BlueSky

I just had a similar problem with my 07. The problem was that the bellows or diaphragm under the MC cover had become loose and was on the bottom of the reseroir blocking the fluid from going to the MC.

I have some fond memories of my first bike a 71 CB350 Honda, a good starter bike but not one I'd want again. I have fond memories of my next bike a 73 CB750 Honda. Loved that bike! My 83 Yamaha Virago was a good bike but didn't like the underpowered vibrating Vtwin. I have fond memories of my 81 Honda CB900C. Kinda wish I hadn't sold it. I like my 85 ZN700. Plenty of power and light enough to enjoy in town. I sorta liked the 04 Kawasaki Concours. It has some good features, comfortable, fast, 7 1/2 gallon tank for car like touring range, but it was really top heavy and hard to handle at low speed and a little like a sport bike seating position with weight on the hands. Still undecided about my 89 Venture? I'm liking the 07 Venture more the more I ride it. I didn't like it that much initially because it looks like a Harley. I don't like the heavy steering and the gear whine but it's a great bike really for what I paid for it! Super comfy! Plenty of power! At 76, I don't see any "new" bikes in my future but I'm going to hang on to at least one of mine until I cain't ride any more!

I finally got around to setting up the forum so the last post is the first one on my screen. Helps save time.

I just bought a bunch of bleach that I used to spray the driveway and walkways before pressure washing the concrete to kill the mildew. And it occurred to me that one of those 2.5 qt bleach bottles might fit in the RSV saddlebags. So, I tried it and it fits with the height just barely clearing the lid. I imagine bleach bottles are pretty hardy bottles that should be reliable gas containers. Anyhow, just a thought. Use at your own risk!!!!!!

I checked yesterday on the data for NC. Only 5% of the deaths attributed to covid 19 are people under 50 years of age. So, it's really hitting us old farts hard. Be careful out there.

I have cut coil springs before in my 1970 Mustang (long time ago). It came with a 302 cu in V8 and C4 auto. I wanted it to handle better and part of what I did was to install 428 cu in V8 springs. Naturally they raised the front way too high so I removed them and cut 3/4 of one coil off with a hack saw. The hack saw easily cut through the steel used for coil springs. They aren't that hard because they have to have lots of tensile strength. But, cutting the coils will cause the suspension to bottom out quicker. I don't know if that will be a problem in your situation.

Well, the facebook ad now says SOLD. Did one of us buy it?

This should say clockwise until they bottom out.

there are 12 of these videos that you may want to watch if you haven't seen them.

That price does seem too high. But, when you are buying old cars and bikes, the condition of the unit means a lot. It's worth it to pay more for a bike in beautiful condition ready to ride. At least one member of this forum bought an 83 cheap and then spent about $5,000 before getting everything repaired so it was a reliable ride. I think he was pleased with the final result.

The problem I had with my homemade carb tune is that the vacuum pulses kept the level in the tubes moving quite a bit. The motion pro unit I had did have tiny orifices in the lines to prevent that. And if the carbs are out of sync a lot as mine were after mistakenly turning the wrong screws somehow, the fluid is sucked into the intake. So, maybe the carbtune is the best idea if you have a hundred bucks to spend.

From what I've read the refineries put their gasoline in the same pipeline and get an equivalent amount out at the destination. The gasoline taken out could have been refined by any other company using the pipeline. Then they add their own additive package. So, is it worth it to pay extra for brand name gasoline? If we put seafoam or techron or gumout with pea in the our own gasoline, probably not.

search for the "shotgun" method.

Based on my limited experience with my 89, when the spark was weak, it ran better on a rich mixture, but I'm just wild guessing here! My advice is probably worth what I'm getting paid for it!

Since it ran fine a few days ago, I don't think it would be plugged carb jets? I would suspect an ignition failure of some sort.

I'm a little late for the original poster but a coolant drain and refill might be a good idea.

Well, I don't really need the plywood and 2x4's right now.

They sold all their assets but will continue to operate? I hope they can hang on because the last riding lawn mower I bought had a Kohler Courage engine that lasted 62 hours before it knocked so bad, I replaced it. So, I ain't buying anything with a Kohler engine in it again.

Seems like I remember that skydoc has an option for a different rear caliper? I think I've read that the R1 caliper will work on the rear but the bleed valve is in the wrong place and you have to remove the caliper to bleed it. Going on a foggy memory here!

You responded to a thread that is 5 years old. lonestarmedic is no longer on the member list.

I bought a motionpro unit and I got bubbles that interfered with the readings. I called motionpro and they said I'd have to buy more fluid. It didn't have enough fluid. And since I bought it new on ebay, I had bought it from an unauthorized dealer and they wouldn't send the kit to me. I had to buy it. And like the previous poster said, I was losing fluid to the engine. So, I sold it really cheap to a member who obviously knew more about how to use it than I did.

I wonder if that has anything to do with the bike leaning left while on the kickstand?

How difficult was it to install?

Thanks, I googled photos and saw what those lights look like. I don't really like the looks of them. They make the bike look even more like a Hardley. Just my smelly opinion of course! Apologize for any offense!

I suppose a professional sandblasting rig would have an air dryer on the compressor discharge to make sure the media didn't clump. When air is compressed and cooled, the dew point is lowered and water in the air condenses but the air in the tank remains at saturation or 100% humidity. When the air pressure is reduced coming out of the compressor tank, the dew point goes up, the air is no longer saturated. But, the best way to make sure there is no moisture problem is to install a dryer I suppose.