Skydoc_17, with a 3/4-inch preload and 15wt oil. Haven't had enough time to ride it to play with the air settings. Almost seems like it doesn't need air. Definitely makes a BIG difference with the Progressives tough. Also, the 3/4 inch is based on 190lbs and 6'1". I also went with the 5 1/2" inch from top with forks compressed measurement, because the 409cc oil measurement left it way low, like 8+ inches from top.
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    A sawzall and a big sledge hammer can make anything possible !
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    Does that mean to pull them and literally soak them in SeaFoam or drain and fill them with SeaFoam ? Details my man...details...
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    So Boys and Girls... I was minding my own business today when I drove out of town with my bike trailer and out of the blue the opportunity of a life time to buy an 87 blonde came up. I couldn't resist and pass up this opportunity that must be destiny... Okay... my wife didn't buy that story either, but it's my story and I'm sticking to it ! Picked up the 87. It needs the carbs done since it was parked inside an airplane hanger for 2 years with fuel. Also needs the front seals replaced but came with new Yamaha seals and dust covers. Two new tires, the front not even mounted yet. Has a lot of rear light bars, the back rest, a set of intercom pieced for a helmet, a bike cover, new plugs installed, the valve cover gaskets just done, trailer hitch, and a new extra oil filter and a brand new windshield. Negatives are the carbs, the front seals, a tear in the front seat portion, gotta mount the new front tire, small crack/damage area on front left fairing, clear coat peeling off of top of rear trunk, and clutch lever seems to have lost it's bleed although it doesn't seem to be leaking anywhere.
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    Well.... I picked up the blonde today. Definitely needs new front seals..luckily this one came with brand new Yamaha seals and dust caps. Interesting bike....needs a little TLC in some areas but overall a well kept bike. So... the adventure starts all over again.... no wait....
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    I'll do a for sure at that price.
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    Thanks. No worker's comp claims from having to read all that stuff though ! I like this bike more than the BMW K1200LT that I had. Okay.. i miss a few of the bells and whistles the Beemer had, but this bike is much better around town. I am leaving in 10 minutes to go and possibly buy an 87 blonde. I hope it is everything the pictures and the guy says it is.
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    :rotf:Ok you caught me .. I'm a closet 2nd Genner... I corrected the TYPO in the original post..
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    Thanks. We'll see how this deal on the 87 goes. leaving in an hour to go see/get the puppy. Hopefully the next time I do the forks on this one which I believe will the 432nd time I would be taking a 2nd 1st Gen's forks apart in the last 2 months, may go smoother. We will see. More entertainment to come...same time same channel...
  25. KIC
    First of all my first ride on a Venture was my friend's 2001 2nd Gen that he left with me for a week when he was out of town. On my first ride with my local group that included all types of bikes including Dave's 2nd Gen ( we had a stroke of compassion and let him "tag" along) I attached a picture below as proof of what I say. This ride included a dead stop through 4th gear side by side little run. Even Dave said he was surprised ( as I was ) at the power and and speed of my bike. Second of all this is all in good fun. Some call it clowning around. Some call it joking. I guess at least one doesn't. Could that be what psychologists call an inferiority complex ? :think::think: Now I have to ask myself why I let you draw me into this with these kinds of comments... P.S - I always joke with my friend and his wife about the bikes,,, here was his CHRISTmas present: ( I included free installation)
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