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    Jeff, "Draft blower" implies newer high efficiency furnace. Usually such furnaces have a pretty lengthy warranty. Check with the outfit that sold/installed it?
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    Sorry 'bout hi-jacking your thread, Ray. But, I noticed that the same bidder who paid $88 for the chrome scoops also bought the $25 chrome scoops from Pinwall and is also the same bidder who paid $52 for the Markland chrome "frame covers" for a First Gen.
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    Mike, I've sent you a PM explaining the shipping. I was going to enclose a couple pics of the fairing trim mounted on the '90, but I don't see a way to include pics with a PM, so I'll post them here.
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    Is this what you want? This is a pic of one that sold on eBay a few weeks ago for $20.50. This is not a pic of the one I have, but it is identical to the one I am offering to you.
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    Snaggletooth, I have an extra one of those fairing trim pieces that you are looking for. Chrome is good, but the PO drilled a couple small (1/8") holes in it (to mount lights maybe?). Also arrived slightly bent, but I straightened it and was going to mount it on my '83. (I already have one on my '90). I'd like to give it to you as a "pay it forward" (Thanks, Earl). Times are tough here at my household, though, and I would appreciate it if you could pay the shipping costs. And NO, I didn't even bid on those chrome vents.
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    Go here: http://www.gadgetjq.com/froggtognomelt.htm for an excellent and cheap method of protecting your Frogg Toggs.
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    Thanks, Don, though I am not sure I understand everything you said. There was a related (?) issue last night. Even though I had made a post just a few minutes prior, the site said I made that post "yesterday". In fact, all the posts of December 3 were labeled "yesterday" as in December 2, but of course I had made the posts on December 3. If the database thinks I make today's posts "yesterday", or 1800 minutes ago, then I see why the threads are marked read, it has timed out. But, why would it think I was posting "yesterday" when I had posted just a few minutes previously?
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    When I visit the site and look at the forums, but not the threads, the forum gods think I have viewed each thread and so when I return later in the day and ask to see the NEW POSTS, I am offered only those that have been started since my last visit. The threads that were ongoing when I last visited are now marked as "read", even though I did not read them. I have to wade through all the threads to make sure I haven't missed anything. Is it a Firefox setting I can adjust?
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    Yes!
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    You can identify a Standard or Royale by the VIN. Your VIN should look like this if it is a 1983 Standard: JYA26H00xDA00xxxx If it is a 1983 Royale it will be: JYA31M00xDA00xxxx "DA" is the year code for a 1983, as well as some 1984, but the 1984 DA will have JYA47R00xDA00xxxx if it is a Standard and JYA47T00xDA00xxxx if it is a Royale. Some call these bikes 1983½. A true 1984 VIN will be: JYA41R00xEA00xxxx for the Standard and JYA41V00xEA00xxxx for the Royale. What is your VIN? It is found on a white label on the lower right frame under your right toe. It is also found stamped into the steering neck.
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    Thanks, Jack for the reminder. It prompted me to find my pdf copies of the Venture Touring Society publications. Then I remembered where I got my copies. Go here: http://www.mtariders.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=51&Itemid=70 for old AdVenture magazines as well as Venture Road and the current MTA Motorcycle Roads
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    Yep, all years will fit.
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    I got my JIS screwdrivers at Central Hobbies. About $26 shipped. Included four sizes: 00, 0, 1, 2. Go here: http://www.centralhobbies.com/Tools/jis.html But the screws on my master cylinder reservoirs were already too far gone for the JIS drivers to work. Impact didn't work either, so I drilled off the countersunk head of the screw, removed the reservoir cover, applied a couple drops of penetrating oil and after an overnight wait, I screwed the remnant of the screw out utilizing Vise-Grips. I used another black anodized/Dacrotized flathead screw (non-stainless) and applied some anti-seize to the threads before refastening the cover.
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    Trend micro
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    Funny, I've got two different 1983 manuals in pdf format and both have that page 3-52 corrupted. But, never fear my 1986-1993 manual page 3-71 has the torque for the left side engine case as 7.2 ft/lbs.
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    Shorty is a real gearhead and is currently building Ford "T"s. Note he said that he built the pictured '56 "El Camino".
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    Moraine Lake, NEAR Lake Louise, https://www.google.com/search?q=moraine+lake&hl=en&safe=off&site=webhp&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=FsHsToaTHsbY2gXrrbGlDw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CAsQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=873 Awww...Briannnn, I wanted to be first! I was uploading the pic while you were responding. OK, I was first non-canuck!
