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    Seriously?! There must be something really wrong with your clutch hydraulics then. I've bled the clutch in as little as five minutes...on the side of the road...with a hot engine. The clutch almost bleeds itself.
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    Hey, Bill...I was just giving you a hard time. Actually if you want one it's yours for the cost of shipping. I have two complete pegs if you want to insure a match, but it appears we have the same ones. Ozlander, you want the other if KIC doesn't?
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    Sure! What's it worth to ya?
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    Here is a pic:
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    Exactly! What IS the terminal velocity of a free falling Second Gen?
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    Sorry, Scott. I failed to note that you had a 1985 bike, so my suggestions may not be applicable. Maybe could be made to work, though? Here's another that should be applicable to your bike, though. It's the cord from the amplifier to the false tank for the driver. It's NOS Yamaha and while I can't guarantee that you can get it for starting price... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Venture-NOS-accessory-lead-OEM-NEW-26H-88197-00-Venture-Royal-XVZ1300-/200768724351?hash=item2ebebf9d7f&item=200768724351&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
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    Here is the passenger controller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Venture-Remote-Control-1986-1993-OEM-passenger-cb-remote-/230799289065?hash=item35bcb5aae9&item=230799289065&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr It snaps into this base mounted on the trunk: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1993-Yamaha-Venture-Remote-Control-Base-Assembly-/300710183336?hash=item4603b941a8&item=300710183336&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr The driver's head set will plug into this female socket, usually located on a clip on the false tank cover, (at least that is so on 1986-1993):
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    Rick, I know you are not running Internet Explorer, but the 5B4 error may be significant. Go here and maybe there is a clue to your problem: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie9-windows_vista/5b4-error-trying-to-install-ie9/098788e0-f0fe-466d-9200-e4f2df73b86b
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    Brad, That color was called "Midnight Silver" (I know, I know, it's more blue than silver. Yamaha did the same with the '87 "Orion Silver/Aurora Silver". It's blue to almost everyone.) And "Midnight Silver" was apparently only available on a 1986 Standard in Canada. Squid, That 1991 Tuxedo is my favorite as well. Yamaha called it "New Blue Black" (primary) over "Bluish Black" (Secondary).
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    Works for me!
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    Generally, the last four or five digits reflect the serial number of production, but sometimes it don't start at "0". More often starts with "000101" (1983-1986) or "010001" (1987) or even "033101" (1990). Also, there is the 1983½ Venture that changes things up a bit. Although they (the 1983½) had "DA" in the VIN denoting the year 1983, they started serial numbering with "000101" again. To differentiate a 1983 DA 000101 and a 1983½ DA 000101, look at the digits after "JYA" in the VIN. The 1983 DA 000101 will start with either "31M" (denoting a Royale) or "26H" (denoting a Standard). The 1983½ DA will start with "47T" (denoting a Royale) or "47R" (denoting a Standard). A "true" 1984 VIN will start with either "41V" (Royale) or "41R" (Standard) and will have "EA" as the year designation as opposed to "DA". Confused yet? What is the VIN of your bike?
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    Brian T. go to an automotive supply and ask. Pretty common. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?vName=Tools&keyword=mechanical+fingers&viewItems=25&sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL&prop17=mechanical%20fingers http://paceperformance.com/i-5927240-cta9435-flexible-mechanical-fingers-24-long.html
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    Dano, Do you think your Saddlemans would fit my '90? Or look good? The stock seat is black and gray. This Saddleman's seat has the built-in backrest for the driver? Ala, Utopia? If any of this makes sense, I am interested.
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    Yeah! Check for a studor valve/vent gone bad. https://www.google.com/search?q=studdard+vent&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=2uO-T_ycH6KHsgKq9pjKCQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CEgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=858#hl=en&safe=off&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=studor+vent+diagram&oq=%22studor+vent%22&aq=1&aqi=g2g-S8&aql=&gs_l=img.1.1.0l2j0i24l8.27528.30990.5.34957.8.7.1.0.0.0.152.944.0j7.7.0...0.0.MaTzs6mcCYI&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=46e627668f0ca877&biw=1680&bih=858
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    If it is an original Trex decking, it is likely to have mold/mildew and stains caused by the reaction of the high tannin oak sawdust sometimes used and either iron from the screws/nails or even a reaction to iron in the wash water. Oxalic acid may be required to remove the iron/tannin stain. Try a bleach made for decks to remove the mold/mildew stains. Some dark stains have been traced to environmental fallout (air pollution). How old is the deck? Being you are in the PNW, does the deck remain damp for long periods? Is there green stains from algae? Use an algaecide, if so. Some of the stains common to Trex are not just on the surface and a high pressure wash without detergents, algaecide, oxalic acid or bleach will not remove those deep down discolorations.
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    The 680 ohm is stock value. If the battery has a place to put the probe, it is unlikely that you will have to do anything further. Sometimes, one has to scrape the probe of corrosion to make the CMS quit *****in'. You said you wanted to retain the monitor. Does the current battery have a place for the probe? If so, clean the probe and use the stock setup. If the current battery has no place to insert the stock probe, then remove the probe and use a 2.2k ohm (or so) in line from the ACC terminal on the fuse block to the CMS, without the stock resistor (which is in the same wire with the probe).
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    Granville, IL to Pueblo, CO 996 miles, 18 hours. no layovers 0600-2400 hours. On a naked CB750. Will NOT do that again.
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    Ellis, You can read many more issues of the VentureRoad and Motorcycle Road mags at the Motorcycle Touring Association (formerly the Venture Touring Society) here: http://www.mtariders.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=51&Itemid=70&limitstart=50
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    "Surprised it wasn't totaled" at $3400? Man! How can you total something that is Priceless! Good show, mate!
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    It is a Hitchco (Hitch Company) trailer hitch. Back in the day they were in Arkansas, but today the only company with that name and type of business is in Canada. Web site: http://www.hitchcompany.com/ It doesn't appear the current company has any motorcycle related items any more. But maybe contact them and on the off chance, they might have some information in the archives. I have a VTS VentureRoad magazine from 1985 where Hitchco has an ad and shows their hitch on a MKI Venture, but the image isn't very clear. The ad mentions that their hitch mounts to the frame (as opposed to saddlebag subframes?)
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    What a legend! He sure made them Fords sing! And look good doing it! RIP, Mr. Shelby. Darn!
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    Like anything here?
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    Since I already have a long one and a pair... I'd like two short ones please in polished aluminum (less mass on the handlebars=faster response) trimmed in cocobolo with my monogram engraved and inset with sterling on the end. Thanks for asking, Mike. Look forward to the estimate.
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