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    Thanks Bryan, I think the problem is ongoing for now. I just keep tightening the bolts every so often. Its too bad they couldn't find the problem with Bruce's bike but at least he got away. Its good to have a spare bike or two... We have been riding down some amazing roads but I am going to try to keep to the main smoother roads until i figure this problem out. Take care, Tom
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    George street in st johns newfoundland is my favourite street in canada! Really!!!
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    You know, he is from western Manitoba, what can i say... Actually i will say we may get a campground also but will see.
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    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Tom and Terry
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    Now on the farry to Newfoundland. Will see what the rock is like.
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    Hey Sarge, I installed a rubber spacer between the handle bars and the rubber mounts. Didnt think of the hockey, sponngy puck. Very canadian eh! It seems to work for now. I took my bike into a dealer in Sidney. Great people but not much experience with ventures. I picked up a HD shock hand pump for the front shocks so will adjust when i get a chance. We are on a Newfoundland farry heading to the rock right now and they wont let me get to my bike.
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    Hey, Dano, Tomephil here. Our 84 redheads hooked up at the hub some years ago. Your redhead was and I'm sure is a great bike. I picked up a second gen but still have the 84. Hope the new bike treats you well.
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    I have no idea. I bought the bike last fall just before winter and seem to be fixing parts a lot. I am going to try to get to a mechenic tomorrow as i am a 1st genner who doesn't understand any logic on the 2nd gens. I hope the tech can tell me how what is normal or not on the 2nd gens.
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    Wow, and I thought yours were quiet after hearing some bikes after the zz concert! Cool
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    Craig and i put in some supports for the broken end tabs. I am going to try taking to a yamie dealer mechanic as i have no idea what is normal on this bike. If this gives the 1st genners an opening, i can't argue too much... As i write this i am having a carbonated beverage looking out on louisbourg harbour and that's cool. Take care, Hey, i don't see too many pontoon boats out there?
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    Thanks but I'm not in Winnipeg now and this is a 2000 second generation venture.
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    Thanks Craig, I am now shimming the rubber mounts on my handle bars as the whole front fairing is starting to bounce on rough roads. I am also going to try to get the bike into a dealership mechanic as it is starting to wear me down. Hey, we will see you in a few weeks! Tom
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    Hi Jay, Thanks for the advice. I pulled the front of the fairing off but i cant get at the 2 nuts i can see. Everything seems tight when i tried to move the inner fairing. I picked up some plastic applicators. They are tapered and have some flex and i was able to push them between the rubber mount and the handle bars. It seems better for now. I'm in a windy campground with limited tools so that may be the best i can do. I am also going to try get a mechanic at a local dealership to look at it as... It is really starting to get to me.... I have no idea what is normal or abnormal with these 2nd gens. Tom
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    It looks like my rubber mounts on my handle bars supporting my fairing is toast. The whole fairing and windshield has started moving too much on rough roads. I think this may have been causing my windshield problems. As i am on the road i need a road fix for these things. Yesterday i cut some tie wraps and pushed them between the handle bars to use as spacers. This seems to help but here is my question. Is this a good thing to do or am i creating more damage? I am going to try to find a better spacer that i can slip around the whole handle bar. What do others do for this? Thanks, Tom
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    Well, we made Cape Briton. I think i have uploaded a picture of the fortress of Louisbourg. The gravesite pictures are on another camara.i will have it at the rally.
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    No pics yet, it takes about 5 minutes to fire the playbook up. By that time its too late. I will try the silicone first. Actually it is just a grave site. I dont think we can get up to cape briton for a while. A weather system has come in. Harley... Awwwww.
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    Far right outer windshield fairing windshield bolt hole cracked on top of the hole but the bolts keep loosening up. I picked up some clear silicone and tightened the bolts with this on the threads. I will check tomorrow night to see if the bolts loosen up again. The whole upper fairing can bounce a bit on bad roads. I understood this was normal but how do you tell when the rubber spacers need to be changed and is it easy to change: My rear shock is now groaning so it doesnt look good for that. I checked the post on that but no tools etc. To add oil no w. But the roads are great. We had fresh lobster in peggys cove for supper. I want to hunt down dealers in halifax tomorrow. I want to get that progressive suspension pump you have. Later
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    Looks nice. I like the lowers.
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    Ok, good luck with that the plastic. I was going to tell you about plastic welding last night but maybe try the other methods first the other guys are more knowledgeable on this than me. I think we are going to try to find a camp spot in cape Briton for the weekend and will try to ride. It then but will see on the weather and.... Plastic welding makes plastic more brittle but i have had to do most of my trunk bottom sinking aluminum screen in the plastic for support. Take care, Tom
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    Well, i made it to halifax. Will meet the better half when she gets off the plane tomorrow. Great day but i have to say that after Pennsylvania, and northern states the ride was not as much fun. You tend to get used to the twisties... I am supposed to have wyfi at the campsite but its not great. I have to sit at the campsite office to get a signal. Later...
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    Thanks
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    Hey Don, Looking forward to it! Ride safe.
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    Hey Rick, We were thinking of camping at the dealership. Last time we talked you were thinking the same thing. No showers may become a problem. Do you guys want to split a campground site?
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    ThanksJay, i was thinking the same thing. The trailer pulls very good with less tire air but i do want to change them our. I was thinking of ordering through Pioneer.
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    You bet!
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