Ivan
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So much for global warming. All this time I thought Al Gore was an honest man.
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Did the first gens have different keys for the ignition than for the luggage and such? My ignition switch was so hosed up that I bought a replacement from ebay dirt cheap, and I was going to change the tumblers out to use the same ignition key. To my dismay, the ignition key from the replacement switch is a different blank than the one on the bike. When I examined the one on the bike, the key that was supposedly for the ignition was not right either. The inside of the ignition switch had been worn out enough that it would turn if wiggled right. This leads me to believe the key that came with the bike is not the right one. If they originally had two keys, I am ok with that, but i am darn picky and would like them all keyed alike if that is how they rolled off the assembly line.
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as a heart attack. He yelled at me loud enough to get people 30 feet away looking at me. I used to work for a Hennessey Industries (makes Coates balancers and changers and Ammco brake lathes) repair center, and I found walmart to be the stingiest customers. They got a discount on the service calls, a discount on parts, and we had to be at the door with in 48 hours when they called. Kansas is a big place, and there are lots of walmarts, and lots of customers that got bumped for weeks because of walmart needing a hose clamp tightened. They always wanted "used" parts, which we didn't have, on the machines, and if it was something they had in store, they would make us buy their cheapo parts to install on their machine. We charged them back an extra 100%, and would not guarantee their parts. 90% of the calls were due to the changers kicking off rims. The customer woudl be pissed and sure walmart for the scratches, and I was called to fix the machine. Most of the time it was kicking rims because of a 5 gallon compressor with 300 feet of 3/8 pipe and a 15 foot coil hose supplying the changer. Minimum for running a 5050 was a 10 hp compressor on a 50 gal tank, with 2" supply line clear up to the machine. The thought of spending $5000 on a good compressor set up got the same response as open heart surgery with no anesthetic. In contrast, Sears never had a problem spending money. But they got grumpy if you went to teh same store more than once every 6 months.
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unique GPS mount on RSTD
Ivan replied to eazyduzzit's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I have the exact same socket on my XS, and every time I pull the plug out of it, the metal grounding tube comes with it. Might double check it on yours. -
I have also heard they are the worlds largest retailer of diamonds. Probably china made cheap knock off diamonds with the clarity of pond scum, but they sell a lot of them. Remember in the late 80's early 90's when you could walk into a walmart and ask the gal at the jewelry counter where to find an oil filter for a 72 F-150 and she would show you and help you look it up in the book? I do. Makes it even more bitter when, just the other day, I asked the guy in the hunting and fishing department if they had whet stones, and he literally yelled at me and screamed "LEAVE ME ALONE DAMN IT!" I know how they got to the top, but I don't understand how they are staying there.
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I read about this in a magazine, and I am pretty sure the article said it wasn't intended to be in the American market, but I could be wrong. I do remember the author saying it isn't really comfortable, being that your caught in a sitting position somewhere between a crotch rocket and a cruiser. I think it looks like a drag bike and should have 700 hp and a long wheelie bar.
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As I understand it, Federal Motorvehicle Safety Standards say that "Driving Lights" can only be on during high beam operation, while "Fog lamps" can only be on during low beam operation. I would say you have "Dual purpose driving/fog lamps" I do like your idea though. Pretty neat.
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Ironically, boeing employees are the reason I am only getting 24 hours a week.
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Not sure if this is the right forum for this, but I though t someone might like the deal, not sure if the price is good or not. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350131807220&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=
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What does that switch do?
Ivan replied to Ivan's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
not sure yet. I am not to the electrical part of the rebuild so far. I am nearing the finality of the carb rebuild. I didn't want to power up the electrical without the carbs on, for fear of pouring fuel all over. I guess I could disconnect the pump, but that would defeat the purpose of checking everything out on the electrical side. Atlanta Dragon Slayer was kind enough to offer me a drain screw, and when that gets here, and I get a couple gaskets, I should be ready to start and test the electrical. Basically, I don't know if the 4 way switch works or not. These switches all seem to be simple enough that I can take them apart and refurbish them if it doesn't work. I have the turnsignal switch apart and the high beam switch apart for the same purpose. Taking the control box apart, I found that it was filled with silt. I would guess the 4 way switch was better shielded from the elements, due to the plastic dash panel. It is good to know what it is though. PS you have all been a great help, and the offers of extra parts and such have helped a ton. -
What does that switch do?
