Midicat

Hey Brian, I'm in. I'll see you at Smithville Tim Hortons at 11:00am tomorrow.

Living in Niagara and 15 minutes from the border, I can tell you that I have to agree with sarges46. We cross over into NYS often and we have the hardest time getting back into our own country. So, you may experience more difficulty getting back home rather than getting over here. We always welcome our U.S. visitors. "Citizenship?" "Where you going?" "Have a good day!" Your own government will be asking all the questions when you return. "Citizenship?" "Where you been?" "How long away?" "Buy anything?" "Value?" "Pull over to the left, please"

You better add me to the list for my '85. Am I the first Canadian on board? Midicat

Does anybody else remember the first time they tried a strap-on? :rotf::rotf:

George, Where did you get the replacement belts?

I've sent it to a friend with a dog that looks just like this one. I attached the following note: We have your dog! Click the link to see that he is safe & alive...for now. You will log into your Paypal account and send $10,000 to us at 'cash@freepuppy.com'. LOL

Hi Z, I'm not an expert here but I can certainly share my experiences. As far as haze on engine metal, I stripped the plastic coating off with a metal stripping spray. In the US I believe it's called "Aircraft Remover". It strips primer and finishes from metal. Then take a good metal polish and buff with a Mother's Powerball. That aluminum comes up looking like chrome. A good maintenance habit has always been using Pledge furniture polish on all plastic (especially forward facing parts) to keep the dust off and the shine on. Bugs are easier to remove when you protect the front with Pledge. That's all Ive got. I'm sure others will fill in some more for you.

Cowpuc, I really like the placement and the look of your setup. Can you tell me where you got the mounting bar for those lights?

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL HERE AT VENTURE RIDER! i WOULD LOVE A HIGHWAY WITH HEATED LANES SO WE COULD RIDE YEAR ROUND IN ONTARIO! JUST A DREAM.

We purchased a new house in September, so I think a few new interior doors will be a great gift to myself. The house is 44 yrs old and backs onto protected woodlands. This is our new hide-away and it needs updating. :clap2:

I really like my Garmin Quest 2. It holds N. America maps and is easily read in the sun. It's small enough to remove from my Ram Mount and slip into my pocket when I go in for a bite to eat. Also waterproof. One of the best accessories I ever purchased for my Venture. There are a few on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.ca/GARMIN-Quest-2-GPS-STREET-QUEST2-NAVIGATION-WaterProof_W0QQitemZ180183766670QQihZ008QQcategoryZ116219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Midicat

Can everyone say "water falling"? I live in St. Catharines, Ontario. I live 15 minutes from Niagara Falls. See image below. We are in the middle of the Niagara Wine Region. Most noted for the invention of Ice Wine. The practice if harvesting grapes when they freeze on the vine and pressing immediately for a sweet, high alcohol, dessert wine. California tried to replicate this by merely freezing harvested grapes in a freezer and pressing but the FDA determined that the definition of ice wine is product that is harvested frozen from the vine and pressed. Thus, California is eliminated. Awwww. Fantastic region for riding with meandering roads as well as open spaces, so a little of something for everyone. See image below. This is also where the Canadians started out on their quest to trash Washington D.C., including the White House in 1814. We are the only country to do that, eh. Come on up anytime and we'll go for a spin. Midicat

That's mine exactly! Can't beat the price or the efficiency.

I'm glad to hear you're home safe.

