84xj1100
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Boomer, Forgive my ignorance......I had absolutely no idea. I thought this was an isolated incident. The fact that a group like the Patriot Guard would have to be stood up for the purpose of protecting grieving families is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for providing me a little education on the subject. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the individuals in your group and nothing but contempt for those who made it necessary.
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You have got to be sh***in me!! If there is one thing that I've learned about the Americans in general, it's that you are an extremely patriotic nation. That being said, I find it irrehensable that someone, that alone a group, would even consider protesting at a fallen soldier's furneral. Granted, the following passage eludes to the right of protest, what is this group thinking??? http://www.vfwpost1503.org/memorial2-anim1.gif It Has Always Been The Soldier. It is the soldier, not the President who gives us democracy. It is the soldier, not the Congress who takes care of us. It is the soldier, not the Reporter who has given us Freedom of Press. It is the soldier, not the Poet who has given us Freedom of Speech. It is the soldier, not the campus Organizer who has given us the Freedom to Demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag; who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, that allows the protester to burn the flag. (Father Dennis O'Brien, US Marine Corp. Chaplain) If it were possible I would gladly be part of a human wall to protect the family from these "people". I sincerely hope that the wall is so successful in protecting the family that they are unaware of the presence of such a group in their time of grief.
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Well I cracked it open again (checked the headlight fluid why didn't I think of that) and cleaned the connections to the headlight and reserve lighting unit. It didn't work BUT I started moving wires around and found that where the 3 wires from the headlight go into the harness had an influence on the blinking. In other words, it seems to me that the wires may be partially broken????? By manipulating them I was able to get the warning light to stop flashing. As for going any futher I think I'll wait till I put her to bed for the winter and tear everything down. I'll see if I can't isolate the ?partial break? in the wire and probably pull the panel and do everything that has been suggested (replace bulbs, clean all connections and resolder the board) Thanks so much for your input folks hopefully I'll get it isolated, fixed and do some preventive work. -
Thanks folks, I did replace the bulb.........I'll try the contact cleansing
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In the last couple of weeks I have been getting an intermittant warning light on the computer display telling me that there is a problem with my headlight (?high beam?). When I switch to low beam the indicator goes out, once I turn the high beam on it comes back (sometimes with a delay, sometimes with the flick of the switch). The headlight is actually on for both high and low beam. It seems that the longer I ride the warning will become less intermittantant and eventually remains off. Any ideas??? I'm thinking lose ground somewhere or the "?reserve headlight unit?". As mentioned the headlight remains on the entire time so my thought process would be somewhere in the sensor circuitry. Advise please......I hate little red warning lights
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From the album: My Ride 86 Venture
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From the album: My Ride 86 Venture
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From the album: My Ride 86 Venture
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From the album: My Ride 86 Venture
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I so agree........I have had this happen to me on my 86 as well as my xj1100. Anyplace you find gears you must also have lubrication. If the speedo has never been opened, cleaned and lubricated the noise is screeming out to tell you so. I actually found that the grease itself of course would have a tendency to dry out a bit however over the course of 20+ yrs the grease accumulates little particles of dust, dirt and metal filings. All this junk balled up rather than acting as a lubricant becomes a hinderance and will actually snap your speedo cable if you don't take care of it pretty soon.
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I would think any or all of the things mentioned would have some impact but have you considered it may in some small part be you too. What I mean is, you had put the bike away and hadn't been riding for a little while therefore may have lost a little of your "feel" for things. Another potential factor is the fact that it's dark, which makes you more prone to a little bit of disorientation when you first start out. I get the same feeling myself (and I haven't put mine to bed yet)
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Currently serving.......in the Cdn Airforce.........Headquarters job......don't hold that against me though
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Wow, Those look terrific:banana:........I'm usually not too big on t's etc but those are really nice. Once you have pricing, etc plse post......I'm sure I'm in for a few. Thanks for all the legwork.
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Freebird, Funds sent (one for now) - Thanks so much for all you and others on the site have done. I hadn't been monitoring the site for a few days and almost missed out.......thanks again:97:
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I have it also.........I'm a rookie - never sync'd carbs before (owned Venture for less than a yr) and it works like a charm. It's simple, easy to operate and has no mercury that can potentially cause problems.:banana:
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Just read the post and a personal minute of silence will be observed. I echo Evan's comment, if you can please convey our sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Riders down....riders down......May they RIP
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I'll take one as well........maybe a second......but one for sure. Thanks:happy65:
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What did I do now?
