1984 Yamaha Venture - 2nd Gear Repair
Part 1 - Engine Removal (Click on Pictures for a larger view.) First Step - Strip off the fairings and luggageAbout 2 years ago I purchased a 1984 Yamaha ......
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Last Update: 2010-05-12 |
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Tire Options & Info for RSV
This is a listing of tires and their specifications available from most major manufacturers in sizes to fit the Royal Star Venture. The information was compiled to provide a one-stop comparison ......
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Last Update: 2012-09-27 |
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RSV Muffler Sound Clips
Following are several sound clips of various mufflers on the Royal Star Venture. Please keep in mind that due to varying recording equipment, distance and location of the microphone, it may ......
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Last Update: 2006-09-12 |
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Modifying The Stock Mufflers
How To Modify the Stock Mufflers Disclaimer This is a description of what some people have done to their mufflers. No one recommends that you perform the operations described here. If ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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Royal Star Venture Reviews
Sometimes its just fun to sit back and read what others have written about the RSV. I got tired of not having the links in one place so I put them ......
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Last Update: 2010-10-26 |
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1st Generation Color Names
1st Generation Yamaha Venture/Venture Royale Colors 1983 Venture – Black & Dark Ruby Red Venture Royale – two tone Maroon and Beige/Gold 1984 Venture – Black & two tone Blue Venture ......
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Last Update: 2008-02-08 |
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Fairing Removal Instructions
Fairing Removal Instructions Place the motorcycle securely on the side stand. Protect the front fender with a blanket or other covering. Remove the chrome front cowling cover by first removing its ......
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Last Update: 2005-03-12 |
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Carburetor Synchronization Information
Carburetor Synchronization InformationThanks to Rey for this info from Motorcycle Consumer News. All Together Now CARB SYNCHRONIZATION IS a fairly simple operation you can perform in your own garage at home ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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Oil Change Tutorial
First off, round up a few of the essentials that you will need. 17mm wrench or socket Your favorite oil and filter Drain pan Funnel Next step is to make ......
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Last Update: 2005-02-08 |
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Alternate Passing Light Installation
One of the most frequently asked questions is about passing light installation. Many Venturer members have installed their passing lights differently from how the Yamaha Passing Light instructions say to ......
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Last Update: 2006-03-21 |
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Aftermarket Mufflers List
Aftermarket Mufflers Baron\'s Nasty Boyshttp://www.baronscustom.com Bub Enterpriseshttp://www.bubent.com Khromewerkshttp://www.khromewerks.com Samson Fishtailshttp://www.samsonusa.com JC Whitneyhttp://www.jcwhitney.com ...
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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Another muffler modification - by Bob56
Another modification - by Bob56Here\'s what I did to my mufflers to hear the sweet sound of the RSV without making it too loud. I have to give some credit to ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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Installing Road King Pipes - By Venturous
Modified Harley Road King PipesBy Gary Mace (Venturous)Many members have found that factory mufflers from a Harley-Davidson Road King bolt right onto the Royal Star Venturers exhaust pipes. A little ingenuity ......
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Last Update: 2005-02-14 |
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VBoost Mod by Dave Getsfried
The following article is my documentation of the conversion from a stock ’90 Yamaha Venture Royale into what I will refer to as a Venture SuperSport (SS) using stock Vmax components and ......
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Last Update: 2005-01-29 |
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Removing the Clutch Basket
So much has been written and discussed about the clutch whine, the clutch baskets, straight cut gears. I took some pictures while removing my clutch basket. I know a lot of ......
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Last Update: 2007-04-07 |
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Rear Wheel Removal
Rear Wheel Removalby Wicked One 3/4/06Updated by Venturer TAC 3/8/07 After placing jack under RSV 1. Remove the saddlebags, four allen head screws on each bag. 2 on the side ......
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Last Update: 2007-04-08 |
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HD Screamin' Eagle Mufflers
Here are the Screamin Eagle pics. Sorry \'bout the quality...had to shoot \'em inside the Star hangar due to rain. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question: Looks like you\'ve used the OEM muffler\'s front ......
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Last Update: 2004-10-09 |
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Rear End Noise
hi all I have a 03 midnite venture and have a rear scraping noise. My buddy who has the same bike has the same noise. He has had his in the ......
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Last Update: 2007-06-11 |
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Pilot Tail Lights
Pilot Tail Lights How To Brighten Up Your Back EndOriginal Idea By Don Nelson - Additional Ideas By Dave Burgess The back end of the second generation Venture is in ......
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Last Update: 2005-10-08 |
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How to use a Sears or similar lift with the RSV.
Hi, I have a 2000 Royal Star Venture and was wondering if anyone has used a sears motorcycle jack with their bike. I got one for Christmas and didnt know how ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-28 |
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Utopia Backrest
Utopia Backrest Manufacture: Utopia Products, Inc. Model No: N/A Price: $179.00 URL: Web SiteSubmitted By: Gary Mace Description: A driver\'s backrest that becomes a part of your seat. No bars in ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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Passing Light Extension Bracket
Problem: One of the common complaints about the Yamaha passing light kit for the RSV is that it mounts so close to the fairing that removing the fairing becomes very difficult ......
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Last Update: 2012-12-22 |
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Plugging the AIS
Plugging the AIS Taken from various posts in the discussion forum The AIS is used to control HC and CO emissions. Air is injected into the exhaust system to allow ......
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Last Update: 2005-11-25 |
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Diamond R LED Bag Rail Light Bar
Diamond R LED Bag Rail Light Bar Manufacture: Diamond R Accessories Model No: LBRLB Price: $389.95 URL: Web SiteSubmitted By: Gary Mace Description: Super Bright Led lights, provides high visibility and ......
