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  1. Ponch
    Here's a good article about it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=515
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    I'd pay for this site even if I couldn't ride!
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    Kennedy makes BloothTooth adapters for the Venture system. http://www.cellset.com/mcbt2.html However, If you have the Garmin GPS, I would order an adapter from BuddyRich.
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    I'M P.O.

    Ponch replied to kantornado's topic in Watering Hole

    Ron, Did you get to finish the temp and oil adapter installation?
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    I'M P.O.

    Ponch replied to kantornado's topic in Watering Hole

    Ron, Sorry about the crappy workmanship. I think I would take some pics of what you discovered and have a chat with the service manager.
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    I had to install the two missing bolts KK mentioned. It made quite a difference in the support of the windshield.
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    John, If you don't have a chrome shop near you, send them to me and I'll get them chromed for you. Ponch
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    http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/DSCF4940.jpg?t=1264962946 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/DSCF4941.jpg?t=1264962997
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    She allready got plenty do....Seeing as how you need so much guidance.
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    Dave, I'm going to the chrome shop next week. I can probably make something up for you.
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    I bet that LED install on the hinges would be popular if you wanted to make them for sale.
  12. Ponch
    as Randy mentioned, the Mr Gasket pump works real good and for about $45.00 compared to about $200.00 for the Mama Yama unit. [ATTACH]40909[/ATTACH]
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    Thanks, Jeff
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    I tried the ez out. It worked on one side, but rounded out on the other. I drilled the head off with a larger bit and still had to take the dremel to it.
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    I've tried copper washers/seals for 18mm plugs. The problem I had was the washer was not tight against the recess in the adapter allowing the washer to shift to one side. If I could find crush washers that had long enough fingers to stay engaged with the threads, I think that's all that would be needed. On the box of crush washers I was able to find, the fingers fall just out of the threads allowing it to shift as well. With the addition of the o'ring to the crush washer, the seal is complete. I did one over the weekend that sealed the first time without over torquing the adapter. I bet I didn't put 20 ft lbs. on it (didn't use a torque wrench though). I have some copper washers left. I think next install I do, I will use the o'ring with the copper washer and see how it does. I suspect you don't even need sealer with a o'ring. Edit: The crush washers that come with the anti-foulers mesh with the threads better than the replacement washers I bought, but still shift. Of the 30 or so installations that I have heard of, only six have leaked to date. All have been fixed. Also, Cougar reported that he bought a Champion spark plug just for the crush washer and it meshed pretty well.
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    I use Oatey's Great White Pipe Joint compound. It seams to seal a little better than teflon tape. http://newsite.oatey.com/apps/catalog/instance_assets/assets/Photo/Grt_White_31231.jpg
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    No problems here. Everyone who gets the progressive lenses takes a week or two to adjust. Some have a problem riding with the progressive's. I think it's because you have to learn to turn your head instead of turning your eyes. As your eyes shift sideways, the prescription varies. If your eyes are looking through the same lateral position of the lens, the view should stay the same.
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    Donde in Rockport, Tx has a 1st Gen with a zerk on the steering head.
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    RSTD Question?

    Ponch replied to pick's topic in Watering Hole

    He might be able to deal with the dealer, but I would get some new tires on the bike. Four year old brand new tires may not be healthy.
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    Jeff, It's not worth the postage. Just keep it.
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    I haven't found them for sale, but I did buy a bulk quantity from old stock. I can send you a washer and o'ring.
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    A few out of the dozens of water temp gauge installations have reported leakage at the adapter. I think we have found a cure. I sell the adapters with a 18mm crush washer. The problem occurs where the inside diameter of the washer meets the outside diameter of the adapter. There is a recess machined into the adapter which allows the washer to slide over to one side which will not seal. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/waterseal3.jpg?t=1263574491 To solve this issue place a 1/2" ID X 3/32" thick o'ring between the adapter and the crush washer. Make sure the tabs on the washer face away from the o'ring. With the o'ring in place against the washer, the tabs should still engage the threads. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/waterseal4.jpg?t=1263574679 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/waterseal5.jpg?t=1263574858 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/waterseal6.jpg?t=1263574887 The o'ring alone would work if the adapter had a groove machined in it to prevent the o'ring from squishing out (like the water jacket plug removed from the cylinder head). The washer holds the o'ring in place and the o'ring holds the washer centered. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Bike%20shots/waterseal7.jpg?t=1263574917 The o'ring is available at most hardware/home improvement stores. The one I bought was a #35 o'ring, however all o'ring manufacturers may not use the same number. If anyone who has bought a kit from me needs either the crush washer or the o'ring, let me know. Also, I have received a request to announce what tools I use to remove the water jacket plug and install the adapter. Most use a standard 10mm "L" or Allen style wrench for removal. A 10mm hex bit/adapter to 3/8" drive works well for plug removal. You can put a breaker bar on the hex tool for leverage. I sawed one inch off of a 10mm "L" wrench which I can use a 10mm box wrench or a socket and ratchet. It is important to use a hex that is in good shape. If a rounded hex tool is used and the plugs is damaged, you have problems. I use a 7/8" or 22mm socket with ratchet to install the adapter. If I have a leak or need to tweak the adapter after it is installed, I use a tubing wrench. You don't have to buy an expensive tubing wrench. I bought a $3.00 combination wrench at a pawn shop and ground a 1/4" slot in the box end. This slides over the thermocouple tube easily. I also use a 5/8" (16mm) tubing wrench for the thermocouple nut. Cheers, Ponch
  23. Ponch
    We hope you recover quickly.
  24. Ponch
    Be cautious with unsupported weight on the mufflers. The "Y" pipes could fracture at the welds and will leak causing popping, especially at deceleration. They are expensive.
  25. Ponch
    Hi Dan, 21 deg this morning. No snow, so all is good! Ponch
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