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Well, not that small. I know that some have lost their membership status. It was due to a bad cron task that I added this morning to sort the member, expired members, etc. I am working on it and hope to have it all back to normal soon.

Have done 12 oil changes on mine. I keep a flange style automotive plug on hand in case the CC OEM plug breaks.

Glad you visited and saw this. I was worried about you running around low oil!

Thank you for posting this page. I am truly 0.4 qts low. I'll add oil as soon as I get home.

You are right. This is the first time I noticed this. The owner's manual on page 9-15 states 3.2 qts in the engine and 2 qts in the crankcase with no mention if the oil filter is replaced....there has to be 2.4 qts instead of just 2 qts. The engine is the same. I have the bike with me here at work and I will ad 0.4 qts of oil to the crankcase as soon as I get back home. I hope I didn't do any damage being 0.4 qts lower in the crankcase. Thank You very much for the heads up.

True on that one, will put that caveat in when I do that torque spec. Thanks for the reminder on that one. Haven’t done the drain bolts yet either and have done at least 4 oil changes, did add the magnetic dimple plugs and magnetic sleeve(s) for the oil filter.

Mind passing the popcorn? Amazing how easily distracted we all get given the opportunity

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First thing I'd like to comment on is the ease of reading in this new format... So a couple of thoughts to share and think on when coming up with the repairs: The back flow from jugs to carb blows is a bit hard to understand for me perhaps I am just reading it wrong. But the only way to the carbs is past the valve seats under the compression stroke. That said with blown head gaskets one would think that thee path of least resistance would be other than the seats. That said then likely the valve seats and valves would need facing. We have seen these bikes hit way too high compression readings, as was the surprise with Luv's bike some years back, I was amazed that the head gaskets weren't leaking or other issues apart from the per detonation it was experiencing. Bares asking what the compression number are on the jugs not yet leaking. Another concern I would have: Are the rings fractured or broken? This would also apply to ring landings. The reason being is that the bike was run on the good jugs which obviously place an compressible fluid between the TDC and chambers; that has to of had effect unless the fluid was compressed out thru and out to atmosphere. This can mean a whole host of potential issues which include journals rods wrist pins and bosses. Should you choose to rebuild I would suggest you expect to do both sides, then you will want to measure off the decks the TDC's to ensure no bottom end damage! If they show or prove spec then a washing of the jug walls will be in order to remove the varnishing cause over time and the coolant. While there check heads... Or speak to Casey about the unit he has, maybe it would be a a less expensive fixerupper just some thoughts

Just what I was going to say. Here is the page from the service manual. He is .4 qts low on yer engine.

Thanks for the video, Chief! Good stuff! And yea, nice avoidance!

Hey @N3FOLI noticed you said you added 2qts to the crankcase. The manual states that with filter change to add 2.4qts to the crankcase and 3.2qts to the oil tank. If you only added 2qts you’re actually running low in the CC. The system is not “self leveling”. The scavenger pump flows at a rate to keep the CC at the level that was put in there. In other words, if you start out low, you stay low. That’s why it’s important to fill correctly and one of the reasons it says not to overfill it either. Just thought I needed to share that, although everything I said is in the maintenance manual.

4:57,,, even on the slow go Blue Ridge Parkway with speed limit set at 45 mph ya still gotta really watch out for cagers!!! Good job on avoiding that one Chief!

PERFECT!!! Now we are cookin!! Sitting here watching your vid!! BEAUTIFUL Chief!! My goodness you and your scoot have been busy!! AWESOME!!

Please remember Bob today on his Birthday and send up some prayers. I know you are walking a long with our Heavenly Father Bob. Please ask our Lord to look down and protect our Venture Rider family. You will always be remembered.

You made us laugh, you made us cry, we miss you Bongo and this is why. Your smiling face and gentle way, is with us to this very day. But that is not an end to itself, your wrenching prowess remains on our shelf. You helped so many throughout the years, another reason you still get cheers. Your battle fought when you were ill, teaching us to fight with skill. Has also taught so many here, to rest in God and fight the fear. You my friend are like no other, a true life hero, a true life brother! Miss you Bongo! Happy Birthday! Your friend - Puc