Greg Kendall
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Thanks, guys. Think I've got it diagnosed. Had no voltage to the starter, so we backed up to the relay. Tried jumping it with a piece of one-inch strap metal with a notch in it. Started right up. Could be the weak relay caused my starting problems in the first place. Got a new one ordered. Until then I'm carrying around the strap metal for a "key." Thanks again.
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Thanks for the tips, guys. Yes, Friesman1, the kill switch was in the run position. That's the first thing I checked because I thought the same thing, "What's the obvious thing I'm not seeing here?"
Snaggletooth, I think the car was running. Is that a big problem? I've done it that way several times before.
Anyway, I'll try some of the things you guys suggested before I call in extra help.
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Tried to start my 86 VR after it had been sitting about a month. Had a little trouble getting it to fire right away, and ended up running down the battery (it might have been low to start with). Grabbed the jumper cables and hooked them up to the car. Got plenty of cranking power, but the bike still wouldn't fire up (might have flooded it by now). Then I just lost the starter completely. When I press the start button nothing happens except I hear a relay click, to cancel out the headlight I think. I have it in neutral, so I don't think it's related to the sidestand switch or the clutch lever switch. I tried rocking the bike a little in 3rd gear in case the brushes in the starter motor are a little worn and might move them a little. Still nothing. Any suggestions what might be wrong or what else I should be looking for? Thanks.
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Thanks, Dingy. Got it ordered. That's exactly what I needed.
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On my '86 VR, I've got a drip coming from the drain valve plug under the center of the radiator. Are there o-rings in there that could be replaced, or should I try to find a new plug? Any ideas? Thanks.
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Colorrite's site doesn't bring up anything but Honda when I type in 1986. I guess they don't carry Yamaha colors that old. Any other thoughts? BTW, my local Yamaha dealer also suggested Colorrite as the place they get all their paint, so I don't think even they can get this color. Maybe from Yamaha, but it will be pricey.
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Anybody know a good source for touch up paint? I need small quantities of both the black and tan for my '86 VR. I have the codes, but can't locate a supplier.
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Thanks, Rocket. Yeah, I forgot about the reserve fuel valve. Actually, I am more interested in Fairing pieces. My right half is pretty busted up; trying to find a replacement, and was hoping the years were interchangeable.
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Does anybody know if the body parts for all 1st Gen. years are interchangeable? Specifically the fairing and side cover pieces. I have an '86 1300 and was wondering if pieces from an 83-85 1200 will fit it? Thanks.
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in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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Thanks, Snaggletooth. I will check the charging system too. And no worries about the "key". It's about 8 inches long. Doesn't fit in my pocket so good, so I'll throw it in the trunk! Your help is much appreciated.