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  1. saddlebum
    If you do find metal in the pumpkin and/or pull it even to just lube the drive shaft spline check to see that the the threaded end on pinion shft has not snapped off. it will be easy to see because the pinion nut with the broken threaded piece will be loose. the bike still drives if this happens but the pinion will float in and out varing the backlash and causing a whine. (this is worst case senerio but worth checking you do not need to disassemble the pumpkin to check this just look into the housing when you pop the drive shaft out to lube the spline, the nut may even just fall out when you pull the shaft if not it is likly ok)
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    sounds like your going to have to put your money were his mouth is :mo money:Maybe you should through in an offical venture rider icecream as well :ICwink:
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    here are some before and during pics. By the way bongobobny thanks for the parts you donated. Also even though I did not take advantage of the help that many of you offered me I would like to thank u all just the same it was nice to know the help was there if I needed it But then thats what makes Venture riders so great.
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    believe u me my gaurd was at 500% capacity today
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    Finally after being down for over a year I finally rolled the scoot out and took her for her first ride since she was wrecked in the accident last sumer when a guy run me of the road, and it felt GGGGGGRRREAT!!!! I was a little nervous at 1st not trusting any cage wthin 100 yards of me but it wasn't long and soon I felt right at home. I still have a few chrome pcs to put on but i have all winter for that. It was a little dishearting when I rolled out the scoot at the same time as my nieghbour rolled out his snow blower to get it ready for winter however, but I intend to make the most of the time we have left. I remembered the rule so here are the pics. i repaired all the fairings with plastex. the left one is actually made up of sections from my old one and part of a damaged used one welded together with plastex. then i sanded it all down and repainted everything. I must admit if one takes the time to look they will see the paint job is not perfect but since I am not a painter I cant complain. More importantly I am riding again :dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool:
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    Harley 883 Sportster You scored 1 moxie, 5 zeal, and 0 pomp You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling. However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line.
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    Its great to hear bob is making such good progress lets all pray that his progress continues and total recovery is soon to follow
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    I too am interested. what does the firestick look like ? ist it fiberglass or Metal ? and would you connect it in with the existing setup (eg. connect to the end of the existing cable) or run it seperatly?
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    all thats left now is someone to toss a lit cigarete but
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    Glad to hear the news just keeps getting better everytime I check in on this post
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    I thought he said he got a second gen. All kidding aside Congratulations and hope you enjoy your new ride !!!
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    :thumbdown:trader:thumbdown:
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    I fully agree, look how I almost lost out on my insurance claim when that guy cut me off and caused me to wipe out. Had I not asked for a copy of the police report, I would never have found out that the officer filled an inaccurate report having left out key facts and by doing so gave the other guy,s story more credibility than my version of what happend.
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    Glad to hear that your Dad is progressing and pray that he remains moving forward.
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    My Local dealer tells me metzler builds tires both in Germany and Mexico. Apparrently if they are built in Germany they are good tires BUT IF THEY ARE BUILT IN MEXICO THEY ARE JUNK AND THESE ARE THE ONES HE HAS SEEN A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH
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    Thats a good route to take we run a good part of that route going to St Louis or Indiana several times a year:thumbsup: Much nicer than crossing at Detroit and if time allows for a more scenic ride insted of going from the 402 to 401 take the 402 to 4 to 3 and cut across some nice scenic country
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    Johanne really sorry to hear abut your Dad hope his recovery continues on the positive side of things. Keep the faith and lets all pray that his recovery is quick and complete
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    Ol' Monkey of the White Werewolves MC
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    I finally completed repairing and painting my fairings. I'm no painter but they turned out not half bad. the light colour is am metallic pearl used by Saab, and the dark colur is a metallic pearl used by Mazda.
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    thats what my wife is there for and she comes for free
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    I rode with a couple of wings last sunday it wasn't so bad
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    in my house i would not have lived long enough to make the couch remark:doh:
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    Some ones got to watch for the tow truck. but i still agree 1 pint is not enough what if its a long wait
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    Theres a Wally World in Canada?
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