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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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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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2012-09-27 Views: 80896
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 ......
●●●●● Last Update: 2012-01-07 Views: 57084
1st Gen Carburetor Service
  2006 Tech Contest Winner 1st Gen Carburetor Service The carburetors on your Venture are not terribly complex and are readily serviceable. There can be a lot of time involved depending ......
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Changing The Coolant
To start off I warmed up the bike for a few minutes to get the coolant flowing and try to stir up any junk that may be in the cooling system. The ......
Last Update: 2005-03-11 Views: 52522
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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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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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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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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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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2011-12-15 Views: 44206
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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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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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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2006-09-12 Views: 40548
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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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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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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-12-04 Views: 37831
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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Adjusting the Pilot Circuit
Adjusting the Pilot CircuitContributed by Dan Abbott The backfire is caused by too lean a setting of the pilot circuit. This causes hotter exhaust gas temps. which ignite any unburned mixture ......
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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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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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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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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 ......
Last Update: 2012-12-22 Views: 30985
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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Replacing the Clutch
Replacing the clutchHow about replacing the clutch??.. I have an 83 XVZ with about 50 K on it and it runs like a dream, except the clutch will break loose from ......
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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 25 Articles
Installing R1/R6 Front Brake Calipers
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Not Rated Last Update: 2018-03-11 Views: 10816
1st Gen Venture Brake Caliper Parts Info
86-93 brake calipers parts The front brake calipers use different piston sizes left and right. The front left caliper uses 32 mm pistons. The front right caliper uses 34 mm pistons. ......
●●● Last Update: 2013-07-28 Views: 12560
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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2013-05-05 Views: 23476
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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2013-05-05 Views: 17143
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 ......
Last Update: 2012-12-22 Views: 30985
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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2012-12-04 Views: 38785
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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-12-04 Views: 37831
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 ......
●● Last Update: 2012-10-28 Views: 20726
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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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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2012-09-27 Views: 80896
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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2012-09-24 Views: 8585
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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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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-08-28 Views: 3915
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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Eastern NC style Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with French Fried Butternut Squash
Here is one of my favorite meals when I do the cooking.Eastern NC style Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with French Fried Butternut Squash.For this recipe I start with a pork shoulder ......
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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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-06-02 Views: 6282
Countersteering
A video explaining countersteering and the art of cornering.   ...
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-05-15 Views: 6244
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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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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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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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 ......
●●●●● Last Update: 2012-01-07 Views: 57084
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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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 ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2012-01-07 Views: 4667
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 ......
●●●● Last Update: 2011-12-15 Views: 44206
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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