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2008 Dodge Nitro (me) 2002 Olds Intrigue (her)
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Getting a new to you bike regardless of what it is, calls for some sort of party! Congrats on the new ride!
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Clearview shield with vent
Blue Giant replied to Sheradan's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Is wind buffeting a common problem with first gen's? I find it bad on mine and it has the windshield deflectors on the side to effectively widen the windshield the buffeting drives me crazy! My XJ1100 with a windjammer was great! -
There's two sides to every story!
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Annie, My wife and I are praying for you and are sending best wishes from our snow covered house up here in the north to yours way over down under! Paul and Patti!
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I'm 47 and my wife Patti is 50. I bought my 1st Gen for her, one because she found it much more comfortable then my XJ1100 and two, because she like the color. I was hoping to find a blue one in as good a condition as Yogi. She is happy to ride on the back and be my navigator.
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That looks awesome Annie!
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I didn't realize those 83's were so rare! Now I regret buying my mass produced 86:(
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Maybe I'm getting old but I love having a windshield. ( and now a fairing too)I still get the smells, and the odd bug, plenty of breeze but no ear aches. I wear a shorty helmet so I can hear all around me and still keep my already failing hearing. (more the result of too many rock concerts than riding for years with out a windshield). I also love to go for long rides and not feel worn out when the ride is over from fighting the wind, bugs, road crap and the elements. Ok I am getting old............. but it does have it's advantages! Paul
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In the new year I hope to; Remove and completely clean the carbs Replace front a rear tire Properly grease the drive shaft Replace front wheel bearings Grease and re-torque steering head bearings Replace the fork fluid Install progressive fork springs Upgrade fork brace Change brake fluid, final drive fluid and oil and filter Give it a good cleaning and polishing and wait for spring (probably in the hot tub with a beverage and cigar while I contemplate attending the 2010 Venture Rally)
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Not if you lived in Canada!
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I have a 24 x 24 foot garage. 2x4 construction. R12 in the walls and R 20 in the ceiling. I heat with a 4800 watt construction heater no problem. I usually just leave it on the lowest setting and turn it up a bit when I want to work out there. I wired the fan to run all the time and the element with the thermostat. It is more than enough to heat the garage, even at -10f. Paul
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Too Cool!
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Sorry, I borrowed it for a bit!
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My son absconded it!
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I'm on my second iMac! I'll never go back either!
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That's awesome looking! Love the color scheme!
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Nice bike Kerry! Paul
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I was being a wiseass when I responded with this, I thought the old thumbs up was more than enough to "yes I agree" or "Yes I like what you posted" or "nice picture" What was wrong with simple? (Not you bongobobny)
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OUCH! SilvrT
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It is used to measure engine vacuum and advance the ignition timing electronically (no moving parts) like the old centrifugal advance units.
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Sincere thanks to all who served and/or sacrificed their lives to better ours! Paul
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Yup! No better time than the present!
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SO! What are the AGES of the DRIVERS of VR.Org?
Blue Giant replied to Zfrebird4's topic in Watering Hole
I just turned 47. I don't feel old until I look in the mirror and see all the grey hair. I shouldn't complain though, most of my friends have lost theirs. Paul