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Yes, please. Keep us up on this one. I am keenly interested. Thomas

I have an '85 with the controller but no compressor installed. I bought it that way. You're welcome to it for the cost of shipping and assuming I can get any ideas on how to cover the blank space that will be left after removal. Not sure if the controller works but it is in fine shape. Pm me if you're interested. Thomas

Yup! Installed 4 brush starter on my '85 and I haven't been disappointed one bit. Best thing I ever did. Thomas

I guess there's no reason for me to view it. LOL I'm not old...in my head. Thomas

I added similar brake lights to my '85 VR and after I installed them I wondered about the legality here in Ontario. So, I made a point of stopping to ask a member of the local constabulary as he was just sitting in the parking lot, not doing much. He viewed my new setup (2 red lights flashing independently and going solid after 5 cycles) and he told me that it was fine since the stock light stayed solid the whole time. The fact that the new lights went solid after 5 flashes was fine. If there wasn't the solid red stock brake light, he told me that would be a problem in the eyes of the law. Thomas

Good looking cup holder. Looks sturdy too! I have to agree with Carl. Can't the cup sit up straight? I mean, parallel to the ground makes for very few sips. Thomas

Well, I changed the pads today and I noticed a considerable difference in the pad wear. Inside rear was worn more than outside which I understand is normal. Left front, both pads were worn but right front the pads showed very minimal wear. Almost new condition. Could there be something going on that needs to be addressed? Thomas

Well, here ya go. As promised...pics of the 1962 BSA Super Rocket. Bike was ridden as recently as last season. Completely rebuilt and top drawer from top to bottom. Spoke with the owner a length and has told me that the initial asking price will be $6500.00 Canadian dollars. Considering the condition, it's a good price when you factor in buying something cheaper and having to spend a couple or few thousand dollars to get it where this bike currently sits. Start your drooling. Anyone seriously interested should PM me for contact name & number. Bike is located in Woodstock Ontario. Thomas

Thanks for the quick replies. I thought about oil level and triple checked it. The oil is at half way up the sight glass on centre stand and level surface. Could it be possible that I should be above half? Thomas

so I ditched the stock oil filter system in favour of the spin-on adapter at the start of the riding season. Installed the recommended filter and thought I had the world by the tail. Until I found that the oil pressure warning light was coming on during hard acceleration and then while sitting at traffic signals on an incline. The warning would go off after about 10 secs. But it never came on before. Not in the nine years I have owned it. So, after talking with Saddlebum, I decided to reinstall the factory hardware. Switched it out this morning and went for a spin to Port Dover. Hard acceleration had the warning popping on again. Sitting on an incline was no problem. So... I have no idea what it could be. Can anyone offer any ideas? Oil is new Castrol GTX and filled to half glass. Thomas

Sally & I had a great time! It was a privilege to be a very small part of your special celebration. Congratulations. May you have many, many more happy years ahead. Thank you for opening your home to us. BTW, a word to all the other guests, the red peppers on the veggie trays were sweet and not hot. Thanks Don & Nancy for not trying to hurt us.

RainX now makes Rain‑X® Plastic Water Repellent which they say is safe for all plastics. www.rainx.com/product/plastic-water-repellent/rain-x-plastic-water-repellent/ Thomas

You are correct Paul, the engine and transmission are separate. He rode it regularly as recently as last season. Thomas

For those of you who would like to see photos of this beauty, I will be returning in one week to drop off the Cabriolet. I will endeavour to get some pics to post here along with the asking price. If I recall, she was black and chrome tank with black side covers. Stay tuned. Thomas

So I was into an upholstery guy this morning to see about getting a new top installed on Sally's summer toy (1988 VW Cabriolet Convertible) and we got to talking about older cars and how breaking bolts and plastic can be a challenge. I mentioned that I ride a 1985 Yamaha venture royale and he promptly said that I should take a look at his bike in the back. That's when he proudly revealed his 1962 BSA 650 Super Rocket. Completely rebuilt, factory specs and is thinking about selling it for the right price. He also shared with me that he just purchased a new Harley. (we all make mistakes). It's not officially for sale but I am sure he would be willing to talk about parting with it. I just thought I would share this with you guys in case someone might be interested. Thomas

