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  1. cabreco
    Dave, I've got a whole can of carb cleaner ready for the job today. I have been running seafoam for the last 2 tankfuls to clean stuff out. I also suspect something might be out of whack as the bike wreaks of gas when I park her in the garage after a ride. Within a few hours (and opening up the garage door to vent) the gas smell subsides. I haven't found a leak yet Since I have to replace my gas filter, I figure I will also replace the fuel lines from the petcock through to the carb since they ARE OEM. BTW does anyone know if I HAVE to use a Yamaha filter or will any generic auto filter fit? Hopefully, a good cleaning, new fuel line & filter will resolve the MPG & gas smell!
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    Makes sense, so the gauge is more of a guide than a fact. Good so the red light DOES come on when the bike is low on fuel. At least I know that safegard is in place.
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    I thought the LED gauge was wacky. It seems to drop slowly at 1st then real fast to 2 bars. I feel it's best to treat it like my Honda 750 & find out what my range is. If I can get at least 150 miles before I hit reserve I'm happy. Based on what you guys are saying that should be no problem. The last thing I want is to run out of gas on a bike that ain't easy to push
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    Right now most of my driving has been below 50 mph. I haven't done an exact calculation, but like I said I have gone through 1/2 a tank in less than 75 miles. So at best I would say I'm getting under 30 mpg?
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    The previous owner had the carbs were synced by Muffinman last summer. She runs great but I feel she is eating too much gas. Does anyone have a write up of what I would need to do & what I would need to have on hand (equipment wise) other than a screwdriver to decrease the feul intake? Would the carbs need to be synced again if I do?
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    I'm trying to ascertain EXACTLY what the range of my bike is. I feel I am getting lousey MPG since I've gone 79 miles & the gauge is dancing between 1/2 & the bar below it. So I put the petcock in the on position to see how long I can run (leaving me the reserve so I'm not stranded). So when I hit the level where I need to switch to reserve position on the petcock, what will my main LCD gas gauge show? No bars? One bar? What about the red warning light will that turn on when IN reserve? What should I consider the normal range of the 1st Gen in (average) miles? Thank for the input.
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    EXCELLENT, I found them for $3 bucks each, unfortunately they have a $7 shipping fee but whatever.... I looked at the grills but opted against it. I actually like the contrast better without the grills. I'm also afraid that if I overload it with chrome, I'll look like "Superfly" driving down the road Thanks for the help!
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    http://www.aftermarketcyclepartsnation.com/Drag-Specialties-RECTANGULAR-TWIN-MARKER-LIGHTS-detail.htm?productId=7724779&catalogId=&searchProducts=2040-0299 Now that I have the rear light bar on the bike I was replacing the bulbs & found the one of the sidemarker crystals has stripped screws so I can't replace that bulb yet. Of course my OCD is driving me nuts that I have a side marker out (even though I don't see it while driving). I want to pick up an extra crystal (this one is also scratched) before I try to extract the screw. I have nightmares of slipping & cracking the lens while using the screw extractor. So Does anyone know who made this light bar & what should I use for keywords on Ebay when looking for a spare. ( I assume they are no longer available). I think I may have found them...Anyone else bought these? http://www.aftermarketcyclepartsnation.com/Drag-Specialties-RECTANGULAR-TWIN-MARKER-LIGHTS-detail.htm?productId=7724779&catalogId=&searchProducts=2040-0299
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    Jose, I'm from Jersey & I felt the same way especially rush hour on the Parkway...until I moved to southern Virginia. These people here make driving in NY/NJ/PA like driving with the most courteous, polite & SAFEST driver in the world!
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    I like the top ones. But maybe I'll hook those up to a relay off the horn switch.
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    Is the combined 110w a severe drain on the charging system?
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    Yeah my standard answer when I was asked "Is this your son?" was always: "That's what my wife tells me!"
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    SNOW...THE OTHER OTHER Four letter word! http://www.ronaldreagan.com/forums/images/smilies/freezing.gif
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    I was at Walmart today picking up plastic buckles to replace the ones on the trunk straps, and I came across these great driving lights for the Venture. They are all chrome teardrops for under $20 bucks...& they come with the wiring, fuse, & switch! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Driving-Light-Kit/16680058 http://www.etrailer.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/Q/H/QH-87CD_1000.jpg
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    Spent the morning stripping down the parts bike. I'm down to the frame, the engine, both wheels & 1 caliper. It's amazing how light the Gen 1 is when you take off all the bulk. She feels like a 500cc bike!
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    I know my 84 has Mikuni Carbs. Is there a series, model, or part number for them? I'm trying to locate which rebuild kit to get and secondly (and most importantly) some sort of instruction sheet on how to rebuild. I have seen something on Mikuni SBN seres but I can't tell from the pix if this is what my 84 has.
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    SCAM??

    cabreco replied to Yammer Dan's topic in Watering Hole

    Hey Condor, I'll see your multiple Craigslist scam & raise you indonesian listings. I googled the VIN https://www.google.com/#q=1fte337074200474&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&filter=0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=11abbd181fcfb93c&biw=1280&bih=617 Dan Definitlely a scam, If they won't/can't/don't show the vehicle) a cash buyer...it doesn't exist! Andy
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    Yep I have an old Craftsman floorjack with an 8' diameter lift plate (I think it's a 4 ton) And ya couldn't find a pix of that set up? BTW Randy, I was in your backyard last weekend checking the area out. Wife loves the area. Looks like we're a go for a 2013 move!
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    Yep I have an old Craftsman floorjack with an 8' diameter lift plate (I think it's a 4 ton) And ya couldn't find a pix of that set up? Break out the camera, That sound like a nice rig. BTW Randy, I was in your backyard last weekend checking the area out. Wife loves the area. Looks like we're a go for a 2013 move!
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    Will do, I'll probable document it either with pix or on a video & post it to Freebird for the site. Having a parts bike has it's advantages
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    Very cool. Seems simple enough, easier than my inline 4 750 Now to build a cradle crate for it! Thanks Gary.
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    I am going to be stripping & cataloging the parts bike. The engine has 60K mile & I would like to remove it, crate it & store it for future rebuild. What is the best way to get it out of the frame. My available lifting tools are a car floor jack. car transmission jack, a bottle jack, as well as a full car engine crane. Now on my 81 CB750 I found the easiest way to remove the engine was to remove all the mounts on the left side, lay her down & remove the right motor mounting points. When I lift the frame up, the engine is sitting nicely on the floor w/o a problem. I read Scott MacMartin's write up http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39013 but it really doesn't clarify the actual removal. So to the ones on here who have pulled their Gen1 engines, how did you do it?
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    http://www.aspectofthehare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dug_up.jpg SQUIRREL!
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    Mike, The parts bike I bought had bling up the wazzu! I even had the chrome cover plates over the rear master cyl & slave cyl plus 2 stainless ball studs that mount on the brake & clutch handles for GPS & camera. I did leave the tow package off though. Right now I don't have a trailer so I figure why carry the extra weight. I do have to make block off plates for the side covers to keep the heat off my legs. It's great in the chill but in the summe it will be brutal! I'm going to make them out of 1/4 ABS & insulate underneath.
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    Ok, I am finished (at least for THIS season) Painted the blackouts on the side covers & dyed the backrests to match. It only took me 2 months! Total cost of the bike so far $2,095.
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