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    The first diagram is for wiring direct for the driving lights through a relay. The second diagram is the one for using the high/low switch to activate them. (correct me if I'm wrong guys) I've aways run mine direct so I've never run into that problem. Mike
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    The PGR is an outstanding organization. They rode a mission Monday here for Officer Dan Ottis from Ashland NE that was struck down on his bike in an accident last week. It was an impressive sight to see the streets lined with American Flags and the PGR members standing the flag line. Dan rode himself with the PGR, Sons of Legionnaires and the Blue Knights. End of Watch Dan, you will be missed. Mike
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    I'm not sure of my memory on this one but both the MKI and MKII inner fork tubes are 40mm or 41mm diameter? Mike
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    I've seen this problem before. Yep. Just a misunderstanding of terms used.
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    You gonna list it on fleaBay as "Adult Owner, Gently Used"? I mean they have tried to sell used spark plugs........... Mike
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    Hey Walt, PM sent. Mike
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    I've run Avon Venoms on my '84 since I bought it in '07. The first set took me to 25,000 miles. I ran the rear to death and still had some miles left on the front. During that time the discussion came up on the cracking problems some had. I watched mine closely but never saw any problem develope with the cracks. I had a few very minor ones start to show on the front in between the tread right before I replaced it. I mounted new Venoms this spring and now had about 3,500 miles on those with no sign of cracking. I chose the Avons due to the high load rating. One of the highest available. They are an excellent wet weather tire also. I ride solo most the time and keep the tires at Avons recommended pressure. I can't gripe about the life or the perforance of the Venoms. Mike
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    I can't..... but basic training starts with the cat. (pic1) The really loud one. I have no idea. All these pics were sent to me by my old friend Randy, a Marine with an obsession with shooting things from a long, long, looonnnng way off. I believe he is raising this dog. I haven't been to his house in a while but I'm calling from the car first. Mike
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    Hey Steve, I'm sure you're going to have a ball with the Drift. I've got the 170HD. The only problem I ran into was the Drift 170 uses the .mov format and I had to find software to convert it to .mpeg or .wnv format. If you have software that convert that over you'll be up an running in no time. Mike
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    :sign yeah that:Yep, I'm pretty interested in what ya put together myself. But I'm sure there will be help along shortly on your carb question. Mike
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    Ok, ya got my attention! Ya got a blonde! Atta boy! But what caught my eye is your headlights...... Not many of those around. Maybe 3 or 4 setups like that I know of. So welcome to the club. I'm sure we will have some things to talk about. And this place is like Hotel California.......You can check in, but........... Mike
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    Best of luck on your ride John. You've put in enough effort to made it trouble free. Make sure you don't forget the camera. You know how these guys get. Mike
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    Yamaha used to list them as an assembly only if I remember right. Crazy price. But take a look on eBay. They are listed quite often. Mostly lens. Prices on them are usually quite reasonable. But then again, one of these guys might have one laying around to. Ya never know with this bunch. I can't help ya on the front. All I have is the rears. Glad it wasn't any worse. I've come close to that happening a couple time. I use a 1 1/2" thick piece of plywood with a handle to keep mine close to level so it don't lean too far into the wall. Sometimes it's a lil too close to level ya know what I mean. Good luck. Mike
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    I got a new dog to guard my house. It was a little more than I thought I should pay but I think when word gets out I'll be a relatively crime free neighborhood. The nice part is he is a year old and already fully trained. For your safety you might want to call the house from the driveway and in the safety of your car!
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    I'm pretty sure either the 1200 or 1300 will both work as long as the 1300 is a 1st gen model. If I remember right this mod will not work for the 2nd gen 1300. I'm sure Dano can confirm that. If you're hearing the hammer bangin' in there you're probably going to find the cracked body like most others have found. Be a good time to get ready for swap. You might PM Dano to check on availability of his parts for the mod. Mike
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    Check with your local snowmobile or jet ski dealers and shops. Many of those offer the DEKA batteries also.
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    This has been one of the more popular choices with the 1st gens for a while. I've had mine in for about 4 years now and it is a tough one. Still cranks like a new one every time. American made, AGM, and stronger cranking amps than an Odessey. For the quality and dependablity you can't buy a better battery for the money. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx18l.html This thread will offer some interesting reading on battery options and one of the posts that led up to finding out about the DEKA line. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33375 Mike
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    Well yeah!! Mike
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    From after the party in 2010. Love all the oil spots.
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    Wanna be guitar players can be as bad... or worse. I played for years and many times I was asked for info on guitars. The last time a friend asked me for help as he wanted to learn how to play. I went down the list of what kind of music he wanted to play, hollow body or solid, electric or acoustic, bass, yada yada yada. He kind of lit up and said.............................A RED ONE. Ya can't help everybody.
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    I have to buy this stuff because I can't make it this good. Burnt Fingers BBS Sauce If you ever make a Bacon Fattie........ Use Burnt Fingers. The next time you feel the need to stiffin up your arteries try one of these. It says it will serve 12 but I'm calling BS on that. Mine only end up getting served to...........ME! http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/ Mike
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    After a couple of incidents in the last couple of weeks, one involving a friend of mine, I thought I'd throw this out as a reminder of the rules and standards involving the other end of the motorcyling world. The Clubs. This is most certainly not intended as a post to incite arguments of right or wrong or who has what rights to do what. It's just a reminder that another part of the motorcycle social structure is different from what most are used to. But in my opinion, everyone of us needs to be aware of the rules they live by. We all expect a certain amount of respect, some demand it. The lack of respect to a club or even a single member has a price and it's not cheap. My friend found out the hard way. He's learning. He was not trying to cause problems and had no idea that he was causing one with his behavior. But with that said, this is worth a read for those unfamiliar with club rules and how to respond to club members and interact with them. Might save someone from getting schooled..... the hard way. http://www.rcvsmc.net/id4.html Just info. Nothing more. Mike
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    And the winner is.......
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    Yep sounds like the bowl fuel level is to high. As far as testing the floats for sinking, good luck. Probably not going to sink. They are a solid fiber body and are very bouyant. They can and will soak up fuel over time and that weight change will change the float level as it does. I had several floats that were prone to saturation when I bought my '84. It had been stored for 9 years and the floats had deteriorated over time. The bodies were turning soft and where the brass tang attaches was breaking up. Out of the four old floats taken right out of the working carbs I was getting four different readings off the scale. They won't be exactly the same but they should be real close. I ended up drying them in the sun for a few days and then coating them with Airplane Dope to reseal the bodies. That did work. But the tangs coming loose was a problem. I ended up buying all new floats and ended my problem. When you look at the floats check for extreme softness and where the tang mounts into the body. In the pics you can see where the soft spots were and the discoloration. The one pic is a side by side with a new float. But, like I said, I'd lean more to the fuel bowl level before anything else. With all four carbs overflowing at the same time, pretty sure that's your problem.
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    The probe is actually a mini battery in itself so yes, it must be down into the elecrolite to work. That is why the red warning light flashes when the fluid gets low. The probe is no longer generating a volt reading.
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