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Karl C.

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  1. Karl C.
    Lets see as of today I have 700 dollars in my 83 venture. Pretty happy about that too... It runs really good but I just need to do some waxing and cleaning and I do need/have to get new tires.
  2. Karl C.
    My own personal taste likes just a really good quality paint job that is very pleasing to the eyes. I am not fond of stripes, all kinds of skulls and the such. I dont knock people that do, i just dont myself... If I can get my venture parts all gathered for the fairing and get it together this winter I am going to paint it, but not sure what color yet. I am really thinking of somehting to help other drivers see it easier...
  3. Karl C.
    turn up the radio.....lol
  4. Karl C.
    Well one person cant fix it but alot of people can make a difference. I guess what I am saying is that maybe as a motorcycle group we need to express our thoughts to the authorities in that particular state or maybe even all the states. When I lived in clearwater florida most of the population was retired people, now I do not have a problem with that age group but I do have a problem with that age group when they make it known that they HATE anything on 2 wheels and do not have a problem aiming at you.. So many people that work on the highways were getting hit by cars that now it is a worse crime to hit a highway worker than to hit a regular person... maybe that legislation needs to go towards motorcyclist too.... just some thoughts and ramblings...
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    I have in the past slowed expecting a car to pull out and people behind me get mad becasue I slowed down.... they dont understand that everyone in front of a motorcycle is in a hurry just like everyone behind it... P*ss on them I worry about my own safety...
  6. Karl C.
    Kenda Kruz Designed to meet the needs and looks of the very popular Cruiser market 120/90X18 Front 140/90X16 Rear Speed Rating: H Sidewall: Black 147.90 for set --------------------------------------------------------- Conti Tour TK17 & TK16 The industry's highest load rating. 120/90H-18 Front 140/90H-16 Rear Speed Rating: H Sidewall: Black 230 for set ------------------------------------------------------ Whats your alls thoughts on either set? I have seen where alot of folks here run the Avon's but they were 300 a set and that is getting way out of my price range when I have to also pay to have them put on..
  7. Karl C.
    I was waiting for that..... there are a few pics in my profile but I will post some better pics here shortly..
  8. Karl C.
    See that is one of the good things about not wearing a helmet.... just go home, take a shower and wash your hair and all is done, smell is gone, bugs are gone, etc...lol I actually do wear a helmet most of the time but once in a while I get a wild hair up my arse and ride without one... just a freedom thing.
  9. Karl C.
    Well the venture that i have on my profile was mine then it wasnt then it was and well finally my friend and I made the deal today and I finally have title in hand... so it is mine all mine... Starting tomorrow I am gonna get it ready for the road. I am needing some tires but I have to be honest I need some inexpesnvie ones. I am looking at dunlop d404 42 bucks for the back, brand new, and about 60 bucks for the front one.. is that a good sub 100 dollar tire or does anyone else have any ideals? I did get my mirrors in the trade and I cant wait to ride this thing. I rode the 700 nighthawk home today from terre haute to evansville, in and it is a nice little around town bike but honestly I feel cramped on it. I am not a real big guy but I do like to stretch.. Now I guess I gotta get a subscription on here so I can keep talking and getting good feedback from the really awesome forum...:smile5:
  10. Karl C.
    thanks for the feedback folks... will be checking this out tomorrow..
  11. Karl C.
    I am being told that either the gauge cluster is bad or the brain that controls it. I have to wonder which part "they" mean by "brain". I am assuming the block box under the fairing headlight assembly. Can anyone elaborate on this? The lights turn on, signals work, but no gas gauge, tach, speedo etc... thanks for any and all help.
  12. Karl C.
    see that is why I am looking at the rotella t is because it is supposedly good for a wet clutch system and also the tranny. My v65 sabre the sabre forum pretty much liked the rotella t also. I looked for people that had used it for a long time and got good feed back.. The only oil I have heard a bad feedback on is the regular automotive mobile 1 syn in a honda nighthawk..... clutch slippage started to occur in quite a few of those so I hear. I honestly was looking for an oil that I could use in both bikes and not have to worry about what uses what oil.. as far as the mirrors go I will check the Partshark.com... I still havent exactly traded for the bike.. a friend of mine has the bike and I am supposed to trade him a very, very nice honda nighthawk for it. I guess I would like to ask the forum about this.... 1985 honda nighthawk 700s. very nice bike under 15000 miles. doesnt appear to have been wrecked, recently tuned, carbs synced, sounds very good, equal trade for a 1983 venture, looks are ok, fairing needs to be put back together in a real way instead of pieced together with screws, starts very easy but seems carbs need cleaned out, no sounds in the motor, shifts great and has about 49K miles on it... Would i be better off selling the honda and then looking for a touring bike our does the trade sound good or bad or even or ???? I would appreciate any and all input... oh and it also need a back tire real bad...
  13. Karl C.
    Buddy, Thanks for the info... I alwasy heard, in the car world, that if you use rotella in a car you better be ready to change the oil filter real soon... they say it keeps the inside of the engine real clean... well you have to figure if it keeps inside of diesel engines clean then it should be good.. I have alwasy read that on certain bikes mobil 1, due to additives, will mess with some of the clutches... dont need that either but personally I am not a mobile 1 fan... once again thanks,, Karl
  14. Karl C.
    Okay I just got my venture and it is an 83. I am going to change the oil and I understand that the tranny shares oil with the engine. After reading a few things on the net I have decided, even if momentarily, to use rotella 15-40. I have used this oil before in cars and liked it very well but I do realize this application is not a car, open for thoughts.... In all my autos I run amsoil and like it very well but amsoil here is starting to get hard to get ahold of... but I do not want to change a bike over to a synthetic due to not knowing what kind of oil was used before and if it might change things with internals. If someone can give you some insight on this I would most definitely be happy. I am going to go with the E3 plugs and will let forum know how that goes. Now what I need is some mirrors. My bike came with no mirrors and the dealer wants 105 apiece. I found a place on line that advertises that they are half of what a dealer charges for used ones but gee there price was 145 a piece for a used one... I have seen a set on ebay for 40 but they were ensribed with the last owners pilot and navigator name.... i missed the auction but I guess I could of gotten new mirror for it.. Also is Yamaha the place to get the raditor hoses? Mine setup for quite a while so I feel real confident they will be go at any given time or when I get the furthest from home...lol..
  15. Karl C.
    One other thing to think about is spark plugs... What brand of spark plugs do you guys use in your venture? I just got mine, 1983 model, and I am going to replace the plugs with a brand called "E3". For most applications that I have used them they are absolutely awesome.
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    My New Toy

