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Hi there, we, (my wife and I) are in need to purchase a couple of helmets to go with our bike. We've not had any for several years and I'm wondering if there is a favored brand or type out there? Thanks, Rob
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Havent seen anything from Screamstone in quite awhile. PM's go unanswered. Hope all is well with Rob. Check in here bro...
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Well, ol stoneface made it here. We ooglled each others bikes, kicked the tires and headed out for breakfast where LetHimRide and his wife Georgia met us. Had a great meet and Rob headed south once more...... He should be checking in soon once he gets home. He even got to meet the "kids"!
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I contacted the seller of the diapragms on Ebay questioning him about the application of them on the 1stGens as stated in his title. I don't know if anyone has tried to seperate the rubber from the slide, but I find it nearly impossible. This is a copy of our discussion. I'd be very carefull if any of you were thinking about bidding on this auction. Are you sure these will fit a XVZ12 XVZ13 VENTURE ROYAL The reason I ask is that, unlike other daiphragms, it's almost impossible to split the rings without damaging them, and the alignment tab on the edge shown in the pic will not fit the recess on the carb body. Comment?? Thanks Hi, well, Herman in the Netherlands, ebay ID storm-h( 72) was my first customer, he had installed these in two bikes, we worked togheter a long time trying to find out if these diaphragm will fit that bike. You may contact Herman for feedback. Regarding the tab you can just cut it off. Hope this helps. Any doubt contact me. Rob Well, that may take care of the tab issue, but I still can see a potential for a developing an air leak as long as the indent remains empty. What it doesn't address is how your friend Herman split the flanges to replace the older membrain as the rings are a press fit, very fragile, and very difficult to seperate with out breaking. If you're lucky you may seperate one out of the four successfully. That's why replacement diaphragms are sold already installed on their plastic slide. Unless you plan on backing up your claim, you may want to post a disclaimer to your application claim, or guarantee they will work, which I know they won't. How do I know that? I've owned a lot of Ventures over the years, and rebuilt a few Venture carb sets during that period. Just a word of advise. I'd suggest rewording your auction title and discription. First I need to thank you for your time and help in this matter, I need to say that I am a honest seller, I has been contacted by a Venture specialist from the Netherlands really interested in these diaphragm after Herman's purchase so at this point after your email I am really confused and unfortunately really ignorant in this matter. Please advise on how I should rewording my auction according your experience in this matter. I don't want to deceive people if these parts will not work and obviouslly I will refund money but at this time I am thinking in cancelling this auction....sincerely. Rob Hi Rob. Perhaps the expert friend in the Netherlands could supply you with pictures of a Venture diaphragm membrain being replaced, like those you've posted in the auction using another diaphragm type?? Perhaps he knows something we don't?? Until then, I'd relist just for the bike the membrain was designed to fit. If you don't absolutely know what it fits then more research is in order. I know it was not designed to fit a Venture when the tab has to be removed. Thanks, I am concerned about al that so just cancelled auction until I can make sure what I am selling, thanks again for your help. Sincerely. rob. Probably best all the way around Rob. Good luck. Thanks Jack, I appreciate your comments, awaiting response to them from my experts in the Netherlands. Rob Jack A LITLE UPDATE I just received an E-mail from Rob the seller and he sent me the response from his friend Herman. Personally I've never had any success removing the diaphragm rubbers as discribed. Maybe it can be done?? Anyone here ever tried it? Goodmorning Rob. I can only tell you about my own expierience with changing the diaphragms. All four came off pretty easily with a bit of twisting and pulling ( they were busted so there was no need to keep then in one piece ) . This means that you don't have to split the carb, slides and after a bit of lubrication you can install the new diaphragms, with care ofcourse and that's it. I think that it all depends on the skills and the patience of the person installing these diaphragms, nomatter what kind of bike you have. So I think that maybe you should mention a certain amount of mechanical skill or background is needed to make this a succesfull operation. I hope this provides you with enough information. Take care. Herman
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Everyone say hello to Rob Wrenn our newest friend and a fellow Long Islander! Rob you will find lots of good friends here! Talk to you soon buddy!
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Well, I finally got to meet my first 2 forum members yesterday. After having spoken on the telephone a number of times, I finally got to meet dragerman and ummm dangit, I forgot his forum name, but Rob was there too! I decided to cut my lawns for the first time, the dirty looks from my neighbors were starting to get to me, so I fired up my lawnmower on one of the nicest days so far this year. Well after cutting the front, I decided to skip the back (who is looking in my backyard anyways?) and go for a ride. I called Charlie, and he was meeting up with Rob to do some work on the bike, but after some discussion decided to come riding, and Rob joined us as well. We met up in Milton, chatted for a while, looked at each others bikes, then hit the road for a quick trip to a little out of the way bakery, that I swear has the best sandwiches around. The ride was nice, short, but great company. Except for the numnuts kid who just had to squeeze between us, and ride up my ass, but I digress... It was really cool to meet some new riding buddies. We even met a Harley guy, who was out riding by himself (his Harley riding buddies were out buying oil, or fixing something) So I invited him to sit with us, and hang out for a bit. I had to bail, since I was working last night (hence the latenight post) and took my leave of Charlie and Rob. I hope to meet up with more of you at Carls on the 24th, and "maybe" even in Ohio, next month. Sorry no pictures this time, but next time for sure. Oh and if any local riders are going to the Yamaha Demo Ride later today (May 16) at Flamborough downs, look me up, I will be there promoting the B.E.A.T Cancer ride at the event. Cheers! Sonny
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