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Yep, that connection at the back of the tree, the "metering valve" can be tricking. But I think the MKII have the bleeder on them unlike the MKI. That valve is the highpoint of the brake lines and that is right where all the air ends up. Wrap a rag around that one before you crack it open. It can get messy. Once you get that cleared out you should get a better feel.

I've always been an avid reader. About any subject by any writer. There is a writer, Daniel Meyer that writes a series of books called "Life is a Road". His stories are always entertaining and often touch a nerve. If fact many of you have posted versions of his squirrel story. But most of what he does is talk about the experience, not so much as the trip or the destinatiion. Quite a bit of it can hit close to home. One of his short pieces I keep with me. It's not only about the motorcycle trips through the darkest nights, but the events in our lives. This particular piece has been on my mind lately.

DAN!! Are we going to have to limit you to plastic silverware? Missed that part in Boy Scouts on knife safety did ya? At least you missed the important stuff, well other than the bone. And no using the staple gun to close it up. Let the warden get her sewing kit.

That can complicate things. But a good place to be. I'm sure these guys will come up with something workable. Believable ? That's yet to be seen.

Ultraguard is a pretty popular brand cover for inexpensive and easy packing. See them in most bike shops and on eBay all the time. Usually around $20.00 - $30.00 range. I have both full cover for long storage (7 yrs old) and a half cover (3 yrs old) to keep in the bags all the time for keeping the bike dry and the sun off for the short stops on trips. Both mine have held up very well and fairly tough. There are better one, but for the money........

Prayers up David. Hope for your recovery soon. Mike

I don't know about your relationship with your "other", but have there been any questions from her about loyalty, threats or lectures concerning making "choices" or "decisions" on this subject lately? Somethings there are ways to avoid having those long talks.

When I did mine I just swapped out the stock bolts for some SAE ones with a fine thread that were about a 1/4" longer. Added a washer to head of the bolts to shorten it a bit and one to the inside and the NyLock nuts. Stuck a couple of chrome acorn caps on the heads of the bolts and called it good.

That's cool to hear. :clap2:

You hit it on the head right there. Prep is everything when using any sealer, no different from paint. With the expoxy I use you still do a high pressure wash, a good long shake rattle and roll with a box of nuts and screws to break loose the worst of it and then another wash and a rinse with alcohol or something similar. There is always going to be surface damage and that product avoided the acid etching step. After three years I have not found a trace of rust or breaking down liner in the filter so I'm happy with that. Whatever you use, Prep prep prep. Then cure all the way though.

I just realized you got off easy. You got away with driving in a Torx drive. If you ever find yourself in a tough spot again and have to deal with the inside of the Allen strippped out and break the Torx drive bit..... Drive a inverted Torx socket onto the head of the Allen. There is almost always a way out. Without fuses.

This could cause one of two things. A great headline on tonights news or..... A new ET record for the 1/4 mile. Well, maybe both. Glad it worked for you.

That's what I keep ending up with. With the cloudy looking "bubbles" I think it was the moisture condensation in the tubes creating a drag on the walls and maybe making air bubbles in the mercury. Once everything dried out, no more problem.

Again, I find myself sitting here trying to find the way to say "Thank You" to everyone that has responded to this post. The only word that keeps coming to mind is overwhelming in every sense of the word. I've been around this site for quite a while but I'm still amazed at this place. You folks describe it as family, friends, riding, eating, wrench bending and BS companions. It goes way beyound that. Oh yeah, the word dysfunctional seems to come up a lot to. Truth be told, that may be one of the biggest attractions. Keeps life interesting don't it? But the other night the phrase "this site is a fluke" came up. Made me laugh. It is, it really is. By definition, a stroke of luck, an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome. Luck brought me to this site back in 2007, just a few months after finding a good deal, by luck, on my '84 Venture and looking for more information on it. I've been on many other forum sites over the years on many topics and interests but this one had a different feel to it. I guess the term I used was "interwoven". The topics, the forums, the creative nature, the shared joy of riding and the interaction between members tied it all together in a way that most sites don't. So I stuck around. My "fluke" My bike brought me here in the beginning so I guess it knew where we needed to go. I guess it should have a proper name. I suppose "Fluke" might be fitting. Last week I felt like I was fighting a losing battle by myself. Just one of those trials in life we all go through, but what happened here was a reminder I wasn't alone. That has meant a lot to me. As far as the issue with my daughter, she's feeling better. She's being treated with meds for now and we are seeing a specialist next Monday for an evaluation and probably... more tests. They are sure they found what her pain was, but don't know what actually was causing it. So on we go. And we are going to get through this together. So the best I can say is thanks Don for keeping this zoo intact and running so well and " Thank You" to each and every one of you that have offered words of kindness, advice, prayers and support for me and my daughter. We both appreciate everything that all of you have done Mike & Ashley

