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Berryman Chem Dip (not to be confused with Berryman Chemtool) http://www.berrymanproducts.com/products/carb-and-parts-cleaner/berryman-chem-dip-professional-parts-cleaner/. The Chem Dip is in a 3 quart can with parts basket and is safe for plastic and rubber parts. http://www.amazon.com/Berryman-0996-Chem-Dip-Carburetor-Cleaner/dp/B00DSMEL2A Chem Dip is also available in a five gallon pail, but I have not found it locally. Perhaps an automotive supply store that caters to auto shops and dealerships carries it?

An alternative to beating the seats out with a punch and hammer, is to press each seat out with a vise and a strategically placed bolt and piece of pipe on the outside:

The Cleveland Clinic has surgeons with experience with the Acticon Neosphincter, but those surgeons are in Florida. Seeing how the Cleveland Clinic is home based in Cleveland, I would think they would have knowledgeable surgeons in your location. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/Florida/Home/departments/colorectal_surgery

The Second Gen Venture 1999-2013 uses the same junction box for the throttle cables and cruise cable. The junction box is not sold as a complete assembly, but the individual parts, including the housings and the rotors are still available new. And of course, there are a lot more available as used for Second Gen. Throttle cables are different but the junction box is the same. Just a FYI.

That four wire MKII brake switch with the 'noise filter' is a valuable item; it is not available any longer (obsolete) and last retailed for US$188. Make sure you save it! Someone will want one someday. Same thing for the clutch switch; obsolete with a last retail of US$65.

Just swap the brake switch from the MKI to the MKII master cylinder. The float switch wires are the same on either MKI or MKII.

The 1983 front brake switch has two wires, whereas the 1986, with cruise control should have four wires.

That is the points set that you want. Search on this site with the search term "18-4615" and you will find plenty of information to confirm that is the correct part for the RSV pump.

Use the MKI brake switch in the MKII master cylinder/reservoir assembly.

Thank you very much, Dennis. Would you check the label under the brake pedal and tell me the build date? I'm gonna guess: 10/89? Appreciate it.

I believe the cover you are speaking of is the black plastic lever cover. Simply spread it and remove it from the assembly. It just snaps over the lever pivot bolt. Number 39 on this illustration. You think the 'plunger' is leaking? Is brake fluid leaking externally? Or do you suspect the master cylinder plunger is leaking internally? Thus not applying hydraulic pressure to the slave? Be very careful working with brake fluid around the Venture, especially when working on either of the handlebar master cylinders. Spilled brake fluid will not only ruin the paint, it will destroy the ABS plastic that is used extensively on the Venture. In addition to the painted parts, all the black plastic visible on the upper part of the fairing, the radio console, the CLASS console, etc. is ABS. Cover with a soft cloth, then cover that with plastic and then cover that with cloth. Seems overkill, but if you have ever experienced the destruction of the Venture plastic due to unnoticed brake fluid spillage as I have, then it is worth the trouble. Just so you understand, the clutch hydraulic fluid is BRAKE fluid, same as in the brake hydraulics.

Apparently you and India are just hearing about the Second Generation VMax. It is not new. New VMax came out in 2009.

My new to me 2016 XVZ17 with 35K miles (second owner) needs more oomph. I was wondering if anyone knows of an aftermarket EFI mapping program available for the Third Generation Venture? Seems like there should be, but I have not found any offered. I thought perhaps a program for the VMX17 could work, but none of the vendors offering the VMax tweak program say it will work on the XVZ17. Maybe because of the cruise control on the Venture? The fuel mileage has been excellent (50-52mpg), so I figured I could crank a few more horses out with a new map, even if the mileage dropped a bit. Thanks for any help.

Yes.

There should have been spring lock washers under the screw head. Were there? There should also have been an oil baffle plate. Was there? Adding a flat washer to space the screw head out should work, provided the additional screw head projection does not interfere with anything. I have a good page 3-52, but it does not address the stator or the torque values for the stator mounting screws. There is no specific torque value for the stator mounting screws. In a Technical Service Bulletin, Yamaha says to use Loctite and tighten the screws with hand impact driver.

