Trader
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The first thing I would do is check each cyl. temp individually. Just run it for 30 sec or so then CAREFULLY feel each exhaust and compare. These bikes run amazing well on 3 cyl. When I bought my first VR I figured everything was good....then when I bought a 2nd one a few months later I was amazed at the power it had! Turned out the first one was only running on 3 cyl!
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One of those times when you can feel the adrenaline blowing out the end of your finger tips! Quite a rush! Glad you kept shiny side up
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Congratulations Bob. Now take care of yourself and your wife so you can both enjoy it for many years to come!
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so now.....what switches will fit? I think I'd like one spring loaded and one push on, push off
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I spent $500 on a course on re-incarnation. I know it's a lot of money but, what the heck, you only live once right?
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Me and my sweetie were married 30 years ago today. I know...just a couple of rookies compared to some of you.
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gone off somewhere trying to figure out what the heck anebreation is! But they don't really care cause they still can dance to the music of.....
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You are going to get a lot of different answers. Sort of like asking if you should buy a ford, chev or dodge. The big thing is to be sure that the oil you use does not have any anti friction additives. Our wet clutches don't like that stuff!. I use 40 wt diesel oil....Rotella
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The 85 is the black with burgundy the 84 is the blonde The 85 has a engine from an 88 He had 2nd gear issues early on so he switched engines...I got the 85 low milage engine as part of the deal...but like I said 2nd is gone. SO.....I'll be selling the 85 (with 88 engine). It's a standard but has a stereo with a "bubble cover". I'll post pictures when I'm ready to sell it.
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Carl....you know I love you....but NO! I need em too! Boy...the vultures are circling already and I haven't even picked them up yet!
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Gotta go north of Huntsville. Sundridge camping at Little Kup campground near Burk's Falls Tomorrow night and Sat night. I'll be in the cage of course...with a borrowed trailer. That will be 5 of these beasts within the last 2 years! Worse than drugs!
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But you don't have to neccessarily ACT your age!
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Trying to catch up to Yammer Dan....but none of them are blue! Going to drive 6 hours each way to pick up these 2 bikes. Getting both of them for $1500. 1984 Yamaha Venture Royale in good condition needs 2nd gear replaced but can still be driven or for parts. 1985 Yamaha Venture in good condition has a 1300cc motor from a 1989 venture so no 2nd gear issues, runs and rides excellent. Also have another running 1200cc motor
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Yeah....Harley's, Yamaha's, whatever. Anything that is an electro/mechanical device is going to break down...and if it's mobile it's going to lose a part or 2 over time. The fact that our bikes are getting on to 30 years old is a testament to how well they are built. I wasn't trying to be nasty...just having fun. But Harley's just make it so easy!
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Then I wake up and realize.....yes...it's just a dream....there IS still a cassette! But one modern feature the 3rd gen does have is a.........
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Yesterday I pulled up beside a group of Harley's at a stop light. One guy was yelling and gesturing to the bike in front of him. (beside me) The guy beside me bent over and picked up a chrome plug that fell off the end of his handle bar. And here I thought you guys were just joking about Harley's losing parts.
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My 84 on the way back from Don's MD 2011 (now sold) and my daughter's dog.
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Gotta Chop It!
Trader replied to metalhed87v's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Pawn Stars did a segment on a '40 something Indian. Put it back to a military bike, complete with rifle and grenade holders. I liked it better before the restoration! Ok....highjack over -
A subscription to a magazine? "Here I am....come and get me!" DUH! That's as bad as the bank robber who wrote the stick up note on the back of one of his personalized deposit slips
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Forget my comments! Here's what the manual says for manual adjustment
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My 83 has a CB
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Hmmm...."as long as it is connected to the bike" so if it breaks loose and causes major damage (cars swerving and crashing) you are no longer covered? Unlikely to be true....but I would check to be sure.
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How does No of Mileage impact the value of a bike?
Trader replied to GolfVenture's topic in Watering Hole
For sure it would affect the value...but hard to quantify. I've never heard of a set value of $X per 10,000 miles Might be a case of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" -
Boy! You folks really missed your chance. If you were quick you could have suggested that the 1st Gen whine is "I wanna be a 2nd gen!" But....TOO LATE!
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We've all seen the "Walmart people"...well now they have a theme song! Turn up the volume and sing along! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RzcvFLPg1A?version=3%22%3E%3Cparam