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    I'm 285 all by my lonesome and with all the stuff I keep in the bags I'm sure I'm over 330 lbs. I like the ride at 0 in the front (Progressives) and about 65 in the rear. I keep the damper at 2 most the time. Rides pretty smooth for me there. Mike
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    Prayers up and running.
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    On average about 3 hours a day on the road for work so 21 there, then there are my Sunday rides. So that can run up to 7 or 8 hours for that. I'm bumping close to 30 most weeks. Reminds me ..... I need to do another oil change. Damn! Now that I think about it I haven't even sat in my car since the end of April. Better check and see if my daughter still has it. LOL!
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    Thoughts for the the Warden and you Dan.
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    And they come together to look like this. And 2 bills is about right for the whole project.
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    Dry ice

    Snaggletooth replied to kenw's topic in Watering Hole

    Yep, works pretty good if the dent is smooth. I've done quite a few from hail damage, (God bless the Midwest) and "most" of them don't even show. A nice flat slab of dry ice and wrapped it in a thin flannel cloth. Hold it onto the dented surface and wait. Some of them can take a while. I'd sometimes hear a small "click" and it would be pulled back into shape. If there is a sharp crease in the dent it won't work very well. Ya got some heavy gloves? Gets a bit nippy doing it this way. Worth a try anyway. Mike
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    I can hear it now. (Southern Drawl Added for Entertainment Value) This glass is mine. This glass is urine.
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    Funny you should ask ...... Been playing with another idea from a project I did a while back. It gets the GPS off the bars and onto the dash. It's a good solid mounting point. I started with the dash "visors" in the beginning to cover the cracks on the tops of the dash panels where they mount to the stay frame. That evolved into the visor and again into the sport camera mount on the left side of the dash. Then the idea of extending the right side using a heavier material with a flange/lip coming off the back side that could be shaped up or down depending on the riders height and/or preference that would allow the stud mount from the original GPS mount to be attached through the lip. I've been playing with patterns for the new visor/mount and it looks like it should work fine and keep the GPS out of the wind and in view. I'm waiting for an extra GPS suction cup mount ($12.00) to strip for parts and not have to strip my original one. No pictures yet as I'm still playing with carboard templates. But you might get the idea of what I'm talking about from these pics. Mike
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    So ........... she was trying to outrun the BF/EX? Seriously......glad she's ok.
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    Cool. It's progress my friend. Mike
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    You are going where so few have gone before........... Be fun to see what you come up with.
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    Great idea! The way things are today how often does one hear "Thank You" anymore. Also a fine way to build a stronger relationship with the shops that do their best to take care of us. Mike
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    Well Howdy, Welcome to the site. A '83 V-Maxed eh? You and Dingy should hit it off pretty good. But enjoy the show. We got a fun crowd here, if nothing else shall we say ....entertaining? Mike
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    Crap! Now I really feel bad. You were within 8 miles of me. Sorry to have missed you guys. Mike
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    Always interested in how much stuff you can take off one of these old girls.
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    Wow! Like they say Rocket ..... WHAT A RIDE! Ya know, they write books about trips like this, maybe sell the movie rights. Lets see.... maybe ......Old Coots on Old Scoots? And I missed being able to meet up and ride a bit with you guys by 50 miles. Damn! So where ya going next trip? Mike
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    Dang! That slipped right past me. I saw the flag but I thought they spoke British there.
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    The hex head you were trying to loosen is shown on the left side of pic #1. It goes into the damper at the bottom. It is recommended to use Blue LocTite during assmebly. So it would take a bit to break it loose. The top of the damper is where you need to use a "special" tool to hold that in place while removing the hex bolt. Sorry no pics of the inside of the top but the pic of my tool should explain it. Used 5/8 All Thread with nuts LocTited on both ends. Cheap and simple. As stated you will not need to disassemble that section but it helps to know whats in there. Just make sure they at tight before putting it all back together. You should be fine even with turning them for while. Mike
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    As I don't speak da lingo there I'm only picking up bits on the specs. It looks like they are only H3's at 55 watts compared to the H9's in the Hella 90mm modulars. Heat should be no more than a standard headlight I'd think. The pic looks like there should be room for the plexi cover.
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    Nope, no problem with heat on the plexi on mine. Nada. Won't even melt the snow that builds up on the headlights. Don't ask.
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    The trick I use to fill the rear is one of those flavor injectors you use for seasoning roasting bird. Dull the sharp tip off to avoid poking a hole in the rubber bellows. I just fill the injector up with fluid, leave it stuck in the fill hole and start start bleeding and give it a boost now and then to keep it full. I don't use a vac or speed bleeder. I just go in this order and it works well for me. Rear 1st, then the metering valve at the tree, then the LF caliber then the anti-dive (which you don't have). Then pump as much fluid as needed to run clear at the anti-dive. Even bleeding at the metering valve I can still get some bubbles at the AD. Some times it can take a bit. I top off the rear master and close it then crack the rear caliper bleeder to remove a bit from the master so it don't seize up when the fluid gets hot. A take an 8mm wrench on the first test ride so I can crack it again if needed. I've had worse trouble with bubbles in the front master at the banjo bolt. Mike
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    Welcome to the site. You came to the right place for info. I bought my '84 in '07 as a garage find after 9 years of being stored. It took a bit to get her back together and running right and yep, I spent some bucks getting there. But in the end the Venture is a worthwhile investment if the bike has a decent history. These folks here can walk you through about any problem these bikes can throw at ya. They got me up and running and I'm at the point with the bike where I would jump on it and not worry a bit about taking off for a few days. If the 2nd gear problem has been corrected that is one of the more costly issues with the bike. That's a plus. When looking into tires you will see a lot of opinions. The one thing I look for is load rating. These bikes are heavy and then adding a rider and passenger can add up quick. I'm a fan of the Avon Venoms. I'm on my second set and will buy them again. Great wear, over 18,000 miles on the last set and all weather traction is great. Best wet weather tire I've owned. Some of the things you will proabaly want to address early on is heavier battery cables, an AGM battery, the upgrade fuse panel is a must, (PM skydoc_17 on that. He sells a nice kit), and a few doses of Sea Foam to treat the fuel system to clean it out. Hang around, we will be here to help. Mike
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    Remember Slip & Slides? (hint hint) Might help.
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    Good to hear Kevin. It's a start. Mike
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    We're getting a break here in Omaha, Ne. today. It's dropped down to 90 degrees today. Humidity dropped a bit to. I actually had goose bumps on the ride to work this morning from the chilly 77 degrees. Ahhh....bliss I tell ya. And it's only the 3rd of August. What are we in for? No pool at the end of the wooden deck eh? Mike
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