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How much difference did it make?
For myself the biggest difference was 2 up cornering often had a slight spongy wobbly thing happening at the front end. Just didn't feel right. Not an issue since replacement. One of the best investments to date.
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Was going to order a Condorbrace but didn't have aluminum finish in stock at the time. Ordered Superbrace from their site, kinda pricey, but one of the best investments to date for the 87.
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I have an opportunity to pick up a complete, but damaged 89VR for my 87VR. I started comparing part numbers off OEM parts sites. Thought I'd throw out if any of the experts know how compatible the parts are between the two, would save me great deal of time. Thanks .. Max
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Congradulations Bob! ...the Catt's got some of the best Steelheading in the state
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applied basically the same treatment to the vents because of warped louvres a couple of months ago with no adverse affects to date. definately stopped further warping.
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I went to the local dealer to get some prices on a few items after I looked in the US online......(Yamahasportsplaza.com)
Left Crash Bar - $390.99 CDN - $237.93 US
Clutch Plates - $15.99 CDN - $6.95 US
Oil Filter - $13.99 CDN - $7.95 US
Air Filter - $44.99 CDN - $20.33 US
Almost double to support the local CDN dealer......even with freight I'll still be in money.
I guess I will have to support the US economy....again!
Thought I'd share
Keith
It should work out ok for us Keith, ol' Jimbo's gonna take of us cause he's been studyin' this very problem for a year. I just know something will happen....soon....really.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/09/08/pol-canada-us-price-differences.html
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M880's came with the 87' first year. I found them an excellent tire other than the more miles I put on them, the noisier they got to the point it wasn't soon enough for replacement.
That was done this spring with E3's based on what I've read on this site. No issues with them after 6500 miles. Holding and handle well in all conditions so far. Ive noticed a slight rear tire noise recently up to 30mph and that stops at highway speed.
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Thanks Don, cheque's in the mail.
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Ad has been posted in classifieds - http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4266
Clear as mud? Any questions please post here.
Possible to pay by cheque ? PM sent.
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6'2 with same issues. Picked up a set Kuryakyn 'Longhorn Offset Dually Highway Pegs' last week.
What a difference! Only have a few hundred miles on them, but definately a whole new comfort level for this cat (knees don't creak as much now:hihi:) Got about an extra 3.5" footroom.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/460/Longhorn-Offset-Dually-Highway-Pegs
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great offer but the 6 hour round trip for an evening ice cream might be over the top (not necessarily myself, but the Boss). Give us a heads up anytime your over this way.
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Picked up 4 SD10's at SCI (great folks to deal with) yesterday $81.00 tax in. Installed diaphrams, cleaned and sync'd carbs today. Noticed an immediate difference in performance all round during (100k, 60mi) test run .
Only had one minor problem, 3 of the 4 diaphram alignment tabs were 1.5 mm oversized and wouldn't fit into it's recess, trimmed with scissors. The 4th one fit like OEM. Other than that the dimensions are identical to originals. All originals were riddled with holes and tears. A successfull mini MD.
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great justification for our climbing Premium Insurance rates ..
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yuuup, sign us up for a couple.
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Tkosonic, here's a link for diaphrams if you need them.
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Emailed SCI & Martin was prompt to respond with
"The are made from different suppliers sir but fit the same models and youneed to order the SD10 on the site before they sell out sir... Martin"
Ordered them online for instore pick-up Thursday afternoon as I'm in the area that day. Pricing on their website is set of 4 SD1's - $99.99, 4 single SD10's 17.99 each = $71.96 Considerable gap in price for same product different supplier. Anyhow, they're ordered and I'll followup. Martin also mentioned no discount for VRO members for this particular item
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Has anyone tried or knows if diaphrams SD1 & SD10 are identical or interchangeable? read thru all posts in search and couldn't find a definative answer before I order a set.
Edited to add, I can get an SD10 set now, whereas the SD1 is on back order.
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G'day All
I'm looking for a right side cover grill. Half the louvres on mine have fallen off ! If anyone has one for sale please quote price and shipping to Australia.
Thanks
Jim O'D........
That's a rare bird as I found out last fall. Try Kellys in Hamilton Ontario, they found the OEM cover within 2 months. Request a broadcast search and they will dealer que the part for 3 months. Great people to deal with. Good luck
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Marion and I were only able to attend the Tuesday and we didn't get a chance to meet everyone. This was our first rally and was great to place web names with Vriders. Thanks to all the organizers and Adventurer for the Windmills Tour for a most enjoyable day. Also Bongobobny for digging thru his part bins and coming up with that brake reservoir switch I've been looking for about 3 months. What a great group of people and we are looking forward to the next event!
