[cod 90 cruse light]

Dose any one know how long it takes to replace the front brake switch to fix the cruse? How long does Yamaha allow?

Just did mine .Watched and helped my yamaha tech do it.its a pain in the butt to get to the connectors,they are under the tank,down by the right side of steering head.All said and done it took about an hour.Yamaha will probably only pay a half hour.

[Are You Pulling a Camper with a GEN 3]

I have been pulling my Bunkhouse for the past ten years with both my 06 tour Deluxe and 2000 Venture.

 

Anyone pulling a camper with a Gen 3.

I have the hitch on. I have not had a chance to tow. My RSTD and Venture pulled just fine.

Curious how the 2018 Venture will pull a load.

 

I pulled my bushtec trailer from Jersey yo Texas to Florida.Pulls and handles like a dream.I forget sometimes its back there.The bushtec trailer weighs 140 lbs and i had about 100 lbs in it.Still got 34 to 38 mpg.

Yes im pulling with a Gen 3.Gonna load up again and go upstate NY camping soon.Bushtec needs tires first.

[Are You Pulling a Camper with a GEN 3]

I have been pulling my Bunkhouse for the past ten years with both my 06 tour Deluxe and 2000 Venture.

 

Anyone pulling a camper with a Gen 3.

I have the hitch on. I have not had a chance to tow. My RSTD and Venture pulled just fine.

Curious how the 2018 Venture will pull a load.

 

I pulled my bushtec trailer from Jersey yo Texas to Florida.Pulls and handles like a dream.I forget sometimes its back there.The bushtec trailer weighs 140 lbs and i had about 100 lbs in it.Still got 34 to 38 mpg.

[Couple questions about the 18 Venture]

HI, try looking at BIGBIKEPARTS, thry have a heat deflector for the venture,i think the brand is Hopnel.

 

 

 

So I test rode an 18 Star Venture this weekend and liked it but there were a couple things that I didn't like or would need to change.

 

The biggest issue that I had was the heat on the my lower legs. I ride with my feet towards the rear, more upright as I have tailbone issues (stock seating was very comfortable btw). Is there any kind of fan assist to remove some of the heat while stopped or in traffic. On my Road King I have a fan that blows the air down so I don't burn up. This is a HUGE deal breaker for me. Dealer said they might be able to wrap the exhaust so if anyone has any experience with this I'd be interested to hear that.

 

The rest is just customization for me...

 

windshield, looking for some kind or recurve to get some more air up and over my passenger. she's not tall at all, 5'4" but she said she gets loads more air than any of my other bikes or the indian roadmaster we tested also.

exhaust, I need louder. I've been on Harley's for the last 6 years

handlebars, looks like I can do some risers, just need up maybe a couple inches all though I might be able to go as is

 

I just really need to deal with the heat. I did have the lower vents closed and I'm sure with them open it wouldn't be an issue while moving but if I got caught in traffic... omph I cringe at that idea. If I didn't have that heat issue, I'd probably have the ventur in the garage this morning

 

REALLY love the look and it's the comfiest stock bike I've ever ridden.

 

Thanks in advance for any insights.

[Lifter Cam Issue on my SVTC]

I started noticing more top end clatter checked valve clearance found front cylinder lifters not pumped up. pulled lifters found intake lifter scored along with cam lobe.

Intake lifter not turning in bore. yamaha replaced cams and lifters noise was still there. Is back apart and by the pattern on lifters the same lifter is not turning.

The bike has 6600 miles I have a small Yamaha dealership but do not sell bikes anymore. Have been working on bikes for 30 years

My cam wore a hole in my lifter at 3200 miles.I posted this a few months back in late july.Yamaha replaced it all .runs great still does not sound that good.MECHANIC SAID EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKED PERFECT.I think these motor do not sound good.it just is what it is,in my opinion.Stand by the exhaust to grt the good sound,not by the motor.

[Honest Opinions About the 3rd Gen]

I feel the same way,I like a large bike I wonder how sales are going for the new wing.

[Honest Opinions About the 3rd Gen]

I absolutely loved my 2nd gen and put 30 k on it without any issues whatsoever.Just normal wear and tear items.And almost shed some tears at the unveiling of the 3rd gen when they introduced it as an air cooled v twin.But purchased it anyway because i was simply ready for a change and loved all the goodies the bike has as well as the looks of it.I admit i love the bike but not the motor.I just dont like the power delivery as much as the v4.Yes it has more power/torque but i think the v4 is smoother and shifts smoother also.I would still pick the gen 3 over the gen2 again,but will miss my gen2 a bit.If Honda didnt screw up the 18 wing,that would have been an option.Im 99% 2 up and need all the storage possible.

[PARTS AVAILABILITY --- Camshaft not available for SVTC]

Thanks my Dealer is awesome.and my serial ends with 0754.I ordered my bike the day of the unveiling at lake george june 5 2017.Fell in love with the looks of the bike and was ready for a change from the 2nd gen .Still wish it was a water cooled engine other than a v twin.The handling makes me forget about the engine,and all the other goodies.Still have complaints with a few little things though.

[PARTS AVAILABILITY --- Camshaft not available for SVTC]

So, I will keep this as short as possible,but i do know how you feel with a broken bike.I too have a new 18 svtc.My motor started sounding terrible at 3200 miles,as I was touring about 5oo miles from home.Sounding only bad at idle ha ha I decided to keep going on with my vacation into Canada.IM from New Jersey.Anyway,Motor went bang And shut down.I knew it was something internal.Got towed to a dealer in Quebec,Got arental car, went to Mont TRemblant ,my original destination and Called my dealer in Jersey.Who would have brought me his Demo SVTC but couldnt find a driver with a passport.After my time at MOnt Tremblant,took rental car to airport and flew home.Canadian dealer said he couldnt even look at bike for 2 weeks,so he stored it at no cost,until my dealer went to get it.My cam wore a hole into the lifter.Rear cylinder exhaust lifter.Dealer had my cam,lifter and all other associated parts in 3 days,and completed a day later.So my dealer is putting in a claim to get reimburse for my expeses,for car and airplane flight.Wich is around $1600.The bad thing is that was my big tour trip of the year and didnt go to alot of places i would have gone on the bike.The Nissan centra rental car really didnt get my blood pumping like the bike.So I hope that is the end of this type of problems.I wish you luck in getting your bike repaired in a timely fashion.I dont know of anyone else with this problem,but hope there isnt many more.