Sorry guys, here it is. Danno Member #: 1711 Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 171 Location: Mass. North Shore/Merrimack Valley Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:51 am Post subject: Side Covers . Jon Tanner asked me to post pics of my side covers when I finished installing the Lexan inserts. So, here they are. I do have to apologize as some of them are rather out of focus. I have a real POS shop camera that is new to me (freebie) and haven't got it completely figured out yet. The inserts are gray PVC fr McMaster-Carr. The insert is 1/8 thk smoked Lexan fr McM-C. The adhesive is Devcon Plastic Welder fr Wallyworld. The screws are #4, 1/2 in lg, stainless steel, self tapping screws for plastic fr McM-C. I made cardboard templates to mark the Lexan. Then cut it out w a jigsaw. Baked in the oven at 360 deg for 6-7 min and formed them over the backside of the side covers. The inserts were cut on a tablesaw and then heat formed w a Wagner paint stripper heat gun. Dan C. . http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif PartsBefGlue.jpg Description: These are the parts after fab but bef glue. Filesize: 59.6 KB Viewed: 233 Time(s) http://www.venturers.org/Forum/memberuploads/partsbefglue_115.jpg Picture1184a.jpg Description: This is the PVC after glueing but bef drilling. Filesize: 42.28 KB Viewed: 233 Time(s) http://www.venturers.org/Forum/memberuploads/picture1184a_134.jpg LexanInstOnCover.jpg Description: Almost done. Filesize: 38.43 KB Viewed: 233 Time(s) http://www.venturers.org/Forum/memberuploads/lexaninstoncover_304.jpg InstOnBike.jpg Description: Finished. I did not expect to see the engine so clearly (have to hide the oil leaks, ya know!). Check out those front brake lines! Filesize: 52.99 KB Viewed: 233 Time(s) http://www.venturers.org/Forum/memberuploads/instonbike_736.jpg _________________ Dan C. '83 Std Back to top http://www.venturers.org/Forum/templates/genBabylone/images/spacer.gif jdtanner Ride-In Host http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/avatars/163967424044307e8ae33af.jpg Member #: 2009 Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 216 Location: NY, Highland Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 9:30 am Post subject: LOOKS SHARP!!! Thanks for posting this Danno. I just added this to my list of "things to do". It also looks like you put quite a bit of time into cleaning and polishing. She sparkles! Also, did you repaint all the body parts or just take off the stock striping and have it restriped? I like the striping style and color. I let you know how mine turns out! JD _________________ The more time I spend in here, the more things I find to fix that ain't broke............yet. I love this place!!! Back to top Danno Member #: 1711 Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 171 Location: Mass. North Shore/Merrimack Valley Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 10:55 am Post subject: . There's an Aspencade (early '90's) sticker on one of the windshield wings. I'm guessing that's where the pinstriping was done; and the wings put on too. . _________________ Dan C. '83 Std Back to top glvwman Member #: 2269 Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 37 Location: Houston Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject: Danno, What is the reason you covered the openings in the first place? Was it heat sheilding (legs), to keep the engine cleaner, or just to dress it up? My side covers had broken inserts that blocked the openings when I bought it. I took them out since I like to see the engine through the openings and thought it might run cooler. Since I have not ridden it yet (the carbs are being rebuilt and lots left to get road worthy) so I don't know how this will affect the driving and maintaining experience. Your final result looks sharp! http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif glvwman _________________ '82 Virago 750 daily commuter Iron Butt #24661 SS1000 & BB1500 '84 XVZ12L project bike Back to top frankm http://www.venturers.org/Forum/images/avatars/2729397774577eca0a28b1.jpg Member #: 2055 Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Australia, Qld, Builyan Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:36 am Post subject: For what is worth, I've taped my leg warmers in the closed position. In Oz here, we don't get a lot of really cold weather riding my way. I found that if they came opened on a hot day, I almost fried. I understand that new louvers are no longer available. I have one blade missing in one of mine. I have been contemplating a dark plastic or the like to make a blanking plate with. Maybe a piece of my old windscreen would even be ok. Does the clear look good on the bike? _________________ Frank. Life's great. Even better on a VR. Back to top http://www.venturers.org/Forum/templates/genBabylone/images/spacer.gif Danno Member #: 1711 Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 171 Location: Mass. North Shore/Merrimack Valley Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 8:47 am Post subject: . Glvwman, It's mainly to keep the heat off my legs. Yamaha closed this up in 85 or 86, I think. It doesn't affect the temp of the engine but it does make it much more comfortable riding on a warm day. Frank, I don't know, but I'm partial to smoked plastic. _________________ Dan C. '83 Std

Please forgive me VentureRider.org for what I am about to do. Scott, Have a look at this mod to address your problem. I have purchased the Lexan and I am about to do this as well. http://www.venturers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=6948&highlight= Thomas

PEIslander, You need to check AC voltage at the connector to the rectifier. The connector is found under the seat on the same side as the stator (left side). Three white wires come from the stator. You should check each pair for AC voltage readings. Your actual numbers may be slightly different but the principle is the same. The higher the RPM the higher the output and all 3 pairs should be identical. Mine looks like this: @1000 RPM A&B=18.6 VAC A&C=18.6 VAC B&C=18.6 VAC @2000 RPM A&B=31.2 VAC A&C=31.2 VAC B&C=31.2 VAC @3250 RPM A&B=47 VAC A&C=47 VAC B&C=47 VAC Any variance at one pair and it means your stator is shot. Thomas