KenM

Same thing with my '99 RSV... engine was pretty noisy in neutral, some noise diminished when I pulled in the clutch.... sync'd the carbs and it was MUCH quieter.....

Thanks for all the replies... yes it was the ignition switch, and yes I did some damage getting the damn thing off. It's working now, but the key was always hard to turn, so I ordered a new one... $187 or so.... should be here sometime next week. Local yamaha dealer wanted $280 plus shipping plus taxes.... passed.... Ken

Thanks, DJH..... tomorrow morning will check the fuses, but at this point everything points to the ignition switch. After eliminating everything else will remove the switch, via drilling out the bolts which yamaha "in their wisdom" made removing them a pain in the ass, and taking apart the switch. If it can be "repaired" will do so, if not will order a new one. Cheapest I've found is about $200. the bypass wiring idea is o.k. I guess, but I don't want to go that route. But if things really go south, will PM you. Do appreciate your offer. ttyl Ken.

My friendly independent shop located an 150/80-16 E3, so I went with that. One day might try the 130.... thanks to all the replies.... Ken

Saw this problem a while ago in the forum, but can't find it now.... Turn the ignition key to on and NOTHING... no clicks no headlights, no dashbord lights, no turn signals no horn...nada nada on anything BUT the radio works. Tomorrow will check the main fuse. Not looking forward to it if it is the ignition key. Battery reads 12.5 volts on my installed led, so don't think it's the battery. Shouldn't the headlights horn, idiot lights, etc work with the key in acc? in other words, what does the main fuse control? So do these symptoms lead one to believe it's the main fuse or the ignition key. Thanks....

Time to replace my front tire... currently E 3 150/80 -16. Seems they don't make them anymore and replaced with the E4. Interested in going the 130 route. The only E4's I can find are the 130/90-16. Will they fit on my rim? Dunlap appears to be having a $25 rebate on these tires until Oct 31 so I need to make a decision soon.... So will the E4 130/90-16 be suitable? thanks in advance...

On my 1999 RSV, 45k, when cold it goes from 1st to neutral with a solid click. After it's hot, I need only "touch" the foot shifter and it pops into neutral from 1st gear, sometimes even with a "touch" goes into 2nd. With "practice" I've learned how to get it in neutral relatively reliably.

DJH... let me know...

any part numbers or make of the horns you bought? I'm not concerned with a direct replacement, but don't want some big horn sticking out of the side of the bike. Open to all suggestions. thanks to all, Ken

DJH.... Hey, I biking to Solomon's Castle this coming Sunday.... Ever been there? Great triip. Just a bit north of Arcadia. we can meet there. If you've got a horn, that would be icing on the cake!

Does anybody have a stock right side under passenger horn they want to sell or just give away for price of shipping?

Just wrote to tcbbrakes, and the reply was they are not selling any units till they come up with a new design. The previous one's had reports of leaking. No ETA on when the new units will be available.

This summer going to put the bike into about a 6 month storage. On all my other bikes, outboard motors, I've always shut off the fuel and let the motor suck out all the fuel from the carbs. Been doing this on my 1400 Intruder for years with no issues, and my outboard was in storage for almost 8 years, started without any issues. Also put seafoam in the tank. Now I would assume I can do the same for my 99 RSV, but I thought I'd see if anyone else uses this method on this bike. Thanks Ken

Just replaced my connector plug to the R/R... red and black wires need to be in proper location. Don't think the white ones from the stator have any particular order... they didn't when I hooked them up.

Just got one from amazon.... fit's fine..... you have a soldering iron, yes? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J3USIFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Any help? Thoughts? I've only owned the bike 6 hours http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111002