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  1. RedRider
    Checked this out and the mechanism cover is interchangeable to each side. Took the one out of my left (clutch) side and put it on the right (throttle) side. Think I got that right this time. I now need the left side cover. RR
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    Ilse of Man TT

    RedRider replied to Freebird's topic in Videos

    There was a group of riders last year that did an Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000 on the TT route. Something like 27 laps. It was an experience of a lifetime. This video shows why the TT race is the greatest motorcycle race in the world. Amazing stones on those riders. If they're not on the edge, they are too slow. RR
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    Yup, they are all like this. So is my KLR. The only bikes I have seen that are accurate are BMWs. Oh, and my 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 is dead nuts up to about 70. It won't go any faster than that with my fat butt on it. You can use a Speed-O-Healer to correct the speedometer. I believe there have been a few on here that have done this - including our fearless leader. Fortunately, the incorrect reading is high. So if you are indicating 70, you are really only doing about 63-64. RR
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    Ummm, yeah, right side (throttle). I must have been standing at the front of the bike when I opened the saddle bag..Yeah, that it. RR
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    I was getting some stuff from my right (throttle side) saddle bag and noticed the black plastic cover over the internal mechanism was missing. You would think I would notice that falling off, but have no idea when or where it fell off (it wasn't in the bag). Does anybody have a trashed (or a good one) saddle bag that might have this cover available? RR
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    The snow coming tomorrow may have made that decision for you anyway. Get better soon. RR
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    Just let your neighbors launch some fireworks and you will get a new roof ... and a new house out of it. RR
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    The ice riders around here use the Hippohands. Wear a pair of gloves down inside them and your hands will stay toasty. If you want more heat, throw a couple of chemical hand warmers in there. RR
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    Here is the HF lift in action. Brother sent his broken bike to me to fix. Think it may be terminal. The engine won't rotate more than about 20 degrees before it hits a hard stop. If anyone is going to use a HF lift for your Venture, make sure you have someone else around to help. It isn't wide enough to get the side stand down to support it while you strap it on. Some one will need to hold the bike upright while the helper straps it to the deck. RR
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    Yup, that's the one. RR
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    I really like this. Haven't seen one before. RR
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    Same coupon is in the Oct Rider magazine. Just bought this lift last weekend and put it together last night. Sure will be nice for the winter project bikes. One word of warning - check all the bolts and tighten them! However, not sure I will even use it for the Venture. The CarbonOne lift adapter with legs makes a very sturdy platform to work on. Just wish the legs were about 2 inches longer so I could get the rear wheel out. RR
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    Both. Have heated liner and gloves and they are a wonderful combination. Ridden while the snow is flying on several occasions. Check out Warm & Safe. Good stuff. RR
  14. RedRider
    Congratulations. I read your report on LDRider list. Very well done. Looking forward to riding with you sometime. You looking to get in the Butt Lite being run by Team Strange next year? 6 day rally out of the Smokey Mtn area. Just about time to put the scoots away for the winter up here (and get out the guns). Picked up a HF lift table today. Lots of work in store for the winter on the Venture and others. RR
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    This seems to be the hottest segment in the motorcycle biz. Triumph is releasing a 1200 triple as a crosstourer. Waiting for specs on the fuel tank size for that one. And remember the Yamaha Super Tenere released in the US this year. All are chasing the BMW R1200GS business. That has been the largest selling bike for BMW for several years. Looking forward to the kids being out of college so I can afford one of these fine machines. RR
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    First - what type of helmet are you looking at - full face, modular, 3/4, or brain bucket? Second - once the type is selected, what brand are you interested in (price range)? Third - Make sure it fits. I agree with the J&M brand headsets. Had previously used Chatterbox but was unimpressed with their quality (had two of them fail within a year). The J&M systems have held up well for several years and many, many miles. Everybody's head is shaped a little different. Helmets are different shapes also. Different brands and/or models will be more or less round/oval. Make sure your helmet fits comfortably and it will provide many years of welcome protection. If your local dealer doesn't have a good selection of helmets, try going to the International Motorcycle Show. There, you can try on all different types, brands, models, and sizes. The closest to you is in Dallas December 2-4. J&M sells helmets with their headsets installed (as do others). They sell from the Aria (expensive and very nice) to the Vega (relatively inexpensive - no experience with quality) and a few in between. RR
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    Rick, I am very interested at seeing this set of instructions. Will be upgrading the springs this winter as they are getting pretty weak (or maybe I am just gaining weight - Naaahh!). RR
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    Dang, Goose. When did you start getting all diplomatic and stuff. (good answer though). RR
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    No adapters are needed for the Carbtune (or for any others that I know of). RR
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    Dang. I have a shelf I wanted to cut a decorative shape on the edge and you got me all excited. RR
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    Dana, Welcome to the VR Family. Since you are new, I will offer this one piece of very solid advice. When Goose speaks, listen. His diagnostic skills and knowledge about these machines is VERY good. Put out a request for some help doing a carb sync. (#1 on the Goose list). It requires a 4 line manometer (vacuum gauge) and several members have one. In my experience, this will take care of the backfiring in most cases. It is also the least intrusive - easiest to do - of the carb diagnostics. It might also be helpful to run some Seafoam (mix 1/2 can in a tank of gas) and see if that clears up the carbs. If you are able to get with another member, they can also point out the pilot screw locations. If the caps are on, they are kind of hard to find if you don't know what you are looking for. And no, you don't need to replace the caps once/if you make an adjustment. Again, welcome. RR
  22. RedRider
    John, You should have the valves shims checked. Manual calls for checking at about 30k miles. Real life has shown 50k miles (YMMV). Hope that was part of the maintenance last month. RR
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    Alright, don't make me have to look it up after a couple of bourbons. What size? RR
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    I'm glad you posted this. I am up for another rear tire (16K+ miles on an E3) and am debating a CT. I am not looking for longer life, although that would be nice. However, I have been having confidence trouble on gravel and I understand the CT provides a much better feel on non-pavement roads. We will be heading to Alaska next summer and I am sure there will be gravel/nasty pavement. It may just be my lack of skills. But, dang, gravel just scares the heck out of me. The only two times I dropped my bike was in gravel. RR
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    Or if you just want a non-fitted sheep skin, IKEA has nice ones for $20 or $30 (don't remember, it's been a while since I got mine). Make sure you go to an IKEA store in a different town than where you live. If a friend sees you in there, they will revoke your Mancard. RR
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