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  1. dingy
    Good news. Before you know it she will be nailing plywood to roof on that garage you are dreaming about. Gary
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    dingy replied to oldgoat's topic in Watering Hole

    Happy birthday James. Gary
  3. dingy
    Larry, Attached is a picture of what connector looks like, at least on a 1st gen. Gary
  4. dingy
    I have no knowledge of any failures. I am sure that is an unrealistic overall assessment though. Everything can fail. I just haven't heard of any at this point. Ask me this next week when I have 20 of them on the work bench. I am closing in on that number. Got 1 VMax guy getting 2 of them. He is a VMax customizer and will be valuable in helping get the long term potential from these things. He has put out some machines that make my output resemble a moped. Gary
  5. dingy
    I am working with a member here and a VMax customizer on the VMax site to make sure I get the 1 pickup coil version correct. I just ordered a VMax service manual on ebay for the 1 pick up coil version a while ago and am getting it expressed shipped. The Vmax wiring & setup will be similar to the 90-93 Venture. TCI program will be similar. The black box is the same between the 83-89 4 pick up coil version & the 90-93 1 pick up coil version. The difference is in the wiring of the adapter harness & the software setting uploaded into the TCI. I am sending you payment info by a PM. Gary
  6. dingy
    Actually, if you put a larger bore master on, you need to increase the hand lever pull to get the same pressure as a smaller master. You get more volume, but less pressure as you increase master cylinder bore. It is a trade off, how close to the grip is your lever coming now? If it right against grip, you probably need the bigger bore. Or, it may be possible to turn in the adjusting screw on the front lever if you have excess free play. I have delinked mine and am much happier with them. I have been riding stuff since I was 5 years old, and never liked this linked idea. Gary
  7. dingy
    Well it's a darn good thing your having a birthday today, otherwise, well you wouldn't be here. Happy Birthday !! http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/bongos.jpg Gary
  8. dingy
    No, Mine will stay at pressure for a week or more. Gary
  9. dingy
    That looks like them. Picture attached of what I used. Gary
  10. dingy
    I have enough commitment and 6 payments already in hand to definitely proceed with the Ignitech module group purchase. Original thread with some more details linked below. Please note this thread has reference to a used MAP sensor which is not going to be the case (will include new MAP sensor) & price adjusted to reflect new unit. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62223 I am doing this in conjunction with the VMaxForum.net group. I will order the TCI's Sunday night, so I need commitment by then. You will get following: Pre programmed new, version 80 Ignitech module (warranty by Ignitech) A revised program that is much better than what Ignitech is supplying. Adapter harness for either a 1983-1989 Venture or a 1990-1993 Venture, plug & play & matching program in TCI. A new 1 bar GM MAP sensor and wiring connector properly connected to Ignitech harness. All documentation and original files from Ignitech along with any useful info I have collected on a CD. Marine grade velcro to attach TCI & MAP sensor. Small tube of dielectric grease. I am trying to find some 3/16" vacuum hose, but is rare apparently, at least locally. All TCI's for the 1983-1989 will be tested on my bike. I cannot start the 1990-1993 TCI's due to coil differences, but I can program module. Cost is $248 including USPS Priority shipping to US addresses. I will send anywhere, but shipping will be more. Ignitech also has a series of connectors that are a match for some on the Ventures and if any are wanted I will get them along with TCI. Ignitech main thread (extensive) is linked below. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=40414 I don't know if this group buy will be done again, due to the number of units I need to get at a time to make it feasible. Gary
  11. dingy
    It looks like #1 & #2 mains are a 122.5 #3 main is a 117.5 #4 main is a 120 Trust, but Verify I would be interested in logic behind these. I can see a front to rear difference possibly due to heat, but what about side to side difference? Gary
  12. dingy
    Here is another thread that may help if you want a primer on relays & usage. There is a PDF attached to the first post, kinda long a techy, but it will help if you are interested in learning a little about relays & how they work. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43150 Gary
  13. dingy
    There needs to be a PC interface to the 9 pin com port on the Ignitech module to upload a program into it, With the Ignitech interface software running. Not sure how to do it, but there possibly could be a wireless interface developed. Not by me though. Gary
  14. dingy
    I do not know what Yamaha recommended, so I can't help there. By "Low current relay' I was refering to the power that it takes to energize the coil that is inside of the relay. This type relay is often refered to as an 'Auto style' relay. There are several relays on the 1st gen, probably also on the 2nd gens that are similar in power draw. These relays are about 1" on each side and have either 4 or 5 spade terminals on the bottom. The power to energize the coil is very small compared to the power required to lite the driving lamps. The coil is near 1/4 amp and the driving lights are in the 10 amp range. The relay coil is used to flip a switch that transfers power from a source unrelated to the head light circuit. This source of power can be the battery, through a fuse to the driving lightd then to ground. This way there is very minimal addition to the head light circuit. Gary
  15. dingy
    It should be a 'loose fit' & a cloudy memory estimate of about 3" long with a flange on one end. Gary
  16. dingy
    I don't know. One of the 2nd genners would possibly know. Don't have one on the 1st gens. Gary
  17. dingy
