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  1. GeorgeS
    But can a 1st gen shock be used on a 2nd gen ?? The 1st gen shocks never seem to fail !!
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    As said above, check both ends of both battery cables, and the large nuts on the Starter Solinoid. And the Cable at the Starter motor, for Corrosion. ( carefull not to twist off the Stud on the start motor ) If that don't fix it, the solinoid might be bad. Also, your battery might be shorting out internally. Check the Voltage, key off, and key on, with an external volt/ohm meter ( preferable digital ). I would also pull out the battery, check water level, and Charge it with a battery charger, ( not a trickle charger )
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    I just used a needle attachment for my greese gun, to shot the greese into the bearings. Avialable at most auto parts stores. Just remove the nuts, and washers and shoot in the greese. Also, you will need a large Torque wrench to re-install the nuts on each side. And, you will need two large Metric Sockets. On the 1st gens, the nuts are different size on each side of the bike. Sorry, you have to buy two large Sockets. Check the maint manuel, for the size, and torque settings. ( manuel is on line this web site. ) if you don't have one.
  4. GeorgeS
    Flying to LA, Nov 1st, useing up the free miles. Put some miles on brother in laws, extra Harley !! Maby ride U.S. 101 LA to Santa Barbara. Some good places to eat in that area. !! Might drive to Wa. coast this weekend, to watch the big storm comeing in, they are predicting 35 foot waves !! Storm watching on is a big winter sport out here in Wa. State !!
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    Anybody have any comments as to the quality, and any problems, with this model Yamaha ?? I have been to a few dealers latley, and seen several of them on sale for what seems to be bargain price's. Any comments from anybody who has owned a ridden these bikes would be appreciated !! Thanks.
  6. GeorgeS
    Run some Sea-Foam, and do a carb sync. Maby a new set of plugs. Might need air filters cleaned, or replaced. Also, try draining the carb bowls. Maby check the charging voltage level, make sure you have 13.8 at 2000 rpm or more.
  7. GeorgeS
    Remember, a battery can go bad internally at any time. If its 6 mo old or 4 years old. Pull it out, and do a full charge on it, about 3 amps for about 6 to 8 hours, then let it sit for 24 hours and check the voltage, maby 48 hours. If its bad internally the voltage will drop over two days. If its bad, get a new AGM type battery !!! Talk to " Condor " !!
  8. GeorgeS
    If you take it to a welder, remember its made of Stainless Steel. So make sure the welder knows that.
  9. GeorgeS
    How much extra for a Windshield ?? Is that an option ?
  10. GeorgeS
    Just curious as to why you did not stick with the Honda ST-1300 ?? I have been considering buying one of those. I have been looking at a new 2nd gen Venture, or an ST-1300. I guess the " comfort " issure is whats holding me back on the Honda.
  11. GeorgeS

    I hate NYC

    GeorgeS replied to 1BigDog's topic in Watering Hole

    Back in 69, employer sent me there for a week. Never went back, and never will !!
  12. GeorgeS
    There were two other guys that reported haveing charging problem's this year. They pulled that plug out, and visual inspection looked OK. However, a Resistance check thru the plug proved otherwise. One guy found the wires burnt off at the Crimp Point, of the Pins to the wire ends. As I recall, he had to completly rebuild the plug. Not an easy job.
  13. GeorgeS
    900 RPM, is book. I like to keep it about 1000
  14. GeorgeS
    Ignition Switch Failure is very common on the 2nd gen bikes. Does not seem to be a problem on the 1st gen bikes. Probably best to order a new one. Try useing some CRC Electrical contact cleaner on the switch in the interum till the new switch arrives.
  15. GeorgeS
    For Motorcycle, Lead/Acid type standard batteries. Make sure the fluid if above the plates !! Charge at 2 AMP rate, with a Battery Charger, for about 6 to 10 hours. Check the voltage, the next day, should be about 12.1 to 12.2 volts, No Load. Then use a Trickle charger, to maintain the charge, during Storage Periods ! If you have a lead Acid, SEALED TYPE, and the fluid is Below the top of plates, most likley its on its last leg. ( I know, these, say, that adding water is not necessary, ) However, that , Ain't always true !!!
  16. GeorgeS
    Well, Re-Check the area where you were working, Check every plug, that might have been disturbed in the area you were working. Check all the cableing in the area, you might spot something. Check the Headlight fuse with an ohm meter. sometimes they look good, but are not ! Check the headlight filament with ohm meter, Might, be a bad bulb ?? not likley, but anything is possible. Check the Ground Wire, at the Headlight bulb, make sure its actually going to a ground. ( AT, the bulb, plug )
  17. GeorgeS
    The switch for the Shift ind. is located under the rear left case cover. 5 position switch, it throws a ground, to the CMU, for the Position indicator. About only thing can go wrong with that, is the switch itself. Each contact has a seperate wire going up to the CMU. There is an In-Line Plug, between the switch and CMU. find that, and clean plug before you pull off the rear case cover. The switch can most likley be repaired with a Dab of solder on each of the contacts. Most likley you will need a new gasket for the case cover, before replaceing it. If you pull it off, another job to do , while in there is to replace the Clutch Slave Cylinder, if its never been replaced. Kill 2 birds with one stone as they say.
  18. GeorgeS
    If you have LED bulbs in the flasther, go back to stock bulbs !!!
  19. GeorgeS
    Check the Intakes between the box, and top of carbs. There is a " mark " to properly position them before installing the box. Ordering new set of Clamps, both top and bottom of carbs is " highly reccomended " Be sure the rubber around the tops of intake manifolds, is not damaged. This problem is fairly common. Also be sure your Intakes and tightly bolted to the Heads. Also, maby a new set of O-Rings at that point. Some folks have reported leaks at that point even with a New set of O-Rings. Advisable to use Sealant with the new O-Rings.
  20. GeorgeS
    News this morning, heavy flooding around Minneapolis Mn. Any detailed reports ?? Boy, Heavy Rain, in middle of harvest season, back there. Got to be Tuff on the farmers trying to harvest the Corn Crop, middle of Sept. !!
  21. GeorgeS
    We especially welcome new membes who have clean garages !!!! How many miles on that new baby ?? I may start a repaint on mine this winter, I might go with that same color.
  22. GeorgeS
    Seattle local TV News this morning. A guy in Oregon found a Couger, had been liveing under his Back Deck. His cat had been missing, for some time. He heard the dog barking, and looked out to see the big cat trying to catch his little Chiauga Dog. Animal control finally showed up the put the big cat out of its missery. They stated that apparently it had become to " comfortable around humans "
  23. GeorgeS
    General rule of thumb, for the Air box, on both 1st gen, and 2nd gen Ventures, is don't mess with them !! Just keep the air filters clean .
  24. GeorgeS
    All the top panels easy to remove. Then you have good access inside the cracked area. I would use some fiber glass auto body repair on the Inside. You might have to remove the upper fairing section to do the repair. However, don't let that crack determine wether or not to buy the bike. Look into other major maintenance that has been done on the bike. Frankly, though, I would look elseware. Lots of bike avialbale now, in the " down market "
  25. GeorgeS
    How about just driveing the bike over the border, and haveing it changed. Last one I ordered ( E3 ) was about $120.00 delivered UPS to my door.
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