Prairiehammer

I am on board with the changes. I always had an issue with the old way. Posts were marked read, even if I didn't read them. Confusing. This way is more intuitive; if I haven't read the thread then it remains unread. This new way is more inline with the way all the other vBulletin forums that I occasion are run.

Although four brush starters were introduced on the 1991 Venture and V-Max, one can not be sure when buying a used starter "from a 1991 Venture" that it is in fact from a 1991 Venture and is four brush. Your safest bet is to buy a starter from the Second Gen. They were all four brush and the Second Gen starter will bolt up to the First Gen without modification. As for the Second Gen starter CLUTCH, there are several things that have to be changed besides the starter clutch; ie, ignition pick-up coils and the rotor are different from First Gen and Second Gen. Dingy did a comparison of using Second Gen rotor on First Gen block. IIRC it was quite a bit of swapping parts, including stator and case?

All the factory mascots were the same from 1986-1993, only the background color was different (either black or red, depending on the bike color). Sounds like you may not have had a factory mascot/trim?

Thanks, Craig for the suggestion on the route. It appears I may be able chalk up Delaware after all. That day's ride will take us from the Water Gap to Delaware and then I was gonna try for Shawnee State Park near Mann's Choice, Pennsylvania. Don, I will post my itinerary later, but I haven't planned to ride into Ontario on this trip. We ARE going to Niagara Falls (Goat Island) and will spend the night at Fourmile Creek SP near Youngstown, NY. I've got an invitation extended to Semi-Retired for supper with us on Sunday, August 4. Anyone in the area want to join in?

Kurt, I know you like the look without the fender mascot, but in case you still want to replace the lost mascot, there is one just posted on eBay: http://tinyurl.com/q4vmmh6

Craig, Is there any of the above issues with this route?: http://goo.gl/maps/LbNAz It appears that Reading is the biggest city on the above route. What's it like to travel through?

I've planned out my New England motorcycle trip for later this summer to include all the States and Provinces that I have not ridden in. All is well; except for Delaware. First; I desperately despise riding in (a) Big cities, (b) high traffic areas, © Interstates or even worse: high speed bumper to bumper expressways/tollways (you people are crazy and dangerous to me and my mo'sickle). So, my dilemma: I would like to "notch" up Delaware while on this New England trip, but it looks like a lot of city congestion from Delaware Water Gap to Delaware. What would be the best way (see above abhorred scenarios) to go to ANY point in Delaware from Delaware Water Gap region?

Good luck with the surgery, Mike. That bike of yours wants to be ridden a LOT more.

There is a thread on the Motocampers site ( http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6716) that got me to pondering about the insurance on my cargo trailer. The trailer has been in storage for the past ten plus years and I hadn't given a thought to insurance until reading that thread. I also suddenly realized that our planned New England trip was going to be the first trip in which I pulled a trailer, into Canada no less. So, I contacted my agent and here is his email response to my questions regarding trailer insurance: Kevin, See the answers to each question below. The answers in red are for as your policy currently is on the 1990 Yamaha. Currently you do not have comprehensive or collision coverage on the 1990 Yamaha. If you were to add those coverage items then that changes the answers to the answers in blue. To add comprehensive, collision and accessory coverage up to $3,000 with a $500 deductible would cost you $17 for today through August 26, 2013. A $250 deductible would be an additional cost of $20 for today through August 26, 2013. If the rates do not change between now and August 26, 2013 the annual premium increase would be $90 for those additional coverage items. Let me know if you have any other questions or if you want to add comprehensive, collision and accessory coverage. Ron, Is my Dart cargo trailer while hitched to the bike insured as if it were an accessory? Or is it going to need coverage as a registered vehicle? Several scenarios: 1a. Wreck the bike while towing the trailer; is damage done to trailer as a consequence of the wreck, covered? NO YES up to $4,000 for the trailer and all other accessories subject to one deductible 1b. Is the BIKE covered if I hit a deer or run off the road? NO YES subject to deductible 2. Someone backs into the trailer while unhitched (motel parking lot, for instance). NO unless the party that hits the trailer is not insured. YES subject to $500 deductible 3. Someone steals the bike and trailer while hitched. NO YES subject to one deductible 4. Someone steals the trailer while parked unhitched. NO YES subject to deductible 5. Someone steals the contents of the trailer. Not covered by Progressive but would be by homeowners 6. Tree falls on the trailer (at a campground). NO YES subject to deductible 7. Fire engulfs the trailer and its contents. NO YES subject to deductible for the trailer, contents would fall under the homeowners. 8. A fire burns down my shop or garage; is my trailer covered if being stored inside? NO YES subject to deductible 9. Is the trailer covered if in Canada? For liability only not for damage to the trailer itself YES subject to deductible 10. Will the Progressive emergency road service cover a flat or blown tire on the trailer? YES YES for the trailer or bike but you must call the Roadside assistance number for this to be good. Thank you. Kevin Ronald H Campbell Campbell Insurance Services Inc 416 W Main McNabb, IL 61335 Phone: 815-882-2126 Fax: 815-882-2526 Cell: 815-488-6828 WWW.Campbellsinsurance.com Perhaps it is needless to say, but I popped for the $20 premium for the additional coverage. Just a gentle reminder to all you trailer pullers out there in Venture Land to check your coverage.

