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Brian, it looks like "011.1" to me. My guess is that the trip meter was reset upon impact, but as sometimes happens it didn't reset all the way to zero.

Al, the part number is the same for the standard meter harness and the Royale meter harness, so I am assuming the clusters interchange.

You are very Welcome, Mike. Glad I could fulfill some of your fantasies.

John, Here are some pics of Nacho's carb surgery. Once the tunnel was opened up, he was able to cut a groove into the screw head and finally back it out. Be sure to blow all the swarf away before attempting to take the screw out.

My mistake, Carl. Sorry. So air rushing past an orifice in a venturi pulls a vacuum on the container? I bet that is a noisy exercise as well as requiring a high cfm capability.

Nacho Altes had a stripped idle mix screw. He used a Dremel tool to carve away the carb body to allow a groove to be cut into the screw head and then used a straight screwdriver to finally get it out. I'll see if I can find his pictures of the operation.

Fan kicking on?

I don't think the BikeMaster bleeder that he linked to uses compressed air. It is a hand vacuum pump.

+1 on Mity-Vac Everything I've seen with BikeMaster on it is made in China. My ten year old Mity-Vac is made in USA. Can't vouch for the current crop, though. I've never tried it, but perhaps you could bleed two front discs simultaneously with the Mity-Vac utilizing the "T" fitting and another length of hose. If you can use Harbor Freight, they offer the Mity-Vac for $37US. http://www.harborfreight.com/mityvac-vacuum-pump-39522.html Sears has various Mity-Vac bleeders: http://www.sears.com/tools-mechanics-auto-tools/c-1020137?sName=View%20All&sbv=Mityvac&sbf=Brand [url=http://www.harborfreight.com/mityvac-vacuum-pump-39522.html][/url]

Here is our trip around Lake Superior in 2011. We hit most all the places you are seeking. Although, Galena wasn't part of THAT trip, you can see that we took a meandering route home from Copper Harbor to near Galena (Freeport). Zoom in and you can see the route numbers. There is not a QUICK route from Galena to the UP if the Interstates are out of the picture. http://goo.gl/maps/epPwP

Ride In Peace, Dusty

Larry, Although the AGM SHOULD have come with a decent charge, the instructions that came with mine said to charge it if the voltage was less than 11.5 volts. It also said to use a 2 amp charge rate for 12-14 hours or until the voltage was above 12.75. Only then should a maintainer be used. Another thing I have read on the forums concerning the maintainers: many will NOT charge if the battery voltage is less than 9 volts. One must charge that battery with a conventional charger to bring the voltage up into the operating range for the maintainer. I accidently discharged my AGM last summer because I left the trunk open on the '90. When I discovered my mistake the AGM was less than 2 volts. Researching the internet I found that the AGM must be charged from that low voltage with a NON-automatic charger as most automatic chargers will not charge if it senses such a low voltage. I charged the nearly dead AGM with an old Schumacher manual charger for a few hours at 6 amps. Put the maintainer on when the voltage was about 12 volts and let 'er cook over night. Next morning, battery voltage was 13.7 volts. That discharged AGM has performed as new ever since. Have you checked the output of the Junior? Have you taken a voltage reading on the AGM?

Battery Tender website says the Jr. is for AGM. http://batterytender.com/battery-tender-junior-12v-at-0-75a.html

Dion, The copper based high-temp should be used on the high heat fasteners. The aluminum based stuff I have, specifically discourages use in a high heat environment. I don't use the aluminum based anti-seize when screwing steel parts into aluminum. Seems like the aluminum anti-seize would not prevent seizing in aluminum engines. My description details the composition of the two anti-seize products, not necessarily the color. The Fel-Pro contains copper. The NAPA product contains aluminum. I've noted that some newer anti-seize products are aluminum based with a copper COLOR. Not the same.

Randy, Consider using a high temperature anti-seize such as the copper based product by Fel-Pro; called ON N'OFF, part number 115. I use it on my spark plug threads and exhaust system fasteners without fail. NAPA sells an aluminum based anti-seize (HeliCoil) called Never-Seez, PN 765-2569 but I only use it on steel bolts threaded into steel.

Steve, try Tandy Leather. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/conchos/conchos.aspx

Sounds like a classic lean condition. I think you should enrichen the idle mix jet screws by turning them out to 2¼ turns or more.

Try this from the folks who make the VentureMP3, but for the First Gens: http://ventureaudiolink.wordpress.com/ Or this: http://edsets.com/edsets_adapters But, of course if you are set upon building your own the other suggestions are a DIY opportunity.

Would these work, Brian? jk. Seriously, how about something like these: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/shift-carbine-gloves/

Concerning the .22LR semi-auto for plinking: I own a High Standard Sport King with 6¾" barrel. The barrels can be changed out with the push of a button. It has performed flawlessly for the past 35 years. I now use Remington Golden HP rounds and have not had any problems with cycling.

Gary, Go to this thread for switches recommended by Brian (the inventor of the switch plate) and for information about the switches I used. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70504

Here is a chart and other information specifically for automotive (12 volt) use.

An intact cicada in my ham salad sandwich. It was a prank by my coworkers. I took a bite and encountered a "crunch". Rather unexpected while munching a ham salad sandwich. I peered into the sandwich, saw the dead cicada, replaced the bread and continued eating. Some of the guys groaned and left. I waved the inedible wings and declared that a goooood samich. The perpetrators turned green and hurried off.

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