Squidley
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Nice looking truck....you'll pass everything besides a gas station Just razzing you, it is a nice looking truck, enjoy it as much as you can
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I love a happy ending I had one pull out in front of me while I was headed to work this morning at about 60 mph. I didn't even have time to get on the horn as I was swerving to avoid him. I let him know he was # 1 and he stayed WAY behind me.
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Many different views on the 880's I had a set on my 1st '99 without a problem until the bike was totalled (not by the tires). But I personally know of 5 people who have had problems with the 880's and 2 weren't on a Venture. Obviously buy what you want, but I will never buy a set of the 880's or reccommend them to anyone....0.98 less than a buck worth.
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Very cool....now your celebreties
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At over $4 a gallon for gas EVERYDAY is ride to work day for me
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I couldn't agree more with Craig, he's playing you and hoping that you will cave. I'm the kind of guy that would call him out on that. It was mentioned that he finds you a bike of equal value in the same condition. Stand your ground, as hard as that is, and dont accept any deal on medical. Were finding problems with my wife after out crash 7 months later....good luck with it Bud
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For the $100 thats not too bad, I made one out of Aluminum and it would almost cost me that in materials. I was going to attempt to make some, but at that price I wont waste my time as there would be no profit at all for me to make it
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No wonder he kept asking about sidecars Looks good and I know he'll have it hooked up to a Venture soon
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Personally it really doesn't matter to me, curvy roads are nice, but the rally should be about the comeraderie of the group. Most folks will travel a few thousand miles to attend a rally so burning up the miles isn't an issue. From a personal standpoint, I would like to see a lot more BSing and getting to know folks as opposed to pounding out the miles on the bikes. That being said, I am partial to Tennessee, east or west, Memphis or Chattanooga. You have the Smokies on the east and your not far from hills and curves on the west. This would also be close to Arkansas. It really doesn't matter to me where it is, because we'll be there. But I would like to see a more central or west destination to help the west coasters with the milesage thing. I was talking with SofaPilot a bit ago and he mentioned the Ring of fire in southern Colorado/Northern New Mexico. The 4 corners is also a good option, Perhaps seeing it was central the 1st one, more east on the second one, the 3rd should be more west Regardless of the ideas, it will take someone to step up to the plate and swing for the fence, nothing will happen if someone wont volunteer their time.
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blown clutch or tranny ended trip
Squidley replied to chocking's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I'll go with the master or slave cylinder needing rebuilt, we helped Yooper in Kitchener and thats what his was. Not a real expensive fix, just a bit tedious and time consuming. -
Be safe Buddy, I know you need a vacation but dont push it!
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Exhaust Gasket 84 venture
Squidley replied to tiny84's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Tiny, Here are some on ebay for where the pipes connect to the heads http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-VENTURE-VMAX-ROYAL-STAR-EXHAUST-GASKETS_W0QQitemZ170238934076QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170238934076&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 I know that I have heard of folks asing Copper tubing for where the pipes go into the collector, I'm sure some of the 1st genners will chime in soon. -
Mbrood is right on the money for the 1st things to try. I would definitely change out all the fluids including the brakes, front and rear. If it has been setting for some time there will be particulate in the rear reservior that can cause problems. Keep coming back with the questions as you have them....we'll get you pointed in the right direction.
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It basically has broken down like this 2005's rallys were Potato Creek in Indiana the 1st rally for this site Vogel State Park in Blairsville Georgia (Tail of the dragon) Venture West I in Bakersfield California if I'm not mistaken 2006 Eureka Springs Arkansas Venture West II in Death Valley, California Vogel II in Blairsville, Georgia Venture West III in Susanville, California Pork in the pines in Bemidji, Minnesota 2007 1st International Venture rally in Ft Collins Colorado Vogel III in Blairsville, Georgia Venture East in New Hampshire Venture in the pines in Bemidji, Minnesota 2008 2nd International Venture rally in Kitchener Ontario Canada still to come are Venture West IV in California, Ashville in North Carolina, and Venture in the pines II in Bemidji Minnesota. I think that has been all the official rally get togethers since we started
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Good to hear that you made it home in 1 piece, vacation is fun, but sleeping in your own bed is nice too
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Whomever decides to pick up the ball on this one should plan A not work out need only ask for help. There are a few of us that have done this before and would be willing to take on some projects to easy the headaches......any volunteers???
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You boys and all that were involved in organizing this are the ones to be thanked. I agree with folks showing up, but you gave us so much to be able to show up to that it's not even funny. I know exactly what is involved with hosting one of these, the headaches and last minute preps. Hats off to all of the planning committee and their spouses, this was surely a rally to remember and it's all because you got involved and grabbed the bull by the horns. These things dont happen unless people step up to the plate and sacrifise a lot to make it happen. Thank you all again for the awsome time!
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Looks good, it's different and thats a good thing. I know that I painted the forks on my '86 black and it really looks good. Keep it up and cant wait to see the next time you get bored
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Great to see that you folks made it in 1 piece. This is why this place is the best on the web period! Glad that all went well and the weather cooperated with you...Great job folks, were all real proud of all of you
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Mark, I have to say that the pics don't do it justice, it's a beautiful color that actually looks somewhat like a Gray/Blue slate. When it's in the sun at just the right angle it looks to me that it has a hazy purple tint to it, I REALLY like the color! If you can get the chance to see one close up at a dealer, take the ride Thanks too Carl and Diane, Lonna loves it as I do too, it fits just like an old shoe. Now all I have to do is start the leather and chroming
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I have had my bike a week now and have broken the 1st rule, hope y'all forgive me....Here is the new ride, all polished up no less
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Remind me to kick you when I see you next time
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Darrell, Let us know if you would like to start a trailer relay, I'm sure we can get it up north where it would be easier for you to get it
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Thats the place Gerry, picked it up last Saturday at about 2pm Now why would I want to go with my 1st gen ( have an '86 in the garage) I want to ride a bike during the summer...not work on it
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Well I feel better now that I know the how and why. I have changed back to the mild manner Brad Newby and left my Super Moderation behind. Just a plain ole moderator with my new bike in the signature......Me no like being all that special. Thanks for your comments though, although I could have gone without seeing the image of me in spandex That shocked me and I'm pretty partial to me