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1st Gen Venture Valve Adjustment Procedure
Hi there, gang. I am still going on with my Winter Protect in Summer LOL!!! I\'m about to reach the inflexion point, where I will start building the bike back instead of ......
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Last Update: 2012-12-04 |
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1st Gen Venture Oil Change Pictorial
Hi there again, guys. I finally got some free time so I decided to change my 91 Venture oil and filters. First step was, of course to get the parts. I ......
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Last Update: 2012-12-04 |
Views: 41670 |
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FIRST GEN COOLING SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FIRST GEN COOLING SYSTEM OVERVIEW COOLING SYSTEM DRAIN VALVE This device is used to route coolant from one of 2 sources to the bottom of the thermostat housing. The end ......
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Last Update: 2009-10-15 |
Views: 37578 |
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Water Pump Repair - 83 and 84 Venture
Water Pump Repair - 83 and 84 VentureApproved by The Venturers Technical Advisory Committee The 1983, 1984 and some 1985 Ventures have a tendancy to overheat when the water pump becomes ......
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Last Update: 2009-10-15 |
Views: 18947 |
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Compatible Thermostats
Q: Does anyone know of auto thermostat that will work in place of yamaha? If so please let me know part no etc. A: Napa part # 156...fits like the original, ......
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Last Update: 2005-02-08 |
Views: 11555 |
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Leaking Oil
Oily HavocI just purchased 83 XVZ and I love it. My buddy has an 84 Royale which he overfilled with oil. He then rode about 600 miles at speeds often in ......
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Last Update: 2005-02-07 |
Views: 14025 |
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1984 Engine removal, repair, and re-installation
1984 Yamaha Venture Motorcycle Engine removal, repair, and re-installation One of our former Venturers, Scott MacMartin, did a fantastic job photographing a tear down on his 1984 Venture engine. To access ......
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Last Update: 2005-01-08 |
Views: 10305 |
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Changing Spark Plug Wires
Q. I am thinking of changing my spark plug wire onmy 83 std ,what wire would be recomended , also does the coil end just push in and is secured with ......
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Last Update: 2004-10-22 |
Views: 11952 |
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Cheap Engine Stand
Cheap Engine StandA little tech tip for you. When you have the engine out, use a 13\" car tire as an engine stand. It\'s cheap, and very effective. I\'ve carried my ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 7480 |
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Starter Gear Train Overhaul
Starter Gear Train OverhaulHey Bob, so glad to hear back from you. I will try my best to make this as clear as possible. You will start having a condition where ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 13831 |
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Inline-4 Cylinder vs V-4 Cylinder Engines
Inline-4 Cylinder vs V-4 Cylinder EnginesJeff Pierce wrote: > > I just got my bike back from the dealer. I thought it ran somewhat rough at low idle. He said it ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 13403 |
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Compression Washers, Do Compression Test To Check Valves
Compression Washers, Do Compression Test To Check ValvesAs a more economical replacement to the compression washer for the assorted drain bolts, which Yamaha sells for about $1.85, the same basic part ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 8662 |
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Valve Clearance
Valve ClearanceI read your tip on the Venture Web page about valve clearence and compression. I was wondering though does the compression go up or down (relative to the spec values) ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 9548 |
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Fram Oil Filters
Fram Oil FiltersFram makes an oil filter for Ventures (as well as many other bikes), it\'s CH6002. It\'s available at Farm & Fleet for $3.19 (US). There is even a new ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 11951 |
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Engine Starting w/Low Battery
Engine Starting w/Low BatteryIf you are worried about starting your bike after it is sitting for a long time then this is the way to make sure the headlight stays off.... ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 10082 |
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Starting Trouble
Starting TroubleHey Bob! I own a 1984 Venture royale. It Has almost 80,000 mi. About a month ago I took A trip Every day the bike got slower and slower starting ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 11750 |
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Rough Running Venture
Rough Running VentureI just bought a 1983 Royale with 36,000 miles on it. The engine runs somewhat rough. I looked at the carb diagphrams and three of the four were not ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 13128 |
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A Discussion Of Engine Swapping vs. Splitting
A Discussion Of Engine Swapping vs. SplittingSplitting the engine cases, and removing the rod big ends, and lifting the crank out to replace the chain (it is actually a HyVo rather ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 8917 |
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Stalling Motor
Stalling Motor Dear Bob, First I want to thank you for your offer to help Venture owners. I own a 1983 Venture that I bought used. It has 47,000 miles on ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 16110 |
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O-Ring Replacement
O-Ring Replacement A lot of us have had trouble with the O ring in the thermostat bypass valve on the front of the engine going bad. I replaced mine about 5 ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 7178 |
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Radiator Cap Experiment
Radiator Cap Experiment I told you I would tell you all about the radiator cap experiment I went thru a few months ago. I had a leaky cap which developed on ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 6401 |
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Radiator Cap Substitute
Radiator Cap SubstituteBob, Scott: was out riding today and the bike was running hot but not boiling over, started thinking about what it could be, not enough water, (full), wrong mix ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 8691 |
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Overheating Tip
Overheating Solution Just want to pass a tip to Venture owners who have an overheating problem, especially in cities on hot days. I bought a 1983 Venture Royale which probably had ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 17023 |
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Concerning Antifreeze and Impellers
Concerning Antifreeze, ImpellersI generally run around 2/3 antifreeze and 1/3 distilled water mix. This is a good ratio for the wide variation of temperatures we experience here in Canada. I drive ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 10299 |
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Where is the Thermostat?
Where\'s The Thermostat?I would like to change out my thermostat.. but I dont know where its at.. ------------------------- The thermostat is below the radiator behind the right side exhaust. Drain the ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 10509 |
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Coolant Valve Setting
Coolant Valve SettingOk boys and girls, here is what my owner manual says: To drain turn to ON to refill close everything leave in on position run and recheck levels ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
Views: 9481 |
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