[How many times]

I don't jump in too often but if a 1st gen is all a person can afford, then they SHOULD be proud of it. regardless of whether they think it goes faster -

 

I must not beg, to differ, but a 1st gen is not cheaper, but it will go faster.

[How many times]

Might be.....but not cost effective.

Now careful there....you're giving the first genners ideas here, cause they seem to think their bikes are capable of flying..

HAY:whistling: I so to can fly, I took it off the ground:cool10: not 18 miles from my house.

(hadtochangemyuknowwhats:( when I got home)

I truly don't want to do that agan!!!

[How many times]

Help me out here, oh...you Harvard educated ones...

Have been thinking of putting a CT in the rear and a BT ( bicycle tire) in the front.....

any ideas how to go about it?

Nothing has been said yet about airplane tires, are they OK?

[Thankyou]

I agree, great site and really good members. I've asked a number of questions (some bordering on dumb) and never had a "snooty" reply. I'll definitely be renewing.

You need to be more like me, and ask for snooty replys.

[Where are all of the threads on engine oil?]

I checked the local Wal-Mart and found Castrol GTX 20-50 in a 5-qt jug for $15.97

I think this is what I will be using . . . Thanks Yammer!

 

 

I have been using Castrol GTX 20-50 since 89, in my 83 and have never found a clutch issue.

[Home Owner Against Guns]

How about a bumper sticker I once saw.

 

" WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED . . . . .ONLY OUTLAWS WILL OWN GUNS"

I have that as my front plate on my ranger, I've had the plate for over 30 years.

[just bought 83 venture royale!! looking for help]

5. the pipe stubs on the front side of the exhaust crossover are broke:rotf: on both sides.

makes it pretty loud

 

I have one you can have.

pm me and we can get it going.

or call me my cell is in myprofile

Bilko

 

I was unable to get to the post office this week, I am off on mon and tues. and will get the package out on one af those days.

Bilko

[Same old headlight ???]

Finnaly got the repaired cms back into the bike. ALL IS WELL.

Thank you for the info on this fix, I was thinking about doing the wire tap thing, but could not find it. This was a much better fix.

Now to resolder the extra CMS that I have, and maybe someone will need one someday.:thumbsup2:

[Is there anyone who is/was an original 1st gen owner?]

I am the 2nd owner of my 83 Venture max, the 1st owner was my best friend. I got the 83 after he had a hart attack :(and could not ride any more. It was born on 8/00/83, It was reborn in 2000:cool10: with the Vmax head upgrade. then agen in 2003/2004 with new internals, and triporting on the heads and 1mm over bore, max carbs and a stage 7 kit. Since I have known this bike since it went to the first owner,:stirthepot:can I be conciderd:whistling: to be in the running?

[just bought 83 venture royale!! looking for help]

5. the pipe stubs on the front side of the exhaust crossover are broke:rotf: on both sides.

makes it pretty loud

 

I have one you can have.

pm me and we can get it going.

or call me my cell is in myprofile

Bilko

[Same old headlight ???]

Found an extra cmm from an old frame, and took it apart as your post. I did indeed find several solder joints cracked, :(they were re soldered, I'll install it in the afternoon tomarrow to check it out.

After installing the repaired unit, if it workes I'II do the same to the oem from this bike and keep it on the shelf with the spair speedo.

[Same old headlight ???]

And then while you are in the CMS You can do the jumpering so that it is ready to accept LED tail and brake lights and a HID headlight.

 

You have to be careful riding the 1st gens, If you go to fast and exceed the speed of light then the photons end up getting stuck in the light which backs up the power and causes problems. A more powerful bulb will force the light out even at warp speed.

 

 

Well you asked for some smartass comments........

 

AND IT HAS BEEN:stickinouttounge: V-MAXED!!!

[Same old headlight ???]

I went to go for a late afternoon ride today,(its 65 out in NW Arkansas).

While doing my pretrip, I found that I have no:( High beam, I changed the bulb and it still is out. I have no powerr to the bulb from the comp.

I know that there is a fix somplace in the 1st gen teck area, but I'm unable to locate it.

I would like some smarta$$ remarks and then maybe someone could point me to the tec page on the repair. I do not want to pull the dash so I'm stuck with the rewire,by the way its an 83.

[aftermarket battery]

I just drill a 3/8" hole in the third cell and RTV the probe into it. Been working for 20 years.

I have done the same thing. been in place since 99, and 3 batterys.

[If you could trade your Venture for a Goldwing]

If you could trade your Venture straight out even swap for a loaded Goldwing, would you?

 

I haven't read any of the post's on this issue, But I have to ask,

 

ARE YOU NUTS!!!

[Where do you live?]

Nice ride run your mouse over the flag it will tell you what state click on the globe it should show you a Google map. General topics are best posted in the watering hole. It's taking me awhile to figure out where everything is as I haven't been here very long either. I'm from southwest Ar. Welcome to the site

North West Arkansas.

Welcome:rotfl:to the site.

Bilko

[Why do you multiple 1st Gen MKIs or MKIIs]

I got my 83 in 88, (it's been maxed since.)

I got my other 83 in 98 or 99:icon_smile_question I don't remember, from a friend for 500bucks, and it ran like a champ,

I now keep it (almost in stock condetion) for a friend;) that comes over from Scotland every now and then, That way he has a chance of keeping up with me,

I paid another friend 200 bucks in 99 for an 87, All I wanted was the plastic, :pbut it ran.

then I got an 05 250 verago for the wife, but she stoped riding alone after we got hit 2 months later, so I use it now and then.

I have antique plates on the 83s so I dont have to reregastor them, the insurance would only be about 100$ a year but I need more then the state min.

Bilko

[Bikes Blues and BBQ 2011]

Wife and I are going. We'll be lodging in Eureka Springs and not Fayetteville.

I'm at work, at the transit system in Eureka:bawling:.

Stop by if you have time.

Work:duck: barn is behind Trolley stop #1.

Bilko

[Bikes Blues and BBQ 2011]

I cant go. CAUSE I LIVE HERE:stickinouttounge:

[HELP HELP Broke down in Branson]

I am less then an hour from Branson.

If any help is needed I am willing to go over.

I have tools, and knowalge but no traler.

My cell is in my profile.

I am at work, but can receve cell calls.

call if you need me.

Bilko

I also have work shop and lodging if needed.

[How Many Miles Does Your 1st Gen Have ???]

My 83 has total of 216,000. but the motor was maxed in 2001.

Bilko

[Fall trip to Branson area, any pointers]

Call KTHS Radio,,870-423-2147

They have some tickets to some Branson shows:banana: at 2 for 20 bucks,

some are cheaper, if there are any left.

Bilko

[Fall trip to Branson area, any pointers]

YES:banana:

 

Stop by my place. Or call, Im less than an hour from Branson.

Between Berryville and Eureka Springs.

Bilko

870-350-0365

[Gravel Roads]

The Mrs. has save us a few times so I definately listen. Two sets of eyes is better than one.

Mine has also. But When we got together, I told her, her job back there was to wave and smile at every one. (she dosent know it makes them think your up to something:whistling:)

Bilko

[Visit E-Fishin-C]

Since when do you need a passport:shock3: to go north?

I was in Canada many times in the big truck, never once was I asked for a pass

port.

Bilko