Holy Cow! We've had some side stands break the pivot bolt, but breaking the mount off the frame is a new one to me. There appears to be a fair amount of corrosion in that area on your bike and the weld looks rather dicey. Perhaps it was "repaired" before?

Yeah, that's just what Dan collects!

Finally! I actually contributed to fixing someone's problem. Thanks! And glad I could help.

Yeah, it even shows an Ignitech number: [v88TCIP4full]

Fuses can LOOK okay, but the fuse holders can be dicey. You say you have no tools. How about a 12 volt test light (a light bulb)? Check the fuse holders for juice on BOTH sides of the fuse. Also, check the fuse in the OTHER fuse holder (black rectangular box in front of the battery) and especially check the "BACKUP" fuse for consistent continuity.

Just take the six screws that hold your plastic panel (that used to contain the CB and CLASS) onto the fairing and replace with the pictured glove box and add the hinged cover. The OEM cover had no more support than this glovebox and it was carrying the weight of the CB and CLASS.

Like these? http://tinyurl.com/ktos7c8

Al, Did the screws strip out of the ABS plastic door? Are the bosses that the screws screwed into still there? If so, try finding a SLIGHTLY larger diameter self tapping screw of the appropriate length and gently screw it into the bosses. Failing that, you might consider utilizing rivnuts (internally threaded pop rivets) and appropriately length screws. Failing that, just drill through the lid and install some nuts and bolts with locking washers. If you can find stainless or chrome truss head screws they would provide a low profile and more decorative appearance.

It would be easier and maybe looking more original if you removed the panel from your bike and replaced it with the inner "glove box" from any First Gen STANDARD (no CB, no CLASS). Here is one: http://tinyurl.com/mt6elme And another: http://tinyurl.com/ks464ao Here is one on sale: http://tinyurl.com/lnbpwfy Here is one with multiple views to show what it looks like. Maybe can get enough info from those pics to make one? http://tinyurl.com/mg74zo5 You will probably want the hinged cover that attaches to the glove box, too. Here is one: http://tinyurl.com/muhsscn And here is a package including the glove box and a cover: http://tinyurl.com/k6wzz7r

Mine was getting loose on one edge, so I removed it completely with help of a putty knife and braided fishing line; scraped all the foam tape remains from the fender and mascot; cleaned any adhesive residue with WD40 and Goo Gone; cleaned off the WD40 with rubbing alcohol; reapplied the mascot with Gorilla™ TAPE.

That's a full quart more than I add when I change oil and filter. So, are we leaving a quart of old oil in the engine nooks and crannies when we change the oil and filter?

Ride In Peace, Gunboat.

Not all MKII swing arms will fit the MKI suspension linkage. The 1986-1987 MKII swing arms ARE different from the 1988-1993 swing arms, due to redesigned suspension linkage starting in 1988. If you get a swing arm for a 1988-1993 model, the shock linkage from a 1988 or newer will also be needed. The attachment point of the suspension linkage is moved about 1.5" toward the rear in 1988.

Yamaha calls that chrome thing a mascot. Yamaha part number: 3JJ-21577-00-00. Obsolete (not available) now but it had a list price of darn near $100. Keep an eye on eBay for a MKII front fender. Make sure the "mascot" is still attached. Front fenders go pretty cheaply. Here is one complete with mascot. Pinwall says it is from a 1984, but the mascot was not on the 1983-1985. Nevertheless it is what you want: http://tinyurl.com/kmxhlks The mascot/helmet is originally attached via double faced foam tape. The adhesive dries out over the years and eventually the trim often falls off (note the many MKII front fenders on eBay that are missing the mascot).

According to that site, the XVZ1200 uses the N151.067 pilot jet. And according to Yamaha, that jet size is 42.5.

It works really, really well for making the black crinkle painted cylinders and heads on my Z1R black again after a wash. Smells good too, when the engine gets warm.