84xj1100 replied to Sandbagger's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Bob, I'm definately not a whiz but I may be able to point you in some direction until one of the real pros get on board. First of all, your fuses should be located right on top of the battery (black plastic case) that's always a good place to start. If they aren't there perhaps try following the big red contact lead from the battery......it should go to a main fuse and then to the fuse block. Did you happen to smell anything burning as you were charging the battery??rubber/plastic (as in - did you melt a wire or perhaps a relay??). If you did that/those wires will have to be replaced or repaired (I would say depending on how much damage was done) I would think fuse myself but that's just me. -
Proud Pictures-My "New" (87) Venture, and Addiction
84xj1100 replied to jonsmyth's topic in Watering Hole
Randya, You're so right.........I suppose I should have been far more specific . When you use 2000 grit sandpaper, 400 - 600 grit seems course to me (if you know what I mean). Yes, paste on a buffing wheel is also what I was trying to say . I'm with ya on leavin the clear coat off though:banana:.....I've never put it back on. -
Proud Pictures-My "New" (87) Venture, and Addiction
84xj1100 replied to jonsmyth's topic in Watering Hole
Put the steel wool away.........DO NOT USE steel wool.....according to a fellow rider and paint expert the worst possible thing you can use to clean up aluminim is steel wool. She tells me that small pieces of the steel wool embed themselves into aluminum and start to rust. There are cleaners out there that will dissolve the coating on the bars but I just go with good old fashion sandpaper for metal starting with a course grit and moving up to say 2000 grit. As far as a polish the best I've used is called autosol. A very similar product is produced by mothers. If you are really ambitious you could remove the bars and use buffing wheels and various grits of paste. Plse don't use the steel wool....... -
Perhaps try a little "negative reinforcement".........when she squeezes you, roll on the throttle, if/when she releases a little, roll off the throttle.
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If I had the money :mo money:I'd sink it into another 1st gen mkII......... All the "touring machines" that I've seen in pics or in person all seem to be "loaded cruisers" for the exception of the Gold Wing......that to me looks like a scooter. I've waited a long time for my "couch" (1st gen mk II) and if I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd buy the nicest looking, most recently manufactured (93/94 if I could find one) with the least amount of mileage on it and all the parts I could, to keep it running. :sign06:I wonder if Yamaha would ever consider manufacturing a vintage limited edition 1st gen mk II? I think that if Yamaha ever got on this site, read what you folks have pointed out as recurring problems and or suggestions/upgrades for 1st gen's (CLASS errors, upgrades to progressive springs, fork brace, etc) took all that info and made a limited edition if it would sell. I know you'd be fighting me off to get to the front of the line to purchase one.
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Gen 1 vs Gen 2 ???
84xj1100 replied to Patrick46's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
My two cents if yer still interested, I have ridden an 99 VR but own an 86 Venture plain up. The 99 I tried a few years ago when my ride was an 84 XJ1100. I fell in love with it as a change from the XJ. It had floorboards/heel-toe shifter (which I thought was kinda neat at the time), CB, cruise, etc. and felt quite a bit different from the XJ. I had wanted a Venture for a number of years and last year we moved, making a few bucks on the old house so I was able to look for a new ride. As I went looking I also found this site and did some reading about the history of these bikes. In my opinion the 1st gen mkII was the way to go....things that sold me - I liked the idea of having a fairing mounted to the frame and not the forks - I wanted the larger trunk area, 1300 cc's vs 1200 and no potential problems with the tranny I could have purchased a Wing but 1800cc's seemed a little much for me besides the fact that folks who have owned Wings and Ventures preferred the Venture for power. So why not the 2nd gen - the fairing was a big dislike (frame mounted) - it appears to me that the 2nd gen is simply a baggage laiden cruser as opposed to a "touring" bike - the cost was considerably less (I too am still a working stiff) - I prefer a plain Venture (less OEM to go wrong so to speak (class error codes antique CB, cassette deck, etc)) and I can put in what I want to. Bottom line - I wouldn't trade my "couch" for anything but another "couch" (1st Gen mk II) -
Interesting info by all, I too am a little anal about keeping track of gas (info recorded faithfully for all my vehicles). The vast majority of my riding is highway oriented and I find my light pops on at about the 220-240 km (138-150 miles) mark and she'll start to sputter around 250-265 km (155-165 miles) (that's with the valve set to on, not res). I have as yet to push the reserve to the limit (not having a 2 gal tank to take with me). The only fuel improvement thing I've done is maintain the carb sync. I think I'll try the calibration that was mentioned earlier???? Mine is an 86 Venture with the stock 1300cc engine and drivetrain.
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1st Gen trunk question
84xj1100 replied to 84xj1100's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Thank you all for your tips, tricks, hints and suggestions. I have tightened up all the nuts/bolts & screws remotely connected to the trunk and used two pieces of electical tape as a thin seal type washer where the backrest cushion mounts enter the trunk. Rain is pretty much all we have here lately and so far no leaks. The metal trim edging on my trunk has no seal on it anywhere so I will try the window screen trim idea just to make sure. Thanks again folks I really appreciate it. BTW Don't you find it strange that when you seem to encounter a problem you're so focused that you can't think outside the box......but you can if someone else has a problem.?.