    I am fairly sure it is classified as a Dual Fire Ignition System. All Ventures & VMaxs 1990 and later went to a single pickup coil system which necessitates the Dual Fire concept. Each plug fires on the compression stroke and the Exhaust stroke. A Single Fire Ignition System will only fire on the compression stroke. What is the source of the Single Fire conclusion? Gary
  18. dingy
    I don't think anyone is recommending he wire his driving lights into the headlights. What is being discussed and the OP says he did is tap into head light circuit to power a low current relay. The driving lights would then be powered through a contact in this relay with a circuit not tied to the headlights at all, preferably a fused connection to the battery. Directly powering the driving lights from the headlight circuit would be a poor choice. Gary
  19. dingy
    Here is a picture of the two items I got in a kit at one of the local parts stores. Don't remember which one. I have a K&N in my Dodge Ram, and I have a 1st gen Venture K&N and now have a K&N filter in the VMax air box on the bike now. I like them. Gary
  20. dingy
    OK, this plan didn't work out. I got the wheel and it is bent to much to use. The seller was good about it and refunded my money including the shipping. It would have looked nice though. Would have needed some shimming on the axle and brake calipers. It is .55" narrower than the Venture rim. Also speedo gear box would have needed some MvGyvering. Still going to try to find one, it looked good on scooter. Gary
  21. dingy
    Finally, somebody that can keep up. There are several on here that have put VMax parts in. I may be a bit over the top, Ive been told it would have been better to get a VMax and put the luggage on it. My frame and plastic is about all that's still 83. Few other things, but not much. Gary
  22. dingy
    Part of the issue in this conversion is finding a set of the 90 hellas at a reasonable price. I happened across a guy on ebay when I first did this that was selling a pair of high beams & a pair of low beams. The high & low beam housings are totally different in construction, its not the same as putting a different bulb in. I had to get a pair of each, which is what resulted in my selling the second set on ebay and irritating a member here. I didn't handle the situation in a very tactful manner, I admit. Snaggletooth did some searching so he is a better source of possible suppliers for the 90 hella's. The guy I got them from doesn't have them anymore. If there is some interest in this I can get the adapter plates made for about $60 a set. I'll do that and supply complete installation instructions. Sourcing the lamp modules is up to someone else. I am swamped with extra projects right now. I am trying to arrange a bulk purchase of an improved TCI along with wiring & testing them. Also just getting to ride scooter finally. I attached a PDF of the instructions I made up for installing these lights. As far as the ability to put them in a MKII, I don't know. Bongobobny has a set of the adapter plates. I'm not sure if he has a MKII to do some cliff notes though. Gary
  23. dingy
    Its sort of a VMax and an extra large fry on the side. The VMax never had the 1300 motor in 1st gen's, always had a 1200 with better doming on the pistons for a little better compression along with the better carbs, Vboost, air cleaner, rear gearing, smaller dia rear wheel, heads & cams. Also they have more exhaust header options than a Venture. Due to the VMax twin rear shock vs. the Venture mono shock, there are few workable VMax headers that will fit a Venture. At this point that is were I am lacking, I still have a fairly stock exhaust, except the mufflers have been considerable opened up by removing 3 of the baffle/restrictions. Other than that I have 100 more CC's due to using a MKII 1300 block & tranny, have raised the compression from rated 10.5:1 to a tad over 12:1 by milling .040" from block at head mating surface. Identical carbs, set of stock VMax heads & cams, FJR rear end which is same gearing as a VMax, 15" VMax rear wheel. Vboost system & VMax air cleaner. I also have a far better TCI than any stock VMax with the Ignitech unit and that's where I think is the key to opening this thing up. I am trying to get some VMax guys involved with this modern TCI because I think they will help. I have had some really quick bikes over the years, just got to where I liked the comfort of a Venture for 98% of my riding. I will accelerate this this briskly a lot, but I really don't often give it everything its got. I have had 2 Ventures and last one before that was an XS1100 Yamaha, which is a rather quick scooter. I just like having the power there. Its a hobby sort of, hopefully not an obsession. The bike is really not that radically different from a normal 1st gen in handling other than the exhaust is louder & the throttle is way more responsive, if I don't twist it to far it's a 1st gen. Gary
  24. dingy
    I hit 2nd at 47 MPH when I am hammering it. Rarely do that though, very unsafe. As far as the petcock, and this is on a 1st gen, the only time I have ever moved it from the reserve position is when I pulled tank off bike or changed fuel filter. That's me though, I know some like to shut them off every time, probably doesn't hurt a thing to do this if you want to. Gary
  25. dingy
    That would be a hard call. These 90's are unbelievable, seriously. They aren't just a little better, they light up the night. I even see a distinct reflection on road signs during the day when I have the high beam on, not a glimmer, its very noticeable. Below is another post of picture this afternoon showing somewhat of a shot of lights, both are illuminated in picture. High beam is much more distinct. The only tiny complaint I have is due to the smooth surface on the bulb, not fresnel style lens like stock, if a bug gets smashed on cover, it makes a somewhat noticeable shadow at night in light pattern. I can live with this minor problem. Also put a head light modulator on this year, there gonna notice me coming. (Putting flame suit on now cause I know the modulator has people that don't like them.) Gary
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