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Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound. I have been wondering how the remainder of the trip went. I bet you were tired, yet elated to be home. That was quite a journey. You have been through the extremes of all the elements. From the dry, to the cold, to the humid, to the desolate, to the in-hospitable, to the friendly, from the rough to the smooth. Yet, the joy of being on two wheels makes everything worthwhile. That's why we ride. Now that we are neighbors, come back and visit again. We'll leave a light on for ya'. Thanks for stopping by. 'Squire' Vance
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Electrical Gremlin
Vance replied to Marcarl's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
If you wired it this way, all the current for the horn is going through the horn switch. That's not preferred. You want the current going through the horn switch to close the contacts in the relay that will send current from the battery to the horn. In other words, the switch should operate the relay, and the relay should allow voltage to the horn. -
Had an enjoyable visit with V7Goose when he over-nited here last night. Got to swap some stories over dinner, and since the weather was in the 70s we had time to relax on the back deck (it's in one of Dave's pictures). Even got to see some people kneeboarding. Believe me that water is way to cold, but they didn't seem to mind. After a good nights sleep, and a bite of breakfast, Dave showed up to ride with us for a while. We loaded up and took a liesurely ride through Lake Jackson, parts of Freeport, and on to Surfside. Brenda and I turned around then and headed back, while Dave and Goose decided to see what adventure lie ahead with the storm ravaged road. Glad to see they made it to Galveston OK. Great visiting with you guys. Take care.
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Ooohh.. Ouch! I mighta struck a nerve. I consider anyone who lives north of I-10 (runs through Houston - San Antonio - El Paso) a yankee. And you live way past that. So you'll have to stop on by and let me make it up to you. I'm out of gin (it's for panty-waists), but there's plenty of whiskey.
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Sheesh!! You Yankees are all alike. Cooler weather lies ahead. We expect highs in the low 70's this weekend, so come on up. We'll keep a light on for ya'.
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It is a surveillance blimp used to detect aircraft. They are helium filled, and are made of a material similar to duct tape. Tethered to a 3 mile long cable they are essentially an aerial radar station. They are there to detect low flying aircraft.
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I can see not putting it on the tread. But the putting it on the sidewalls shouldn't cause the tires to be "slippery", as Amorall says.
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V7goose and brother ride around the texas border, read this
Vance replied to 5bikes's topic in Watering Hole
Talk about resilience - I thought you guys would have a change of plans. But it appears you will be back on your way. Can't keep you down. Way to go. I'll keep a light on for ya'. Take care. -
The sound you hear when you first turn on the key is the fuel pump. It should run for a second or two to build up pressure. Sounds like yours does that. I would check the fuel filter. It is not easy to get to, but I would start there.
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We are following your adventure and look forward to the updates. The pictures are a great addition. Ride safe.
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Keep it coming this way, we got a light on for you. With the front that blew in you should have a nice tail wind for a while. Ride safe.
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I like the Honda 750 in your last picture. That in-line four cylinder engine took me all over the island of Oahu - several times. I shipped it back to San Francisco and traveled to Texas on it, loaded, two up. Never gave a hint of a problem. Nothng failed. Honda CB-750 K4. Those were the days.
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Jrichard, haven't seen you since the Salt Lick Bar-B-Que meet and Eat. Are you going to be at the Houston Maintenance Day next weekend?
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How long before they leaked? Obviously you can tell when they stop holding air, but Bruce has been using his for a couple of years.
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Anyone familiar with the Accu-Pressure indicating valve stem caps? Looks like they would make checking tire pressure easy, but are they reliable? http://www.accupressurecaps.com/Low-Pressure-Caps-Single;jsessionid=0a0106431f43276de774084b4b2d8833aa77bd78599d.e3eSc3eMbxuPe34Pa38Ta38Qahb0 http://media.primetimesolutions.net/products/MACP01/images/MACP01.large.jpg
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www.carbtune.com
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Carbtune makes two models, a 2 column and a 4 column instrument. Looks like you bought a 2 column Carbtune.
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Why not
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Then you can have 2 speeding tickets!
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Looks like a Utopia backrest. I have one and like it a lot.
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Important to note is that the headlights were on............... and you are investigating an accident. Obvioulsy headlights are not the answer in every case. It's not how bright your bulb is, but how dim is the one behind the wheel of that oncoming car.
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'Being visible' does not mean 'being seen'. We must always remember to ride like we aren't seen, and drive accordingly. Yellow vests, modulating headlights, passing lights at day time, etc. do not guarantee that the little ol' lady in the big car saw you. Don't get lulled into a false sense of security - stay on guard.
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Beauty (ugly) is in the eye of the beholder.
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Updating signal light lens
Vance replied to wm.butler's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
My '04 came with yellow lens.