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Congrats you two,,, wondered how long this would take, And Again. When the Meet & Greet & all the hugs?

Just keep in mind that 75% of the tires life in in the first 25% of tire wear. That's why we so often hear, I just looked at it recently and there was lots of tread left, and now it's bald.

Don't have a noise that I can hear, but then I put the original washer back in,, maybe that helps???

It's a sign of things to come, so in the meantime, CONGRATS to Taters and there's hope for you Tom.

Looks good so far, but we need to see more,,,,,, hope you enjoys it.

What can I say,,, we are VentureRiders!!!!!

Careful Steve, with posts like that you could end up with more friends,, and that means more ice-cream!

Wow, that was a long story, and it's not finished yet. Glad I was able to read it, and although it took two posts to get it in, I was ready for part 3. So Ray, let us know as part 3 develops, God does not quit working after 2 parts.

Reminds me of the old Dodges, back in the forties and early 50ies, the left hand wheels had left hand threads on the wheel lug nuts,,,,, now why was that?

Come home one day with a brand new Lexus, and the next day a Ferrari, and when she screams at you for being so darn foolish you argue a little, whine a bit, tell her how life is passing you by, but eventually tell her that's she's right, it's too much, better not spend so much. Then in a day or two take to see the new bike you like, tell her it's a Yamaha and it's much better, safer, trusted, more economical, cheaper on insurance, cheaper tires, costs less to service, looks better, rides nicer, more dependable, decent resale value and bound to get better, and you are being harassed by the VentureRiders and just can't take it anymore.

Ever hear of side cutters,,, oh wait, they is sharp too,,,,,, best ask the neighbours to come over to help.

Prayers for you David, and maybe He will come through with a surprise for you. Please keep us posted on the developments.

Check to make sure the carbs are seated properly on all 4 manifolds, and all clamps are tight.

You might have an electrical issue, where the circuit heats up and then the connection comes apart,,,,, check your fuse box next time. when it shuts down, immediately check for power on the load side of the fuse box with the ignition turned on. You'll need to take a multi-meter along for this.

Sorry I tried, but am not on FB.

This could be a real serious pain for you,,, all the trouble of finding the right adhesive and then getting to stay on. I suppose that's why we don't see that piece very often, most guys just find it a big bother, it needs careful tending, and you always have to keep an eye on your scoot in case it should fall off or go missing. The solution I purpose is to send it to me for save keeping. I have a special spot for such items and would not mind in the least to oblige you. Want my address?

Need a link to vote.

The Canadian Medical Association has weighed in on the new Prime Minister's health care proposals: · The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. · The Gastroenterologists had a sort of a gut feeling about it, but the neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve. · The Obstetricians felt they were all labouring under a misconception. · Ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted. · Pathologists yelled "Over my dead body!" while the Paediatricians said, "Oh, Grow up!" · The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the Radiologists could see right through it. · The Surgeons were fed up with the cuts and decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. · The ENT specialists didn't swallow it, and just wouldn't hear of it. · The Pharmacologists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the · Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter...." · The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea. · The Anaesthetists thought the whole idea was a gas, but the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no. · In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the asses in Ottawa.

Looks like there was protection, the wires did not melt, it was the fuse holder, so looks like a poor connection or short in the fuse block.

You're doing good bud,,, looks real good,,,,, so when's the next one.

Good for you Bob,,, God bless you two!

Problem #3 is you should have more circuits, I think maybe you cooked it by drawing too much for too long, things got warm enough to overheat and then melt together. Each wire should have it's own circuit, fused with the right amperage. You could also have a loose leg on the fuses. Looks like maybe the one side was arching, and so slowly got hot. just some thoughts.

If you have a leak, you have a leak and heavier oil won't fix the problem. Clean everything real well, start the bike and watch where exactly the oil comes from. If it comes off the bottom, try to follow it to the top, to make sure it is coming from the bottom.

For the best advice on this one, we might do better with some pictures. You could try JB weld, but it might not hold due to expansion, contraction of the case.

Could be a crack in the cover, grab some cleaner and clean the cover real well, if there is a crack it will show up as a black line.