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Found the Grass Hopper on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/222422682006?var=521291120142&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item33c96cc996:g:tAsAAOSw2gxYsw4S&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA8FjPaz5pQlfnRPr4GF8dl3mkgl6CXcxTVzleEF1kcApWewZO671wgo%2B2FQ84n3Vobozn1mFLp4QXXGSVIKQDt9tRPJ6LbOu%2FlIsHr5RFkahaW0tmbeXfTThIAM%2FnCqjBvs%2FKvMuw1b6X9fBBGx6ZrJVHdp6QGW%2Fc9XRzj%2FZujmQ8DcXprGMG4ie32NjAvwmsRWpuZKdWRbpauYckJEm94Zl2lklZ0if3lBfVte%2FvrDzd6S6rIzzh9uGSvAFJoSUIyYrVtQ8h2KUm5gn8KZtQRg5N8qMSdpZTKEtVP%2FboqML%2B%2BR8ylWCvdXyViG1EXyjTiQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMmr-g9IZg

I've got a ChiCom knock off of this style https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Drivers-Backrest-Yamaha-Venture/dp/B0075D251C That you can have for $20.00 + shipping Grass Hopper Limited used to make one. It's what I have now and I love it. I did not have any luck finding one now though.

We pull a trailer so there's a bit more cargo space. We have a small, butane single burner, picked up from a restaurant supply store. Cheap, small and easy to pack. The trailer gives the luxury of taking some actual pots and pans, but a metal army mess kit would be more that enough for roughing it.

Man, I need to get me one of those! And an acre to put it on.

There have been 3 major changes in the Venture over it's history. The Gen 1 MK1 started in 1983, not sure if there was a "Royale" in 83 or just the base model, but the difference between them would have been the CLASS system on the Royale and possibly the CB/Intercom. In 1985(maybe 1984 or 1986?) the Gen 1 MK 2 came out with different luggage configuration, electric anti dive, upgraded brakes, but essentially the same drive train and electronics packages. In 1999, the Royal Star Venture was born and was a completely different animal from the original Venture. Yamaha abandoned the European touring style and adopted an american cruiser/tour style. It was produced from 1999 to 2009 and included the RSV, the RSTD(Tour Deluxe), and Tour Classic. There may be other iteration that I am not familiar with. There were some differences in the engine as far as balancing and cams in the RSTD and RSTC, but the main difference were in the tour package and electronics. In 2018, the Star Venture Transcon and Eluder were released. No longer a Venture, IMHO but still a remarkable touring bike with few peers. I have seen such a range in pricing on the Gen 1 and Gen 2 iterations that it is difficult to say what variations are more popular or cost more/less. There are also regional variations to consider. The first question to ask yourself is what features are looking for? Hope this somewhat non answer helps at least a little bit.

dfitzbiz is the guy who rebuilds the Gen 2 shocks.

Tighten the schrader core.

The OP's location is Carlisle, IA.

Vento is defunct. The engine is the Yamaha Virago 250cc V Twin. There is a fairly large owner community in South America and a couple web based communities dedicated to the Thunder 250. We had one for a while with the intent of customizing it for Kris in a mini FL style. Time constraints and lack of storage space made that untenable so we gave it to a freind. It still sits in pieces.

skydoc_17 is your best source for for brake lines, fuse block kits, valve shims, clutch upgrade, etc. Earl is a Stand Up guy and his products are top notch. Pm him, you won't be sorry.

Love coming along for the ride! Great job!

I don't pull a camper but I pull a trailer with a campsite in it. I forget it's there, And, Dang that camper costs more than both of my Ventures did combined!

That absolutely could be the source of your problem. You can just get rid of those hoses and cap the ports on the heads. I ran my '84 with the YICS ports capped off for years.

Motorcycle camping is still my favorite style of road tripping. Just don't get the time much to do more than the occasional overnight trip these days. In my youth, I would pack light. A GI fart sack and a tarp would be my entire set up. These days we pull a trailer with the tent, air mattresses, table/chairs, awning, camp stove, field kithcen kit with manual espresso machine, etc. 1st world roughing it!

