Prairiehammer

Latest updated database sent, Jim

Larry, your bike falls roughly in the middle of the 1983s apparent production run. The earliest recorded build date is 01/83 and the latest is 04/83. At least 7710 1983 (26H & 31M) were built in 1983. This figure does not include the 1983½ (47R & 47T) built in late 1983.

Where is the compressor? Oh, now I see it (kinda). Next to the air tank. And shouldn't the horns point forward for most effective notice?

You still haven't figured out the train horns installation? Been a year or more, hasn't it? a. Compressor in trunk b. One horn on each side mounted to the saddlebag guards (remove and discard the saddlebags) c. Air tank on the passenger seat

This the famous Nigerian IMPEX 419 scam. But, the Nigerians seem to have moved to 'Swiss'. LOL. These things really make me chuckle. A good grasp of the English should be priority one for a successful scammer.

Glenn, the stock Venture Royale CLASS had manual settings and automatic settings for Low, Medium, High. Depressing the Auto Low button resulted in 11 psi for the front forks. Auto Medium equaled 14 psi and Auto High translated to 17 psi. Considering that the Venture trike weighs substantially more than the stock Venture, I would probably use 17 psi on your forks to prevent bottoming. Paul is incorrect when he says not to use more than 8 psi on the forks. Yamaha recommends a minimum of 11 psi and a maximum of 17 psi.

Database has been forwarded. Thanks. The 1989 parts bike JYA1NLE******** is a US destination Venture. The two 1987s, JYA1UM0******* are Canada destination Ventures.

That's a valid premise, Frank. I am wondering if there is a 'prying' or 'levering' of the tallish cup shaped coupler gear. When the drive shaft rises or sinks with the application of engine torque, especially when the rear wheel is traversing dips and bumps in the roadway, causing the coupler to stress the pinion shaft at the shoulder of the threaded portion. Imagine a 2' long lever (the drive shaft) acting on the coupler and pinion trying to bend the coupler off the pinion. The drive shaft to coupler splines may become bound, preventing the sliding of the drive shaft and coupler, inducing a lateral force to the coupler. And the coupler is 'free hanging' with nothing but the outer oil seal to keep the coupler from wobbling. I dunno. Just theorizing.

Well...IF that is genuine leather on the seat, genuine leather feels so nice against my...er... Never mind.

The manufacturing date was only on the white label adhered to the lower removable frame rail. So, it is gone? Odometer reading is just one of those things that may help someone contemplating purchasing a Venture that turns up on my database from an earlier entry (a recorded sale, for instance). Not a critical element. Thanks for the info. Do you want a copy of this database? Or are you not so anal as I? If you do want the file, I can forward it via email.

Thank you, Zag. Do you have a build date on your Venture rat? I'm guessing it is 04/83, since Dingy's is 04/83 and his is -007330. Imagine that; you guys have (probably) same day siblings. On the line right behind each other.

Thanks a bunch, Max. I am especially enamored with the Canadian VINs. You did know you have a Yankee Venture in the mix? Do you want a copy of the database? If so, I'll need an email address.

Here's a question that I have not 'engineered' a logical answer to: if all the engine/drive shaft torque is transferred by the driveshaft splines and the coupler gear to the splines on the pinion shaft, WHY should the pinion shaft be breaking at the (presumably low stress) threads-to-splines transition? The threaded portion of the pinion shaft isn't carrying a torque force...or is it?

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Frank, I think the procedure in the manual refers to when reassembling a rebuilt, repaired or otherwise unlubricated final drive. Call it pre-assembly lube. This Yamaha Technical Bulletin specifically says that the 1986-1992 (the Tech Bulletin was written in 1992) rear drive shaft splines are lubricated by the final drive oil. (See lower left paragraph.)

Something don't look right. The coupling should not have come off with the drive shaft. And looking at the final drive input, it appears that your final drive input (pinion) is broken. Pull the coupling off the rear of the drive shaft and I'll bet you find the forward end of the final drive pinion shaft.

The 1986-2013 Venture rear drive shaft splines are lubricated by the final drive gear oil. The 1983-1985 Venture rear drive shaft splines must be hand greased. The front drive shaft splines on either version should be hand greased.

AW. So, that means Fred won't be going to Duluth?

Can you make the side cover vent louvers in aluminum? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?91561-Anyone-with-access-to-a-3D-scanner-and-printer

Gary, thanks for the 'insider' expert points. Just popped my balloon, though. BTW, the louvered vents I was talking about were the ones on the SIDE covers (your Tweety never had those), but the fairing 'knee' vents are valid for when talking about the complications and cost. Thank you for the 'low down'. I think I will re-investigate my idea of adapting a steel HVAC floor register. LOL

I think you said that several months ago. S'ok, buddy. I am patient. Just make sure you bring the '86 to Duluth next summer and I will retrieve the recalcitrant information personally.

No, Neil. Though IF I had the build date for your '86 that might give me a clue, since I have US49 and a Canada '86 with the same serial number. Been waiting for your info.

Your memory is *fairly* good, Jeff, but the critical part that is missing in your vane is the 'bell crank' arm with pivot point that is actuated by the 'traveler'. In fact, that arm is the kicker for preventing me from making some vanes from some brass sheet and wire soldered onto the center line axis. As for the $1500 mold, well, I believe a 3D printer would be more cost effective for 'on demand' or short runs.

As a military veteran, I sympathize with the INTENT of the message, but it is not true about US Congressmen making 100% of their salary when retiring, and especially not true about receiving the 100% after just one term. http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30631.pdf I am as Conservative as they come, but it serves no constructive purpose to make us 'Right Wingers' look stupid or ignorant by perpetrating these bits of misinformation. "Members of Congress are not eligible for a pension until they reach the age of 50, but only if they've completed 20 years of service. Members are eligible at any age after completing 25 years of service or after they reach the age of 62. Please also note that Members of Congress have to serve at least 5 years to even receive a pension. The amount of a congressperson's pension depends on the years of service and the average of the highest 3 years of his or her salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member's retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary." http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm

THANK YOU, Doug. Canadian VIN are infrequently added to the database, this helps a lot. Can you/would you elaborate with manufacturing date, mileage and color? Also, please PM with your email address, if you would like a copy of the database sent. Thanks again.