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I may be old fashion but there's something comforting about hearing that click-click when the key is turned to start.

Pretty sure the steel wool will rust and disintegrate fairly quickly. Plus I don't think there's much sound deadening absorbing quality to the stuff. In the video they used rock wool and it didn't last either....

OK.... I need to know?? What's wrong with replacing the points??? Everyone seems to hell bent on replacing the complete OEM that's lasted 40,000 miles, with an aftermarket unit that has to be re-plumbed. So it'll last longer?? I thought 40,000+ was pretty good performance... The points usually run around $25 and is an easy no-brainer job. The OEM pump was used for a reason. So far I don't see any benefit to building a ?? better mouse trap. Unless you just like to tinker, and can't leave anything alone....

Thanks Puc... Maybe someday I'll be as good as you......

Actually it only takes about 6" to wrap around the baffle, and if I remember correctly the baffle is 17" long. I used the sheet at the original thickness when I wrapped, but after thinking about it the stuff can be easily pealed into thinner layers which would make it easier to wrap several times rather than all a once. And then put a couple of bands of masking tape to hold it into place while installing the baffle. The tape will burn off very quickly...

That's Zzysx.... Ed. Not sure if he's related... .

Thanks for the link. Looks like a little more than I'd like to get into. I was hoping that you had found something that would plug and play without any McGuivering. When looking for a set of turn downs I found that Bub's had gone out of business, and you had found a Harley size that would fit.

Gary, this is interesting. Are you saying there's a Harley tip that will fit the Bub's??? If so which one???

Found it on eBay... The deal is the ceramic will not break down as quickly as fiberglass due to higher temp resistance. They use FG when they build them and that's also why they continually get louder with age. When I took my Bub's apart there was one tuft of FG about the size of a quarter behind the baffle. The rest had disintegrated. They were loud and that's why the original owner got rid of them. Once rebuilt they were awesome.... Ceramic

Here's a little more on the pie quest.... Tell me they ain't having fun... :-) And this is the first time I've done a youtube.... take it easy on me....

I repacked a set of Bubb's with ceramic packing and it made a nice 'rumble'. I had the chrome stripped off the tips and had them polished. Looked nice when done.... Black paint would be the cheapest...

Nice report....

Here's a pic of the points box with the part number on it. Do a google for the number and you should get all sorts of hits. Don't pay attention to them not being listed for a Venture. They'll fit.

On Thursday after a hot day in the saddle most of us took a ride to Bob' Ranch House in Etna Ca for some home made pie. Yum!!

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The one and only 7 of 9....... She's not quite as fetching as the pic, but she still runs good even after being mistreated. She's back in the barn with a major coolant leak, and.... it looks like she's gonna need a new clutch. She got so hot I don't think there was any viscosity left in the crank oil. I think the discs are fried. Expect the worst and hope for the best!!!!!!!

Venture west is hot, and 7of9 is even hotter. Went on the ride from Yreka up to Happy Camp yesterday. We started out with the temps around 75 dregs at 8:30am. It kept building right up to 112 at one time, but mostly around 110. When I pulled into the space at the motel and turned her off she barfed coolant all over the place. It looks like she might have blown a hose going into the Twinkie. So it's back to the barn, and I'm really glad I decided to trailer her up to VW15 instead of riding. It's supposed to be 72 deg... . In the cab of the pick up!!!

Sounds like SeaFoam.....?

I guess I was here??? Dropped by when struggling big time on my first '83. I thought it was sometime around Aug. in '05BC, but I might be mistaken. I do know I was here before Venture West 1. When I registered, almost immediately, I got an email from HDHTR, and it turned out his office was right around the corner from me....and had a coffee pot on! Steve was a born charismatic social director, and thru him I met Easy Rider, Buddy Rich, and several other local Venture riders. I didn't attend WV1 (Bakersfield) or #2 (Death Valley), but finally made it to #3...Susanville. Been hooked ever since...

Yep, it came in on Friday just like you and Brad thought. And.... I thought I'd posted that they were in the house?? Old age I guess??? Thanks again...

Yeah man.... 39 again, n' again, n' again......

FUEL PUMP POINTS

You guys ROCK!! Nice pic. 74 is a good year.... :-)

That's what I started saying 4 years ago.... It hasn't worked... Granted I don't ride as much either, but still enjoy meeting up with Venture folks at VW's.

$28 bucks sounds pretty good to me......