Prairiehammer

Who da thunk old farts could work like that? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=77372&d=1370879583

So next year we all dress up looking like YammerDan on Sunday, June 9, 2013? Kewl!

Two color schemes in 1989: #1. Primary: Graceful Maroon, Yamaha code: 0RO #1. Secondary: Miyabi Maroon, Yamaha code: 0JY #2. Primary: Dull Blue Cocktail, Yamaha code: 08B #2. Secondary: Dark Grayish Blue, Yamaha code: 09B

I actually considered mounting a high quality LED flashlight or two like that onto the bike and running it off twelve volts with a knock down transformer.

The First Gens have a 10.5:1 compression ratio, yet "regular" gas is called for in the manuals. I built a Ford 390 back in the Seventies that had 12:1 compression ratio. Now THAT required Premium (Sunoco 260).

You have to add yourself to the map. Not saying Freebird couldn't do it, but privacy issues may result if he were to arbitrarily start putting people on the map. Perhaps not all members WANT to be on the map. Just sayin'. See above. BTW: Your Google "Globe" location takes me to Dieppe, FRANCE. Are you in France or New Brunswick?

I was going to bring my little camp stove and a coffee percolator, but your setup looks better. Do you also have a beer cooler fully stocked? If so, I am currently drinking Bud Light. Thanks a bunch!

All Ventures had a spring and all had an air bladder. The earlier Venture shocks had a rubber shroud covering the spring.

All Ventures came with an air shock. The Royales just added an on board compressor and controller.

Perhaps, but I have tried to drill stainless before and burned up some rather good drill bits. I was mostly being facetious, Jeff in my first post. Thanks for the kickstand pads.

Jeff, Could you drill a hole in a couple so I can attach a lanyard? I have a habit of driving off and leaving them. When we were using crushed soda cans, it was no big deal, but a nice piece of stainless is something I want to keep. Currently I use a 4 inch electrical junction box cover. I attached one of those cheap coiled lanyards and it stretches to the ground from it's anchor on the chrome bar next to the radio and then slip the box cover into the knee pouch when leaving a site. But the stainless would be über cool, if it had a hole. Just sayin'.

Dano, I'd be interested in the engine guards. They are for a MKII, correct?

The 41R will work on 1984-1989 Ventures. Blue label The 1983 uses the 26H TCI. Black label. 1990-1993 use 3JJ TCI. Yellow label. But, don't get fixated on the label color, time and heat might change the color a bit. The 1FK sounds like a V-Max number. And it worked in your '89 until recently? Hmmm.

Another safe de-greaser is "Simple Green" and hot water. Simple Green will cut the gasoline varnish, especially if combined with compressed air and a toothbrush. If your significant other has no objection, a double dose of dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher will do a presentable job of cleaning the disassembled carbs as well. Just make sure the small pieces are contained in a mesh bag or strainer.

I am coming and can adjust my departure time to coincide with your desired departure time. I'll be pulling a trailer as well although I will be solo. Yes, I will be coming across on IL17.

So, is that a "NO" to going to LaPorte via Valparaiso? You're planning to go up I-57 to I-80? If I don't get to your place until 0845-0900, will I have missed you, then? What time were you planning on leaving Kankakee?

I am planning to leave my place at 0700. I could be in Kankakee about 0900. Were you planning to take the superslab or go crosscountry? I had entertained the thought of avoiding I-80/94 by going through Kankakee and then pick up the Turnpike around LaPorte, IN; Via Kankakee, Momence, Valparaiso, Westville, etc. Thoughts?

Well, at 0600 I will still be at home and 1.75 hours away. So, don't wait for me.

Well, I'm not from Michigan or Wisconsin, but it appears I will be traveling on the same route as you folks. Jeff, I think you said you were leaving at 0300. About what time would you be reaching Portage, IN on I-80/90? I have been planning to leave my place about 0700 Friday, reaching Portage about 0900. But a chance to ride with you may make me adjust my timing.

NO. If you mean by "chasing the front end" that the bike is constantly requiring straight line correction, then you have discovered the number one reason for this "chasing". The detent will not be fixed by greasing. The bearings must be replaced.

Yes.

Isn't the Hannigan differential a Ford unit? Here is the bolts:http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1075_bolt_set_for_ford_rear_end_pinion_flange.html

Perhaps the cop was going by the Secretary of State's Motorcycle Operator Manual: Eye and Face Protection A plastic, shatter-resistant faceshield can help protect your whole face in a crash. It also protects you from wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and pebbles thrown from cars ahead. These problems are distracting and can be painful, and divert your attention from concentrating on the road. Goggles protect your eyes, although they will not protect the rest of your face like a faceshield does. A windshield is not a substitute for a faceshield or goggles. Most windshields will not protect your eyes from the wind. Neither will eyeglasses or sunglasses. Glasses will not keep your eyes from watering and they may blow off when you turn your head while riding. To be effective, eye or faceshield protection must: • Be free of scratches. • Be resistant to penetration. • Give a clear view to either side. • Fasten securely so it does not blow off. • Permit air to pass through to reduce fogging. • Permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed. Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night or any other time when little light is available. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x140.pdf Not true. I recently spent nearly $300 for prescription eyeglasses and dropped them the next day onto the tile countertop in the bathroom and the lens shattered. When I purchased the 'glasses, I had the option of glass or plastic lenses. Since I encounter a lot of dirt and dust in my occupation, plastic lenses always end up scratched, so I opted for glass lenses. Industrial safety glasses are impact resistant plastic, by law, but ordinary prescription eyeglasses can be glass or plastic.

Isn't "skeer" (actually skyr) just like yogurt? Skyr may be used in a traditional Icelandic dish called hræringur (meaning "stirred" or "made by stirring") which consists of roughly equal amounts of skyr and porridge. It is often mixed with jam or fruit for a dessert, with prepared fish for dinner, or with cereals for breakfast.