Red Rider Posted June 3, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2010 I had heard that the motor in the venture was a Harley design that yamaha bought from them when they were going under with AMF. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted June 3, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2010 I had heard that the motor in the venture was a Harley design that yamaha bought from them when they were going under with AMF. Is this true? I read that somewhere too. I think its just someone flapping their jaw. The V4 engine was not invented by Harley and has been used in motorcycles prior to the Venture. yes Harley had a prototype V4 about that time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted June 3, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 3, 2010 I had a Harley Davidson mechanic tell me that this engine was the design that Harley designed in the late 70s. Harley went with the V-twin and Yamaha used the v-4 design for their v-4 engine. This was from a mechanic that had been with Harley for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 3, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 3, 2010 I knew Porche was involved in there somewhere. Here's a site that does a great job of recording the history of the Harley 'Nova'.... http://www.bikerenews.com/AntiqueBikes/CodeNameNova.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted June 3, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2010 Wasn't this topic beat to death a week ago? Next up: "My dealer says there will be a new VMAX-based Venture this year" Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 3, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 3, 2010 Wasn't this topic beat to death a week ago? Dave Nah, nothing ever dies on this board...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGuns Posted June 3, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2010 Nah, nothing ever dies on this board...... Hey, what kind of oil should I be using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalshadow Posted June 3, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2010 Hey, what kind of oil should I be using? I just top off my oil at the gas pump when I need to round up to the nearest dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted June 3, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2010 I knew a guy that told the guy that bought his car that the car didn't use any oil....... so the guy that bought the car went home and drained it. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer! His bell didn't have a clanger! His elevator didn't go to the top floor! Well you get the picture. Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 3, 2010 Share #10 Posted June 3, 2010 Wasn't this topic beat to death a week ago? Next up: "My dealer says there will be a new VMAX-based Venture this year" Dave I was also told there is no change for the 2011 RSV same bike. From dealer where I bought new 08 RSTD. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted June 3, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2010 I knew Porche was involved in there somewhere. Here's a site that does a great job of recording the history of the Harley 'Nova'.... http://www.bikerenews.com/AntiqueBikes/CodeNameNova.htm More photos are HERE including a photo of the six cylinder engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted June 3, 2010 Share #12 Posted June 3, 2010 I had heard that the motor in the venture was a Harley design that yamaha bought from them when they were going under with AMF. Is this true? Nope. It's the stuff Harlay Fan Boys' dreams are made of. Nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmocycle Posted June 4, 2010 Share #13 Posted June 4, 2010 if you look at the design of the engine it looks a lot like the kaws 3 cylinder 2 stroke motors of early 70s and the honda's v-4 motors. i don't think it looks anything like the yamaha v-4s at all. but you never know what things are copied by other co's. it's funny that harley get a company that makes air-cooled engines to design a water-cooled motor for them, not once but twice!!??. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted June 4, 2010 Share #14 Posted June 4, 2010 Should I use synth oil? Are Avons better then Metzlers? Do leveling links really work? Oh, and I found a cure for the "whine" - - Motorkote mixed with vegetable oil! I love this forum..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted June 4, 2010 Share #15 Posted June 4, 2010 I was also told there is no change for the 2011 RSV same bike. From dealer where I bought new 08 RSTD. Joe Can't be. There will be a major change, like a new color. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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