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    Anyone close to Kingman, KS that can take a look at this bike: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Motorcycles-/6024/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2492&_nkw=goldwing&_dmpt=US_motorcycles&_sticky=1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_sop=2&_sc=1 The ad indicates that it had some damage and brakes unevenly. My son is interested in this but wants to check it (or have it checked out) where it has a salvage title. Dave
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    Mini- Love to help out!! Count us in. Now, to get time off and get there myself and meet everyone. Dave
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    Doug- Glad to hear of your good news on both the medical and financial fronts!! Dave
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    Just spent the last five days and 1300 miles in the Boise Idaho area. Outside of Grandview we went to a place called the E-MUseum were they have a ton of old odds and ends. They had a couple of really unique bikes. One was a precurser to the Tote Goat and the owner had added a "sidecar" with a tractor seat (our friends the Jensens). The other was a trike. The motor is from 1907, the lower framework is an old metal bedframe and the front tire is from a bicycle. Had and great time!!!! http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/utadventure/Boise%20TRA%20Rally%202010/IMG_0894.jpg http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/utadventure/Boise%20TRA%20Rally%202010/IMG_0895.jpg
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    You might consider doing a system restore to a period prior to the initial infestation. Dave
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    Dianne- Our thoughts and prayers and with you and the "old goat" that we can recover quickly and return home. We have a 20 y.o. son with MS. We understand. Get him back on his med (or one of the others). There are so many new therapies coming along, maybe he can get help through trials etc. Dave & Jan
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    Great job Patti!! Our friend Carol felt uncomfortable on the back of Jim's Goldwing, so, he sold it and got a trike. He finally missed it enough that he bought an older Wing for solo rides.... long story short....Carol learned to ride the trike and Jim hasn't been on it for near three months now. Both have huge grins on their faces and we'll (Jan and I) be riding to Boise with them this next week. Dave
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    With the vent is better then without... no question!!
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    Good looking bike Gary. Glad you're still on the road with us!! Dave
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    Don- I sent you a PM. Dave
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    Glad to here you don't have any serious physical consequences from the accident. Best of luck to getting back on the road quickly (well relatively quickly). Dave
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    Just when you think all is going good....you start leaking fuel. My '86 has always averaged about 32 mpg. With a trip coming up I wanted to improve that and so I did the needle shim mod about 3 weeks ago and got an improvement to 38-40 mpg. All was well!!! The next tank I dropped to 35-36 mpg and shortly after I started to get wiffs of gas when I stopped but never had any signs of leaking under the bike. I also notice a little bit of vibration in the bike. So, I got out the carbtune and did a sync. Things were a little better but still get a gas smell here and there. Started thinking - stuck float. Last night I put the bike on the center stand and started looking for the leak and was getting a few drops under the bike in front of the rear tire. I removed the side panels and gave each carb a thwack with the but end of a screwdriver. No change. Gave the bike a rest and came back to it 20 minutes later and repeated the procedure but this time when I popped #3 I suddenly got an evening out of the idle and a slight reduction in rpms. Turn the bike off...no more drips. This morning I ride to work, park and suddenly get the smell of gas.. shooooot. I get off and has a dollar bill size spot under the bike. I just got back from Wally World where I purchased SeaFoam and dumped a full can into a just new tank of gas and a short ride to get it in the carbs. Smaller puddle when I parked it this time but still there. I guess we'll see how it does parked in the warmth with SeaFoam in the carbs for the day. Could something else be the culprit here... diaphram issue or needle come loose? OH The frustration!!!
