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All of the above replies were from 2ndGen owners, and this is a 1stGen forum.... so I checked, and you posted in the right place for a 1stGen. . If you're going to run a synthetic oil, make sure it's wet clutch specfic. No frictions inhancers. I used to run 10-40 dino oil in the winter and 20-50 in the summer. Lately I've skipped the 10-40 and just run 20-50... Why? Because I'm cheap... And it's fine. And it's usually above freezing here on the best coast. Castrol GTX 20-50 works well.
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Front wheel wobble
Condor replied to Dragonslayer's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I wonder if it isn't the ability of the fork tubes to react equally??? Hit even a very small bump, and the front tire starts to wobble. Hit the brakes and the front tire starts to wobble. With the hands on the bar it will dampen the effect, but take them off and away we go. A fork brace might help to equalize the rebound, but it's actually the rebound valve that may be worn out or damaged?? Tires that are out of balance, mounted incorrectly, damaged, will have the same effect as hitting a small bump. Anything that's done to dampen the effect, head bearing adjustment, fork brace, will keep things calmed down, but in the end it's the rebound valve in one or both forks that aren't doing thier job in sync. 'Cource this is just a guess.... On the earlier MkI's there is a rebound adjustment on the bottom of the Anti-dive unit. If they aren't on the same setting the forks will not work equally. On the MkII's if one of the AD's isn't working properly the forks will not work equally. -
Only after they get a gov bailout......
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12,216.... Damn that was fun...
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I signed up last year and I guess once your on it's permanent... Received a 2009 a couple of weeks ago....
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The $179 bucks got me......
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HOOT.....
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A couple of years ago I picked up a set of lo-mile mint forks, and triple, off an '86 on Ebay for $65 bucks and the shipping was somewhere around $25. Even tho the seller has a BIN of $200 the forks don't have a reserve. I'm not sure what his thinking was, because they charge you extra for a BIN. If he's using the BIN to somehow indicate a value he might just as well have said so in the discription.
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I was going to ***** about the 6 gal fuel tank, and then I saw the 75mpg at 100mph post. Wonder what it would be if they slowed down???
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All speedo's are interchangeable between 83-93, but changing them is a PITA. I'd look at Ebay for a clean complete dash. 1983DASH. It's a lot easier swapping out the dash. But.... just for the heck of it pull the head light and left blinker, and check to see if the cable hasn't come loose from the back of the dash. I've seen a couple that's happened to....mine included.
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I bet it has something to do with passing EPA requirements, and getting a cleaner fuel burn during warm ups.
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Weak front brakes
Condor replied to algie1100's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Me too Jeremy. The HH pads made a difference. This is just my opinion, right or wrong, but the worse thing you can do is lock up both wheels...anytime... especially when I'm doing 50+. With the OEM system I can slap the binders full on and neither wheel will lock up, but I can reduce speed in a big hurry. Lock 'm up and you might as well be on ice.... I guess it's something that I learned at an early age with drum brakes front and rear... I automatically hit both the rear, and the front, when in a panic stop. I don't even think about it, it's just something I do. -
Yeah, that's more than I made in the last 2 weeks!!!!!!!!
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I'm still perservering.... I think the clue will be when they start blaming the chromer for the delay. I've gonna wait until friday the 21st, and if I'm still getting the run around, I'll cancel and start refunding.
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Weak front brakes
Condor replied to algie1100's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Squeeze sent this info to me on the R1/R6 caliper years that will work. R1.....'99-'03 R6.....'97-'01 Also when looking at calipers on Ebay the blue dots are steel, and the gold dots are aluminum. Hope it helps. I really helped me. -
That's neat.... I want one..
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The thing looks like the European Garmin 510C that they blew out on WOOT a couple of weeks ago for $69.95. Garmin reloaded the unit with US data. They sold 2300 units in about 2 hrs....while I was asleep....
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Ariel Square Four. Didn't set any speed records, but damn it sounded purdy...
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Steve....... I don't think the camera had anything to do with you packing a few extra... :rotf:
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That's common practice here in california. Lane spliting is accepted because there's no law that says it's illigal. I've never done it... no guts, and too vivid of an imagination....
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Hi Sherry, Just got in from knocking the dust off everything... well almost everything.. Also ran into a few more of those black critters while rootin' thou the boxes. Yuck!! I did enjoy our visit. Nothin' like a big hug to make ya feel better. You ever need help, or someone to talk to give me a shout. You're one classy lady....
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Moving foot controls forward?
Condor replied to Big Hack's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Yeah Al, the whole thing needs to be removed. On the set that I had the flat stock came off when I removed the whole assembly, but I can't remember if there were any bolts attaching it to the under carriage. I don't think so, but if there is on yours take the thing off. It serves no purpose. -
That two weeks ago has turned into 5. And they actually said 3 weeks about 2 months ago. It's always the same story. As soon as they check with the production manager they'll get back with me. I don't think the PM even exists. I'd love to walk in off the street and put the screws to 'm. Like I said in my previous. I've just about had it up to here with excuses. OK it's friday afternoon. I just called them again. The latest story??? is they are at the chromers and should be ready next week. WE'll see..................