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  1. rez
    I had a similar problem this summer....headlight warning icon would come on intermittently for both high and low beam but headlight was always working properly. I suspected cold solder joints...so pulled dash circuit board and resoldered some joints that looked questionable. I also found the 3 prong headlight connector terminals very loose...and 'tightened' them. After this the problem was gone and has been fine since.
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    Gary N. Since you are also in Canada....How do they send the tires? Courier? USPS? What are you being charged at the border....customs....taxes....duty.....brokerage fees....etc?
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    I am currently with Riders Plus....paying $724.00/yr liability only (expires May 2010)....clean record....no claims. Over the past years have gone from Kingsway to Jevco and now Riders Plus....saving significant amount each time. I am hearing from some friends that State Farm is offering some good deals but they want your home and auto policy too. I just got my auto policy and flipped out.....working on that one now.
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    If no kit available would anyone somewhat local to me have the tool that I could borrow?
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    Is there a 'Canadian' travel shim kit available to be shared? If there is....does it include the special tool? I would be very interested to use it and would also make a contribution to it if necessary. I called a local shop (non-dealer) and they carry shims....he charges $5.00 exchange.
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    Thanks for the replies. I'm having some running issues...see my thread some time ago. Finally got to doing a cylinder leak down test....#2 cyl is leaking into intake and showing lower compression so I am suspecting a tight intake valve(s). Both #1 and #2 are showing some leakage into crankcase also. But my issue was with #3 and #4 cylinders and they are testing good???? So I am wondering. I will post a separate thread to request a Canadian travel shim kit.
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    Is there a 'tech thread' to adjust valves on the first generation bikes? I do see the one for second generation. Is there a shim travel kit around I could share in....even better if there is one around for Canadian members? Thanks.
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    Is this PCW clutch improvement the same I would use on an '88 Venture??? Or is this strictly for 2nd Gen?? I know the earlier Ventures (83-85) use a different pressure plate arrangement. How does this improvement affect clutch lever pull/effort ?? Thanks.
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    I checked coolant and engine oil no contamination visible what so ever. I still have to drain back oil some. I have been leaning towards valve stem seal issue with this. Although have never heard of anyone dealing with or talking about valve seal problems on this motor. If in the end I determine that could be the cause does anyone know if you can do valve stem seals with engine in frame??? Thanks again for all the help and suggestions.
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    Still dealing with mysterious problem here. Did carb. float checks and all carbs are on spec. and giving same levels. I put bike on center stand....sitting level. Used method described in manual.....clear tubing ...opened float bowl drain while running...etc. Results within spec. Visual check on spark at all cyls....very good. Did compression check....all cylinders identical but getting 90-100 PSI...could be my guage. Seems randomly I'll get good puff of blue smoke from right exhaust pipe. Suspect right front cyl. fouling with oil but randomly. Pulled air filter and checked...NO oil in or on filter....only minor amount of oil residue in filter box...what I would say is normal. Last night out for a good ride...idling at light...pulled away...good puff of smoke from right side...could see it in my mirror. Otherwise didn't notice anything while out riding. Previous cold start up...maybe a week or two ago...good puff of smoke on cold start up.....subsequent start ups no notice of smoke???? Bike runs very decent....pulls strong.....starts good.......maybe a little sputtering when letting off throttle and then back on it again. Bit of 'popping' at around 2200 RPM...if running under little or no load conditions. Any more thoughs out there? Thanks.
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    My oil level is between the marks but to the high side...almost to the top mark. I will drain it back a bit. Could this cause a problem in just one cylinder..wouldn't it be noticeable in all cylinders? My air filter is clean and dry...no oil contamination. I will do a compression check and cylinder leakage check next. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.
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    I have tried 3 different spark plugs in that cylinder...2 new ones...one good used one. All NGK brand. Same results..no improvement.
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    I have just run seafoam thru it my last tank of gas. Made no difference. Should I run it in the oil? I am meticulous about maintenance and have done numerous oil and filter changes. Running 15w40 dino oil. This bike has not been sitting....have put on 22,000 km since Sept. '07. Have intentions to check compression but had to make an adapter to suit. Will check this week. Poor compression could suggest a tight valve and/or ring problems.
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    Can a bad sync give me the issues I'm dealing with?? I have sync'd and checked several times since I've noticed this problem....although with a homemade type sync tool (vinyl tubing and oil). I may not be dead on but think I am pretty close.
