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Are you sure you're not having a line voltage power problem? Something fishy there. Heading out the door now, but I'll take another look at the info for that control. I think that if it's not too much trouble it may be worth putting in a newer style controller. I should have parts laying around that you can have to do it. Transformers generally don't have low output unless there's a low input. They also generally don't fail unless they're grossly overloaded to the point where they heat up and eventually short out.

Motorcycles and mud or gravel just don't mix. Been through my share of mud on dirt bikes, but never liked it much. That's an environment best tackled on 4 wheels. I remember once on my Yamaha TT500 going through a pond too deep for the bike, so I was trying to get through it by staying near the edge. The water was about 18" deep where I was, so I couldn't see what was under the water, and the front wheel found something it didn't like and I went down, with the entire bike going under, except for one end of the handlebar. I must've been right on the edge of the deep part 'cause I went into the pond and went completely under. I got up, pulled the bike upright and started pushing it through the pond. Very tough to push, but that's when I was young and strong. I got it to where the motor was out of the water, and figured what the heck, and gave it a couple of kicks and to my astonishment, it started. (kinda) It was sputtering and spitting but I rode it the rest of the way out of the pond, and after about 10 minutes running it on dry ground it straightened itself out. I was pretty impressed with that old Yammy. Hell of a hill climber too.

Looks completely out of it's element. Get that baby clean, warm and dry.

When I was young, (early 20s) I worked as a union laborer, and was working on a dam renovation. The backside of the dam was sloped about 60 degrees, and we were tied off with harnesses and would repel up and down the dam drilling holes and inserting rebar that would help hold the new concrete facing on. I was doing my thing when the big guy showed up. (Company owner) He was a real pr**k, and everyone knew that when he showed up you better be busy or be hidden. I was hanging maybe 40' down from the top and was climbing back to the top when he happened to show up. I could tell he was agitated when he walked up to me and asked if the rope I was using reached all the way to the bottom. Figuring this was a safety question, I said yes...He said "Gimme that rope".....which I promptly did. There he was in slacks, dress shoes, shirt and tie and started climbing down the dam. I later found out he was trying to get to the bottom in a hurry to fire an operator he had an issue with. Well, of course...the rope ended about 20' from the bottom...OH S**T...!!! He was in his mid 60s and couldn't climb back up, but had plenty of energy to scream expletives up at me while others scampered to get a rolling scaffold up to get him. I figured I was done, and was scared, but still trying not to laugh as they brought him up where he proceeded to ream me for 15 minutes or so. I was kind of the dumba$$ hero of the day, and at the end of it, he didn't fire me, but went down and fired the operator, who was back two days later anyway. (Unjustified firing,....Union brought him back)...Turns out he just didn't like that guy, and figured he could fire him for some made up reason....didn't work. I knew the operator, and he was an old timer just biding his time until retirement watching over the air compressor. Good guy. Anyhoo, That was in the mid 80s and that story still goes around all these years later..lol.

WOW !!! Good for you....Congrats. I'm SOOOO jealous. 13 years to go. Hope I can make it. The ladders, toolbags and motors that I'm taking up on roofs seem to be getting heavier every year. sigh.....

Welcome. You've stumbled upon the best resource available for these old gems. We've some very knowledgeable folks who can get ya an answer to virtually any question about a Venture. With an 86, I'd say it's a First Gen, MKII. Looking forward to your posts.

​ Allrightie then.

My niece lives in San Miguel? (I think that's what it's called), about an hour and a half North of Mexico City. She drives back and forth to Central Ohio a few times a year, and says Mexico is very safe, until you get around the US Border. She says she gets gassed up in Texas and doesn't stop until she's at least 2 or 3 hours South of the border. Once she's well into Mexico she's safe. Anyhoo, that's what she says. She's been living there for about 7 years or so.

A healthy first gen is a runnin' machine. It's a whole different riding experience from a second gen. If you want performance, reasonable comfort and style at a great price, you can't beat a first gen. If you want comfort, style and reliability at a fair price, you can't beat a second gen.

Most things are more convenient these days, but it seems that a lot has been lost......sigh.... http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html

Presidential election year. Incumbents will do what they can to keep it low 'till after the election. Shouldn't even hurt too much to take the motorhome out this year.

Teddy can identify with that.

​Uh..........no.....

Who has the "gonads" to try this..... Not me. http://www.wideopenspaces.com/cook-venison-testicles/

My Dad had a 30-30 bite him like that once. Left a pretty good cut / bruise. I had a spear gun that I bought at a yard sale when I used to live in the Keys that I was shooting at a piece of 3/4 plywood in the backyard. The spear went through the plywood at about 20', and I had the fat lip to prove it. Ya can't fix stoopid.

I'm an HVAC service tech, so that wouldn't work too well for me. I'm needed where I'm needed for as long as I'm needed. During the hot Summer months I work long hours and make extra $ in the process. I generally work between 2200 and 2400 hours in a year. I kind of like it the way it is. If anything, I'd like more consistent overtime.

A little instruction would go a long way, but I think she'll be ok. That kinda looks like a pellet gun.

Since money's no issue, I'd like to try out one of the new Goldwings.......Not as stylish as my Royal Star, but probably purdy nice on a long ride.

I like the middle pic. It was obviously taken while riding a loop de loop. Where'd ya find one you could ride on the Venture?.....I'd like to check it out.​

I'm kinda neutral on that one, but I'd say it has the best car chase i've seen.

Did the dinner and a movie thing last night before going to a friends for a New Years get together. Saw most of Hateful 8. I couldn't take it. Wife and I walked out 2/3 of the way through. I love most of Tarantino's movies, but this one was a bitter disappointment. Movie drrraaagggeddd on. I asked the wife if she thought it was bad too and she said..."yeah...it sucks". Then there was a point where it got offensive, and we got up and walked out. That's $23 and 2 hours of my time I'll never get back.

Most 2 strokes are a pita. I've an old Shindaiwa that's been rock solid though. I keep Sea Foam (of course) in the gas and it always starts and runs. 24" bar.....it's a beast. Haven't had great luck with Poulan saws, I think a Sears is actually a Poulan. I've a Husky 16" that's been ok...a lil' touchy if I let it sit for a year, but I've always been able to get it started. I also have a Stihl backpack blower that's a strange setup. It's called a 4 mix. 4 stroke engine but you still have to mix the oil & gas, as that's how the crank gets lubed. Weird, but works pretty well. Happy New Year to all my friends at Venturerider.

​ Another reason to stay outta Cali......

I commonly wear earbuds to listen to the stereo, but if / when I ride without a helmet, if I'm not wearing earbuds, I'll have earplugs in to keep the wind off my eardrums. My buddies that I ride with do the same thing. I'll continue as I have, and if I get cited...so be it.....I may even contest the ticket should I get one.....

How true. It seems like back in the 70s they were junk at 100k....if they made it that far.