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    The Venture was designed to start in neutral or it will start in gear if a) the clutch is pulled in and... b) the kickstand is up. If both of the if conditions are met when you're trying to start the bike, I would suspect you have a faulty kickstand switch. It wouldn't be the first to fail. Dave
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    Joe- The side cover band (part no. 41R-2179E-00-00) looks like it is still available. mrcycles.com has it listed for $14.00 or so. In the mean time, I bet you can gentle place a zip tie in it's place. Good luck!! Dave
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    I ride an '86 and love it. Things to look at: Plastic! At 24 years old, you're likely to have some cracked or broken tabs and pins. Most can be repaired. There are replacement piece on occasion but most have some flaws. The CLASS (air suspension system) is something you want to check to see if it works. Some will have an E2 or E4 error and can be fixed with some soldering. Audio/Intercom/CB- check it out. If it does work, it can be replace with aftermarket equipment. Valve cover leaks - it typical for the gaskets to harden and need replacing but again not a serious problem. An older bike will need some work and upkeep but the information here will save you many times over the costs to join. The people are a great family and can help you through any issues you encounter. None of the above should keep you from buying the bike but might help with price and let you know what you might need to address. I bought mine 5 years ago with 73K on it and wouldn't hesitate to go anywhere on it today. Wonderful, strong running bikes....oh, and quicker than the 2nd gens. Dave
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    Take a look at this thread... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21667 Dave
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    When I change out a set of spring in the '88 I had, they strongly emphasized the importance of matching the setup in each side to be equal for the front end to perform correctly. Without draining the old oil and adding more to it without knowing how much was already in the forks you possibly have a)the forks out of balance with each other and b) potentially overfilled one or both with fluid. If overfilled the amount of air space for the compressor to fill would be reduced and the pressure would increase more rapidly. My 2 cents worth: Put the bike on it's center stand, shift the weight to the back wheel - thus extending the forks, and open the top end of the forks. Then you can remove the fork oil drain screw and remove all of the fluid. Replace the drain screw after they both stop draining and fill the forks as recommended in the service manual, paying attention that both sides receive the same amount. Then reassemble the top end and test the air system again. You should see a much better result. Good luck and happy riding!! Dave PS: If you have stock springs, use 13.8 US ounces of fluid in each fork, per the manual. If you have Progressive Springs, check their site for the correct amount of fork oil.
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    I don't know of an aftermarket MP3 addition to the 1st Gen bikes but there is a mod that is straightforward to do by removing the cassette player. Did it to my '86 and love it. Dave
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    and free shipping!!! Dave
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    I put a single used JMCB-2003 on my wife's Sportster (no intercom) and it works great!!! If you want traffic reports, you could tie an AM/FM radio in though the 3.5mm port. for music you can add an IPOD or other MP3 player. If my Yamaha system ever dies, that's what I'm going to replace it with. Dave
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    Any feedback on mileage before and after. Inquiring minds want to know...oh, and me too. Dave
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    Like you said, easy and inexpensive to do. I replaced the nylon shim with 2 #4 SS washers. I like the mileage improvements, have noticed a slight need for additional throttle when fighting head winds. I need to pull the plugs and evaluate if it's too lean this weekend. If so, I'll add a third washer to each. I do still need to sync the carbs since the mod. Dave
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    This is the link that I read and learned how to do it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28432&highlight=needle+shim I did this mod on my '86 last weekend. Normally I was getting 30-32 mpg out of most tanks. The best I ever got was 37 mpg but after the mod the next two tanks have been 40 mpg and I'll find out on the third tank tomorrow. (Got 37.5 mpg, higher speeds and headwind on this tank. Still much better than 30) Good luck, definitely a great thing to do IHMO. Dave
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    Tricia- Although important to consider, don't let engine size distract you from or lead you to a specific bike. You want to make sure the bike is comfortable for where you'll be driving and that you can handle it properly. Weight and center of gravity can be big factors here. My wife originally rode an '82 Suzuki 650. This bike was geared in a way that she had no problems keeping up with my Venture and it's acceleration was only slightly less but more than enough for day to day riding. For long trips, it wasn't set up well for comfort. She now has an '08 Harley Sportster 1200. Although bigger in the engine department and able to accelerate a bit better than the Suzuki, it's center of gravity is lower and so the bike feels and handles like it weighs less than the Suzuki. With some upgrades she is able to take it on our longer rides and stay comfortable even though it's not considered a long distance cruiser. I encourage you to find a bike that you feel comfortable with physically and that you can handle on the road while you get some riding experience. It won't be long until you decide to upgrade. I don't know if you can switch the controls from right to left and vice versa but many of the original bikes were designed that way. Dave
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    Welcome to the forum!! I heartily agree with the encouragement to take the safety course. A little history lesson. The Venture is a great bike. The 1st Generation was built up to 1993 and the 2nd Generation (like you sat on) started in 1999. The 1st gen are still great bikes and parts are available (I ride an 1986) but are frame mounted fairings rather than fork mounted, are a little taller and therefore, a little more top heavy. I purchased a used Yamaha 750 in August of 2005, used and cheap. By October I had ridden enough that I felt comfortable to sell it and transition to the Venture. Your time frame may be different but it a good route to take. Dave
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