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  1. MasterGuns
    Not sure what you ride but my 1st edition had the same clicking noise that was also sychronized with the front tire rotation. After a lot of snooping around I finally discovered that when I applied the front brake, the clicking stopped and reappeared once the front brake was released. If my memory is working, on mine it was the right side pads or the front caliper/pads activated by the handlebar mounted front brake. Even though the front pads were fairly new, I replaced that set again and the issue was resolved. Not sure if this is your problem but thought I'd relay it on. Can't figure out what was going on there, perhaps a faulty pad, who knows. Good luck.
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    Hey Don, Semper Fi right back at ya. As for the guy you bought yours from, do you still see him. If so, ask him why these V's and VR's final drives were quiet as a mouse when new. I know it will most likely last forever just a whining away, but I can't help it; it bothers the heck out of me. I had an 86 that I bought new while TAD to Camp Zama, Japan (If you can believe that), and like I said previously, put over 50k on it and the rear end never whined. This one is just at 40k and drives me nuts. I just changed the rear end lube to a Mobil One Synthetic 90W and I'll just have to see if this improves the whining. Thanks for the info and if you are ever up this way(DFW), give me a call; may ride part of the way back with ya. Herb G.
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    Yeah, it's pretty noisy especially if riding somewhere without a helmet that covers my ears. I did IM Poledar. Hope he still has that one and it isn't a whiner too.
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    OK, I am tired of the decelleration whining to such a degree that I am going to replace it. That is of course, if I can find one. If anyone has one they are willing to part with for $$$$, just let me know. Also, if anyone knows someone with a good final drive that is willing to give it up, let me know. I have several items that I am willing to trade and if needed add in some bucks. I have a really good set of stock mufflers, chrome is perfect and no dents and an almost perfect set of jardines. The jardines have a little chrome flaking but not that bad. I have a complete set of good carbs for lst edition. Numerous audio parts; radio, amps, tuner, etc. Plus alot of other items including a final drive for an 83-85 which is different than the one I need for my 88. The dealer wants almost 800.00 for a new final drive assembly so that is most likely my last option. Masterguns
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    What....no air conditioning, back up camera, and leveling system.
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    Before anyone asks, yes, I did search the entire site and can't find a darn thing pertaining to this issue. Here goes. I have two good used rectifiers. One is apparently for the 83-85 model and the part number is 26H-81960-A0-00 and the other is for an 86 - 93 (I think anyway) and its part number is 2WR-81960-A0-00. When using the procedure outlined in the Repair Manuals, the procedures both for the 83-85 and the 86 and up refer to a "brown wire". However, the newer model rectifier (2WR) doesn't have a brown wire like the earlier model rectifier. Is there anyone experienced in this area to be able to explain why the 2WR rectifier would not have the brown wire like the Repair Manual states it should. Or am I just going nuts. Any light anyone can provide would be of great assistance.
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    I added a set of Jardines to my 1300 and immediately realized that were just too loud. Under heavy acceleration, kinda reminded me of a hopped up small block chevy really winding up. Loved the way they looked but could stand the racket. So now they are in my garage rafters. Maybe someday when I have some hearing loss, I may reinstall them.
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    For the few that replied that they don't wear helmets for whatever reason (and a persons right to choose is in my mind lame), let me ask you a question that I use to ask students that were attending a mandatory MC Safety Foundation Course they had to attend, and pass when I was an instructor in the Corps.....If a little angel, bird, ghost of a gone loved one, or whatever, appeared before you just before taking off on your sled and told you that this was the day that you was going to be involved in a serious motorcycle and they was giving you this warning for you to prepare for this impeding accident, would you: 1) Defy even the after world warning you and still not wear a helmet?, or 2) Not wear your helmet because you had a choice not too? or 3) Wear a half helmet? or 4) Were a full face helmet with face guard? or 5) Where your knee high 300.00 leather m/c boots, long jeans, leather jacket, shoulder pads, leather gauntlet gloves, hip pads, knee pads, rib protectors, mouth piece, elbow pads, call your insurance company to lower your deductible and increase the other coverages and ask the little angle or whatever exactly where on the map your accident was going to take place so you could have an ambulance pre-staged? or 6) 3 though 6
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    For all of you that may be curious as to what was or may had been causing my waterpump knocking noise. I followed the easiest guidance first and re-syncronized the carbs using my carb tune purchased not long ago from some gent in England. I am really surprised at the results. Number 1 and 2 was way off, reset all four and the knocking is gone. Rode the hell out of it yesterday in over 105 degree N. Texas weather and the noise has not returned. Go figure. Thanks for all the input. Now on to the battery cable and fuse block upgrade. masterguns
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    I need some advise. I have researched the entire site and cannot locate anyone that has or had the same problem I am trying to assist a friend with. My bud own a great looking 83 Venture that all of sudden went dead and I mean dead electrically. He thought he had a dead battery but when I checked it out, the battery was fine but discovered the main 40 amp fuse had blown. Wired in an aftermarket 40 amp inline fuse but as soon as the fuse is snapped it, it blows. What on earth could be wrong. Thought maybe it was the problem was a shorted starter so disconnected the starter and as soon as another fuse in installed it blows again. All the accessories are now disconnected and still the fuse blows. What would be the most common problem to look at in this situation. I am not the electrically inclined but have basic knowledge of electrical systems. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated. Back to the hot garage but will look later for any advise from the members.