    Karl C. replied to puppy's topic in Picture Folder

    1 fine bike... you have alot more patience than I do... If I had the money I would of ahd it road ready and then went and got it... road it home... but from you have said I am assuming it needs regular maintenace first.... but anyway very nice color...
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    My New Toy

    Karl C. replied to puppy's topic in Picture Folder

    that is a good question.... i know when I lived in tennessee any car over 25 could get a historical tag but I have no ideal about motorcycles and indiana.
  18. Karl C.
    i am drawn to any color that runs...lol..
  19. Karl C.

    trlr1

    Karl C. commented on Monty's gallery image in Member Albums

    trlr1
    I have a feeling a trailer is going to be a necessity.
  20. Karl C.

    My toys

    Images added to a gallery album owned by Karl C. in Member Albums

    My 2 motorcycles and my truck.
  21. Karl C.
    This isnt my bike but I just won a fairing like this one...cant wait..

    From the album: My toys

  22. Karl C.

    My wood addiction...

    Images added to a gallery album owned by Karl C. in Member Albums

    I got into woodworking and woodturning about a year ago... well i should say obscession...
  23. Karl C.
    wood for chess sets and boxes, most from africa

    From the album: My wood addiction...

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    shipment of wood from africa

    From the album: My wood addiction...

  25. Karl C.
    my new turning set.... HSS is very nice..

    From the album: My wood addiction...

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