gogi Posted August 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2014 http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Ri...24408773640923 anyone near montvale nj (last exit north on gsp?i'd like to see a first gen bike that is stock as far as plastic goes. i have no experience with this bike but i know it's not right.i'll provide pics soon but tank cover doesn't have the place for the bolt to screw in and there is no place for the seat tongue to go under the left side fairing has a big piece missing the side covers don't want to stay on at speed because theres no rubber band and i don't know where theyde attach to.any help would be appreciated http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Ri...96352592153043 as you'll see the mounting for the bolt on the tank cover is missing as is the 2 mounting places for the left sidecover. i can fashion a plate to come out to meet the top tang for the sidecover the lower tang is missing the metal to connect to,the metal is broken off to the frame. but the tank cover i'm at a loss to figure as i don't see where it was in the first place on this bike.Ido see where it is on your bike but can't see how it would mount to mine if i had the bracket also the grommet for the tang on the tank cover is shot dry rot and top part missing so tab has nothing to hang on to.i'm sure these are not available as is most parts for the bike.again any help will be appreciated Take off your seat..it looks like it's mounted to far forward or maybe not. But should help you see where the tab should be! The top plastic tank cover hooks under the tripple tree and then pulls back to cover the battery and tank fill. The rear lip goes under the front edge of the seat...There is a good size metal brace with a small tab and a screw hole on it.... hope this helps, david Attached ImagesIMG_20140823_105311_108A.jpg (185.4 KB, 3 views)IMG_20140823_105358_481A.jpg (178.5 KB, 3 views)IMG_20140823_105415_045A.jpg (161.8 KB, 3 views) Thanks ,nothing under the seat no bracket no nut to screw a bolt into. Its empty flat metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogi Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted August 23, 2014 TOP 4 PICSSHOW THE GAS CAP AND LACK OF MOUTING FOR TANK COVER OR TONGUE FOR SEAT http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Rip_Parsells/library/?sort=3&page=1#/user/Rip_Parsells/library/?sort=3&page=1&_suid=140882393155608237592975671055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2014 You need a 'Seat Stay'. All years First Gen are same. One here on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-YAMAHA-VENTURE-XVZ1200-SEAT-STAY-/380966705141?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58b36297f5&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogi Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2014 Will that fit an 87? And thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 23, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2014 You need a 'Seat Stay'. All years First Gen are same. One here on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-YAMAHA-VENTURE-XVZ1200-SEAT-STAY-/380966705141?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58b36297f5&vxp=mtr Like I said it is the same for all First Gens:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 23, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2014 Rip...knew you would get the answer here. Thanks, Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2014 And the side cover the rubber tab hooks on the tab on the side cover, the other end attaches to the catch on the tubular support that runs horizontal beside cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogi Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted August 24, 2014 Rubber tab on left side missing too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 24, 2014 Yes...they are removable...but it appears the mount is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted August 24, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 24, 2014 Funny! Different forum but same folks! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 24, 2014 Rubber tab on left side missing too Are you saying the right side band is there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogi Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted August 24, 2014 yes right one is there,thas because its on the sidecar side and they couldn't get to it to lose it or throw it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 24, 2014 My point is the right and left side use the same side panel mounting points...just remove the right side to see whats missing on left. You are missing the the lower cowling on the left that attaches with screws, then the front side cover pins push into lower. You should be able to remove right side cover with sidecar in place. As for most other maintenance you might have to remove sidecar...ie oil changes, sparkplugs, rear brakes etc. If the rubber strap is hanging loose on right, attach it before riding anywhere as it will shake off frame and drop out on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 25, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XVZ13-1300-Venture-Gas-Fuel-Tank-Mount-Strap-1987-XVZ13-D-/291215291239?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43cdc8b367 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogi Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted August 25, 2014 thanks got one off ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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