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Last Update: 2005-12-19 |
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RSV Trunk Mod (More Rear Seat Room)
After owning my bike for 9 years and logging nearly 80k miles, I did not know until recently that our trunks were set-up to allow for an alternate mounting location that ......
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Last Update: 2013-05-05 |
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RSV Valve Adjusment Procedure
This article was submitted by member, ectswjoe, and covers the valve adjustment procedure for the Royal Star Venture. It is uploaded in it\'s original .pdf format and can be read in ......
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Last Update: 2013-05-05 |
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Passing Light Extension Bracket
Problem: One of the common complaints about the Yamaha passing light kit for the RSV is that it mounts so close to the fairing that removing the fairing becomes very difficult ......
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Last Update: 2012-12-22 |
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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 |
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1st Gen Venture Charging System Testing
The 1st Generation (83-93) Venture charging system uses a permanent magnet type AC Magneto (ACM) alternator. The stator and rotor of the alternator are located inside the left engine cover. The ......
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Last Update: 2012-10-28 |
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Golden Scalloped Potatoes
One of my cold weather favorites: Golden Scalloped Potatoes1 can Campbell\'s Cream of Celery Soup1/3 Cup milk4 Cups thinly sliced potatoes1 small onion, finely chopped1 Cup Shredded Cheese (I usually use ......
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Last Update: 2012-10-08 |
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Tire Options & Info for RSV
This is a listing of tires and their specifications available from most major manufacturers in sizes to fit the Royal Star Venture. The information was compiled to provide a one-stop comparison ......
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Last Update: 2012-09-27 |
Views: 32979 |
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Tire Change How-To Videos
This is a video How-To article on changing motorcycle tires on a Venture. It is a two-part video starring our own \"Trac\" (Mark). The videos show how to remove and replace ......
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Last Update: 2012-09-24 |
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Oil Filter Cross Reference
Oil Filters Brand Part Number Home Page Baldwin B1400 M/C www.baldwinfilter.com Carquest 85358 http://carquest.com/ Fram PH6017A M/C www.fram.com Napa Gold 1358 (Made by Wix) M/C www.napaonline.com Perf-form PFJ503 M/C www.perf-form.com ......
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Last Update: 2012-08-31 |
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Grilled veggies
Grilled veggies. In a gallon zip lock bag fill with chunks of onion, peppers, carrots, et al, toss with olive oil and herbs of your choice (fresh if available) and put ......
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Last Update: 2012-08-28 |
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Mexican pinto beans
Mexican pinto beans1 cup dried pinto beans3 cups chicken broth3 bacon slices, diced1 small onion chopped1 small green pepper chopped2 tea ground cumin2 tea chili powder3/4 tea salt1/2 tea pepperSort & ......
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Last Update: 2012-08-28 |
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Twist The Throttle, Yamaha Video History
These videos from the Discovery Channel provide a brief history of Yamaha. Part one documents the beginning of the company as a piano manufacturer that is now the largest in the ......
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Last Update: 2012-06-02 |
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Countersteering
A video explaining countersteering and the art of cornering. ...
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Last Update: 2012-05-15 |
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Final Drive Oil Check and Replacement
The 83~85 model Ventures require a dipstick (included in the original tool kit) for checking the final drive oil level. 1986 and later Ventures require the final drive oil level to be ......
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Last Update: 2012-04-29 |
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The Marshall Mod - Better RSV Antennas
One of The Venturers MC\'s long time members, Marshall Gammon, has perfected an antenna replacement modification commonly refered to as The Marshall Mod. Marshall has provided very detailed information regarding this ......
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Last Update: 2012-03-08 |
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The Marshall Mod - Better Antennas
One of The Venturers MC\'s long time members, Marshall Gammon, has perfected an antenna replacement modification for both the 1st and 2nd generation Venturers. This mod has come to be known ......
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Last Update: 2012-03-08 |
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Fuse Box Locations and ID
The Royal Star Venture has fuse boxes in three locations. Fuse Box \"A\" is located behind the right front lower cowling. To remove the cowling, remove the plastic retainer pin from ......
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Last Update: 2012-01-07 |
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Illumination Control Knob Removal
Illumination control knob removal When removing the front of the dash on 84-93 Ventures, sometimes the Illumination control knob seems stuck. The knob, although splined is also retained by a small phillips ......
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Last Update: 2012-01-07 |
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How To Use Private Messages
Private messages (aka PM) allow members to contact one another without posting the message publicly on the forum. If you scan below the forum toolbar you will see a \"x\" new ......
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Last Update: 2012-01-07 |
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RSV Quick Reference Specs & Parts
A quick reference chart for common specs and maintenance parts for the Royal Star Venture. Royal Star Venture 1999~Current Engine: Engine Type: Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, DOHC Number Cylinders ......
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Last Update: 2011-12-15 |
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Quick Service Guide 83~93 Venture
Quick Service Guide 83~93 Venture Engine Oil Change: Oil Change Procedure Engine Oil Capacity: With Filter Change Without Filter Change 3.5L (3.7 US qt)3.2L (3.4 US qt) Oil Drain Plug ......
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Last Update: 2011-12-15 |
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Replacing the Stator, 1st Generation Venture
The Problem Defective Stator I was able to trouble shoot and identify the problem by using testing procedures found here. The motorcycle was a significant investment and it was great to ......
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Last Update: 2011-12-15 |
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Adding Grease Zerks to Early 1st Gen Ventures
Zerk fittings This article appeared In September l988 Issue of Venture road on page 15 and In 1991 Yamaha installed grease fittings as standard equipment. There has been a lot ......
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Last Update: 2011-12-15 |
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