Don, So sorry to hear the cancer is back. Kris and I will have you in our prayers, as always. I chalk the recent lack of activity here up to the weather and the COVID stupidity. We are still around and I check the forum several times a day. Just not doing any riding lately. Here's hoping all goes well for you.

I am not too far from you in Ravenna, OH. I'd be happy to help. I brought an '83 back to life once. I could probably help you do the same.

Not sure what you are asking. I thought there was an OEM Gen2 light bar on ebay. I was wrong, it is an aftermarket bar.

I chased this rabbit on my '83. In the end, I replaced 3 coils, the plug wires and caps and went to the Ignitech CDI. My advice would be to get the Ignitech module, new plug wire and NGK cap/boots, and Ohm out the coils by them selves. If it only misses under load, the coils may Ohm out OK but but arc out through broke down insulation. Fire her up in the dark and mist some water on the coils(easier said than done, I know) and look for fireworks. Regardless of whether you replace the CDI or not, relocate it to the top of the air box for ease of access and better cooling and water protection.

If it's firing when the enricher is engaged but drops out when the enricher is disengaged, you most likely have a clogged idle jet.

These may be a bit too bulky, but I thought I'd point them out just in case they might work for you. https://smile.amazon.com/Electop-Negative-Waterproof-Protection-Automotive/dp/B0838SYDBS/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?keywords=micro+fuse+block&qid=1638016952&sr=8-17-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYRjJXNjZHQ1hEODkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NDE2OTUyUTBTMjU0UUhGVFlUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MzI3NzlKNDNaR1JCNTRRWlAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl https://smile.amazon.com/Terminal-Negative-Indicator-Waterpoof-Automotive/dp/B07HDYQMB5/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=micro%2Bfuse%2Bblock&keywords=micro%2Bfuse%2Bblock&pd_rd_i=B07HDYQMB5&pd_rd_r=20d2e710-74c8-4f3f-966c-b5c29504086b&pd_rd_w=L6Ju3&pd_rd_wg=7hLII&pf_rd_p=fb401969-1dca-4736-bb17-fd1d356224ef&pf_rd_r=0XW0QFD2C6ES2HM6M649&qid=1638016952&sr=1-3-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYRjJXNjZHQ1hEODkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NTE5MjIxRTJKU1g2Mk83S0MmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAxMDAzNFBHWFVVNDRSQ0c5QiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 https://smile.amazon.com/Deyooxi-Circuit-Indicator-Waterpoof-Automotive/dp/B08H4Q9SYR/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=micro%2Bfuse%2Bblock&qid=1638016952&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYRjJXNjZHQ1hEODkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NDE2OTUyUTBTMjU0UUhGVFlUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzAzNTQzUDlEM0NRNUY5VTRaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

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Which is why the only business I do in CA is with the federal Govt. That in itself is a questionable point. I'd rather not deal with the Feds in any way either, but Govt. contracts are a huge % of my service contracts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274926122624?fits=Make%3AYamaha&hash=item4002dfb680:g:WgkAAOSwskthLFWJ I don't remember who was looking for a light bar, I do remember there being none on eBay at the time. There is one posted now. ETA: Oops, looks like this aftermarket after all.

You do need to use a smart type maintainer for the AGM batteries. The old school maintainers were just trickle chargers with no true float function. They just ran at a low amperage constantly. I've also been told that the older chargers for lead/acid batteries don't have a high enough voltage output to fully charge an AGM battery, but I've no idea if this is true or urban legend.

The first, and only time I had the good fortune to talk with Jim, he magically found the trim screw for The Beast that no one else could find. It had been lost in Don's driveway during MD. At least 6 of us had been scouring the area to no avail. I watched Jim walking down the driveway towards the search party when he reached down to pick something up, 40 feet from where I thought the screw might have dropped. He casually walked by and handed me my missing screw. Eagle Eye! I don't think he was even aware that we all were looking for that screw! It sucks that we will never talk again. RIP Jim.