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A great time was had by all including Carl.

Based on the OP's description of the repeated symptoms, I'd say it's debris/gunk in the proportioning valve, and/or the brake hose to the rear slave is delaminated and blocking return flow. Definitely time for a flush and new hoses. I have never been very good about maintaining brakes properly. I tend to ignore them until they fail in some manor. Stupid, I know, but it still a fact. I am going to make a concerted effort and set up a schedule to flush the brakes periodically and be more proactive. I thought the brakes on my '83(all original parts) were good until I rebuilt the MCs and installed new hoses, Earl's delink kit. There was a night and day difference in the feel and performance.

Yup saw this several times in automotive world. More frequent for whatever reason on front brakes. So what happens over time is the rubber flex hose deteriorates inside. It can act as a one way valve so to speak. It will allow flow (pressure) to caliper, and then because pieces of the inside are blocking and there is not the pressure of your piston pushing the fluid it cant return on the very low pressure of the static return. So my somewhat educated guess (50+ years automotive) is the hose is kaput. You already did the troubleshooting. It had pressure, you released at caliper and it rolled free. Then it did the same action again. Shouldn't be to expensive to repair.

Don, our Prayers for your eye sight, and all health issues. I have truly enjoyed this wonderful site you created and all the great people on here.

Don, AS all have said you have done a great job. Unfortunately, at this time I don't have the web management experience as that has passed me by and my work schedule has gone crazy with travel.

Agree with everything everyone has said in the replies!!!!!

Freebird I am so thankful you founded this wonderful site that I have been a part of and used so well for many years. I am thankful you have decided to keep it going on and staying with us as a fellow rider. I will pray for your health and pray you are able to receive excellent treatment that will secure your vision. Steve

I, for one , am extremely grateful for your vision and all that you have done with this site. I am praying for your healing and you and your wife’s health going forward. God bless you!

Folks, let me be clear. I have no intention for this site to go away. I also gave no intention of selling it. My intention is to turn it over to a current member who shares our passion. No final decision will be made until after my next doctors appointment but somebody has come forward that might just work out. I think you will all be pleased.

Thankyou for all that you have done not only for me, but for all of us!!!! i am so greatful for everything i have learned on this site and the wonderful people i have met because of this site!!! I will pray for you and hope that they can find help for your eye problems!!! THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!!!!!!

I hope all works all okay for you ...From March till May I could not look after myself pain and swelling in my complete body , my eye site presting a challenge and am going to eye surgen in August ...We need to trust God in all things even if things get difficult ...Sometimes hard times make us stronger ...My wish for you is that all things go well

Yep! I knew this time was coming. I'm more of a futurist rather than an historian, and we all get older and loose some of the things we hold dear. Loosing the leadership of this site would be a real downer for you Don, you've done a wonderful job of keeping things on track and moving. Those of us who are or have been members can be nothing but super thankful in being able to share together, guide each other, feel sorrow and happiness, develop friendships and help out with misunderstandings. Through your dedication a lot was accomplished. I, for one, would hate to see this site go down or anywhere else, but I also full well realize that all things will come to an end. Blessings my friend, as you dig through this one, it won't be an easy task. Seek much guidance from the Leader, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Romans 8:28

Don sorry to hear this news. Hope you get some relief and a plan when the Doc sees ya. I have been hear a few years and have greatly appreciated the folks I have met thru your vision of the site.

Don, Say it aint so!?!? I have broken bread with you at your home, I have worked on motorcycles in your garage, (NOT my own!) I have even showered in your bathroom! After all these years, you have been kind and thoughtful, and have taught me to be a better person! Not to mention, the advanced riding skills I developed over the years riding with YOU, Bongo Bobbie, Those Crazy Canucs, and of course the West New York Posse. I began my Yamaha Venture Journey when I purchased my first Venture, an 86' MKII VR back in 1991. Here we are, some 32 years later with over 350,000 miles just on the several Ventures I have owned through the years! What a journey! The quality of that journey has in part been a direct result of knowing YOU and the other members of this excellent forum. The new mantra for this forum will have to be, "What would Don Do"? ANY member that would try to put on your shoes, so to speak would earn his money, there's no doubt about that! It goes without saying that both Jean and I wish that your current vision issues work out in your favor Don. And we also wish you the best of luck finding your replacement. Maybe Elon Musk will buy the forum, and change the name to "Venture Twitter" or something catchy like that. My only regret is that after you have done so much for this Forum Don, I can do so little for you, my friend. If there is ever anything I can do for you Don, just let me know. It has been an Honor to be a member of this wonderful Forum Don, and it has been all your doing! Earl and Jean Harrell.

Wow. Dunno what to say. Obviously, I...We all...wish you the best and hope and pray for the best possible outcome for you. This site has brought together a great bunch of people....maybe some not so great, but they seem to slip away over time. Your firm but gentle oversight has kept the site civil and the members friendly, which is a rare thing these days. If I weren't such a 'puter dummy I'd think about trying to help out, but my lack of tech skills would likely do more harm than good. I'm hoping one of the members with the time and wherewithal would be willing to share or take on the burden that you've handled with such benevolence. Whatever happens....May God Bless and Keep You.

Most of all I hate to hear about your health, hopefully you can get some relief. Don, it just seems like yesterday you were mentoring folks on newsgroups and bringing riders together from around the world with the current fad at the time, I think it was called the WorldWideWeb :). I wonder how many people you have impacted over the years, been almost a quarter of a century since I got my first advice from you. Hate to see you give up the site, but you need to think of yourself first for a change. Hopefully someone smarter than me will step up and take charge and carry on this great group, even if the website goes dark, I don't believe the comradery and friendships you fostered will ever go away.

Wow, I have no words. Don, you have done a fantastic job since the site was first formed and have maintained it well. Meet and eats as well as maintenance days spawned from here. Your personal dedication to the venture community will not be matched. Unfortunately we get older and changes will happen. Step back knowing that you have done well and take care of your personal life. I certainly won’t forget you and your contributions to the motorcycle community.

Very sad news. First about your sight. Shirley has major eye problems so I can relate to you issues. I pray your doctors can find a way to keep them from getting worse. If it's a detached retina they should really see you before mid Sept. I love this site even tho I don't post that much. I check it several times a day. I hope whomever takes it over has the dedication you have to the site. I'm glad you will still hang out here

Have you considered adding another admin or two and keeping the reins ? Chance to bring someone else up to speed on the maintenance side of things. I work in I.T. but don't have the website experience and not sure about the time. Like you would like to keep the site in the "family".

As RDawson said, stock antennas fold down. Just lift the knurled sleeve at the base. Having said that, I never use the full cover. A half cover protects the seat and dash. That's all that matters to me.