Midnight Posted November 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2007 I just got my 2007 Venture in August of this year. Sold my 2003 V Star. I will be storing the Venture in the next month or so once the snow starts flyin here in Ontario. Normally I drain the carbs when I am storing after filling the Fuel tank with gas and stabilizer. I can't figure out how to drain the carbs on the Venture. Are there drain screws or some easy way of draining. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted November 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2007 Id just turn the fuel valve to "off" and start the bike and run it till it dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted November 2, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2007 There are drain plugs, but they're not easy to reach for attaching drain tubes and loosening the screws. Put the gas stabilizer in it, run it for a few minutes, and call it good. It's never caused me any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JGorom Posted November 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2007 I never drain my carbs and have never had a problem. I simply add some stabalizer to the tank along with some seafoam, go for a ride to get it in the carbs, top her off with gas, turn the petcock to off...and that's that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartley Posted November 4, 2007 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2007 I drain my carbs every year. I purchased a special 24" flexible shaft from Princess Auto. You find these in the wrenches and screwdriver section. I also purchased a set of short bits. Just pop the proper bit in and snake your way to the drain screws. I just lay an absorbant shop towel under the carbs before draining. With this tool, it only takes about 1-2 minutes to drain the 4 carbs. Piece of cake and no mess afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambler Posted November 5, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2007 Hey Bartley I like the idea of the flex shaft, Do u think u could use it for a carb sync Gambler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartley Posted November 5, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2007 I have never yet synched the carbs myself, as I've had the shop quickly do it when I swapped tires, had warranty work done, etc. I plan on getting myself a Morgan Carbtune soon. The flexshaft should work wherever a screwdriver works. The only thing to keep in mind is that the flex shaft is approx. 3/8" in diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KitCarson Posted November 5, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2007 I never drain my carbs and have never had a problem. I simply add some stabalizer to the tank along with some seafoam, go for a ride to get it in the carbs, top her off with gas, turn the petcock to off...and that's that! I used to live up north.......brrrrrrrr!!! I never drained anything either.....the most damage to any engine be it a bike.......boat motor........whatever is just from sitting. Somehow condensation gets in the motor(water) not sure how it does that, but it does. So once a week........I would just start my bike up and let it run till it got up to operating temperature and leave it at that. I did used to put gas stabilizer in the gas as the tank of gas would be in it all winter. Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted November 6, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 6, 2007 better yet, just take it for a cold weather ride. I'll ride any day the roads are dry and no snow or ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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