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    Still dealing with a problem. Have checked spark and it's good. Finally got around to checking float levels today...did all 4 carbs and they look/test very close to spec. I'm thinking now after some more observation and diagnosis that the right front cylinder is fouling with oil. If it sits and idles for a few minutes and then i accelerate (in neutral on stand) i get a good puff of smoke which is looking more blue than black...if i accelerate a few times it clears. I let the bike idle...shut it down and pulled the plug...it was very wet...hard to tell if fuel or oil....I suspect both. No smoke if idling just when i accelerate...and then clears. Friends have been following me...and notice only occassional puff (looking more black than blue). I'm thinking it could be a valve seal/guide problem??? Any thoughts....suggestions? I never hear anyone talking about those as being a problem?? I noticed the other day on cold start up same thing...good puff of smoke when it fired. But the next time it was fine??? My fuel mileage is still the same as prior to me noticing problems developing. No noticeable oil consumption. Seems to run good....and strong. Idles ok but not as smooth as it use to. Thinking dead cyl.(s) at idle. Noticeable fuel/rich odour at idle...if fouling by oil is occurring then plug won't fire and therefore will run rich too i guess....cuz fuel isn't burning. Right rear cyl is suspect too....plug colour indicates rich. Left cylinders seem good. Also..as before...right cyls. mixture adjustment makes no noticeable change to engine running speed or smoothness...even if turned in and 'closed'. Thanks for your help and suggestions.
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    If the luggage rack is in decent shape and would fit an '88 Venture I would be interested.
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    I had a pesky leak and turned out to be at the shift indicator plate (in the transmission). It was leaking between the metal insert(s) and plastic plate/housing. Very difficult to find. Maybe a crack or 'separation' between the inserts and plastic...changed it and leak was gone. It would drop oil on collector...and give a burn't oil odour constantly. Would leak after some running time....had to spray clean and run many times to finally isolate/pinpoint the leak. Good luck.
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    Thanks so far. My mixture screws are out about 2 1/4 turns. Just checked spark tonight....very good spark. If i pull wire on the right front cyl. while running at idle makes no difference. Will check for compression tommorrow. If thats good will probably look for a carb problem??? Haven't changed wires yet...seems the Ebay company selling the set most here recommend won't ship to Canada at a reasonable cost. Will just pick up wire and meter check the caps and make my own. Doesn't look like a spark problem anyway. I did check plug cap resistance on right front cyl cap...measures out at 10k ohms. Thanks again for your suggestions and help.
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    I seem to be noticing a rich running issue recently. It appears to me it is at idle conditions. Fuel mileage seems ok...similar to what i always get. Around 40 mpg. At idle i notice a strong fuel/rich mixture smell...if it idles for any length of time....some 'smoke' from right pipe (fuel?)...accompanied by strong fuel/rich mixture odour. I pulled and checked plugs. Right front cyl. seems to 'foul' badly...wet with fuel. If i pull vacuum barb cap on that cyl...notice some raw fuel...but no external fuel leakage otherwise. Right rear plug looks somewhat rich too.... but better than front cyl plug. Left side plugs look perfect. If i try to adjust mixture.... left side carbs will lean out and stall out engine...right side makes very little difference as screws are adjusted. Bike runs decent starts well...no issues otherwise. Bike hasn't been sitting. Have changed plugs several times. Brand new set right now. Have run seafoam in the past...late last year....just as a 'maintenance' thing. Just changed diaphragms(only because of age...was running ok)...seems problem surfaced or more noticeable then...or coincidental??? 3 of 4 diaphragms had a small pinhole each. Synched carbs several times. Any thoughts/suggestions?
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    If still available I would be interested. Thanks
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    I hit one of these tar snakes about 2 weeks ago...wasn't even hot out....felt the front end dance a little...leaning in to a turn. I have an almost new Bridgestone 'Spitfire' tire on (front). BTW...timgray...may have mentioned this already...I have a 1988 Fiero GT.
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    Check out this site for rider information and training in Kitchener www.rideomsa.com good luck...I mean 'good skill'!
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    I will be in North Myrtle Beach S.C. the week of Mar. 14-21. My brother and I are trying to arrange rental of 2 bikes for a day. Unfortunately the condo we've rented won't allow bikes in the parking lot. If we go ahead with these plans we would be looking for a driveaway to park 2 bikes for 1 night near to the condo we're renting (2001 S.Ocean Blvd N. Myrtle Beach S.C. 29582). Thanks in advance for any help u can offer. I have already tryed a few self storage units but they aren't too accommodating for 1 night at a reasonable cost. The condo company isn't too helpful either to accomodate us.
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    If this diaphragm...individually or as a set fits other model bikes...i.e Virago, V-Max....maybe you could 'advertise' on their forums to boost numbers.
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    Assuming they're a proper substitute and reasonable cost I would be interested in a set. My brother, also a member here, has an '85...would probably go for a set too. Thanks for all the leg work members are your doing.
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