Bugsplat
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I will check the connections under the passanger seat tonight. I know they were connected because I took them apart for cleaning and applied the dielectic grease. I will double check them. After making sure the all plugs are still connected I guess the next step would be to take the controller apart and cleak contacts on the TX lever. Anything I should look out for ? I hope I do not have to buy a new unit.
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I have a 06 RSV (out of warranty)with the notorious Clarion radio / cb unit. In the past I had trouble with radio freeze which has been mentioned on this forum numerous times. I finally performed the fix recommended on here by disconnecting all radio plug connections, cleaning with contact cleaner and applying dielectic grease. Eveerything seemed to work fine from that point on until recently. When I key the TX lever I do not see the red light appear on the controller indicating you are transmitting. This was confirmed by my ridding buddie who has a J&M CB on his bike. I thought it was odd that I had not heard the large number of truckers lateley talking trash back and forth. All other functions of the radio appear to be working fine. Does anyone have experience with this type of problem? I really need the CB to communicate with riding partner. Just do not want to spend the big bucks for a used unit from Pinwheel if it is a reasonable fix.
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Fuel pump went out on my 2006 RSV with 58000miles two weeks after the warranty ran out. $230 and two weeks delivery later she runs like the wind. Getting new Avon's mounted presently and leave for alaska on July 1st.
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checking the fork air
Bugsplat replied to warriorhoneybee's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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Presently waiting for new OEM fuel pump shipped last Thurs. out out Yammy dealership in Portland, Or. Had to pay $203 plus s/h but pinwheel wanted $145 for a pump out of a 05 Venture. $50 more for a new one vs a 6 yr. old pump that will last ????? long. I emailed back and forth with the guy at pinwheel about the cost of the 05 pump but he was not willing to move so I went with the new OEM replacement. Hope it arrives soon. Good opportunity to strip the bike down and perform maint. from one end to the other. Got a 10-12k mile trip coming up July 1st so everything will be ready. Any part numbers on the aftermarket fuel pumps that would work on the Venture? Would not be a bad idea to carry a spare pump along with a spare coil in the trunk. Thanks
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Good information. Will ask the dealer / area Rep. if they will cover under warranty. Nothing to lose in asking. But does anyone know if the RSV fuel pump is same as on V-Star 1100 or any other model? Thanks
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Called the service manager at local dealership last week when problem surfaced. Seems my warranty ran out 2weeks ago.........Just my luck.
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Got a day off yesterday so started tearing the RSV down to determine cause of problem. Checked spark on all four cylinders and it is good. Went ahead and installed new plugs while I had the tank off. Would certainly hate to foul a front plug while on a road trip. Makes no sense that you have to pull the gas tank to change both front plugs. That would look cute along side of road somewhere. Anyway, determined it is a bad fuel pump. Pulled line and hit the starter button. Holding the pump I feel a slight jump then nothing. does not pump out anything. Now my next question. Seems to be very few Royal Star Venture fuel pumps out there. Are their other models that use the same fuel pump? I see several on ebay for V1100 which appear to be the same by looks. Also wrestled out the in line fuel filter and replaced with new. Not to be put back in original location either. Would like to meet the design engineer who placed the filter in that location. Probably the same person that designed in pulling the tank to change front plugs. This is a great forum will a world of help and knowledge. Thanks a lot.
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As I said earlier, I did not hear any clicking from the fuel pump when I turned the key on. In fact, I have noticed the last several times I started the bike i did not hear the clicking from the fuel pump. Does this mean the carbs are full and not calling for fuel or is the fuel pump not working? Probably a stupid question but can the bike run if the fuel pump is not working? I do use SEA Foam about once a month in the tank, 1 ounce approx. per gallon of gas.
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Bike had only set about a week. W.O choke it would not catch at all. Only way it would catch was with full choke on and then it lugged on the back two cylinders only
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Thanks. I will check fuel pump and plugs for spark .
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Gas is turned on. and yes, I have done that before as well. Nothing like driving down the street and have your bike die only to realize you forgot to turn on the gas. I seem to recall hearing the clicking sound of the fuel pump in the past but do not hear anything when turning the key to on position.
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Tried to fire up the Venture last night and it will not start. Checked exhaust headers when she did start for a brief period and the back L&R were hot. Front L&R were cold. She would repeatedly fire and lug on the rear two cylinders for approx. 15 to 30 seconds and die. What should I check and how?
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Thanks again. I will check all connections. This forum is by far the best! Now if Yamaha will get off their butts and add ABS and EFI to the Venture I think we would all be a lot happier. If they keep drag their feet much longer their market will have all changed over to GW's or Victory's. IMHO
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Thanks. Looks like I get to split the fairing once again. Will check all the connections and apply dielectric grease. Hope this does it.