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I miss my Spitfire RWL on my 83. I do like the Shinko tho. My 2 cents, my local MC Shop mounts and balances tires for free if you buy the tires off them, and this more than justified me buying online and paying (I think $25/wheel).

Are you having trouble getting the hoses on? Maybe you still have them snugged up and the clamps need to be loosened? Start with a nice, wiped down box and hoses, then a long screwdriver or two is helpful.

Yup, I can only add a fuel filter. Keep us posted, you got a deal even if you need to sink several hundred into it

I agree, the Rotella works great for me. I would also change out the clutch fluid, because it is the right think to do and inexpensive. But your symptoms sure sound like a bit of air in the system. They can be a pain to get air free.

There are no adjustments that I am aware of. If you have spungee feeling, I would guess you have air in the line. I would start with bleeding the air. You can search the forum, many topics on that. Here is one with good tips. For me, I filled my reservoir, tied back the handle and let it sit overnight. Others claim that mechanically it can not work. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?141134-1st-Generation-Clutch-Slave&highlight=bleed+clutch

Great looking bike. Please keep us updated on the additive and the whine. I have an 83, no whine, but kinda older, and have been avoiding buying newer partly because of the whine.

That stinks. Sounds like the dealer didn't do a single bit of cleaning the wheel and preparing it for a new tire (s). Lots of wheels get a corrosion pit and need a wire wheel taken to them. I think I'd argue a bit more with the Dealer, sounds like something a Hardly Dealer would do to a Venture Rider. And secondly, yes you can put a sealer in there. Personally it's not a fix to the wheel that needs wire wheeled, and it can throw your balance off as well. Besides that stuff is nasty once inside. I think the first thing I would do is air them up to max pressure and take a careful ride and hope the heat up and seat a bit better. Good Luck

On my 83, if you take the bezel off headlight (2 screws on bottom), then take out headlight, 2 screws, you can get to the cable at the back of the CMS. It's only secured with a screw connection. However, I also recall, if you loosen up screw down low, you can pull cable out (and at least see if it's broken)

My local place installs them free if you buy the tires from them, They are a bit more, but not the difference in buying off the net, and paying for install. And I get to have my local place put a note on the ticket that customer will not accept tires older than 1 year. They order them in, call me, I make them verify dates, and then I take them off and to them. First time I let them do it all, never again, they lost an important washer / spacer, and I like doing other maintenance when the tires are off.

:clap2: Congratulations :thumbsup2:

Looks much nicer than mine duct taped to the top of the air box

Nice weight loss. Don't forget, drink more water

My 83 likes storing nuts by the radiator. Maybe a stick magnet will help?

Absolutely crazy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pla06PO6Odk

I was to start looking, I would look for a loose or bad ground.

I don't even need a full dresser, but a set-up like the RSTD, I'd be very interested. I stay with my 83 Venture because it fits a tall guy and I do not want a cruiser with feet forward. GW do not fit me either. I insist on water cooled. But 2500cc, that's more than my college kid's corolla, lol.

I came across this 2019 Triumph Rocket 3, and must say, impressive. 2500cc, water cooled, Yama... take notes. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/check-out-triumphs-biggest-bike-yet-the-2019-rocket-3-tfc/ar-AAAOvOL?ocid=spartandhp

Prayers for you and your whole family during this difficult time.

Air or water cooled

Sorry to hear of your mishap. Follow Doctors advise for quickest and best recovery. (easier said than done). I'll add you to my prayer list

I ride mine with 0 in front, 40 in rear. I'm a bit bigger than you (275, lol) You might try 35 in rear. I think I dropped my front tire pressure as well. But my wobble I had at 40 went away.

I beg to differ, at 6:24am this Easter morning, you felt compelled to remind everyone what a great day it is. Happy Easter to you, and everyone.

Prayers for your brother and his and your whole family. You will meet him again, in our Fathers Kingdom. Stay strong brother, and Happy Easter.

Yes the idiots are certainly abound. I have a crazy story from yesterday's ride. I was in the country enjoying a great ride, looked right and a Bald Eagle flying next to me, they are known in this area called Brown County in Mid-South Indiana. Big ass one too. Slowed a tad, really enjoying the moment, then the sucker came really close, I swear, I thought he was going to land on my handlebars or windshield, (mind you I was riding probably 45 at the time). I slowed quite a bit, excited in the moment, then scared at the same time. He flew off down the river I was riding along, and I carried on my way.

Welcome Andy. Other smart guys will be along soon, and get as technical as you ever desire. I have an 83, 1st Gen, so I can not be much help. But here is a link to many manuals that you might find useful. It was in the Technical Library Section https://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?91-Manuals-Guides-Parts-Diagrams-Etc