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hey Tom, will call you in a few when we're closer to the Trail.
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I looked at mine. I fiberglassed a .062 alum plate to the front side of the trunk and reinforced the inside with more fiberglass and maybe some metal, but I couldn't see it.
I did this 15 or more years ago and it still holding.
I understand this is a common problem. I patched my with Plastex and it held for about three years before it started to crack again. So, like a few that have already posted, I removed my back rest and put a light metal plate on the front of the trunk. No problem since them. It is a strong fix and cosmetically, you don't see the plate at all.i agree, ideally both sides should be done for longevity. yep, the more I think about it, the total reinforcement will happen. waiting to see how this Dominion plastic holds out against the steel plate.
9 hours and counting
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yowza, what an intense day,, we are good to go for the AM.
I had the same issue with my '86 when I got it in 2005.I was fortunate enough to have the trunk pieces that broke out. I used ABS glue to reinsert the missing pieces and seal the cracks that had occurred.
Next I took and coated the entire inside of the backrest area with ABS glue and worked a piece of fiberglass cloth into the glue and coated it again with ABS glue.
Final step was to put a final coat of ABS glue and added a piece of clear plastic to the area. I redrilled the necessary holes to reattach the mirror and put everything back together.
It has held up well since then.
Good luck on your repair!!
Dave
abs held well for the inserted piece
I did mine 5 years ago..I roughed up the affected area and it bonded real well.
But now,the whole patch is seperating and starting to lift off...
Looks like another winter project.....
the repair appears somewhat stronger than originally anticipated, I'm hoping it holds till end o season.
One Caution - the ABS glue does set up after only a short time (30-60 seconds) and then cures after that.check, got lucky on the timing
This Dominion Sure Seal product looks promising...anyone used it successfully?yes, great success! they have a variety of plastic products, used 'Dominion Sure Seal - Plastic Surgery - Rigid Flex Bonder-XRFNTR' this stuff is slick to work with. had at least 1 hour work time per application. the compound has some viscosity so it didn't run much on the angled surfaces. used heat lamp for final speed cure which took 15 min to harden. air cure takes 18 hours. so, longterm?...we'll see.
Just make sure that everything is clean, dry and ruffed up. Paint does not bond, and you have paint on both surfaces. Use thin layers and cover the area well. You should be good to go.check on that, sanded the epoxied side to the metal and left the other side painted as it's exposed.
let me know if you get this , its great way to fix our bikes cracks .man that is one serious video. sure makes it look easy. too bad I missed it by an hour
. would have used his solder iron dabbing stitch technique. there isn't much meat there to sink copper staples. I once saw a trunk with a metal plate fabricated and drilled and bonded to the whole area inside the trunk there...I can see that happening on the short 'winter project' list.
thanks all .. Max
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This Dominion Sure Seal product looks promising...anyone used it successfully?
Used the 2 part Dominion SS syringe applicator last year to patch and reinforce rearview mirror mount plastic. Depending on mix ratio gives 5-20 sec window to apply and mold. This epoxy appears to be holding just fine.
Glued piece in ok, ready to epoxy metal reinforcement strip in place.
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I had the same issue with my '86 when I got it in 2005.
I was fortunate enough to have the trunk pieces that broke out. I used ABS glue to reinsert the missing pieces and seal the cracks that had occurred.
Next I took and coated the entire inside of the backrest area with ABS glue and worked a piece of fiberglass cloth into the glue and coated it again with ABS glue.
Final step was to put a final coat of ABS glue and added a piece of clear plastic to the area. I redrilled the necessary holes to reattach the mirror and put everything back together.
It has held up well since then.
Good luck on your repair!!
Dave
found a white abs end cap and fabricated the missing piece (same thickness) ... off to pick up some abs glue.
. would have used his solder iron dabbing stitch technique. there isn't much meat there to sink copper staples.
Mercury
in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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in grade school I remember a guy had a vial of the stuff and rolled it around the palm of his hand blending it with his (gold?) ring. After a couple of hours the merc would actually coat it like anodization and result in a beautifull shiny mirror finished ring.... thing was after a few days the ring oxidized and looked like something out of a cracker jack box. As I remember it, the oxidized aluminum finished wouldn't rub off.
back in the day who knew, definately explains a few things...