BlueSky

There is a very informative thread on this forum about starters. If you search you may find it.

Maybe, but I'd still call Pinwall. I bought a 96 starter from them via ebay for $50+. They have videos of each bike they salvage and they dyno all of them. The one I bought the starter from had 30+k miles on it.

Looks like a great little cruiser. I don't like the rear drum brake.

Have you contacted Pinwall? They salvage a lot of Ventures. Someone on this site said that the new replacement starters from Yamaha for the Gen 1s are 4 brush . Check the links below. I searched using "XVZ1300 starter". http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Tour-Deluxe-Touring-XVZ1300-1300-STARTER-STARTING-MOTOR-/381233248998?hash=item58c345bae6&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-Yamaha-XVZ1300-LT-XVZ-1300-Royal-Star-Tour-Deluxe-starter-motor-/271844164253?hash=item3f4b2cc29d&vxp=mtr

Enjoyed that Joe! Thanks for posting. Glad you didn't go off a curve. If there weren't any motorcycles on that road, there wouldn't be much traffic!

Did you figure out what cause the brakes to fade? Was it from overheating the pads or fluid?

Actually, you really don't want to know. It will be a disappointment.

What? No pics of you and your co-rider?!

You might be cooler if you remove the side covers entirely.

Dang! She can ride that thing!

Surely sounded like my childhood in the 50's!

Take a look at the side effects of any meds you are taking. I know from personal experience that the diuretic Triam/HCTZ blood pressure medication will worsen my arthritis. I do pullovers on a Total Gym and pushups 3 times a week to prevent the arthritis in my shoulders from getting worse.

Here is a video of how to do it.

Check the front tires often if you drive it very far coming back. With the alignment off, a tire could wear out and blow very quickly.

Wise decision maker you are. No need to ride in weather like that.

Cee Baileys still sells a selection of windshields for the Gen 1s, so I'm sure they have a selection for the Gen 2s.

Sounds like it is time for another trip to the Texas border and see some more National Parks.

A motorcycle rider trying to po a guy driving a 2 ton plus vehicle. Not very bright. If you had a screw loose too, he could have been mangled in his MC.

I don't like it either, but my opinion doesn't count!

I think the problem is when the bike sits a long time with gasoline that has 10% ethanol. As long as you ride often, probably no detrimental effects. And thanks for all the diagrams Great White. Only comment is about the fuel petcock is that up is Reserve and down is ON.

I run premium in my 89 because I can buy alcohol free premium at any of many of the local GoGas stations cheaper than I can buy alcohol free regular at the only other gas station that sells alcohol free gas in my area. The GoGas 87 octane has alcohol. I also use it in all of my yard tools and both cars we have which require premium.

I can't imagine hanging out with the Bandidos and Cossacks. Why on earth would an "innocent biker" be there?

Gumout contains polyether-amine which is best cleaning ingredient. A bottle of Valvoline Complete Fuel System Cleaner which also contains polyether-amine finished cleaning the carbs on my ZN700 and really smoothed out the engine, a whole bottle in 3 1/2 gallons of gas, and now the Gumout appears to have done the same for my Venture.

No, it is like the mafia, control of illegal drugs and prostitution of that turf.

Going from a Scooter to an 800 to 900lb tourer is a giant step if you have not ridden a motorcycle before. Having said that, the Goldwing is the safest choice if you are going to do so. It is easier to handle because it does have a lower center of gravity. They are more expensive than a Venture and that should tell you something right there. I have not ridden a second generation Venture but I do find my 1st Gen fairly easy to handle. I am 5'10" and have a 29" inseam. I did have a Kawasaki ZN700 to polish my riding skills a tad before I started riding it though. Today, I took the ZN700 for a ride and decided to sell it now that I am getting used to the 89 Venture. Good luck with your choice and safe riding!