Jump to content

V7Goose

Supporting Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,588

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by V7Goose

  1. V7Goose
    The CB is fully integrated with the audio system on the Venture. When both are on, the CB takes priority any time is is un-squelched, so it works just like you described the Honda radio. Yes, you can use a GPS or any other device on the aux input, and it works with the CB in exactly the same way. The only down side is that the audio side of the system cannot play the radio and the Aux input at the same time, so if you want music with your GPS, you need one with a built-in player. Goose
  2. V7Goose
    No, you do the sync at idle. Goose
  3. V7Goose
    Actually, what you want would mess up the whole process. Those linkages are VERY sensitive to the screw movement, and even the touch of the screwdriver. When doing the sync, you MUST blit the throttle after each time you touch one of the screws so the linkages can re-set from whatever change the screwdriver pressure did. Goose
  4. V7Goose
    It runs perfectly on gravity feed; no starving at any speed. I do suggest keeping the tank over 1/4 full just to keep up a little head pressure. I think the main reason we have a fuel pump is simply because the carb input is VERY close to the bottom of the tank, so you would have a problem trying to use all the gas. To set this up, you always want to either use a new piece of fuel line from the tank to the carbs, or remove the existing line from the TOP of the fuel filter (so you do not have a filter in-line). It would still work fine with a clean filter, but many people who have a bad fuel pump probably have a clogged filter too, so that would not be good for gravity feed! Goose
  5. V7Goose
    Valve day at my place in Colleyville on July 6th. If you want your valves done on that day, you will have to do almost all the work on your own bike yourself with just directions and minor help. And you need to give me a call or PM soon (phone number is in my public profile); because, I want you to order 3 or 4 shims ahead of time for the kit to make sure we do not risk getting caught needing one in the common sizes. You can probably get by fine with your old gaskets, but you WON'T be happy if you end up with an oil leak! Considering how much work it is to get those covers off, I do suggest new gaskets. You should also have new plugs and a fuel filter (MicroGuard universal 33011 at O'Reilly Auto Parts is a good choice). Remember, this is a big job, and it does take most people pretty much the whole day! Anyone who just wants to observe is welcome. And if you want your valves done but think you need a lot of help or just want me to do the work, we'll need to schedule that for a different day just for you, and I charge $350 plus parts, which includes plugs, fuel filter, carb cleaning and mixture set along with the valves. Goose
  6. V7Goose
    I just updated the alternative parts list in the Tech library with this info. I think all of the various replacement pumps are made by Facet - the old standby was their original cube pump, part 42S. The Posi-Flo is their updated replacement, part 04S. When buying a pump, remember that our stock pump only has a 3 lb pressure rating, so stick with low pressure pumps that max out around 4 lbs. Goose
  7. V7Goose
    Truth be Told, you do not even NEED the extra piece of hose - that just makes it a little more simple. If you don't have it, just pull the stock fuel line off the top of the fuel filter and connect it straight to the carbs. Goose
  8. V7Goose
    I'm psychic. And I also read his original post. Goose
  9. V7Goose
    Looks like I have someone coming over in early July to do valves - still working on setting the final date, but if anyone else in the North Texas area is interested in joining us, let me know. Goose
  10. V7Goose
    The rider's seat does not mount the same way either. But be that as it may, you should make it clear that you are asking for RSV seats instead of something that does not exist - no pillow top seats were ever made for the RSTD. That way RSV owners will not just dismiss your post thinking they do not have what you want. Goose
  11. V7Goose
    Those seats do not exist. The mounting is different from the RSTD to the RSV. Goose
  12. V7Goose
    Yes the stock idiot light is a level light, which I think is a great idea. And it does occasionally flash on hard acceleration, especially at high RPM and going up hill (this is even documented in the owner's manual). BUT, that oil level light does not come on when sitting still until you are WAY low on oil, so checking the sight glass regularly is still a good idea. The most value that the idiot light has is if it comes on briefly after a cold start (when the oil is still thick and not draining back down as fast as usual) or you happen to notice it is flashing more than usual during acceleration - that would indicate your oil level is going down, so better check into it. And it has no value at all as a level indicator with the engine not running. And as others have already said, the typical 5 lb oil pressure at idle is normal. But I also believe this is a prime reason that Yamahaha specs the idle speed for this engine at 950-1050 RPM. I believe that it is IMPORTANT to set the idle correctly. Most of us prefer the way the engine sounds and idles at a much lower speed - the average person setting it by ear will leave it idling around 650; considering the low idle pressure, this is NOT a good way to set the idle! If you do not have a tach, find someone who does and compare the sound of your engine to theirs at the proper idle speed. If you must set the idle by ear, I strongly suggest you first set it where you think it sounds about right, then crank it up more. Even then, you will probably still be under 1000 RPM. Goose
  13. V7Goose
    I can think of no possibility that any change in the valve clearances (short of valves being held open at TDC) could ever be felt by the rider. And in the odd chance that your valves were not fully closing, the adjustment would simply have improved the performance of the engine. So whatever you think you sense after the adjustment, consider it simply an effect of your imagination. Goose
  14. V7Goose
    I explained this issue in great detail in a much older thread. Bottom line is that the recommended interval is the point at which Yamahaha expects to catch the majority of engines that are changing clearances BEFORE damage occurs. This means that most will still be quite safe at that point. But just because someone else says theirs was fine at x,000 miles does NOT in any way suggest that your engine will also be fine. Pushing the mileage limit for valve checks is not particularly intelligent, especially if you ride hard. My advice is to quit trying to guess at how long you can risk your engine and just take care of it. This bike has a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty - Yamahaha is concerned that if you push the miles between valve checks more than 27,000 miles, they will have to pay more for warranty work. Take the hint. Goose
  15. V7Goose
    Wow, it's too bad you didn't see the information on this site about how to buy a $45 replacement pump instead of blowing all that with Yamahaha. Did you at least ask them to cover it? Usually a decent dealer will go to bat for you when it is so close after the warranty end. But at least you got it fixed and can ride again. Goose
  16. V7Goose
    That's great - your test should be definitive even for a poor dealer (and we all hope our dealers are better than that!), so they should get you fixed right up. Goose
  17. V7Goose
    Those are not date codes - no idea what they are. As mentioned above, the date code is a 4-digit numeric code in a recessed oval. I find the wet weather performance of the Avon Venom tires exceptionally good. Since I ride all year long, no matter what the weather, I do get a fair amount of wet roads, and I do not tend to slow down in the rain! The Avons have always inspired total confidence for me.
  18. V7Goose
    Without knowing how many miles you normally get from some other specific brand tires on that bike there is no way to accurately advise you on what to expect from your current tires. However, most people would have absolutely no problem getting 14,000 safe miles from an E3 rear tire on the RSV. Goose
  19. V7Goose
    Yes, you have a fuel pump issue (slight possibility it is the relay, but makes no difference, the pump is not running; therefore, you have a fuel pump issue). In this situation, you can often get the pump running again (for a while) simply by taking off the left battery cover and rapping it a couple of times with a screwdriver handle. Take it in under warranty and make sure they do a proper writeup that includes mention of intermittent no fuel pump noise after the bike sits for several days. Then, even if they cannot find it and won't replace the pump now under warranty, they will be forced to do so at any future time that you have a total failure, even after the warranty is over. And if they do not fix it right now, stop by an auto parts store and buy a 3' length of fuel line and carry it in the bike. Then if the pump ever stops where you don't have any other transportation, you can simply run it from the tank to the carb input and run on gravity feed so you won't be stranded. Goose
  20. V7Goose
    I know you think you can do the job with the tool you have, but in my opinion, you absolutely cannot. The interaction between the linkage screws on these carbs is so great that I believe it is all but totally impossible to do a proper sync without a four-cylinder tool. Any attempt to do this job with even a two-cylinder tool is a total waste of time. You may be able to get it a bit better, but you cannot get it right within any wild imagination of the time and number of re-checks it would actually take moving the vacuum connection from one port to another. This bike does NOT have a single cylinder that is the reference point and to which you match the others. I have synced the carbs on literally HUNDREDS of these bikes, using several different tools (but all with four vacuum connections). You may not put any stock in that experience, but I am confident in what I say. Good luck. Goose
  21. V7Goose
    First, I'll say your original problem sounded exactly like a carb sync problem. But your description of how far off it was does not ring true. It is impossible for me to imagine any of these bikes where a carb sync screw could be "3-4 full tuns" off. Even with really BAD sync, one full turn of any of the three screws is a LOT. Are you sure you did it right? Does the sync stay on at both idle and high RPM? Do you know that the tech manual is WRONG on the sync procedure (so you must follow the instructions on this site, NOT the Yamahaha manual)? If the specific symptom is significantly better after your sync, this strongly suggests the problem was the sync, but if it is not completely fixed, that also suggests the sync is not correct. Goose
  22. V7Goose

