Midnight V-4

Because the cooling fan cycled several times and I never really felt excessive heat coming from the engine, I began to suspect the gage. I decided to try a replacement. I removed the old Sunpro gage set and replaced them with equis gages from Autozone. I don't know if they're of any better quality but they appeared to be. The mounting system for the new gages was completely different from the old and I had to re-do the mounting bracket. After much working and re-working the bracket I got the new gages mounted. I got them all plumbed and the bike buttoned up last Monday afternoon. Took it for a short ride (about 6 miles) and the gage never got above 220F. I ran it at low rpms to see what would happen. Today I took it for a longer ride and again the temp never went above 220F. Never did get into stop and go traffic but I did ride at some slow speeds. I'm thinking and hoping problem solved. Thank you to all who offered suggestions. As many have said, this is a great site and great group of people. Thanks again, Doug

The temp light never came on. The cooling fan did cycle several times. I've owned this bike since 2008 and when I first got it the fan rarely came on. Now it seems to come on more often. I did have the valves checked middle of last year and the dealer said they flushed and replaced the coolant. The coolant is red like the stock coolant from yahama. The thing that concerns me the most is the way the temp goes up while crusing at 70 to 75 in 5th gear. And it goes up at lower rpms. I did have to replace the gage once before and I noticed that the new one did consistently read a little higher than I remember the old one. I checked with an infrared thermometer in the past and it showed about a 20 degree lower temp than the gage was indicating. I've just never had it go so high before. 61000 miles on the odo. I couldn't really feel any excessive heat on my legs while riding. It was a little hard to start after I pulled off the road to let it cool down. After getting off the interstate and heading home I had to stop for gas and it started right up after fueling. Thank you, Doug,

After much searching I have been unable to locate anything on what might be causing my 2005 midnight to run hot today. Went for a ride with two friends (on Harleys) today and got into stop and go traffic on a side trip to Ocala. The temp gage (Sunpro small triple set) started going up and up and up till it was pointed at the six o'clock position. Pulled off the road and let it cool down before continuing again. Again temp gage went waaaaaay up. Radiator is full with recommended coolant. Temp goes up at lower rpms at highway speeds though not that far. With higher revs in lower gear the temp is now staying around 210. I'm thinking the water pump is not working well. Any other suggestions from the great and knowledgable venture riders would be greatly appreciated. Doug

Thanks Dion, I tested the old one by the boiling water trick. It didn't move. Now I have to take the new one out and try it. Hope it is bad. Easier to replace a gauge than something in the cooling system.

Out for a few errands the other day and I noticed my temp gauge went down to the bottom of the scale and did not rise again when I knew the engine was at operating temperature. My first thought was the "cheap" Sunpro temp gauge I installed when I converted from the Cassette to the gauge pack. Yesterday I installed an new "better" gauge. It was too late to test it when I finished so I waited until today for the test ride. About two miles from home where I believed the gauge should have been climbing into the normal range and the new gauge still did not move. Took about a 20 mile ride and the gauge still didn't move. Checked the installation of the mechanical gauge and I checked that the sensor bulb had water around it by cracking the fitting loose to see water come out. At a loss as to what would cause the gauge to stay at the 100* mark (the lowest on the gauge). Any suggestions Thanks,

The second gen Ventures do have the air adjustable suspension. You have to manually add air to the front forks via two valves (one at the top of each fork) and to the rear shock via a valve on the right side just behind the rider's seat. A progressive low volume pump (never an air compressor) should be used to add the air. I believe the max in the front is seven pounds. The brakes are not linked as they were in the 1st gens. They also do not have the on-board compressor of the 1st gens. All that being said, I think you are going to love the '02.

Saturday works for me. Just say when and where.

Dion, I have a snychpro that I bought about two years ago. If you would like to try one it's available. If you like it we could probably make a deal. I'll be off next week for vacation. give me a call or pm. Doug

I'm taking Friday off to ride up with some others. I will probably go Saturday as well. Name time and place.

1 headlight visor: $16.90 1 pair passing light visors: $14.59 2 pair turn signal visors: $32.26 Shipping via UPS ground: $18.42 Total: $82.17 Not too bad and they all have the Yamaha Star. This company does not stock anything. They order from the oem and then ship them to the customer. Delivery time can be a bit long. But I believe it was worth the wait. Now all I need are carb covers and twinkie covers. Have to wait for those. Let the wallet catch up.

Here's another source. Prices look good, not sure about shipping however. http://www.accessories4bikes.com/index.php Prices are very good. Shipping is a little slow. I ordered mine just after Christmas and got them only a few days ago. Visors for h/l, p/l, front and rear t/s and shipping came to $82 and change.

In Florida it move over when safe to do so or slow down to 20 under posted speed when the other lane is not clear.

Oh Well, Had a great ride that day. Give me a call and we'll go for a ride someday.

Steve, It may have been me. I was out with a friend on a red GW. Went to the Dam Diner in Moss Bluff for breakfast. Doug

I always look for the simple solutions first. Have you checked the audio output to see if it inidcates the headsets or the speakers. In the display there should be either HS for headsets or SP for speakers. To switch from one to the other just press the sel button till either is displayed and then use the volume control to toggle between them. As for the whine........some are worse than others but I believe they all have it. A characteristic of the straight cut gears. Hope this helps and btw welcome to the world of the RSV. You will find a wealth of information and outstanding people on this site to give you all kinds of great advice.