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  1. BrileyR
    Had the same leak on mine, new freeze plug stopped the leak. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57946 Later.
  2. BrileyR
    longrider, those shields look great, makes the new pipes look factory. I've got to find some of those! Briley.
  3. BrileyR
    lyle62801, post some pics, I'd like to see those pipes. Where did you get the heat shields? I put HD pipes on my 87' and need to cover the new connector pipe. Briley.
  4. BrileyR
    If you run up to Mansfield, stop by and pick me up, I'm just outside of Springfield. Briley.
  5. BrileyR
    http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-04-02_11-59-07_877.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-04-02_11-59-17_428.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-04-02_11-59-32_855.jpg
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    I did try to get a sound recording, but it sounded like crap, nothing like it's real sound. The idle has a bit more rumble to it, and when you get into the throttle, it's a little louder and more pronounced than the stockers. I haven't had a chance to get it on the road yet, I'm interested to hear it at speed. Briley.
  7. BrileyR
    The new pipes are done, and they sound sweet!! Here is the final connector pipe. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_15-29-17_46.jpg The pipe is 1 3/4" OD, 13" long, with the 20 degree bend at 8 1/2". The long end of the pipe goes onto the collector, so it needed the end swelled to 1 3/4" ID to fit. I had to cut 4 relief cuts so it would seal properly on the collector bushing. I used the stock muffler clamps on the collector end. The muffler end fit into the Harley pipes perfectly, and clamped onto the the pipe using the Harley clamps. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_15-43-18_786.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_15-43-37_122.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_17-50-42_430.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_17-51-29_353.jpg Everything sealed and lined up well. The pipes sound great, they have a nice rumble at idle. I still have to get the bags put back together, then I'll get more pics. I also need to find a heat shield to cover the connector pipe, the search is on. Briley.
  8. BrileyR
    Here's the new breather tube and filter. It exits on the right side. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-30_17-59-14_545.jpg
  9. BrileyR
    Thanks for the info. So it's a freeze plug? Should I go ahead and replace them all? Thanks, Briley.
  10. BrileyR
    I noticed coolant leaking from the left rear cylinder... http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-28_16-40-52_203.jpg I removed the side cover from the cylinder and found this brass looking plug leaking coolant. What is it, and how do I fix it? http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-28_16-45-54_601.jpg
  11. BrileyR
    Those are awesome! I need to make a set!
  12. BrileyR
    RK pipes I got for $75, and the 1 3/4" 20 degree bend pipe. I'm not too happy about the bend, but it shouldn't affect the performance much. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-23_17-34-48_914.jpg Hanging the pipes from the bag hangers. I had to drill out the threads to accept the larger bolt that threads into the pipe hanger. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-23_18-16-48_484.jpg I used some rubber grommets with a spacer inside to drop the pipes so they don't hit the bottom of the bags, and to isolate the vibration. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-24_17-52-12_618.jpg http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-24_17-58-10_692.jpg Here's what they look like from the side. I'm still working out the connector pipe dimensions, I may have to put more of a bend in it, and get the ID of the collector side expanded a bit. http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/BriRit/2011-03-24_19-03-12_936.jpg
  13. BrileyR
    Ummmm....wellll.... I didn't get any of the collector, but it looked like the one in the Tech section. I'll get some of the new breather tube and filter. Sorry, I was too excited to get her back together and running. Briley.
  14. BrileyR
    I got the collector off, cut it open and removed a bunch of loose baffling, also noticed that the left side exit pipe had a crack where it is welded to the collector body, the crack was about 3/4 of the way around. I took it to a local welder, he fixed the crack and welded a new stainless steel plate over the opening, and also rewelded all of the tacks that hold on the chrome covers. $30, not too bad! Also decided to remove the airbox, clean the oil out of it, and remove the breather tubes. I used a rubber tube with a 90 degree bend off of the "twinkie" so the hose exits to the side with a filter on it. I also drained the oil down to half way in the sightglass, that should help. I just got it back together, and it runs smoother than before, and sounds great, a deeper sound, and no rattling or leaking sounds. I'm really surprised that these changes would make such a difference to the way the bike runs, it's a lot smoother. Is it possible that removing the breather tubes and fixing the exhaust leaks could make it run better? Removing the collector was not a hard job, I only broke 1 clamp bolt, the rest were ok. If your thinking about tackling this job, get to it. Next project, installing the Road King pipes! I can't wait to see what they look and sound like. Briley.
  15. BrileyR
    Oh well, it was worth a try. Hope you find something soon.
  16. BrileyR
    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcd/2236119576.html Not a lot of info on this one but looks ok. http://allentown.craigslist.org/mcy/2273366502.html Good looking bike.
  17. BrileyR
    Thank guys for the great info. I think for now I'm going to repair the original collector so I can be ready for riding season. Maybe next winter I'll revisit this project when I can afford to spend more time getting it tuned properly. Briley.
  18. BrileyR
    Gary, yes that is similar to what I hope to have made. Do you know who makes it? Earl, That explanation makes sense. I wonder if that aftermarket collector in Gary's thread was tested for proper tuning. I may have to rethink doing this, I don't want to get into an issue with tuning/backpressure, and have to chase down a solution. Hmmm....I'm brainstorming as I type, stay with me.... What if you ran a 3" H-pipe between the two front tubes, then feed the rear cylinder pipes into that creating a sort of smaller chamber. You could crimp down the ends of the 3" pipe to get it to weld onto the front pipes. Does any of this make sense, I can see it in my head! My pea brain is starting to hurt, I need to stop thinking and go work on the bike some more. Briley.
  19. BrileyR
    I'm working with a local custom exhaust shop on a collector replacement. It will be two pieces, one for the front/rear left cylinder banks, and another for F/R right cylinders. The original collector acts as a crossover for all cylinders, would my system cause any tuning issues? I will post info and pics as we progress. Thanks, Briley.
  20. BrileyR
    Guess I should have looked around some, I found plenty of discussion on this topic.
  21. BrileyR
    I've been thinking of doing the breather filter mod, but as posted above, I'm worried building up too much pressure in the crankcase and possibly causing leaks. Has anyone had problems after doing this mod? Any thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea? Thanks. Briley.
  22. BrileyR
    While dropping the exhaust collector, (which still isn't done :-( ) I noticed my side stand was loose. I just did this bolt mod, and it is much tighter. Thanks for this tip. Briley.
  23. BrileyR
    This is exactly what mine sounds like. Does the gear wear on the pin after a while? Would replacing the gear cure this? Thanks for your input! Briley.
  24. BrileyR
    That's been added to my list of checks for this winter. That list is getting longer and longer.......
  25. BrileyR
    I took the bike to Lancaster Sport Cycles in Lancaster OH. This is where the previous owner had it serviced for the last 8 years. Joe in the service department is supposed to be very good with the old Yamahas, he said it could be the WP and it doesn't sound bad enough to worry about right now. Maybe this winter while the bike is apart I'll rebuild th WP just to be sure. By the way, If anyone is looking for a place to take their older Venture for service, the guys at Lancaster Sport Cycle were very helpful. and it sounds like Joe really knows his stuff. So for now I'll just ride it and try not to notice the knock. Briley.
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