Vent covers, 1st Gen

[Guest scott_3fan]

One of the things I really didn't care for on the first gen Ventures is the open vent over the rear cylinders. That really cooks the old jeans on the rider.

I've seen some of y'alls bikes that have covers of various types in place over these vents. But I can't find any anywhere on the net. So, does anyone know if they are still available?

[eagleeye]

When I had my side covers off last week, I taped the vents closed. (across the inside of the vents)

But, It's still too hot for me. I am going to look for some insulating tape, and add that to the inside.

 

Steve

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Please forgive me VentureRider.org for what I am about to do.

 

Scott,

Have a look at this mod to address your problem. I have purchased the Lexan and I am about to do this as well.

 

http://www.venturers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=6948&highlight=

 

Thomas

 

 

One of the things I really didn't care for on the first gen Ventures is the open vent over the rear cylinders. That really cooks the old jeans on the rider.

I've seen some of y'alls bikes that have covers of various types in place over these vents. But I can't find any anywhere on the net. So, does anyone know if they are still available?

[SilvrT]

Please forgive me VentureRider.org for what I am about to do.

 

Scott,

Have a look at this mod to address your problem. I have purchased the Lexan and I am about to do this as well.

 

http://www.venturers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=6948&highlight=

 

Thomas

All I get from that link is a login screen. How about copying the info and pasting it into here?

[SilvrT]

Please forgive me VentureRider.org for what I am about to do.

 

Scott,

Have a look at this mod to address your problem. I have purchased the Lexan and I am about to do this as well.

 

http://www.venturers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=6948&highlight=

 

Thomas

I created an account but the link now says "The topic or post you requested does not exist"

[Midicat]

Sorry guys, here it is.

 

Danno

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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:51 am Post subject: Side Covers .

 

Jon Tanner asked me to post pics of my side covers when I finished installing the Lexan inserts. So, here they are. I do have to apologize as some of them are rather out of focus. I have a real POS shop camera that is new to me (freebie) and haven't got it completely figured out yet.

 

The inserts are gray PVC fr McMaster-Carr. The insert is 1/8 thk smoked Lexan fr McM-C. The adhesive is Devcon Plastic Welder fr Wallyworld. The screws are #4, 1/2 in lg, stainless steel, self tapping screws for plastic fr McM-C.

 

I made cardboard templates to mark the Lexan. Then cut it out w a jigsaw. Baked in the oven at 360 deg for 6-7 min and formed them over the backside of the side covers.

 

The inserts were cut on a tablesaw and then heat formed w a Wagner paint stripper heat gun.

 

Dan C.

 

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I did not expect to see the engine so clearly (have to hide the oil leaks, ya know!).

 

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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 9:30 am Post subject:

 

LOOKS SHARP!!! Thanks for posting this Danno. I just added this to my list of "things to do". It also looks like you put quite a bit of time into cleaning and polishing. She sparkles! Also, did you repaint all the body parts or just take off the stock striping and have it restriped? I like the striping style and color.

 

I let you know how mine turns out!

 

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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 10:55 am Post subject: .

 

There's an Aspencade (early '90's) sticker on one of the windshield wings. I'm guessing that's where the pinstriping was done; and the wings put on too.

 

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Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject:

 

Danno,

What is the reason you covered the openings in the first place?

Was it heat sheilding (legs), to keep the engine cleaner, or just to dress it up?

My side covers had broken inserts that blocked the openings when I bought it. I took them out since I like to see the engine through the openings and thought it might run cooler. Since I have not ridden it yet (the carbs are being rebuilt and lots left to get road worthy) so I don't know how this will affect the driving and maintaining experience.

 

Your final result looks sharp! http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

 

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Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:36 am Post subject:

For what is worth, I've taped my leg warmers in the closed position.

In Oz here, we don't get a lot of really cold weather riding my way.

I found that if they came opened on a hot day, I almost fried.

I understand that new louvers are no longer available. I have one blade missing in one of mine. I have been contemplating a dark plastic or the like to make a blanking plate with. Maybe a piece of my old windscreen would even be ok. Does the clear look good on the bike?

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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 8:47 am Post subject: .

 

Glvwman,

 

It's mainly to keep the heat off my legs. Yamaha closed this up in 85 or 86, I think. It doesn't affect the temp of the engine but it does make it much more comfortable riding on a warm day.

 

 

 

Frank,

 

I don't know, but I'm partial to smoked plastic.

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All I get from that link is a login screen. How about copying the info and pasting it into here?