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    ya but you see a lot of used Harleys at dealers. hmmmmm a wrong comment here could get a guy in trouble...
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    You rarely see used Ventures at a dealership because the "stealers" want to steal them on a trade-in. I considered trading mine in on a 2003 Wing last year... they offered me $7000 for my bike and wouldn't budge. IMO, that constitutes THEFT!
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    isn't freon banned now?
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    Looks like Khromewerks mufflers. Floorboards appear to be aftermarket.
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    When you change out your stock muffs to RK's or other brands, it's advisable to re-sync the carbs. This might have something to do with fuel mileage drop and 8mpg is quite a lot IMO.
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    Congrats on your "semi" retirement. I'm looking at 3 more years of this "torture" LOL and after that I expect I'll be doing some off-site consulting work for the same company. Nina & I are planning a year-long motorcycle tour of Canada & USA before we decide where to park our butts.
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    Vertigo

    SilvrT replied to rumboogy's topic in Watering Hole

    Thanks for posting this Kerry ... now I can tell Nina it was vertigo that caused me to fall off the chair one Friday evening when we were playing cards and I'd had a few... no several too many R&C's ... LOL
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    HA!! ... put a set of competition Khromewerks on ... you'll hear some "noise". http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57741
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    Vertigo

    SilvrT replied to rumboogy's topic in Watering Hole

    I've experienced "Vertigo" numerous times during my younger years .... after being overserved too many times. From what I understand from those who I know who have had bouts with vertigo, it's much the same feeling. It's not nice at all. A very good friend of mine suffered thru it for several months and basically couldn't do most of the things she normally could. It's a very dipaladating (sp?) condition. Hope you're over this soon!!
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    Ditto what he said. I had the same thing on my '87. Soon as I replaced the tire, the howling disappeared.
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    Glad you got out and found out what these bikes can do. This time of year I'm lucky if I get out once every 2 or 3 weeks. When I do, I open it up and it still amazes me when I get into that power band. As for the brakes, get some "anti-squeal" lube from a local automotive jobber. Take the front brakes apart and clean 'em up with some emery paper on the pad surfaces and the rotor surfaces and then put the anti-squeal lube between the brake pad backing plates and the caliper pistons and any other places that the backing plates rub against or touch. Guaranteed to get rid of the squeal.
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    I'm always "doin it" ....(it never ends)
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    For the benefit of lshafer... (or anyone else for that matter) Not intending to start a debate on this subject (again) but while it may not be as smooth as some other bikes, it isn't that bad and can be done with not a lot of effort. I think the amount of shifter "throw" is probably a little more than, say, a sport bike might be but when you get used to it, it's really quite effortless. I've done it many times under hard acceleration and never once missed the shift. Further, I've put sufficient miles on a scoot to know that, unless you're missing the shift often, it's not gonna hurt the engine or the tranny IMHO. Having said that, I rarely if ever shift without the clutch between 1st and 2nd. Also, I don't always shift without the clutch ... it's more of a "conscious" choice when I do. As for other bikes I've ridden, I haven't come across any that could not be up-shifted without the clutch without any real problem. This is totally a matter of personal choice... some, like me, are comfortable with it while others, like flb_78 (sorry, didn't see a real name in your profile) seem not to be. (you) do whichever is comfortable to (YOU). This topic has been thrashed over and over again here ... it's almost become "political" and I don't even know why I am compelled to post this. LOL (maybe it's one of those posts that I should have thought about before hitting the submit button.... but I didn't) -Rick
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    What he said!!!
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    First of all welcome to the site! Just a couple comments from me... #1 ... I got maybe 15k (or more I can't recall) out of my stock rear tire. The front wore out before the rear did. #2 ... that will only give you a higher rev-limit as far as I've read about these things. #3 ... I often upshift without the clutch and when I'm havvin a wee race, for me that is a big edge over the other guy. Some will disagree with that method tho. #5 ... these bikes are designed to perform at higher revvs. Keep them up there and you really don't need more performance. (if you do, get a different bike LOL) You will NOT blow the motor! Enjoy!
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    a Mazda Miata ?? with a 530hp V-8 engine?? I'd like to see that!! A few years back, when I was single, one of my female friends had a Miata .... neat car!! Grabbed rubber in 2nd gear with it LOL.
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    I think I'll see if I can sell ICE BLOCKS to Eskimos ...
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    Very inspirational .. thanks!!
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    hey Pete, I had a '74 CB750 years and years ago ... like about 1978 LOL. Anyhoo, what I recall about that bike specific to the chain was to buy the chain and sprockets as a "matching set". Put a new chain on an old sprocket and before long the chain is shot....or, vice-versa.
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    I just found my way back to this thread and saw the pics. Man, that is one sweet looking ride! I'm envious to say the least. Enjoy!!
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    For a while there, I was feeling a bit of deja-vous reading your post Don. Guess we need a reminder now and then. Good thing we have you to do that.
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    awrite Margaret.... who's been tellin ya my secrets???
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    Something I had before I got married .... Friends...with "amenities" ! LOL
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    Rick, you got the jist of that one mixed up... we wanna see HER in the tight leathers... not you!! :rotf:
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    heh... considering all the variations as to where, in a lane, one should be ... I'm thinking maybe we just shouldn't be on that danged road at all!! (anyone wanna trade yer cage for my scoot?)
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