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    Laurel, MS, United States

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    2004 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture
  1. Wesley G
    Thanks a lot for all those links and the other information. It will definitely help once I can find the time to start and finish this project. I just got to thinking and I realized I probably have a half dozen projects around the house that are half done...
  2. Wesley G
    When it happened on Saturday and I was worried I wouldn't get it going there was probably a little less than half a tank. Today the fuel light will be coming on in 15 miles or so. Anyway it could be a clogged fuel filter? I've only had the bike a couple months so I'm not sure if its ever been changed. Heard its a pita to get to though... Also, from day 1 I've noticed that this bike is just harder to start. I've often had to hold the starter button for 2 or 3 seconds before she fires up.
  3. Wesley G
    Yeah I figured if it was the kill switch then it wouldn't turn over at all. I just went for a short ride to the beer store and came back 5 minutes later and it acted like it didn't want to start again. This time I put it in neutral and it fired right up. I also turned the fuel off 1/2 mile from the house to drain the bowls. When I turned the key back on it clicked much more than usual so who knows... I just gotta figure this out cause I'm going from Mississippi to Colorado (1500 miles each way) and I sure would hate to be stranded... Thanks for all the help and hopefully I can start troubleshooting as soon as I get some time.
  4. Wesley G
    Well I've been researching for a little while and it seems like the points are the problem in most fuel pump failures. Is there a way to clean the points? Also, is it difficult to replace the points? I read somewhere that you have to solder them, I'm no good at soldering... I also saw a thread that said most fuel pump failures occur in 2006 and new models, they suggested a possible change in manufacturing. I also read that if you replace the fuel pump with a cheaper option than stock like an ebay one or Mr. Gasket that you MUST shutoff the fuel or you could end up having hydrostatic lock (or something like that) and engine damage. (I'm not exactly sure what that means...and I never shutoff my fuel so that would be a hard habit to start). I have 4 months until my trip so I have time to play with it and figure things out. I just know I DO NOT want to get stranded. Any suggestions on things I could do to give myself a little just in case insurance?
  5. Wesley G
    Ok so the clicking when I turn the key on is the fuel pump then right? Seems to do it for longer the longer the bike has sat (about 5 seconds or so). So this is normal right?
  6. Wesley G
    My 04 RSV sat idle for about 2 weeks while I waited on a new seat that I traded my old one for. Once I finally got my new seat installed I started her up no problem and rode about a mile to Lowes to pick up some bolts and whatnot. I was in Lowes for maybe 10 or 15 minutes and I come out and I can't get the bike to start. She just cranks and cranks with no firing. I let it sit for a few minutes and tried it again with the same result. Then I flipped the kill switch a couple of times (I leave it in the run position and kill the engine with the kick stand) and tried it again. After that it started up just fine. I rode about 70 miles, hung out for 4 hours or so and rode 70 miles home yesterday and all was well. Any ideas why I had such trouble getting her started on Saturday??? I'm planning an iron butt ride in about 4 months and just want to be sure I have all the kinks worked out by then. Thanks.
  7. Wesley G
    Yeah removing the little chrome covers was easy. I just can't figure out how to get the throttle cables loose now
  8. Wesley G
    Yeah I sure am hoping the head bolts are just loose. I'm still looking for time to dig into it. I've only had the bike a couple months and still haven't had the tank off yet. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I can reroute my throttle cables since I just installed the baron risers.
  9. Wesley G
    I installed the Baron risers and like many others I have binding in my throttle cables now. I've taken the throttle housing apart and tried to take the wires off to reroute them. I can't for the life of me get them out though. I've loosened the risers and lowered the bars for more slack and tried to pry the cables out where they're attached with a tiny screw driver to no avail. Is there a trick to getting them loose?
  10. Wesley G
    Awesome! Thanks for the info. I'm going to try to tackle it as soon as I have some extra time.
  11. Wesley G
    Thanks for the schematic, that should make things easier. Can I get to all of the bolts to remove the chrome cover and tighten the valve cover bolts by just removing the tank? Or will I need to take more stuff off?
  12. Wesley G
    I know changing the gasket out and checking the valves would be ideal. However, I'm not sure I'm up for a job that in depth, especially the valves. Is there a way to stop the leak without having to pull the gasket? Maybe one of the valve cover bolts is loose??? Also, how bad would it be if I just let it leak for the time being as long as I keep a close eye on the oil level?
  13. Wesley G
    Ok so I've looked and looked and looked and done so research too so now I'm 99% sure my leak is coming from the valve cover gasket. Worst part is the outer corner of the rear left cylinder. What's the best/easiest way to fix this?
  14. Wesley G
    I thought 20W50 was a little thick too but the guy I bought the bike from has been running it for the entire 64,000 miles. Despite the minor leak and smoke problems this bike is a beast and runs like a scalded dog. I'm going to stick with that oil for now because I figure why change at this point. Plus I was given 8 quarts of the amsoil 20w50 by the previous owner.
  15. Wesley G
    The smoke was white with a little bit of a blue hue to it. I dumped the oil filter again but it still seems to be a little over half way up the sight glass. I'll probably dump it one more time and try to get it as close to half way up as I can. I'm going to keep a close eye on it and see how it goes. Hopefully it won't be anything major or serious. Thanks for all the help. This board is great.
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