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    84 VR
  1. DevilDog
    Thanks for all the help guys. I picked up an 86 model and will see how it goes. If the console won't line up, I'll just swap out the speedo. Thanks again.
  2. DevilDog
    It looks like my speedometer finally gave up the ghost. Anyone know what speedometers are compatible with an 84? I find everything from 83 to 91 but no 84s. I figure it would be easier to replace the whole instrument console than the speedometer itself but wanted to make sure everything would play well together before I buy a part from a different year. Thanks.
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    I am not quite sure how I managed to do it. I think I assumed a previous "condition" and pushed it over the edge because it is stripped almost the whole length. I know I wasn't cranking on it that hard. Anyhow, good point on checking the rest of the component. Thanks woz -I will see if I can find a screw local first. If I can't find anything I may take you up your offer.
  5. DevilDog
    I got too rough with the carb sync screw for #3 and stripped it out. I was looking at the parts fiche on Flatout but can't seem to identify the screw I need. Anyone know the part number or the screw size I need? Thanks. Carl
  6. DevilDog
    Awesome job Skydoc! Talk about perfect timing! I am well past due on this project myself and got online specifically to search for JB's instructions on his install. I love this site! I'd definitely like to hear about your experience, and tips, and where you got your supplies. Thanks! Carl
  7. DevilDog
    Congratulations JB! All the best to the two of you. Carl
  8. DevilDog
    I just put mine on this afternoon as well. I don't have any side to side play in the hole but how snug should the stand pinch the bracket? I have the bolt tightened about as much as I dare but the stand still seems to be pretty loose. I can put it in the vise to close the gap some more but I am not too sure what "right " is suppose to look like and I don't want to risk breaking the stand. Any ideas?
  9. DevilDog
    I have the replacement stand but I haven't got it put on yet. I am still waiting for the new bolt to come in. Should be here any day now. I ordered the bolt and some other parts from Flat Out. Is that who you ended up using? I wonder if the replacement stand you are getting is made out a different type of metal other than the cast iron. I think Condor was thinking that Yamaha went to investment grade metal for them for later years but I am not sure if that included the replacement parts as well. There is probably not an easy way to tell.
  10. DevilDog
    I happy to donate and thanks for all your hard work Don. I haven't had a chance to meet any of the great folks on here yet but without all their help I would still be trying to figure out my bike's "issues". Every day I look forward to checking in on what's happening with the cast of characters that frequent here. Yep, I am addicted. Thanks again!
  11. DevilDog
    Congratulations Don and Linda!
  12. DevilDog
    JT- Prayers for you and the Mrs. Get well soon!
  13. DevilDog
    Here are a couple of pics of the sidestand hole. Without a rule on it and from an angle the hole does look like it is oblong. It is just an illusion though (at least in my bike's case). It actually measures about a 1/2 inch consistantly all the way around.
  14. DevilDog
    GW - I will take a look at the hole on mine tomorrow and will post up a pic or two with a ruler to help show the size. Now you have me wondering if mine might have enlarged itself since it looks like a loose bolt is the cause of the problem. Dave - Appreciate the info. Fortunately the Muffins have taken care of me.
  15. DevilDog
    I have attached pictures of the stand. Not only did the cast iron break it also sheared the bolt. When I bought the bike I went around and checked all the bolts but I don't specifically recall if I ever checked the side stand. In any case it looks like the bolt worked itself loose which probably caused both the bolt and the stand to fail. Either that or it was just a catastrophic failure. It's probably worth everyone taking a minute or two to check their stand just to make sure everything is nice and tight. I ended up with a few minor scratches on myself and the bike. Could have been a lot worse (and expensive) if it had failed in a parking lot and fell into someone else's bike or car. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1693
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