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    Has anyone experienced a knocking sound that seems to be coming from the water pump? I can't imagine what could be causing the knocking noise that seems to be more noticeable at idle and slightly above idle. Doesn't seem to be the clutch cause the knocking doesn't change with the clutch engaged or not. The clutch does make some noise when not engaged. The knocking sounds it definately coming from the water pump. The bike is an 88 VR and does not overheat even on the hotest Texas days. Any advise from anyone would be most welcome. Thanks Masterguns
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    Popeye, I think this guy is trying to pull a fast one. I shipped a 86 VR across the Pacific three times. Bought it at Camp Zama, Japan in 86. Shipped it to the US in 88, shipped it back to Okinawa, Japan in 1989, where I rode it for three years in one of the most humid climates in the world. Shipped it back to the U.S. in 1992 and sold it in 1995. When I sold the bike, it didn't have a lick of corrosion on it. Furthermore, I have worked in the steam ship business ever since I retired from the Marine Corps in 1996. That's 12 years of container shipping. In my opinion, if your bike was crated and loaded in a freight container, as mine was every time it moved across the Pacific, none of the corrosion and other damage could have occurred. Freight containers are fairly water and weather proof, except if dropped overboard, and that happens more freguently than you can imagine. I think the container had to have been submerged in sea water. Do you know what vessel it loaded to? Let me know and I'll check to see if there were any incidents involving other cargo damage and involving that particular vessel/container ship.
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    If on a long ride and to and through a desolate area, like the Big Bend are of SW Texas, I carry not only a boot plug kit but also carry along two different size inner tubes. Depending on the size of the hole and the location, I will determine, at least in my own mind, which is the best repair until I can purchase a new tire. I can fill the tire with air using the on-board air compressor on my 88.
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    I bet ya dollar to a donut, that either the spring connecting the foot brake pedal to the brake light switch broke or your rear brake light switch simply needs adjusting. And like every here is telling ya, you must remove the black plastic piece held in place by two philip head screws that is just a little behind and above the foot brake pedal; the plastic cover you remove to get to your oil filler cap. Then just to the rear of that, is the rear brake light switch. I've had trouble with one on an 83 and the switch on my 88 and both times it was due to the spring breaking. This is an easy fix.
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    What rally is this? And what are the exact dates?
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    Thanks gentlemen for the suggestions. I will try to modify my riding habits as SilverT and Timk advised. But, I think I may also drain the $50.00 oil and replace it with 20/50 Rotella T as has also been advised on this site. But I will drain the Amsoil into something clean for reuse. Heck, it has less than 100 miles on it. Don't suppose I could have a problem with the clutch slave cylinder? Read somewhere a similiar problem was caused by a bad slave. But wouldn't it be leaking or otherwise show some sign of severe wear. Hell, the bike is just approaching 40k. Any thoughts?
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    I am really tired of bleeding my clutch and besides I don't think this is my problem anymore. Ever since the Barnett clutch, I have a really hard time finding neutral. If in first, I seem to pass through neutral and end up in second. If in second, I seem to always go right past neutral straight into first. The lever seems really difficult to move as well. This is the case when the motor/tranny is hot. If cold works like new. I have bled the clutch fluid several times and am confident there is no air nor old fluid left. There are no leaks at all, everything is dry. What else could be wrong? Could it be the Amsoil synthetic? Need some advise.
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    Seafoam

    MasterGuns replied to uthpda's topic in Watering Hole

    Four to six cans. How much does the experts on this site recommend Sea Foam be used I wonder? I have used it only once in my VR and that has been it. Should I be blending it in more often than whenever a problem is encountered and needs clean out? Just curious.
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    You know, I've read in this site that this was quite a job so I was a bit hesitant myself. Not that I am not a wrench turner, it's just that I don't have a lot of time to be messing with motorcycle repairs; got a lot of other stuff that needs tending to. So, with a little apprehension, I tore into my scoot. I was done with the entire project is about 2 1/2 hours. Replace the entire clutch and the 72 tooth gear. Was a pretty straight forward project. I even replace the cover so I had to remove the stator and the p/u coils and transfer all that stuff to the new cover. Plus in the process of bolting in the stator to the new cover, I then noticed that one of the stator studs was broken off and I had to drill that puppy out, remove one from the original cover to use in the new cover. That must have taken about 30 or 40 minutes. So, bottom line, just go for it. It isn't as bad as it is made out to be.
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    Hey Dragon Snoot, If you send me a PM, I'll just mail you the stock tool designed for this purpose; used but so what. How's that?
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    I am going to save all my complaining for when the cost doubles and I'm looking for a CX500 Honda.
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    Thanks Gearhead, Are you talking about exchanging the entire slide and all or just the diaphram? Can not the diaphram be removed from the side? This is what I am asking.
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    Speaking of diaphrams. Is it recommended to replace a bad carb diaphram with a used one in good condition? I don't believe any of mine are bad but if one were to go bad, I have a complete extra set of carbs. Could I remove one from that set to replace my defective one. Personally I don't see why one couldn't but would like another opinion from someone with more experience in this area than myself.
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    Heck, I wasn't aware the front fender could be adjusted. As soon as I can, I am will try it and see if I can remount the chrome extention. Thanks
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