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    Is this really possible??

    in Watering Hole

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    While cruising the item on EBay for sale I came across this add: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Venture-Yamaha-1989-Venture-Royale-1300-Blue-Like-New-200-miles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem588296a25dQQitemZ380148032093QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles

     

    Does anyone believe this is really possible? A 1989 VR with ONLY 210 miles on it? It does look very clean. 3K current bid but it also has a reserve on it.

     

     

    Re: is this really possible??

     

     

    I bought that 210 mile motorcycle. Currently being renovated by a mechanic. So far: Over $900.00 for carb parts, rust free- scratch free- dent free- fuel tank of ebay, new fuel pump, New tires (avon cobra), fuel level sending unit, adapter plate for oil filter, oil filter. air filter, thermostat, fuel filter, new dryer material for CLASS, fresh brake fluid, fresh clutch fluid, fresh fork fluid, cables lubricated, changed fliud in final drive, swing arm lubicated, wind shield cleaned

    Seeking 1983-1993 VIN for a comprehensive database

    in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)

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    For several years I have been compiling First Generation Venture VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). I've entered the accumulated VIN into an Excel database. It is rather an OCD thing I suppose, however, the database has proven useful to me and other Venture owners by providing some insight into such Yamaha vagaries as annual production numbers, export market differences and accurate model designations for the purpose of obtaining the correct parts for a specific motorcycle.

     

    Perhaps you would be so kind as to forward me your Venture's full VIN, the manufacturing date and the Venture's current mileage, so that I may enter it into the database?

     

    The VIN is located at two locations on the First Generation Ventures. The VIN is stamped into the frame at the steering neck, but that location makes it difficult to read the VIN on the Venture. However, there is also an applied white label on the lower frame rail beneath the rear brake pedal, that contains the VIN. The VIN is easily read there. The VIN consists of 17 characters and digits and starts with 'JYA'. On the same label, the manufacturing date is shown. The manufacturing date is formatted as month/year, i.e.: '4/83', '8/87', etc.

     

    I will send you a copy of this database if you wish. If you want a copy, include an email address where I can send the Excel file.

     

    Thank you for your consideration.

     

     

    1989 VR; 210 miles JYA1NLE02KA028388 Purchased from K & N Kawasaki, Inc Sept 10,`1990 Crossing Road, Little, NY 13087. Motorcycle has been sitting up since Sept 1990. Currently being renovated by a mechanic. Hope to ride the VR before Christmas. I am the second owner. 1st owner lived in Newark Valley, NY 13811

    Hot Start Problems with First Gen VR

    in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)

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    Wait, you can not get off the hook that easy! You got an 1989 Venture with only 206 miles on it? We need pics of this gem.

     

    I will have to purchase a camera. MC is currently in the mechanics garage, hopefully to be fully renovated. I moved it there yesterday. Garage Owner/Mechanic expressed some reservations about whether he will have to disassemble the MC to replace the fuel tank (MC has been sitting up for about thirty years). I will find out on Monday whether or not he will carry through. I once considered doing the renovation myself but common sense prevailed.

    Hot Start Problems with First Gen VR

    in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)

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    A mechanic is renovating my 89 VR, with 206 miles on it. In the first generation VR, at what point (in mileage) does the hot start problem begin? At what point (in mileage) is the four brush starter and heavy gauge starter wires needed? Will the higher out put stator help with hot starts? Would it be prudent to make upgrades at this point instead of waiting until hot start problems begin?

    Owners's Manual

    in Watering Hole

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    They sometimes show up on Ebay.

     

    Is there something specific you would like to know? We will gladly answer questions and offer advice!

     

    Nothing specific. I really need and owner's manual. I have tried ebay several times.

     

    Yamahapubs.com does not seem to be a valid source. A purchase attempt would not process. No contact info. No phone number. No address.

    Owners's Manual

    in Watering Hole

    Posted · Edited by Shadetree
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    Anyone know of a source where an owner's manual for 89vr can be purchased? Owner's manual for 86 thru 93 VR would be helpful. Thanks.

     

    I tried yamahapubs.com. Site would not accept an American Express card number. I then tried VISA card. I then got a response that my address was wrong. Site has no contact info - no phone number. no address.

     

     

    I ordered an owner's manual direct from Crestec, Phone Number 888-530-9446.

     

    Thanks for the help.

    Owner"s Manual

    in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)

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    I would like to purchase an Owner's Manual for 1989 1st Gen VR. I have tried ebay, amazom, and Club web sites. When I attempted to buy one at yamahapubs.com, on one attempt my card number was refused. On another with a different card my address was refused. All suggestions on a source for and owner's manual will be appreciated. Any manual for 1986 thru 1993 would be helpful.

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