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1st Gens are like the true old fashion tupperware ..quality with a click . 2nd Gens are like the new style disposable Ziplock containers you get at the supermarket . Nothing personal ...just saying ........
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See what happens when you put a gun, or laser in the wrong hands ?? Oh crap....did I type that out loud ??? Free the gun and neighbor thread . Join now at http://WWW.freethe thread .com. save our motorcyclist freedom of wind in our face freedoms ..
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Just gotta find that edge...that pinnacle of fun and entertaining but keeping the Mods finger off the trigger ......
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Yea...ill live. Seemed like some of the 2nd Genners got too testy when they were in the losing end of the argument . Couldnt argue facts so it got personal ...
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Stupid phone locked up and "shot out " a double post .....my apologies on that too. And I apologize for global warming, If Santa wasn't nice to you, the snow that makes BigTom miserable , Your credit card debt and any other issues in your life. But I won't apologize for the Giants winning the SB.
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No.... I let someone's personal attack on my ethics and integrity get the best of me. ...my apologies . But at least I didn't pull a gun....
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It was a soft kill and only a 1st Genner ..lol
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Wasn't intended for it to go that way . Was surprised at the responses . But I guess thats how you find out where things or people are really at. Wasn't looking for discourse .
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Thank you Gary..you are a gentleman and a scholar... That's my story and I'm sticking to it ! -
Super Cool..I. pretended to write the check, pretended to walk to the mailbox and pretended to take a deduction for my charitable contribution ....this is fun... Thanks for letting me play in all the Reindeer games ....
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Obviously not 1st Generations..:stirthepot:.......just saying.......
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I do also HIGHLY recommend buying Dingy's steering nut tool . It is quality and really made the nut removal a breeze . Already got one compliment on it from a friend.who saw it sitting on my gas cap. -
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Just want to clarify for anybody that may read this thread in the future, the mistakes I made so far doing this process . I removed the forks because of issues with the upper triple tree bearings . They were rock solid with dry grease . 10 minutes in Mineral Spirits made them like new. Anyways, either way, on the bike or off the bike, after removing the dust covers from the lower forks, then remove the clip inside the lower fork just above the seal. Then use the lower forks as the slide hammer . IF..the forks are on the bike DO NOT try to use the upper forks as the slide hammer by sliding them upwards... or do it by yourself. Get a friend to help. Have your friend ,wife ,neighbor or well trained pet to hold the forks up in the air shoulder height and then you use the lower forks to slam down to dislodge the seals . Now...be prepared that small parts may go flying .There are 2 silver bushing like pieces , 6 small washers and two other metal cup like saucers . Do not slam the forks upward in any way. Those pieces described above will be damaged. Easy..easy slide up...full force sliding down . After 90. Minutes of sliding the crap out of it , damaging the small pieces...it only took one attempt with my friend holding it up and me sliding the lowers down. Now...if I can only get it all back together..... -
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I am now working out of town again so regular mail is fine. Fork wrench ? Are you talking about the triple tree nut wrench ? I bought one from....(you?) Off the forum. Is there a diffrent wrench ? Thanks Bill -
Can I pretend to help too? I don't have a clue to what you all are saying but I don't want to feel left out.
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I would recommend ( highly) that you pull the top bearing and re-grease it. I just pulled mine off and the bearing was rock solid from dried grease. 10 minutes in mineral spirits cleaned it up and it spun like new. When ( and if) I ever get mine back together I expect a newer, better feeling ride. The bottom bearing was fine. Bill
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Not slow just cautious.. you said you had them...never said I could have them... SOOooo... I was testing the water... PM sent... Thanks -
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Okay ..I went over to my Ducati riding friend who has a restoration shop. He sat me down with a sheet of glass ,600 sandpaper and a micro file. Had me lightly file the burrs of the edges and flat sand the top and bottom flat surface. They came out pretty good. They are the two silver pieces below . I still need to replace the two wavy washers . Sorry guys... I originally posted this from my phone and it wouldn't let me post the picture: -
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
OMGTSFC..... That's kids speak for Oh My Gosh..Stealership's Freakin Crazy !!!! Went to get a couple if new oil stops that got a little chingered up during the fork seperation. They wanted $53.00 EACH.... They also wanted 9.00 for the little round spring washer. Is there a better source ????? Can I lightly sand the edge of the stop and reinstall ? -
Glad YD is taking the heat ....the help here is incredible...just today I posted for help and instead of a post ,I got a phone call explaining my oversight . Helped me finish that portion of the work.
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Bummer.....looks like unless you are on your 1st Gen you ain't gonna survive the end of the world ......
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I think the best commercial was the Chevy commercial..poor Dave drove a Ford . Then the Doritos dog burying the cat ...gonna train my Rot to bury cats ....the Geico pig was good too .
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Ok...got them apart. My friend with the 83 Venture stopped by and found me giving up. I was trying to slide them up towards me. He suggested that he hold the top part of the forks and I slide the bottom tubes down as the slide hammer... worked first time. Found one of the little washer/bushing things broken and the oil stops pretty dinged up...probably from my original attempts. SO...... I will order new parts on Monday and start working on other repairs and stuff until they come in. Thanks guys for helping me on this. I'm sure there will be more questions when the rebuilding time comes. -
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KIC replied to KIC's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
What is the oil lock and how do I know if it is damaged ? Still haven't got them apart..but the area around the seal edge was kinda corroded, so I am letting some WD-40 work it's magic before I get physical with it again. Thanks all for the constant help... it's going slow, but going. Special thanks for the phone call Rocket.. that got me to the next step.....( of frustration)