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Yammer, yes you can, IF you install some kind of interface between the 765T audio out (3.5mm plug) and the First Gen audio. You can utilize a cassette adapter as I did, works great for three seasons now. Or you get the MP3 interface for the First Gen from the Spanish outfit, called VentureAudioLink http://ventureaudiolink.wordpress.com/ or perhaps this: http://edsets.com/edsets_adapters . I have no experience with the edset adapter, so not sure how it works, but another First Gen rider tried it and he said it is OK. Or you can hard wire the MP3 input into the VR audio circuit, perhaps in the way Micarl suggested. Just make sure whatever GPS you buy has the external speaker option (audio out). Several of the older Garmin had it (external speaker option) but hardly any of the current automobile specific GPS have it anymore. Seemingly, only the EXPENSIVE motorcycle specific Garmin GPS currently have the audio out jack.

Sorry, Jay, but I got mine as a Buy It Now, no bidders. Must have been another you bid on, there's been several.

Engine guard diameter is 1".

So, is it safe to assume that the only removable jet at the top of the carb is the Pilot Air Jet #1, erroneously called "Jet, Main 80" (#14) on the microfiche? Part number 3G2-14231-16-00

Wouldn't you know it... Pilot Air Jet #1 is not shown on the Venture carburetor fiche.

Wait! Mike, that PN is for Pilot Air Jet 2. Larry, you wanted Pilot Air Jet 1, correct? Are you missing the jet visible looking down the throat of the carb or the jet inside the diaphragm? The picture (shotgun9) looking at the carb after removing the diaphragm shows three arrows with the green arrow #3 pointing at Pilot Air Jet 2. The picture (shotgun10) looking down the throat of the carb shows the green arrow (not numbered) pointing at Pilot Air Jet 1.

Yes, Venture carbs are virtually identical except for the venturi size and jet sizes. Same Mikuni family.

I must have missed the "forums" at the Kydex.com site. I don't find any there.

Bike Year and Model1980 venture 1200 What model?

Randy I just bought a Garmin 765T ("user refurbished") loaded with North America 2013 map (that alone costs $80 from Garmin) along with all originally bundled paperwork and accessories on eBay for $79. It appears new and works as new. The reason I selected the 765T is two fold; the 765T has a 3.5 mm audio out and it accepts SD cards. I inserted a SD card loaded with music and the 765T has MP3 capabilities. The audio out allowed me to plug into a cassette adapter in my OEM cassette player, giving me a MP3 player playing music through the factory audio system. When Garmin Gertie talks to me it overides the music and her voice comes through my headset (or dash speakers). The 765T is not motorcycle specific, so it needs a baggie or such to be waterproof, but for the price of even a used Zumo (starting at ~$400) I figure it would be fine.

I too have been contemplating the possible uses of Kydex after seeing it utilized for holsters. You can buy small quantities from Tandy Leather. Have you been to http://www.kydex.com/ for possible inspiration?

Brian USA Size: 5" Qty: 2

My method of "shotgunning" didn't utilize any compressed air. I used (a couple) canned spray carb cleaner and stuck the straw into the various exterior jets and ports and squirted away. Best to remove the air box and use a straw extension when spraying the jets at the top of the carb. The extension added to the straw allows the spray can to stay upright. Make sure to provide yourself with eye protection (carb spray burns like hell and it seems to find the eyes). Also, blow out the pilot screw recess before attempting to remove the pilot screws. Spraying a bit of WD40 or such into the recess will help in lubricating the pilot screw as it screws out. Be aware there should be a small spring and tiny O-ring behind the pilot screw. Use the carb spray to blow those two things out if they don't come out with the screw. Be prepared to catch the little buggers with a rag or something. Because carb spray may have a detrimental effect on the slide diaphragms, remove the slides and diaphragms before attempting cleaning with carb spray. You will need to remove the diaphragms anyway to get to all the jets and ports during shotgunning. Here is a link to shotgun cleaning: http://vmax.lvlhead.com/tips/shotgun.htm

Those "little rubber vent hoses" are carburetor float bowl drains. Follow the hose back to the carb body and very near there is a screw. Loosening that screw (on each carb body) should allow fuel from the bowls to run out the little hose. Empty the bowl into a clear container and examine the contents. Probably some sediment will be flushed out. In fact, turn the key to ON and listen for the fuel pump to click several times and while the drain is open there should be more fuel dribbling out. Do this for all four carbs, ie, flushing the old out with the new fuel. As for not running except with the choke (enrichener) on, that is a classic case of plugged idle (pilot) circuit. Research "shotgun" cleaning method.

Also: Don't let the wind blow your visor down while smoking a cigar.

Prestone Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is silicate free. (according to Prestone). http://prestone.com/enca/learn_more/frequently_asked_questions Alternately, check with Honda (automobile) dealerships.

Yoop, The primary color is called Star Blue Metallic, factory color code 08E, colorite code 5401U. The secondary color is called Enticer Blue Metallic, factory code 0WW, colorite code 5405L. The saddlebag body is painted in the Primary color. The saddlebag lid is painted with the Secondary color.

NAH! Not you, Brian.

From 1990 on, there was only one pick-up. Wouldn't that preclude using an earlier TCI?

According to my 1990 Service Manual Supplement, that engine appears to be a 1990 or newer Canadian engine. You sure it says "1UM005" and not "1UM008"?

Geez, James I saw in the paper that James H--- had to bail from his apartment and left a helmet and signed Vikings jacket, but I certainly didn't know that was you. Really sorry to learn about your misfortune. This is as you know by now a record flood of the Illinois River, the second high water record in five years. Stay dry.

Go here: http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/ Then go to "user CP" (left side of this thread) then edit signature.

I'll take one (or two depending).

Geez, Dan. I am so sorry.