A lot of places sell low grade fuses for low prices. Not worth the buck saved. I had problems with cheap fuses failing to blow myself.

Where were you when I was fighting my clutch slave? A little fire power had crossed my mind to. I know what you're going through. All I can offer is what worked for me. An inverted Torx socket. It was the only thing that woud grip. But..... that involved heat, a BFH and a hand impact driver. I know the beating is what you want to avoid. But try it beore you light the fuse. Good luck. Mike

This is the product I prefer. Used it in my '84 tank and did a few other types to. About as tough of a product as I could find. Like a Thermos bottle inside now. http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html Some of the tanks were close to scrap as the sealing welds were not looking good from rust. Haven't had one fail yet after this treatment. If actually bonds to rust better than a spotless clean surface. The mix flows into every crack and crevice and filled all the low and thin spots. But check out the read on the product and PM me if you have any questions. It's one product you don't need to acid treat to prep the surface. Mike

You got to think about it? Pick a card, any card. Now just GO!!! :stickpoke:takethe1stgentakethe1stgentakethe1stgentakethe1stgen:biker:

One of my riding buddies that just got back into bikes a couple years ago has a black CT50, stock lights and nothing else. He leaves his house at 2:30 AM for work. He's had some close calls in the dark from every angle. He showed up last year with a HI VIS mesh vest with the Neon Yellow panels over a neon safety orange. I got to say he stands out like a lightbulb now. No doubt where he is at night when the head lights hit him. He won't ride day or night anymore without it. In the daylight it still stands out like it's plugged in. I don't recall the brand but I know he got it at a local bike shop. Military specs to as he goes on base a lot. Zipper front, fits well over his gear and tucks in nice in the bags. Don't waste your money on those vests at WW. I wore them when I was doing photography for the dirt buggy boys at the track. PITA to wear and lost the shine real fast. I tossed 4 of them out.

Thanks Swifty. Just trying to keep up with what you've done since this R/R install started. All I've been able to do is offer information on I've learned here and pass along what I know from my own experience what works. or should work. At this point it's past anything I can figure out. I wish I could be of more help but there are guys here with a lot more knowledge than I have so I'll leave it in their hands. Hope this works for you soon.

I got to say I'd think the Tender, being on all night should be at least in the Green by now and showing a higher reading. If it don't go Green or into flashing Green by the end of 24 hours I'd say pull it and have it load tested for condition. The results of that testing would help you decide on your nest step and get you rolling again. As far as the anode, think battery post. The best connection is the flat lug from the battery cable attached directly to the surface of the post. More contact between the two the better flow of current. Anything between the two effects the flow.

Every thing helps when protecting those inner fork legs from damage. Road debris, sand grit and even dead insects can build up and cause excessive and damaging wear on the seals as the fork seals move over them.

Thanks Bob, Yeah, the directions from the R/R were a lil odd. I wasn't clear on what he actually ended up doing with that black one. I was trying figure out if that black wire, unconnected, would cause his problems. I'm still getting my electrical education here to. I hate sparks.

I mean what does that mean? They didn't have their seat belts on? Like they had a choice. Geesh. Sad news, but not all that hard to belive with the behavior I've seen by some riders.

I've got the TourMaster Deluxe covers. Found them on MotorcycleGear for about $23.00. They are great on those long, really wet days and high enough to fit up under the rain gear pants. I have the lower wind wings on the '84 that makes most the difference when moving at speed, and usually wear the Red Wings that are treated with mink oil but the covers keep things dry no matter how bad it's coming down. I hate soggy pants legs and wet boots. These take care of that problem.