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    I've got my '83 Standard in Sparkle Crimson Black. It is my Sport Tourer/Street Fighter. My '90 VR is the "loaded" Luxo Tourer.
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    According to Dingy in this thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=529445#post529445 there is no difference between a Barnett and a stock MK1. Hmmm.
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    The same guy Mark John Dugann had posted a listing for a pickup on Craigslist in Nebraska. It was obvious it was a scam, the price was way to low, and after contacting this person, he wrote back, and his last name didnt match his email addy, and his spelling was terrible. He couldnt even spell Army correctly. Went something like this... Thank you for your interest in my 2004 FORD F150 LARIAT 4X4 TRUCK FULLY LOADED! The general condition of my truck is excellent,very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems, no electrical issues.I do have the title clear, under my name. The truck is already at the USArmy - Military Auto Transport Dept for POV(Private Owned Vehicle) in MERRICK ,NY Price was reduced to $2,600 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this truck in two weeks becasue I will leave with my platoon in another mission outside US.I'm US amry member,and now US Army give us the chance to buy some shares at BNSF RAILWAY.Co at half price and for this reason I need a fast transaction. Because it is a large transaction we will complete the deal only using an authorized third party like Google Checkout, using their Buyer Protection Program. The payment will be handling by the Google Checkout and you will benefit of 5 days inspection period (test drive) and the option to accept or reject the truck on my expense. I'm waiting your reply if you are interested to close the deal with me and I will let you know how we will do this transaction! Thank You! MSG Dugann Mark John United States Army Corps One team, one fight
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    I am planning to go, along with a friend and my brother. http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/
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    ...reports of the Zumo flying off...Is that why they called it a Zoom-o?
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    Of course it's easier to get off ya...EILEEN DID IT!!!
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    Gorgeous! (the seats)
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    Five-eighths of an inch between the bar and the front of the bag.
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    Howie over at the MTA site is digitizing the various publications that the Old Venture Touring Society and later the Motorcycle Touring Association produced. I was browsing recently and encountered this funny story by our own Don Nelson (Freebird). http://www.mtariders.com/magazine/Nov_Dec%2002.pdf (page 14).
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    Eck, What are the things on the end of your handle bars? Highway pegs for the hands? Apparently they work, but also look cumbersome. How do you use them? Folded in like that in the pic or folded out to make the bars effectively longer? Or both? Does the auxiliary grip twist the throttle? Obviously, I've never seen anything like 'em. I went looking via Google and didn't find them, but I didn't know what to call the things. Intriguing.
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    Shaun, Your bike came from the factory with linked braking. That means the left front caliper AND rear wheel caliper are actuated by the foot pedal and the right front caliper is actuated by the hand lever. I presume that you bled the right front using the hand lever and then moved to the left front and attempted to bleed it with the hand lever as well? As you can see above, that won't work. To bleed the left front caliper you must pump the foot pedal. Then pump the pedal to bleed the rear caliper. The left front/rear can sometimes be very difficult to bleed on your model. Later models (MK2, not to be confused with 2nd Generation) have an additional bleed screw high near the steering neck for the LF/rear line. Personally, I prefer to use a Mity Vac vacuum pump to bleed the hydraulics (clutch and brakes) on my VRs. Usually, it goes smoothly and effectively the first time. Having said all the above, if you in fact attempted to bleed the brakes properly and still have no fluid coming out, you may have a plugged bleeder screw, caliper or lines or you may have no fluid in the master cylinder to be pumped.
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    I'm thinking like Jack, when it comes to my '90 VR with just 17,000 miles and suddenly it starts to slip when cranking it on in fifth gear. That clutch can't be worn out, something has happened. I rode it nearly 3000 miles to Florida and back through the Smokies and it never acted up once, but I get home and let it sit for a couple of weeks and then go out and it slips! Doesn't make sense for the spring and or discs to have gone bad. I'm going to check the slave, the relief orifice, something has gone wonka, but it surely isn't a nearly "new" spring or discs...is it?
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    Fishing...especially, muskie hunting
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    "Oh and I live farther then that from MD and I go." But MY bike is PERFECT...it needs NOTHING in the way of maintenance...
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    OBERLIN, OHIO!!!! That's a long, long, long ways..(400miles)..is there food and beer? JK
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    religious experience.... Now, I gotta figure how to get there...when is it again?
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    WOW ! I find it amazing that Pioneer would trek 250 miles to help with one of the MDs. Gratifying, but amazing! Thanks to Pioneer! Too bad I won't be able to make it to the MD, sounds like a good deal!
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    David? Where did you get those fork tube protectors? The accordion styled factory ones on my '90 are falling apart. And apparently, the ones you have fit without modification in spite of the Superbrace or Condor brace?
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    Although, technically I am a veteran of the "Vietnam Era" (I served on active duty with the First Infantry Division, USArmy from 1972-1975), I am reluctant to join the various Vietnam associations. I don't want to be perceived as a wannabe. I did not go to Vietnam. How can I, in good faith, claim membership in ANY of those associations? I support them and of course ALL veterans, but cannot claim to be a Vietnam Vet. I am certainly proud to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Vietnam War and honor those who actually were there in that hell hole. Bloody Red One
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    Don? Are the Guardian Bells still available? I'd like two, if so. Kevin
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    Hi, Shorty, Sorry to hear you rode with Yooper. No stops? Jeez! So that's how he puts so many miles on every year. I am planning a much more leisurely ride, lots of stops. But that may change if I start to run short of time.
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    Jack, mark me down as paid. Sent payment this morning. Kevin
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    Thanks to all for the suggestions and tips. Though I have never ridden north of Superior, I did circle Lake Huron a couple times and remember one cold July when the temps were in the thirties (F) during the day along the north shore from Manitoulin Island to Sault Ste. Marie. We were camping and need less to say, the Woman was not content. I shall try not to repeat that error on this trip. My biggest concern on this trip is that in an attempt to see as much as possible during the day, I will find myself a long dark ride (I have no desire to bag a moose or bear) from the reserved motel. On the other hand I don't want to arrive at our motel at noon and find nothing to do and wish I could put another couple of hundred miles behind us before dusk. Usually, I try to be much more lackadaisical about a tour; stop whenever I want, eat whenever is convenient, spend the night wherever a stay is available. With the limited accommodations along the North Shore, and heeding the warnings of others, I feel I must plan ahead and make reservations. And of course, keep 'em.
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    Frogmaster: I am familiar with the whitefish in the traditional Door County fish boil...what a memory...night bonfire...blazing oil overflowing ...succulent fish and veggies and potatoes...MMMMM
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    Ic23b: Any chance you recall the name of that motel east of Marathon? It seems Marathon is kinda sparse on "fine lodging" to put it nicely. I'm perfectly content with a clean "Mom and Pop".
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