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  1. scottbly
    I have one from an 83 and one from an 84 I can give you cheap. Shipping plus a six pack. PM me if you as are interested.
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    I disconnected the speedo cable from the wheel and duct tape it as high as I could to something higher than the speedo. Then mounted a funnel to the opening of the cable and poured motor oil into the funnel. I let it sit for a couple day. Problem gone for years. That's Army engineering.
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    I could use the two vents from the lower fairings. I lost mine when I hit something that fell off a truck on the freeway. Knocked them both out when I went over the debris.
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    Here are photos of both my parts bike showing, what I am told is, marking indicating dealer repair of 2nd gear. I don't know how dependable this marking is, everything I learned about Ventures I learned from this site. Of course my primary bike does not carry the mark.
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    I will take some pics when I get home. The bummer is the 83 Venture I ride does not have the mark. Somewhere along the way I picked up two parts bike and both of the have the mark. My 83 has about 43k miles with no issues, but I am holding my breath.
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    I have two 1200 engines that have the punch marking indicating that the 2nd gear issues have been repaired by the dealer. I would give one to you for a case of good beer, but you gotta pick it up. In california.
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    I have a good solenoid on ebay if you need it. From a 84 VR Here are the listing details: http://q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!hEE5ov!8PF2BOiluHjG+!~~60_0.JPG?set_id=8800005007Yamaha Venture Starter solenoid with cable, mount and main fuseItem Id:320769474702Starting price:$15.00End time:Oct-13-11 18:05:43 PDT
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    I have a display unit that I don't need if anyone wants it. I ride a Venture. I bought a VR parts bike. The display did not respond when I jumped the battery. If you want it for shipping cost only let me know.
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    I just listed a good TCI from an 84 VR parts bike along with other components if anyone needs one: Here are the listing details: http://q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqIOKjgE5UDjp6H+BOilzwQM,Q~~60_0.JPG?set_id=8800005007Yamaha Venture TCI Ignition UnitItem Id:320769476692Starting price:$50.00End time:Oct-13-11 18:12:04 PDT
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    I had the same problem on my front brake when I bought an 83 that had been siting for years. I just keep releasing the pressure and the problem eventually went away.
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    I will be in DC on business over the Columbus Day weekend. I Have three days off and what to take a road trip to see the fall colors. I will be in a rental car so bike issues are not relevent. I am thinking Penn? Any Suggestions? Thanks.
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    If available, switch to gas. Typically, electric is 3 times more expensive per BTU then natural gas. It may even be worth installing a propane tank if natural gas is not avail, especially if you are considering switching other appliances to gas. Propane is usually half the cost of electric. The decision to go tank or tankless is secondary to the fuel source. Scott Certified Energy Manager Association of Energy Engineers
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    I was traveling south on the 101 in Santa Maria just past the Thorson motorcycle complex.
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    The only marking on the cart was "Clark.." in black marker. Trust me, I was looking for identifying markings.
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    The truck was gone by the time I pulled off the road and parked my bike. I am not sure if he dropped the cart or if he had stopped to move the cart off the road. No police, no insurance claim, I just cleared what was left off the road and came to work. Luckily I did not have to go home to changed my shorts.
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    Holy Crap! I just hit a large rolling tool cart on my way to work. I was doing about 75 mph on the freeway in the early morning light. I was distracted by something (probably the truck pulling off the road up ahead) and suddenly a large gray square appeared about the same color as the road. I thought it was concrete! I did not have time to hit the brake and I just slammed into the middle of it with a shattering thwack. The heavy plastic shattered and flew all up into my bike busting my lower fairing and knocking the vents out. My feet were stinging but I was wearing cowboy boots so no injuries. I have not closely looked at the bike yet, but it looks like the fairing is repairable, but the vents are lost forever. I went back to the crash site after pulling over and catching my breath. Other cars had been smashing thru the debris. I found one of my vents crushed. I guess I am lucky, it could have been concrete. The great jumpmaster in the sky was looking out for me.
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    I have this one from an 83 if you are interested
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    Hill AFB also has an excellent museum. I am headed to Ohio this summer for work and will try to visit this august.
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    I am painting my wife's bathroom while she and the kids are in Hawaii. I am not sure who got the better deal.
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    Good Luck. I hope those hoses hold for you.
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    If you determine that the compressor unit under the trunk is bad I have one on ebay for $10. The compressor works when connected to 12 volts. My controller doesn't work. Here are the listing details: Yamaha Venture CLASS Compressor Air Suspension Item Id: 320713878541 Starting price: $10.00 End time: Jun-23-11 21:19:14 PDT
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    Speaker

    scottbly replied to Bubber's topic in Watering Hole

    I bought Boss CH4220 4-Inch 2-Way CAR Speakers on ebay for less than $20 to replace my original 1984 speakers. I knew I was taking a risk, but for $20 it was worth it. They installed easy with the bolt holes lining up and a perfect fit. The wiring included was cheap so I cut and soldiered the old wires to the new speakers. The sound much better than what I had, but the are Boss not Bose. A deal for $20. I have not been on the freeway year to see how they blast at top volume. I will let you know after my next ride.
  23. scottbly
    OK. I get it now.
  24. scottbly
    Thanks, but I wasn't looking at changing the whole motor, I was think of leaving the motor in the bike as swapping the transmission, drive, swing arm, etc as one piece. Does the transmission separate like a car does? Thanks again.
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    Pardon my ignorance if this is completely off subject, but I am paranoid about my 83 Venture's 2nd gear. If the punch mark indicator referred to in other threads is true, my 83 with 40,000 miles has not been retrofitted for the dreaded 2nd gear. I have an 84 parts bike with 50,000 miles that has been punched. If the 2nd gear starts to go on my 83, what is the easiest / cheapest way to fix? Can I "simply" separate the engine and transmission with the drive shaft, pumpkin, etc. in one piece, then replace with the same "assembly" from my parts bike? Thanks
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