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  • Birthday November 23

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    Mike King

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    Portland, United States

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    Motorcycle riding, flying, fishing, camping, scuba diving
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    2000 Venture MM

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  1. SkyKing
    Maintenance Day in Houston was a blast.........as well as a blast of HOT air. Typical Texas summer weather. Despite the heat, MD was fun and educational. You have read the posts of what was done by so many in attendance. OWEN and MARGARET were terrific. They opened up their home and were perfects hosts. The ladies had a great time visiting and their covered dishes were enjoy by all. (you probably saw some of the pics) I want to say THANKS to Thom, Jerry W., Brad, Ponch, Kreg and many others who helped me get the following done on my 2000 MM. An oil change, air filter change, new Polk speakers, radiator fan assembly, passing lights fixed, installation of a fuse block under the the front seat for passing lights and Steble horn as well as installation of a spacer between the front fairing and passing lights. Folks who did not make it to Houston nor have been to a MD event really should do so. The information, educational instruction, hands-on work under the supervision of a seasoned Venture owner/mechanic and the fellowship is hard to beat. I made new friends who share a love for a great bike. You will too. Note, if you are coming to a MD event during a Texas summer, bring plenty of water and shade. Thanks again to Owen and Margaret!
  2. SkyKing
    We are so very sorry for the family's loss. Our prayers and thoughts are out to Joyce, family and friends.
  3. SkyKing
    Since I have already changed out the cassette player with Ponch gauges, I will use both the old stock speakers and cassette on my next local fishing trip out in Corpus Christi Bay.
  4. SkyKing
    I noticed my stock speakers on the 2000 MM were distorted when I bought it a year ago....now with this thread, I just ordered a pair of Polk Audio db401 with 150 Bass HZ bass blockers and baffles. I am going to change the front pair for right now. Can't wait to try them out.
  5. SkyKing
    Jerry, I put a bid on it. By the way, the seller has a Harley light bar and lights. Bidding is up to around $175 or so. Will this fit the Venture too? Thanks. Mike
  6. SkyKing
    Rick, Thanks for getting my front and rear seats to me. They arrived on Friday, July 3rd, just in time for me to ride my Venture MM over to Thom's in Rockport. Yesterday we lowered the front and rear ends, put on a shortened kickstand and spacers to bring back the handle bars to a more comfortable level. I could tell a difference in the ride over to Rockport and the ride since the other modifications to the bike. I am looking forward to a long ride to enjoy the feel of the seat even more. Thanks for the quick turnaround time. You got back from your trip on Sunday and had my seats delivered to Corpus as promised by Friday. I appreciate the quick service and excellent product. Mike SkyKing Portland, Texas 2000 Venture MM
  7. SkyKing
    I cannot express how powerful the fraternity of VentureRider.org is when it comes to guys who bond together in sharing information, fellowship and even hard to get parts. I want to thank Jerry W. in Amarillo, Thom in Rockport, Rick Butler in Wylie and out of state participant BlackPearl (Big Tony) for all of the above. Friday and yesterday (July 4th), all the parts and labor came together when my 2000 Venture MM Limited was LOWERED. The front end, rear end, spacers on the handle bars, shortened kickstand and Rick's modified front and rear seats were installed. Guys, the bike rides different and met the expectations posted previously on this site. Thom worked his ass off. He was gracious to offer his garage, tools and mechanical skills and experience to get the projects done using pictures and instructions from Jerry W. Last night.....hours after finishing.....we took our ladies to the beach on our bikes and watched a terrific fireworks show. What a way to end the project. This was a team effort and results are rewarding. The Palimino runs great on the road....tracks true and very responsive at lower speeds. I can tell a major difference in how the bike sits. It is easier to get on and off as well as it is for my passenger. I have more solid footing when stopped and other benefits that I am sure will come to light later. There are some other projects in the future...... a better windshield, passing lights, more rear lighting, beefed up stereo system, etc.. But right now, I am looking forward to spending countless hours and miles on my revised machine. Thanks again to the great folks listed above and others who have posted comments and information gleaned from this site. Fraternally, Mike SkyKing
  8. SkyKing
    Thanks for the response. Have a great Fourth.
  9. SkyKing
    Happy Fourth of July everyone. I am spending mine lowering my bike and installing the new seats modified by Rick Butler. Quick question. Thom and I separated the front fairings on my 2000 Venture. In order to continue lowering the front, does anyone know the steering nut size? That is the large nut in the center of the triple tree assembly. Thanks for in advance for the your input. Mike Corpus Christi, Texas
  10. SkyKing
    The Black Pearl My friend Jerry in Amarillo just called and said you will have a lowering kit available soon. He has been a great help to me and we have ridden together recently. Jerry is helping me lowering both the front and rear of my 2000 Venture Limited Edition. He said he and another friend are sending free parts your way. I would like to use your lowering parts. I am 5'10" and lowering my bike would make it easier to control. Please let me know what you want in return. Here is my contact info: Mike King Portland, Texas (Corpus Christi area) 361 946-0685 mikek120@mindspring.com Thanks
  11. SkyKing
    Thanks Boo. Jerry was kind enough to offer to sync the carbs when he and his friend arrive next week. Thom who lives in Rockport is also going to join us as well. We should have some fun along the Texas Gulf Coast. Many thanks again to everyone who has come to the rescue. I deeply appreciate it. Mike
  12. SkyKing
    I was told by Thom this web site would be a great resource of knowledge and experience and I want to thank each one of you who responded to my carburator question. As a result, I feel much better about what to do to get the bike running properly. Thank you again for the help. It is greatly appreciated. Mike
  13. SkyKing
    The bike was purchased from a private individual and not a dealer. The owner's brother-in-law was kind enough to ride it from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Corpus Christi, Texas. He noticed the same thing, a slight backfire after the engine is reduced from high to low RPMs. I was just wondering if the quote I received from the local Corpus Yamaha service department was fair. I am not a mechanic, but it sure seemed high......6 hours to replace the jets on four carburators......at $70 per hour. But if that is the rate and the time spent on the project is correct, then maybe that is a fair quote. Mike
  14. SkyKing
    I just bought my 2000 Venture MM from a gentleman in Las Cruces, New Mexico (elevation over 3,000 feet) and it was riden to Corpus Christi, Texas for delivery. When I rev up the engine and back off the throttle, there is a slight backfire. Someone suggested that the carburators have to be adjusted to sea level. I called the service department of the local Yamaha dealer and was told that the carburators (4 of them) have to be adjusted and/or the jets have to be changed out. He said if it is just an adjustment, it would take an hour and a half to adjust all four. If the jets have to be changed out, it would take an hour and a half per carburator..... all of the above at $70 PER HOUR. The carburator change out would take 6 hours to complete. Is this a reasonable quote or is there something else I should do? There are some intercom and a few small issues....but I will save that for some other time. Right now I just want to get my new Venture running smooth at sea level. Thanks for any advise... Mike
  15. SkyKing
    Glad to hear Tom is recovering from what could have easily been a more serious condition. Now the material issues can be addressed and it seems Tom will be on the road again on a new bike. It is times like this when fine folks like Chuck and Linda exemplify what Texas hospitality is all about and makes you feel proud to be a Texan. If the trip is still on, it will be an honor to personally meet both Tom and Goose when they near the Texas Gulf of Mexico. I will have my 2000 Venture MM this Sunday and will have a chance to ride a few miles with them. Take care boys and thanks again Chuck and Linda for the hospitality.
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