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    Al, I know you have a First Gen, so all the suggestions to apply the rear brake to get out of a wobble don't apply, 'cause of course you would apply the front brake as well with the linked brakes on a First Gen. The only time I have encountered a wobble when decelerating on my Ventures was when I removed my hands from the handlebars and as the bike slowed to about 35-40 mph it might start wobbling. If the front tire was near new, I would tighten the steering neck bearings. If the front tire was worn, I would just not let go of the 'bars while decelerating, until I replaced the front tire. You don't say, but did you experience the wobble while decelerating with your hands off the bars? If so, don't worry about it and don't remove your hands from the bars while decelerating. If the wobble occurred while decelerating while holding firmly to the handlebars, that is a different kettle of fish, and I suggest you investigate the front fork oil level and condition, front springs loft and pre-load, front and rear tire condition and inflation, rear suspension pivot lube and condition, rear shock absorber dampening. You have mentioned in the past that your rear shock leaked air; a rear shock on a First Gen with no air may cause the rear to sag and increase the front end steering rake. Ordinarily, increased rake will actually stabilize the front end, but who knows, with our old bikes. Conversely, sagging front springs can decrease the rake and cause instability, especially as the front end of the bikes sinks even lower as you decelerate.
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    Al, We did a 2800 mile circumvention of Lake Superior this past August on my 1990 VR. All two up, loaded with camping/sleeping gear and everything needed for two weeks on the road. We rode Interstate at 75-80 mph, state/provincial roads at 60-65, county roads at 50 mph; a bit of everything. Even a 101mph jaunt with Yooper (the bike handled that quite in stride, but I started experiencing sharp pains in my back.) http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/smilies/no_no.gif I averaged 42.1 mpg for the entire trip. We recorded a high of 44.3 and a low of 39.1. The high was on two lane (Trans-Canada 17) from Terrace Bay to Kakebeka Falls, the lowest from Two Harbors, MN to Ashland, WI. (traffic congestion, bumper to bumper at paddling creep but my bike was acting up and was revving at highway speed while barely moving). I have found that anything over 80mph lowers the mileage severely. I believe it is related to aerodynamics; engine rpm doesn't seem to make as much difference. Two-up at fifty-five mph with a 25 mph headwind causes my mileage to drop precipitously, just like when I am running 80mph. Then I get 37 mpg. Sixty-five mph with a twenty mph headwind and I got 37. Having said all that, your mileage seems low. My '83(s) usually got in the 50-53 mpg range on the Interstate at steady cruise, although not at 80-85mph.
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    I have an Olympus E-510 that came with two kit lens. The E-510 has been superseded by the E600/620, but the in body Image Stabilization, Articulated Live View and compactness are still valid pluses. As with Oly's old OM1 film camera, Olympus has produced some of the most compact DSLR cameras. Having said that, the Oly is still too bulky for the bike. I carry a Canon PowerShot SX120 IS in a small nylon case strapped to the fairing on my First Gen. Small, simple, GREAT pictures and cheap enough not to worry over it.
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    Gary, I tried FF8 for about three days but it was too buggy, even with all the add-ons and extensions disabled, so I went back to 3.6.24. No crashes or freezes. Try going back to 3.6.24 As to how to make IE spell check...haven't a clue, sorry. I've never used it except to check malfunctioning sites for FF incompatibility. Try this? I can't vouch for it...it is the first thing on Google search results. http://www.iespell.com/
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    Thanks, Earl. That hits pretty close to home. Thanks for everything. Merry Christmas from Deb and me to Jean and you.
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    Thanks for checking out the fitment, Jack. I've seen several different saddlebag guard bags advertised for various Harleys, but I didn't want to spend the dollars to experiment on my '90. I wondered if the bags meant for a Harley would fit a RSV and in turn those same bags might be adaptable to the First Gen. MKII. I have seen various Hopnel stuff on eBay, but I wasn't aware they were going out of business. Chit! I really appreciate the description of the placement and the passenger foot boards. I had been wondering if there was enough room there for the bags. Thanks, again, Jack for the information.
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    Jack, Would you see if those Hopnel bags can be fitted to the First Gen saddlebags? I've been eyeing them and others but none have been sold as fitting the First Gen saddlebag guards. Were the ones you got advertised as for the RSV or for Harley or ? Thanks.
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