    Pick up Coils

    V7Goose replied to Pam's topic in Watering Hole

    Sounds like either clogged jets or damaged diaphragms. Goose
  23. V7Goose
    Just look at the bottom shock mount - the bottom of that shock should ALWAYS be 100% TOTALLY ABSOLUTELY dry. Never any oil, or even oily dirt residue. IF it is not just totally dry and dusty, your shock is bad. Goose
  24. V7Goose
    Shucks, I'm in Tatum NM tonight - not all that far away - If I'd only known to bring my shim kit and tools! It'd be better than sitting in this dumpy motel! Oh well... You are always welcome to ride down to my place near Fort Worth, and we can take care of it. Or I'll be happy to send you the kit and tool; I can tell you ahead of time what sizes of shims are a bit light so you can order a few ahead of time. Only cost to you is shipping, and add the few new shims or whatever is left over to the kit when you are done. Let me know. Goose
  25. V7Goose
    Most probably your pilot jets are gunked up pretty bad, so you are mostly running off your main jets at idle. Also possible you have some partially blocked air passages to the diaphragms - constant velocity carbs work on a pressure differential on both sides of the diaphragm, so if that pressure cannot equalize quickly enough, you will get that symptom. But the bottom line is old bike = dirty carbs. Take them off, take the jets out and soak them, and use spray cleaner with a little straw nozzle to blow cleaner through the passages. But be sure to follow up with compressed air in those passages so you don't leave too much cleaner in there to work on the rubber bits until you get the carbs back on the bike. While you are at it, take the diaphragms out and inspect them closely for pin holes and other damage. Goose
×
×
  • Create New...