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    You certain the fuel system is working? -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    No Ignitech, just the standard OEM TCI system. Carbs synched, and excellent uniform compression. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    '88 VR starts quick, idles perfectly smooth, hot restarts are perfect, throttle response is quick. When fully warmed and parked on the centerstand in neutral, briefly holding throttle at 3500 RPM, engine exhaust crackles and pops. With a quick spinup from idle to 5000 RPM there are no issues, simply normal quick smooth engine response. When normal riding two up at any speed, there are no issues of the pop and crackle evidenced at the no-load 3500 RPM. Only time it crackles is under no-load conditions with the throttle held open. No crackling below 3000 RPM or above 4500 RPM. Plugs are clean, correct tan color. Is this an issue? IMHO this is not an issue, but would be if the crackling exhaust happened under normal riding conditions. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    It was 1956 and I was 9 and the news was all about the Suez Crisis, and my mother and I were on a train that rolled past a field that was being cleared of stumps with explosives going off right then, and I became frightened that the war was right outside the rail car. Impressed me for sure, and I still remember that there was indeed a shooting war that might seriously affect me. Now I know better, .......and I have guns. Then there was the Kennedy assassination while I was in class in high school. We watched the black and white tv coverage for a while in dismay, then we all went home early saddened by the events. Kennedy was well loved, but made a lousy President. But that's another story. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Plastics repair with ABS cement - Ninja250Wiki Check out the above site for useful info. I've personally used the ABS cement technique described with good results. Repaired cracks, and formed replacement tabs with like new strength. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    FWIW, I've started using my new LG 7.0 G4lte phablet that has built-in GPS, and installed a free app called "Nokia HERE" that has downloadable maps. It works very well away from any service areas. Got the idea from the link in Webbikeworld entitled "Using a Tablet as a Motorcycle GPS". -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Are you a skiier?

    Peder_y2k replied to SilvrT's topic in Videos

    WOW!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME........ Back in the olden days (2$ Tuesdays at Crystal Mtn. WA) I was a kinda hot skier, but pale by comparison to this guy. I remember skiing thru the rocks and mud in spring like this guy.....rough on the equipment and you couldn't go down 'cause that would hurt..... besides you'd get dirty. Now I get my thrills from my 1gen MkII which is a lot cheaper than the $60 lift ticket nowdays. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Green.... easier on the eyes.
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    Doug, To remove the seal, I'd drill a small hole in the metal case and sink a small sheet metal screw in, then pull with pliers. On larger seals, 2 holes and screws work better. OR, one can just keep turning the screw in and the old seal will ride right out. To set the seal in the crankcase, give the seal a light coat of black RTV to the sides and slip it over the shift shaft and lightly tap it in place using a dowel and rubber mallet. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    No, I haven't tried them as my bike does not need any.....yet, but if and when it does, these will get tried. -Pete
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    I was at the Home Depot electrical dept. today and spotted these, and my first thought was they could be used as a replacement for the rubber straps that hold the side covers on the MkII Venture. It seems to be a small bungee cord with grommet, and about the perfect size for the application. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Ha... that's funny...........because you must be looking at yourself. From over here, only my balloon is orange and all others in the planet are blue. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    $1.99/US Gallon here in Tacoma WA today.........at least in my part of town. Now I can fill my Samurai up for $20 versus $10 when I first got it!!!! I know it won't last long, but neither will saved gas in a drum. Today's fuel goes stale in 30 days....so no point in saving any. Keep that 'stale' concept in mind regarding your stored machines. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    I got one of those made-in-China RC Quadcopter things with 2gb camera. Been 2 weeks now, and still learning to fly indoors. Been chasing the dog with it till he almost ate it! No damage, but lots of spit. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Looks real good from over here........... -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    My MkII does not have a wind-on-the-knees problem. Only 'problem' is wind on the back of my neck, but then I adjust my jacket collar. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Simply drill a hole in the frame and tap threads in it for a machine screw and mount an angled piece of metal that supports the hose end. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Where practical in high current situations, I replace connectors with soldered joints. One such joint is the stator connectors. Back in the 'old' days, all joints were soldered, and connectors were developed to speed assembly at the factory. The connectors were never designed for lengthy service life............ and still are'nt -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Thanks for the replies................now I know more than I did before! I'll keep a lookout for it on my golf course. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    " I don't get why it cost me $130 to prove I was right and then I'm out the cash. " The courts are not free....they cost money to operate and are not totally funded by tax dollars..........that's why everyone pays something. In my area it costs $75 to go before a judge even for an obvious not guilty situation. Consider yourself lucky it didn't cost more. Kinda like going to a doctor when there's nothing wrong...........it still costs you. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Anyone know about this vehicle? Kinda looks like it began as a golf car.......... armored for the rigors of the golf course. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Puc........... so what's the followup with your CA citation situation? -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    @ 1800 rpm

    Peder_y2k commented on Jason's gallery image in Member Albums

    @ 1800 rpm
    Looks like a spark plug or two are not firing, causing engine vacuum to suck oil past the rings and blow out the exhaust. Or maybe stuck rings that could be loosened up with some SEAFOAM added to the fuel and into the crankcase oil.-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Here's the numbers key as a .pdf file attachment -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA NGK Spark Plug Number Key.pdf
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    I want one of the gnarly tire 3 wheelers https://autos.yahoo.com/news/top-5-harley-davidson-prototypes-140043597.html -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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