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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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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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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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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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: 2009-06-30 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Harley-Davidson Tail Lights
Harley-Davidson LightsBy Gary Mace One of the popular options for adding more much needed tail/brake lighting to the RSV is to use a Harley-Davidson Chrome License Plate Bracket/Taillight Kit. I am ......
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Last Update: 2004-09-26 |
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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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J&M Studded Windshield Bag
J&M Studded Windshield Bag Manufacture: J&M Electronics Model No: JM-HDCH-90 Price: $99.00 URL: Web SiteSubmitted By: Gary Mace Description: 3 Pocket leather studded pouch. Designed for the Harley Ultra, but fits ......
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Last Update: 2005-04-16 |
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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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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: 2010-07-18 |
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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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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: 2010-05-10 |
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Owners Manuals for Star Motorcycles 1998 to Present
The link below will take you to a page on The Star Motorcycles website. From that page you can access the owners manual for most Star Motorcycles built since 1998. The ......
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Last Update: 2010-04-24 |
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Please Read! Help Us Update Our Tech Library
As we are working to update our main Venturers website, we would also like to get our Tech Library updated. Many of our members have contributed to building this library over the years to ......
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Last Update: 2010-04-04 |
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Dash Light Bulbs
I had to split my fairing this morning to chase a short in my passing lamp wiring, which I did find and fixed. Anyway, my high beam indicator light had burned ......
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Last Update: 2010-04-04 |
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1st Gen Exhaust Collector Repair
VR-Exhaust Combiner Chamber Repair A.K.A. Fixing the Rattle in The Baffle by Robert Trim My second 1987 Yamaha Venture Royale Exhaust baffle began the \'rattle samba\' a short time back. ......
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Last Update: 2010-03-16 |
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Solo Conversion RSV - Concept Only
Please note: The following ideas are a concept only submitted by Gary Mace. This has NOT been tried before. Do so at your own risk. But then please report back to us how ......
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Last Update: 2010-02-28 |
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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: 2010-02-06 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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Testing Radiator Fan
My radiator fan doesn\'t seem to be working, temp gauge runs almost to red when running in town for awhile, and fan doesn\'t kick on. Does anyone know how to troubleshoot ......
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Last Update: 2009-10-15 |
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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: 2009-06-30 |
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Fix For Missing Rear PTT Button
Fix for missing rear PTT button I guess I didn\'t loctite mine enough because the passenger PTT button worked itself off somewhere between Spearfish and Sioux Falls. Here\'s a $1.12 fix ......
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Last Update: 2009-05-26 |
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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: 2009-05-26 |
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1st Cen 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: 2009-05-25 |
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Assorted 1st Gen Venture Part Numbers
Assorted Yamaha & Aftermarket Part Numbers, submitted by JefferTaken from the web page, Ventures.org before the server change so not sure if it has been moved over since then. Thanks to ......
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Last Update: 2009-05-24 |
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
Gentlemen: I have been known for pullin the rabbit out of the hat, and once again, I have done it. My parts arrived last Friday, but due to a couple other jobs ......
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Last Update: 2009-05-04 |
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1st Gen Venture Barnett Clutch Conversion Install
Hello there, everybody. I just received my order from Rick last week (thanks a lot, Rick) and yesterday I went to the dealer and changed my clutch discs and Barnet clutch. ......
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Last Update: 2009-05-02 |
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RSV Winshield Bracket Mod
After all the posts about the windshield bracket plastic tabs that break,I made my own modification that works just fine. It took about six tries to get the bends just right,and ......
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Last Update: 2009-05-02 |
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Part Numbers 101
I\'ve received a few emails asking if a certain part can be replaced with another with a similiar part number. This is what I\'ve found poking through the parts fiches over ......
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Last Update: 2009-02-14 |
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