Making a list, checking it twice...

...of what I want to do to The Beast this winter.

 

 

Progressive springs and rebuild the forks.

 

New seat from Diamond Seats. http://diamondseats.com/product/yamaha-venture-venture-royale/

 

Ignitech TCI.

 

COP conversion.

 

New windshield.

 

Replace some of the more badly damaged plastics.

 

New front tire.

 

Tear down, inspect and service drive shaft/final drive.

 

Clean/polish the badly oxidized aluminum everywhere.

 

 

I'd prioritize the springs and seat as #1 and #2 , the rest are on the list as wants rather than needs. The front tire should be serviceable for another season and she's running fine right now. The ignition mods are preventative rather than reactive at this point. Inspecting the drive shaft should be labor only.

 

Now I have to start budgeting for the parts!

Edited June 22, 2018 by luvmy40

Looks like a fun list.

 

Swing arm bushings? Perhaps drill and tap for grease zerks.

Valve clearance?

 

Just to make it even more fun.

I could add the swing arm to the list but the valves were checked and adjusted as soon as I got her 3 years ago so I should be good in that department for a few years.

Edited June 23, 2018 by luvmy40

I should also add steering head bearings to the list. I'm getting a bit of wobble around 35mph that is more pronounced on hard deceleration.

While I'm at it, I might as well add new hydraulic lines all the way around and new brake pads as well.

 

And I forgot about the clutch master cylinder leaking too!

 

It's going to be a busy and expensive winter!

Sounds like a labor of love, hard to put a price on that.

 

Craig

While I'm at it, I might as well add new hydraulic lines all the way around and new brake pads as well.

When replacing the brake pads, don't forget about cleaning the pistons. It's a whole lot easier to get them out before they get stuck.