RDawson

The first adjustment I'd make is to find a dealer that will synch the carbs and only charge for the hour or less that it actually takes.

Are any of those stories true or should I wear my ##it kicking boots? Still working on logistics to make the trip. I did get the time off.

I would start with checking/changing fluid in the clutch and bleeding it. Then check that the master cylinder and slave are working correctly. Does it try to creep forward on level ground with the clutch pulled?

Thanks Tom for the update. I've been chewing on this all day, Bob was one of the first to welcome me at MD last year and I got to meet Becky at their home this year. They're what we know around here as "real people". Prayers up Buddy.

Do you have the air box sealed and filter in place? They won't run correctly without it.

Yes I swap side to side to even the wear but I also replace them earlier than many others. I am very anal about tires and brakes. The tires I pull off of my autos often are installed as used on others. I have worked countless wrecks from hydroplaning and/or weak braking. Many don't think about tire condition being part of the braking equation. Before anybody says it I know I over analyze it and probably waste some $$$ being that way but after you see what we see on the side of the roads you can't help but think about your family's safety. My daughter told me I was nuts recently because while she was visiting I jacked up her car to look at tires and brakes. I only get to see her and the car every couple of months. The wife can't understand how I'm that way and still ride motorcycles so I guess the daughter is right.

Thanks Tom. I looked at the list but we had a good time sitting around the hotel visiting at night so I was looking for the gathering spot. I'll be flying solo this time if I get to make it, school here starts early so I'll have to leave the marm at home.

Since going to the darkside I find myself using more rear brake than ever before. Yes they wear uneven and like stated above I believe it's the nature of the beast due to the hydraulic design. To me it's a small trade off to change the pads more often to get the better braking and control.

I'm a couple hours from there if you're in a bind tomorrow. Give me a yell if you're stuck, number is in my profile.

I'm thinking about trying to sneak away for a few days and make this one. I can get the time off so we'll see. The cool kids in Oberlin stay at the Red Roof, where are they at Chaffee?

No issues with the unit overheating insulated like that? That would be my only concern. Nice retrofit though.

I still have the MKI driver's rest. Would your boy be interested in a swap MKI for MKII rests?

Congrats on the find. I spent a lot of time and $$$ looking for the elusive MKII in that kind of shape.

Wish I'd seen this a couple weeks ago. There was an 01 around here that went for $2200. I didn't have a chance to go check it out but pics looked good (yeah I know) and as looked promising.

I just received my Ringz turn signals from Custom Dynamics that I shamelessly copied from Leo 3wheel. I got them installed and really like them. Gotta do a flasher mod now.

Prayers up Bob and Becky.

I have some experience with well pumps but nada on irrigation pumps. Reading what's posted so far makes me wonder if the pump is supposed to pull from the well or if it's a booster pump to raise pressure coming from the well pump. If it's a booster it makes me think there could be a valve turned off upstream from the stepped on line repair??? Like I said I don't know much about it but enquiring minds want to know.

I'd look at the pipes dropping into the well. Is there a foot valve at the bottom? Bad or leaking valve can cause a loss of prime.

Yes the bypass is easy and well worth the effort. Here is the link, it was the first thing I did to my MK2 after finding VRO. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?489-Battery-Warning-Bypass

Struck out on finding one local so instead of chancing UPS damaging the replacement I took a 400 mile trip to meet Mike Eycamp and his wife with the new bag. We met at the Rootbeer Stand for lunch and installed the bag. All is well in the world again.

Unfortunately it happens. A couple years ago I replaced some bearings on a 45 race car trailer and got an important call just as I set it back down, I got distracted with the call and forgot to torque the wheel. Being a triple axle behind a day cab I never felt any vibration, however I did feel it when the wheel came off and hit the wheel behind it. Luckily it didn't hit anything else but at 75mph it launched thru the woods and was gone forever. I'd talk to the guy and give him another chance, we've all done stupid things.

Rode mine for the first time since getting home from MD. Had some surgery two days after we got back so today was the first time I felt like I could set the saddle. Felt good but only 25 miles.

I'm with Vaz. Had a truck tire delaminate once, plenty of tread but 12 yrs old. 80 mph with a loaded gooseneck one dual let loose, that was enough for me. I will admit it showed dry rot and cracking but since then nothing over 7 yrs old on my autos. 5 yrs on a bike. I also admit I'm extremely anal about tires, we never wear them to the wear bars before replacing. I've zipped too many bags over people from neglected maintenance, my kids laugh at me checking their tires shocks, tie rods, etc.

I was just on there looking at the signals Leo has. From the home page hit shop-by vehicle- Yamaha. Think I'm gonna order the front signals from them and trying to decide which headlight I want.

You're right, I have changed the rear on this lift but the jack is easier. I'm not backing it on to change the front. Valve job, any engine work, cleaning the bike, etc it's the berries. The knees and back appreciate it. I only did the rear on it because I was waiting for shims to come in and didn't want to move it torn down.