Prairiehammer

Cliff, your "Yamaha Product Manual" is incorrect, at least for the First Generation Ventures. For instance, the 1983 XVZ12TK has a starting number of "000101". I have many actual Ventures in my database with serial numbers before the stated "000286". Same for the 1983 XVZ12TDK; starting serial number is "000101". Other Yamaha documentation confirms the "000101" starting number for those and many other years. The various Yamaha Service Manuals show beginning serial numbers for different years/models. I have copies of the official "Yamaha Model Index 1958-2010", Yamaha document number 1JMC0-0MDL1, and the "000101" starting serial number for the 1983 is confirmed. I would be interested in perusing the Yamaha Product Manual that you cited. Do you have a digital copy of this manual you could send to me? Thanks.

Yes, Justin, your provided VIN is incomplete. Did you get that incomplete VIN from your title or registration? I've seen several instances of mistakes on documentation due to clerical errors, misread, transcriptions, etc. Or did you get the VIN from the white label on the lower frame rail, just below the brake pedal. Sometimes that label is damaged or the numbers become illegible. Best to get the VIN from the numbers stamped in the steering head. I can extrapolate the VIN/frame number from the engine number, but the engine may sometimes be replaced and the frame/engine numbers do not match. Check again. And thanks.

I keep track of First Gen accessories' selling price on eBay. Have for several years. The rotor covers for the MKI, ABA-26HCD-02-00, (they are different than the MKII rotor covers) have sold for as little as $26/pair (2012) to as much as $140 (2014). The caliper covers for the MKI, ABA-26HCD-03-00, (also different than the MKII) range from $19.50/pair to $69/pair. The front fender "bumper", (Yamaha calls it "Front Bumper Trim") with lights, ABA-26HCD-01-00 has sold for $19.95 to $81.99. This information probably didn't help you much, because of the obvious wide range of selling prices. Just consider the condition and how bad you want them gone and price accordingly. Set the price high. If no one bites, adjust price or offer free shipping for the next go around. Good luck.

Huh? The "vacuum advance", AKA as the "Boost Sensor", or "pressure sensor" is the same on all First Gen Ventures. There is not a need for a Second Gen vacuum advance.

I agree Heather, his profile appears to be current; even shows him as a "Supporting Member", but if you check the "Community"→"Member List" tab, he is not listed as a supporting member. Why is that, @Freebird ?

Dano has allowed his Venturerider.org membership to lapse. He will not be able to see a PM, I suspect.

If you used the MKII (1987) INNER AND OUTER clutch bosses, there should have been no problem. The "shaft" is the same all years. The basket is the same all years. The plates are the same all years. The only difference is the inner and outer clutch bosses (and of course the spring(s)).

For others information; what was the phone number and email address that got this positive result?

That motorcycle accident happened on Wednesday, the 20th. And the deceased, Lester Ott, rode a Harley. Darrin's cited accident happened on Thursday, the 21st.

The "little diaphragms" on the Venture carbs have nothing to do with the choke/enrichener. The little diaphragms are part of the deceleration enriching circuit. Two different animals.

Yes. Part number 93109-08061-00. That seal is used on more than a hundred Yamahas. Only five bucks or so.

Concerning the "choke" on the 1984: the choke lever on the 1984 is unique to that year Venture. It is "coaxial" with the handlebar, as opposed to the "under slung" choke of the 1983, 1985-1993. I guess it was an attempt to "improve" the enrichener operation, but apparently it was deemed a failure, because Yamaha went back to the under mounted (under the switch housing) enrichener after just one year (1984). Some folks who have complained of the "loose" enrichener lever on the 1984 have wrapped some friction tape (as a string) around the hand grip, between the hand grip and the choke lever, to tighten up the choke action. Concerning the difficulty in starting; it sounds as if ALL the enricheners are not being opened during the "choking" start. And the poor fuel mileage COULD be a result of one or more of the enricheners remaining open. Check the enrichener linkage to insure fully open on all four when choke is desired AND check that all four enrichener plungers are FULLY retracted closed when the "choke" is off.

Thank you, Wil. Obviously you know that you have a 1983 Standard Venture. Thanks to your contribution, I now know that March 1983 production started around DA003600. What is the indicated mileage? And just for ****s and grins, what is the color? Black or maroon? Thanks, again.

Bump for the newer members.

You are correct on most counts, but incorrect on the biggest one, the second gear repair. The punch mark on the crankcase is NOT an indication of a corrected second gear. It is an indication of the stator cooling kit installation. See the relevant Tech Bulletin in its entirety below.

Classic symptom of a plugged carburetor pilot circuit.

The only Yamahas that I have owned have all been Ventures: 1983 Royale 1983 Standard 1990 Royale 1991 Royale

Depends on year. The 1983-1985 had ONE Zerk; on the swing arm (a futile attempt to lube the rear spline). The 1986-1989 had ZERO Zerks. The 1990-1993 had FIVE Zerks; all at the rear suspension links pivot points. None of the Ventures had a steering head bearing grease Zerk from the factory. Some folks did add that Zerk, though.

The front air pressure in AUTO mode should not exceed 17 psi. It may go a bit higher in MANUAL mode, but 21-23 psi is PLENTY (TOO much) for the front. Per the manual:

The copper crush washers are 10mm ID. Standard with virtually all Yamahas. Boats.net have them for $1.94 each. Better than your dealer, but still rather expensive. Copper washers become work hardened and need to be annealed (softened) if the washers are to act as a high pressure gasket. Copper crush washers can be annealed for reuse simply by heating the washer to dull red and allow to cool.

What brand is your beaded seat cover? I've had my BeadRider for six years and perhaps 40,000 miles on two different Ventures. It even went for a long tumble down the median while attached to the RoadSofa when we were wrecked on the 1990. Other than the elastic cord losing it's "stretch", I have never had any problem with mine. If your beaded seat cover is made by BeadRider and you are the original buyer, they will repair it for $20.

MY biggest concern is that the bearing(s) came out with the armature. The bearings SHOULD have remained in the end caps.

All the Royale CLASS parts are the same through all the years. All the Standard (without CLASS) air suspension parts are the same through all the years. So, if you have a 1985 Royale and a 1987 Royale, there is no problem switching parts.