The front master cylinder bore changed in 1986 when the MKII brake calipers (four pistons) were adopted. The MKI (two piston caliper) front brake master cylinder are all ½". So anyone that wants the MKII brake calipers on their MKI should consider, in addition to swapping front forks to accomodate the MKII calipers (or R1/R6 calipers), swapping the front brake master cylinder from the MKII onto their newly updated MKI brake system, even if you don't delink.

Try adding more air to the suspension. This will raise the bike, making the lean, while on the sidestand more pronounced and allow you to get it onto the centerstand much more easily.

Patch, did you download this schematic? http://www.venturerider.org/wiring/90-93%20Yamaha%20Venture%20DA%20Wiring%20Diagram%20Rev%20C.pdf On the reed switch, you can desolder the coil and reed switch and solder in a jumper to replace the reed switch. Regarding the fuse block replacement: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?66650-Upgraded-and-updated-Fuse-block%28s%29

Jim, I assume, since you picture one from eBay, that you have searched there? If you fail to find one on VentureRider, and if by chance you missed these on eBay, here are two more: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-1300-XVZ1300-89-Intercom-Radio-Cables-/261612034603?hash=item3ce94ada2b&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Yamaha-XVZ1200-XVZ-1200-Venture-Royale-Y429-cb-radio-wire-cable-/291399798642?hash=item43d8c80f72&vxp=mtr

Apparently you haven't downloaded @dingy very clear schematics. Here:http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?42358-1st-Gen-Wiring-Schematics-1983-1993 I downloaded, saved to my computer and then printed the schematics on a wide format printer. The resulting 13" x 19" color prints were then laminated. Hmm, I should sell them on the Classifieds here...

I see new aftermarket petcocks for the 1983 Venture on eBay pretty cheap. If you don't mind losing the reserve, you could put one of those on. Many of us run on RES(erve), even when the petcock has the option of RUN, OFF and RES. All the First Gen petcocks will interchange and bolt on (get a new gasket), although all the First Gen petcocks are not the same in function and construction. First Gen petcocks are 26H-24500, 41R-24500, 1NL-24500 or 3JJ-24500. Take your pick. Just be aware that if you go with the 26H, that you will not have reserve, just ON or OFF. And the fuel exits from the rear of the petcock instead of the left side, as in your bike. Depending on the fuel line condition, you may have to re-pipe from the petcock to the fuel filter. The 26H-24500 petcock was used on about 90-100 Yamahas. http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-26H-24500-00-00.html OR, You could use your existing damaged petcock without issue and if you are concerned about debris passing through the torn screen on the reserve standpipe, don't use the reserve.

What are your symptoms? It appears the Reed Switch (RS3) has a FUBARed coil. The coil when operated normally creates an electromagnetic field; that electromagnetic field opens or closes the reed switch. I think RS3 controls the tail light. IOW, it senses when the tailight bulb(s) are burned out and sends a signal to the CMS to warn you.

THANK YOU, BJ! Yours is the first 1983 Canadian Standard (31H) to be entered in the database. The VIN is completely different from any other North American Ventures. The European VIN are similar, except those begin with '47G', but like yours, there is no year code or check digit. I wonder if that is unique to the Maritimes? You guys are closer to Europe. The headstock stamp on the frame actually has '000399' twice? Interesting. Made my day! (I know, I know, I'm a little anal and weird.)

I respectfully disagree. Firstly, 60,000 miles is nothing for these Ventures. Secondly, $500 is what a non running, stripped Venture is worth. Depending on condition and completeness, I would estimate the 1986's to be worth at least $2500 and the 1990 about $3000. Again, it depends on condition, but the stated mileage is not a factor.

Do you like to color? Do you have a First Gen? Here is something to occupy your rainy days. Download, print and color. You can see what your Venture might look like in different colors. Have Fun! and post your results. My 1991 Tuxedo is an example.