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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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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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: 2010-01-25 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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Countersteering
A video explaining countersteering and the art of cornering. ...
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Last Update: 2012-05-15 |
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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: 2012-05-02 |
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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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Works Performance Shock Rebuild
Dis-assembly of Works Performance Shock as Used on Venture Motorcycles 1999-2010. Reference to Pictures. All tools needed are in inches as it is totally made in the USA yet!! Pics ......
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Last Update: 2011-07-01 |
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83~85 Venture Stator Cooling Kit
Early models (83-85) of the Venture originally had stator failures due to heat. Yamaha designed a \"Stator Coil Oil Cooling Kit\" (Part # 90891-30014) to provide an oil spray onto the windings ......
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Last Update: 2011-06-20 |
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Saddlebag Quick Removal Bolt Set
You can easily make your own quick removal bolt set for your saddlebags. No tools needed to remove the bags for service or cleaning.Parts needed for 1-bike are 6 ea. M6X36 ......
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Last Update: 2011-06-04 |
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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: 2011-06-04 |
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RSV Idle Speed Adjustment
The RSV idle adjusting knob is located on the right side of the bike just to the rear of the carbs as shown in the picture below. Idle spec is 1000 ......
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Last Update: 2011-04-23 |
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Synching the Carbs
First thing you\'ll want to do is get the bike warmed up and make sure your idle speed is set correctly at 1000 RPM\'s. There are two ways you can go about ......
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Last Update: 2011-04-23 |
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1st Gen Headlight Problem Fix
Part of the design of the 1st gen Venture (83-93) is the starter button has 2 sets of contacts, one for the headlight, one for the starter circuit. As you push ......
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Last Update: 2011-03-13 |
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Fuel Filter Questions
Changing the Fuel FilterI recently bought an \'89 Venture & as part of routine maintenance I attempted to change the fuel filter. Any ideas or helpful hints on changing these ......
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Last Update: 2011-03-10 |
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Fuel Filter Part Number & Alternatives
The OE replacement fuel filter part number for the Venture is 1FK-24560-10-00 as shown in the picture below. Some owners have found aftermarket alternatives that can be used also. One of ......
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Last Update: 2011-03-10 |
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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 Gen Manuals Available
Factory Service Manuals Available Yamaha factory service manuals for the 1st generation Venture are available at servicemanual.com These links should take you to the order pages: 1983~1985http://www.repairmanual.com/category/1983-yamaha-xvz12tk-tdk-venture/ 1986~1993http://www.repairmanual.com/online/official-1986-1993-yamaha-xvz13-venture-factory-service-manual-lit-11616-xv-14/ Manuals may also ......
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Last Update: 2010-09-13 |
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Charging System Testing
The RSV 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 rotor is attached to ......
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Last Update: 2010-08-15 |
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