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  1. Freebird
    Jason, Yes, it has VMAX cams and valve springs. I have not ridden it hard and certainly nowhere near the 9,000 RPM range. In fact, the only time I rode it was when the day that I bought it and rode it home. Once it was sold and I had a deposit on it, I didn't feel that I had the right to ride it any longer. Now from what I can tell, and I don't know much about the VBoost system, there is no servo on it so the VBoost is open all the time. I talked to my good friend Rick Butler in Texas about this. Rick built a Venture SS several years ago and told me that he did not use the servo and the VBoost was active all the time on his also. I then did some research online and found that even a lot fo VMAX riders remove or disable the servo so that the VBoost is active at all times. That appears to be the case with this one from what I can tell. It also explains why is has such a lope at idle. It sure sounds good though. I tried to take some pictures but it is kind of hard to get them. Here they are though.
  2. Freebird
    Very nice Ron. She looks MUCH better than the pictures that Silvrt posted.
  3. Freebird
    You just aren't right.
  4. Freebird
    I've seen them demonstrated at a couple of bike shows and they worked really slick.
  5. Freebird
    Well.....I can't really comment on any of this without seeing some pictures first. Of the redhead I mean.
  6. Freebird
    It is easily adjustable most of the time. Just loosen the jamb nut where the cable enters the throttle grip and tighten the knurled nut a bit.
  7. Freebird
    You might try this place. I think they have the colors for the '86. http://www.cyclecolor.com/id3.htm
  8. Freebird
    It really depends upon what you expect out of the headsets. If you are looking for something primarily for communication (cb and intercom) then the ones listed above will do just fine and Sierra is a great company to deal with. If you are looking for something with good fidelity for listing to music, you really need to pay more money. In my honest opinion, Edsets are about the best you can do. You will pay close to $200.00 per set for them though. The site is http://www.edsets.com You will have to register there to place an order. Register as a VentureRider member for a 7% discount. Discount ends in August though. Don
  9. Freebird
    Man...I am really sorry to hear it. Was looking forward to meeting you, shaking your hand and thanking you for your service. It would have been my honor. Have you not TOLD them that it is Freebird's Maintenance Day?
  10. Freebird
    I do believe that the higher and wider screen makes a difference but I don't think I've ever got as low as 100 miles on a tank. I did get down to about 130 miles per tank going to Colorado a couple of years ago but that was fighting one heck of a head wind, riding two up and pulling a very loaded trailer. That is about the worse it has been. After that, I discovered that I had a bad coil and the carb boots weren't seated well on top of the carbs so I don't think it would even be that bad again. I do love the tall and wide screens though.
  11. Freebird
    Just another reminder, if you haven't signed up for Freebird's Maintenance Day yet, PLEASE do so soon. I want to make sure that we order enough food. Here is the link for the calendar where you sign up. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=106&day=2009-6-6&c=1
  12. Freebird
    I've got 6 or 8 of them. If you are coming to Maintenance Day, I will save one for you. If you aren't, just send me a PM and I'll get one in the mail. See this thread for more details. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17406
  13. Freebird
    I've got one. No problem.
  14. Freebird
    Yes, or my house if shipping is cheaper to the USA.
  15. Freebird
    No, sorry but the hats, caps and etc. are provided by another member and usually made as orders come in I think. About the only thing I keep at my house are the small patches and the guardian bells when I have them but I'm about out of the bells right now.
  16. Freebird
    Not really. First of all, there is really no room for a larger tire. Secondly, it would take a MUCH larger tire than you could fit to make up the disparity. The Speedohealer is really the only solution and it is very simple to install.
  17. Freebird
    No, all I have is ft.lbs. If you don't want to tote yours though, I will pick one up. I'm thinking I may do my own also.
  18. Freebird
    No...thanks YOU for continuing to host them.
  19. Freebird
    They have now.
  20. Freebird
    Very good report and much appreciated. That system is a lot of money and you may have saved others from making a mistake. Sorry you have had so many problem with it. Sounds to me like they have a lot of work to do.
  21. Freebird
    That was nice of you Bill. I spoke to Ed a few days ago and he was hoping to make it himself but said that he might not be able to. Sorry to hear that he's not coming but glad you are going to make it. I have his headsets and am very impressed with them.
  22. Freebird
    All I can do is join the others here with my prayers for the family. Such a tragic thing to lose a child. My heart hearts for all concerned.
  23. Freebird
    Now that was a bargain and it sounds like the trip home was icing on the cake. Congrats on the new ride.
  24. Freebird
    I think somebody was right when they told you that you might have a trojan or virus. See this thread. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_trojan_downloader_on_windows_system32_IEHOST_EXE_if_it_comes_up_on_an_AVG_virus_check_as_turown_g
  25. Freebird
    Hey, it's not that I didn't believe you, it's just that as far as I can tell it's not happening to anybody else. I honestly don't know what is causing it but will do a search and try to help you figure it out.
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