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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.

James, Let me know when to be there and I will help you carry the stuff up the stairs.

Done oops! I just realized I sent payment to dnelson@venturerider.org not dk_nelson@frontier.com or dnelson@frontier.com Is that OK?

Precision Plastics has a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Precision-Plastic-Products/135594926461106 Perhaps try them there. Here is their email address: sales@precisionlexan.com Toll Free: 1-800-245-3774 I checked their site earlier this Spring when Miles was looking for a windshield and the site worked then, but today it doesn't.

Although both of the maps (your Richmond Globe and the Member Map) are Google Maps based, the two are not related. The Globe map is locating the center (or at least where Google Maps thinks the center is) of Richmond just as it would if you were to go to Google Maps off this site and do a search for Richmond, KY. The Member Map reflects where you placed the "balloon". Edit: Actually, Bob, your Globe takes me to Richmond, VIRGINIA. Try editing your profile and put Richmond, Kentucky as your location and see if that helps.

one large, please.

Glad you have your priorities in order, Brian. Gotta fix that taillight gasket, pronto.

RON= Research Octane Number http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa070401a_2.htm

Apparently Motion Pro cheapened their manometer in the intervening years between yours and mine. Mine has no retaining pins for the hose ends and a simple hole in front with a rubber plug to fill the reservoir.

Carl, Just to muddle your noggin some more (it certainly swooshed over my head), here is Greg Snyder's response to your inguiry: For a 75 degree ambient the high pressure should be around the 300 to 320 range and the suction pressure has to be above 102lbs or so to keep the evaporator temperature above 32 degrees but 120 is a more likely pressure if the airflow is sufficient. Have him check the superheat, that should indicate whether the problem is an underloaded evaporator or a starving evaporator. If it is underloaded your superheat will likely be below 10 degrees but if it is starving it will be around 40 degrees. The system should have an expansion valve unless it is a real low grade builders model, but airflow could be the problem if you have no duct work attached at either end. A blower wheel without any static pressure will overload the motor and slow the rpm's to the point that it doesn't move enough air. Usually the motor will trip out on the overload in a short period of time if this is the case, but comparing the actual amperage draw to the design draw shown on the motor should give you an indication of motor loading. It could also be an airflow or refrigerant restriction also.

Carl, I posted your question on another forum, that is frequented by a Professional HVAC contractor/owner. I'll keep you posted with his comments.

I don't think that it should have "chugged" in fourth at 55 mph. Mine doesn't chug in fifth at 55 mph; wanting to overtake while in fifth at 55, I just twist the throttle and go around as smooth as a turbine. No downshifting and this is with two up. While these engines like the higher rpms, the First Gens will lug, when in a good state of tune. I frequently stay in fifth while going through a town with 40 mph speed limit and just dial in more throttle at the village limit and have never left fifth. No chugging. I think you might want to check your carb synch and/or spark plugs. The First Gens will run quite well on three cylinders, (albeit with a slight vibration).