We plan on attending more of these. Thomas and Sally

EXACTLY!!! I searched and couldn't find a thing here. Now, if I want to repair a second gear issue, it's here. Clutch - got it. Stator - got it. Fork seals - got it. Butler mod - got it. No brake pad replacement. Is it just too basic a project to be bothered with? Thomas

With all the great tech info here, clutch replacement, stator replacement etc, has anyone ever documented the steps (with photos) to replace brake pads for those of us who are handy with tools but aren't sure of the proper steps to follow? Just askin'. Thomas

EBay is where I got one for my 85 VR. Thomas

What a great answer! Leave it to the young mind to come up with that argument. Thomas

Hi Wayne, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Easter...there...now we're caught up. Did you need to use the tail light load resistor kit when you installed these bulbs? Did you replace both front and rear turn signals? Thomas

One day I accidentally overturned my golf cart. Elizabeth, a very attractive and keen golfer, who lived in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out: "Are you okay, what's your name?" "It’s Phil and I'm Okay thanks," I replied. "Phil , forget your troubles. Come to my villa, rest a while and I'll help you get the cart up later." "That's mighty nice of you," I answered, but I don't think my wife would like it." "Oh, come on," Elizabeth insisted. She was very pretty, very sexy and persuasive . . . I was weak. "Well okay," I finally agreed, and added, "but my wife won't like it." After a few restorative brandies, and some creative putting lessons, I thanked my host: "I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset." "Don't be silly!" Elizabeth said with a smile: "She won't know anything. By the way, where is she?" "Under the cart,,,," I said . . ...

THIS IS PRICELESS: Dear Mrs. Ms. Or Sir: I'm in the process of renewing my passport and still cannot believe this. How is it that Radio Shack has my address and telephone number and knows that I bought a cable TV from them in 1987 (23 years ago), and yet, the Federal Government is still asking me where I was born and on what date. For Christ's sake, do you guys do this by hand? Ever heard of computers? My birth date you have in my social security file. It's on EVERY income tax form I've filed for the past 35+ years. It's on my Medicare health insurance card and my driver's license, it's on the last eight damned passports I've had, it's on every stupid customs declaration form I've had to fill out before being allowed off the plane for the last 30+ years. And it's on all those census forms that we have to do at election times. Would somebody please take note, once and for all, that my mother's name is Maryanne, my father's name is Robert and I'm reasonably confident that neither name is likely to change between now and when I die. Between you and me, I've had enough of this bureaucratic bull! You send the application to my house, then you ask me for my #*%*& address. What is going on? You must have a gang of bureaucratic Neanderthal morons working there! Look at my picture. Do I look like Bin Laden? And "No," I don't want to dig up Yasser Arafat. I just want to go and park my butt on a sandy beach. And would someone please tell me, why would you give a damn whether I plan on visiting a farm in the next 15 days? If I ever got the urge to do something weird to a chicken or a goat, believe you me, I'd sure as hell not want to tell anyone! Well, I have to go now because I have to go to the other end of the city and get another #*@^@*@^@*@ copy of my birth certificate, to the tune of $100. Would it be so difficult to have all the services in the same area so I could get a new passport the same day? Nooooo, that would require planning and organization. And it would be too logical for the @&^*^%@%&^*^%@% government. You'd rather have us running all over the place like chickens with our heads cut off. Then, we have to find some ******* to confirm that it's really me in the damn picture - you know, the one where we're not allowed to smile. Hey, you know why we can't smile? We're totally pissed off! Signed-An Irate Citizen. P.S. Remember what I wrote about getting someone to confirm that the picture is me? Well, my family has been in the United States of America since 1776. I have served in the military for something over 35 years and have had security clearances up the ying yang. However, I have to get someone important to verify who I am - you know, someone like my doctor....WHO WAS BORN AND RAISED IN INDIA! And you idiots want to run our health care system ??

Sorry Carl. I went to see Sally at work in Kitchener instead. She's much prettier than you. The new clutch works great! I see a new potential problem with it though. No more slipping at all and because of that, I find that I am cranking the throttle a lot more often. Man, this isn't the same bike! What a thrill. Thomas

Where are you going? I need to take it for a spin. I can meet up with you. What kind of pressure on clutch cover hex bolts? Thomas