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Ignoring what ? And WHY ? oh..wait ..that is a different thread...

Ours is not to wonder WHY ? Ours to do is Ride Ride Ride..... ( or something like that)

I raise you one Queen Obama .... and call...

Curious if a starter from an 84 is the same starter as a 89 ?

I am ready to do the same on my 89. Thanks for posting the write up and thanks to CABRECO for taking the time to do the right up !

I had the problem and it was just the starter switch was not returning all the out. It is a common issue with these bikes. Play and clean the starter switch to make sure it is working correctly. I see that is was suggested earlier, but I didn't see that you had done that .

Here is a write up on the procedure. It is fast and easy.

Venture birth control... look what happened..all the fast 1st Gens got together and we hot 2nd Gens.... If the 2nd Gens do the same ...we will have an over population of minibikes...

I have tried NAPA, and all the Hot Rod stores. Guess I am ordering on line.

The only corrective action for a slow, hesitant 2nd Gen is to buy a 1st Gen. Works every time.

I am riding a friend's 2nd Gen while he is deployed to Africa. He has loud pipes on it. I really don't like them. In fact I have really quit riding it because of the pipes. Once the thrill of riding a different bike wore off, I went back to my 1st Gen. My wife wasn't thrilled with the loud pipes either.

Geez.. I was thinking that if the Victorys, Harleys and Goldwings left, all we would have left to harass is the 2nd Gens...

Or is it possibly in gear with the kick stand down ?

Nice

The bike shops, so far, just want to sell a kit for around $40.00. The wire should sell for 69-cents a foot. One guy told me they quit selling solid core copper because it was interfering with aircraft "signals/communication". Although a 1st Gen is fast, I don't think it can take down an airliner.... So I take it that 7MM solid Copper wire is the only wire to use on a 1st Gen ?

I am having trouble finding it by the foot. I did find one place that had 7MM solid tin/metalic by the foot, but not solid copper. Still searching...trying the specialty hot rod shops now...

Thanks ..your the only one who answered my question...the other two misunderstood the question.... lol... Thanks for the info guys.. I appreciate it ...

I know that you can buy 7MM solid wire copper spark plug wire in bulk. Does anybody know how many feet I need to buy to replace my wires on my 89 ? I would like to buy it before I take my bike apart.

So many questions as to "WHY ?" When the answer is simply "Why Not ?"

I know there are other threads about the 4 brush starter, but what years doe s the 4-brush start ? Are there any years that would not fit in an 89 Venture ? I want to start searching as mine is slowing getting to the point where the bike wont start when hot.

Jan, There are some good articles on removing the carbs. I can tell you it is a pain in the @$$. I have attached the verbiage of a thread that cover the removal. If I can find the actual thread I believe it has pictures embedded which may help. Also, your first question on syncing the carbs you need a Carbtune to do that. I have a Carbtune and the instructions how to use it on a 1st Gen. If you need to borrow it let me know and we'll figure out how to get it up to you. Bill Tucson

Two Yammers ??? There are some things that are best in moderation.... I do like the Venture Monkey one though.....Maybe I need an alter-ego..

Sometimes you just have to ask WHY ??? Oh wait...that is another thread...

The main question you might have is " DOES WHY REALLY EXIST ? It does ! First of all, I would like to state that I am pretty experienced with WHY. I have been to WHY many many times. We have constantly asked the question as to WHY ( ask my kids, WHY they hate WHY. I have driven through WHY going and coming. Usefulness is a matter of opinion and or necessity. The questions should involve whether it is useful or necessary. It may be necessary but not useful, or it may be useful but not necessary. You just have to ask yourself WHY ? Or you can ask yourself WHY not ? WHY is it ? or WHY isn't it? If you are concerned with being fair, ask yourself WHY are you concerned about it being fair. WHY is fairness so important as to whether it is necessary or not. WHY is this important ? Because to each one of us the internal question of WHY goes to the core of who we are, WHY are we who we are ? WHY are we not who we want to be ? WHY does that make a difference ? The answer to the question "WHY ? " is only off set with the question "WHY Not ?" Some of you may constantly be asking yourself WHY did I buy a 2nd Gen instead of the faster 1st Gen ? WHY ?? WHY?? So the main question you have to ask yourself at this moment is "WHY did I spend such valuable riding time reading this post...???" :confused24::confused24: It think I will go ride 2 1/2 hours west to WHY .... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why,_Arizona So how far are you from WHY ? What is available when considering WHY ? If you decide WHY NOT.. you are still covered... .

Give us a little more info on how you do get it started. Full choke, little choke. lots of throttle movement etc. Also has it always been like that ? Slowly started ? Woke up one day realizing it wasn't a Venture and continues to throw a hissy fit tantrum ? Inquiring minds want to know...