Ivan replied to Ivan's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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Other than being the famous last words of the Hindenburg pilot, what does the small slider switch on the dash, to the right of the handle bars at the vertical portion of the dash panel next to the "grate" do? http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq60/ivanstein/IMAGE_018.jpg?t=1227930215
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Thanks for the suggestion. Its a great idea. I will probably use a bolt or something.
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Standard automotive relays usually have 5 prongs. They nearly always have a wiring diagram printed right on the relay as well, to show you what prongs go where. The 5th prong is for normally closed operation. There are two primary prongs (actuation coil) and three secondary (controlled circuit). One of these will be a common terminal, one operates in normally closed and one for normally open (most common use). Although I haven't looked into the wiring too closely on my venture yet, I'd bet a body could adapt one rather easily from an automotive relay.
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This is what I was thinking as well. reduced air velocity. FWIW, my XS 1100 has a pretty bad stumble at off idle. No power up to about 2500 rpm. I have tried new idle jets, synced it nicely and set the idle mix. I was thinking that maybe the springs have been relaxed a bit from 27 years of service. I guess its easy enough to stretch them a bit, and see if it makes a difference.
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What are the symptoms of carbs with the slider springs (under the cap on the top of the carb, pushes the needle down) too soft? Does it cause any adverse running problems? Thanks in advance.
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I think we are talking about two different things. I am referring to the 1/8th inch thick gasket for the "choke" valve body. I know it isn't a choke proper, so I gave it my best shot with "idle enrichment valve". The one with the small diaphragm is, as far as I can tell actuated with high vacuum, and I assume only opens on deceleration, so I called it a "deceleration valve". My terminology probably sucks.
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Well, I am finishing up my fourth carb and found that I need the two gaskets, which seem to be overly priced ($20 each) every where I look. Is there a cheaper place to find them? Especially the thick one under the idle enrichment valve. Also, it seems that the PO was kind enough to misplace the bowl drain screw for one of the carbs. Is it possible to find one of those somewhere as well? All the parts fiche places don't seem to show it as separate from the carb body. It might be that my eyes are failing me though....
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Parts compatability
Ivan replied to 83VR3711's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
http://www.johnnystoybox.com/yamaha_parts_cross-reference.htm http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm -
Well, one down three to go. I have been polishing the top covers on the carbs as I go, hope they look decent on the bike.
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some where, I can't remember where, I was told that a solenoid off a datsun B210 may work, as it is relatively small. I cant confirm this, as I haven't done it. From what I can tell, the solenoid from a Yamaha Rhino is the same as well. I did a search on ebay for yamaha starter solenoid and yamaha starter relay and found a new one that should work well, but I can't remember what it is from. It was less than $20 with shipping. Also, there were lots of adds for a knock off replacement for $6 or so, but it was a plastic one. Might not hurt ot get three or four and carry a spare. Just some ideas
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thanks a bunch!
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I am in the process of rebuilding the carbs on my 84. It seems that the PO did not pay attention to the proper placement of the pilot air jet, the deceleration jet and the main fuel jet, all of which are interchangeable, except for the size. Can someone steer me as to which jet goes where? I am not sure of the exact sizes, the stamping is not that great, but I think I have 80,117.5 and 170.
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Here are a couple things that might intrest you with your new HTC: http://www.ppcgeeks.com/ http://www.xda-developers.com/ http://ppckitchen.org/ At PPC Kitchen, you can get a program called BuildOS, which lets you painlessly build new ROMs, with the latest and greatest flavors of WM. I had WM6.1 on my Apache (PPC 6700, the predecessor to the Mogul.) I have had good luck with Google maps coupled with the GPS, also there is a program called Track Me that will log your GPS position and spit it out in a format the Google maps will handle. Been thinking about trying to use this as a back up when I try the Iron butt 1000 mile, some time, in the future. Also, look up Skyfire browser. It is by far the best web browser I have used for WM to date. PIE is cheesy, and Opera is a resource hog. Skyfire runs well, is light and very user friendly. Hopefully there is a Touch Pro (rafael, the supercessor to the Diamond) in my future. I am about $500 short on that though.