Prairiehammer

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.

Here is a pic(s) of the Second Gen carbs off the bike.

:sign yeah that:Where is your cabin, Jeff? We go to Pardee Lake, Iron/Vilas County (the county line bisects the lake.)

Some here: http://motorcycles.yakaz.com/yamaha-venture-for-sale-mn

There is no power on the blue w/white stripe wire. When you hit the start button you are completing the circuit to GROUND. That's why Dingy's earlier post said to jumper to that terminal to GROUND. The big post that the battery is connected to also has an integral jumper to the other small terminal, thus the small terminal is hot all the time and the coil is only activated when the second small terminal is grounded.

All First Gen main fairings are identical and interchangeable.

Sorry, should have mentioned that the 765T has been discontinued for several years. Good deals are to be had on eBay. I got mine there complete as from the factory with all factory bundled accessories and cables in the original box with paperwork AND Lifetime Maps with latest City Navigator North America 2013 map ($80 value from Garmin) for $79.99 plus nominal shipping. Just keep an eye out and be patient.

What is the VIN?

Yamaha did that in 1983-85 as well as 1990:

As a veteran I appreciate the accolades sometimes heaped on us that served. However, to me Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in the service of their country. A day to honor those that fell in defense of our country and Constitution. A day to express gratitude to those who died, so that we may live. The truest definition of Hero.

In theory, an aerodynamic trailer with an air foil like profile might act like airplane wing in a wind tunnel and cause a lifting of the trailer, however all the trailers out there, whether aerodynamic or not are following a motorcycle. A touring motorcycle is a very un-aerodynamic vehicle. There is a huge amount of disturbed and chaotic air flow in the space behind a motorcycle where the trailer is. I don't think that the air foil shape would have any laminar flow to cause lift when being towed. In fact, the turbulence behind a motorcycle may actually push DOWN on a trailer rather than cause a lifting. IMHO

We rode around Lake Superior a couple years ago. Here is a thread about the planning and a trip report (scroll down to the end). Check out my facebook page for some photos, too. Nice memorable trip. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55675

IF, if you can get the Allen head set screw out and the broken stainless steel remains of the upper antenna out of the center load, you should be able to insert a suitable diameter stainless steel rod to replace the missing tip. You should then check your SWR and adjust the length of the tip to get a good SWR reading. Failing that, here is what a Firestik is: http://www.firestik.com/CatalogFrame.htm You can also go here and research how to do the Marshall Mod: http://www.bludolphintravel.com/gmg/marshallmod.htm Here is just one thread concerning the Marshall Mod, there are more: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17675

WOW! Never seen anyone have that problem. Must have used a BIG hammer. There is no circlip. just aluminum "nose cone" that is apparently corroded into the aluminum engine case. As it appears you can do more damage to the starter, perhaps some judicious application of heat will help and a pipe wrench? Since it is VERY tight, be cautious about breaking the engine case.

Very sad to hear of a VentureRider passing, especially due to a motorcycle accident. And although I didn't know Paul, I am lamenting his passing. Ride In Peace, Paul.