Prairiehammer

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.

Jeff, That was Gary's thinking (finally) as well. Apparently, the A/D on the MKI handles the oil differently than the A/D on the MKII. I don't know if Earl has modified his MKII block-offs or not. The groove or passage between the O-ringed ports on the MKII block-offs would certainly complicate the required sealing gaskets or O-rings.

Others here have experienced the hard suspension after doing the anti-dive block offs on the MKII. If I remember correctly, Dingy finally determined that a simple anti-dive block off plate on the MKII interfered with the flow of oil in the forks. I think JimmyEnglish had such an issue, maybe someone else. I think reinstalling the OEM anti-dive units (but disconnecting the anti-dives electrically) fixed these instances of hard suspension. Many who have installed Progressive™ front springs have not used any spacer. It seems that the fork cap provides just the right amount of preload. YMMV Here's the thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73466 And it was an issue with the A/D block-off plates on the MKII.

Stryker with sissy bar. Looks very chopperesque and she might not fall off.

I know the Stryker isn't like this sport bike, but show this to him and remind him how much he likes his wife. http://s01.yapfiles.ru/files/596941/1366038901_1021558987.gif

@Pete: 10,000+ members is not an accurate count for current paid members. If you view the Member List, there currently are 1773 and many of those are Trial Members, ie; non paying.

Here's a pic of the rear brake switch:

Here's my set-up: I've since added another relay to the right side of the airbox for driving lights and have placed the Ignitech TCI on the airbox as well. Here's a link to the thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66650

So sorry for offering a tip on installation. According to Earl, there is a (self-aligning) rib on the Second Gen to make sure the gasket doesn't become dislodged...resulting in a leak. I wasn't aware that Second Gen gaskets wouldn't seal for years. Carry on.

I've heard tell here (or somewhere) that using the Second Gen valve cover gaskets on the First Gen makes for an easier installation. Don't know why that would be so, though. Here's the thread in which SkyDoc recommends the Second Gen gaskets, post #10. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=404213

I didn't know they had enough GREEN grass in Oz to play golf there. Must have learned everything he knows in the USA.

Must be a pretty loud noise, then. You got me, as to cause, unless it is like Peter says (and like friesman had happen); the pinion broke. But I can't tell from here.

I am surprised that "Expired Membership" individuals can "thank" a posting. Look and see who "thanked" PGunn's post. "Sunman" aka Sonny. Yep, the one and same that this thread is about. The Sunman profile still has all his contact info.

A rattling noise in the clutch is fairly common. Pulling in the clutch lever while idling usually ceases the racket. Mine does it. Though I've never noticed it going down the road at speed. Was this noise actually present going down the road or just when you run it in gear on the centerstand?