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These bikes do not have sophisticated computers with a zillion sensors that allow the ignition advance to be continualy adjusted for conditions. If it is tuned for 87 it should run better on 87 than on 91 but I doubt you would ever notice a difference. But I suspect the ignition advance curve on these bikes is not that precise. That is one thing that is appealing with the ignitek. Ignition advance is programmable to a certain extent and it may be possible to get more hp and/or gas mileage with a little tuning.

Best wishes for a successful surgery!

NC started requiring a motorcycle endorsement in the 80's I believe. If you had been riding for a certain period, you could be grandfathered and not take the test which I did. If I ever let it lapse, I'll have to take the test. After looking at the very short test course, I would have to be riding a tiny motorcycle to pass.

120/90x18 converts to MR90 in the Dunlop tire size. Looking at Dunlop tire spec charts, the 130/70 has a load rating of 63H with a diameter of 25.28" The MR90x18 has a load rating of 71H and a diameter of 26.46". I'd go back and have the tire replaced with the correct size.

It varies from state to state. A class C driver's license is the standard license for a car in NC. In NC above 26,000 lb GVWR or GCWR requires non‐commercial Class A or B

Look at it this way. You learned a lot of good stuff during the test. Watch out when you drive in the USA because we don't get tested to pull a TT!

The bogging issue could be the vacuum diaphragms not working properly. I'm not sure about a 2nd gen but a 1st gen you can remove the air filter and look down the throats of the carbs to see if they are working in unison when you blip the throttle. If they are working together, you may need to clean the carbs. I would run a can of Seafoam or Gumout with PEA in a tank of gas to see if that helps clean up the carbs. The other problem just might be warped brake rotors but I haven't seen much discussion of rotors warping on this site.

The Japanese motorcycle specification JASO MA is for wet clutch motorcycles. So, if it says it meets that spec it's good for wet clutches. Most four-stroke motorcycles with wet clutches need a JASO MA oil. Japanese standard for special oil which can be used in 4-stroke motorcycle engine with one oil system for engine, gearbox and wet clutch system. Fluid is non-friction modified. JASO Oil Specifications - oilspecifications.org http://www.oilspecifications.org/jaso.php

The front two cylinders aren't firing.

So, are you bikeless? Or do you have others like the one in your profile?

These bikes don't pull off from a dead stop that well. But once it gets moving, it should be very strong. A lot of members who own Gen I Ventures are switching the rear gear to a VMax rear because it is geared a little lower and helps this condition. I would assume a Gen II would accept a VMax rear gear also. But I don't know the gear ratios. I'm sure other more knowledgeable members will chime in.

Lots of very nice stuff!

Sorry about your Mother. I know what you mean. I lived on the Gulf coast of FL for a year during a contract job and rented an unfurnished house. There are so many retirees living in that area that the thrift shops are full of nice stuff. When the retirees passed, the kids couldn't use or wanted their stuff and just wanted the money. I bought lots of very nice furnishings from the multitude of thrift shops in the area. Some of it I brought home when the job ended.

Never saw that brand before but it says on the bottle that it meets the JASO spec so it should be good. Being synthetic doesn't matter.

Hey, I worked at the DC Cook Nuke Plant mentioned during their restart around the year 2000. During the Clinton administration, he appointed a woman to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and she forced lots of Nukes to shut down for repairs and modifications. A lot of nuke contractors like me earned lots of money because of her.

I've never done that:whistling:

I worked at Turkey Point from Jan 11, 2010 until the end of August 2013. Both nuclear units underwent almost $2B in modifications to allow them to increase power output by about 15%. I loved the weather there. About 2 weeks of winter. I do remember riding to work in January in 40 degree temps. Loved the clear water, fishing and snorkeling! The first time I went fishing on the Captain Michael out of Robbies Marina in Islamarada they gave a few of us rods rigged for Grouper instead of bottom fishing rigs and I caught this Goliath Grouper.

I lived in Homossassa just north of there for a year (2008) and I loved that area.

I owned a 83 Virago 750. I think it's a reliable bike and looked decent but I don't like vibrating underpowered v-twins.

Home Depot sells clear plastic tubing in rolls.

Riding a bike certainly beats sitting in front of the tv. I had my Kawasaki with me in FL when I worked at Turkey Point. During those 14 months of 6 - 12s, riding my bike to work and back every day were the highlights of my day, especially when a Harley pulled out to pass a car with me and got left!!

Exercise helps a lot. When my 6' 4" 200lb 38 yr old son visited at Christmas we did some exercises and I was stronger than he is. I am 73 and exercise regularly and he had recently started exercising. Watch 83 yr old Senator Grassly beat a high school girl in a pushup contest. http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/01/watch-sen-chuck-grassley-83-beats-teenager-push-contest/

The marina where we rented a slip is well protected from the waves but I will be pulling it out if a storm comes, like a hurricane that we occasionally experience here on the coast. It will be ten miles away.

Well, refurbishing the boat should keep you out of the bars for a while. Should be a lot of fun! We have a 98 18' Boston Whaler Ventura with a 99 Yamaha 150hp outboard. We rarely used it because of the hassle of pulling it to the ramps and launching and retrieving it with the crowds. Sooo, this summer we rented a wet slip. If we don't use it more this summer it will be sold! Painting the bottom with the anti-fouling paint while it was in the yard on the trailer is something I don't care to do again! Had to be done though since it will be sitting in salt water.

You are seriously suggesting that a wife can be trained?!?!