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Rodney, It sounds to me that the fuel pump relay is not getting the signal from the Ignitech that the engine is running. The fuel pump will have power for five seconds whenever the main switch (ignition key switch) is switched to ON. After five seconds the power to activate the fuel pump relay is switched off unless there is a signal from the TCI that number 2 cylinder is running; the number 2 pickup coil. Perhaps, Dingy can help diagnose this problem, if it is a Ignitech settings issue.

I'm sorry Mama, but if it don't include sex, I don't do the online chat scene.

LOL Good 'un!

Et tu, Joe? http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=88644

Larry, Larry... This was an April Fools Joke from April 1, 2012. http://motorcycles.about.com/b/2012/04/01/mega-merger-announced-by-japanese-motorcycle-manufacturers.htm?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons "...eight-cylinder touring bike for less than the price of a maxi-scooter."

The K&L Universal Point kit 18-4615 is available here for $24.43: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/K-L-Supply-Universal-Fuel-Pump-Point-Switch-Kit-18-p/4606031.htm

Back in 1975, my buddy and I were on a tour of Big Bend region, when I had a major accident near Marathon, Texas that almost destroyed my CB750 (and me). Leaving me sitting in a motel bath tub full of ice water, my buddy rode 525 miles to his home near Dallas, rented a U-Haul trailer and came back for me in his Mustang. We drove back to Garland, where I managed to return the bike to a ride-able condition for our ride back to Fort Riley, Kansas. The accident had demolished the left engine cover and stator. I was able to replace the cover with stator, but the end of the crankshaft had been bent and the rotor was rubbing on the stator coil. The stator was not charging as a result. Of course, tearing the engine apart to replace the crankshaft was out of the question due to time constraints (our Army leave was nearly over and being AWOL was not an option.) So we returned to Ft. Riley (500+ miles away), swapping batteries all the way. It was very fortuitous that he was also riding a CB750.

Is there anyway to adapt this to your V-Strom? http://www.ebay.com/itm/301303731561?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I discovered a complete set of nearly new Venture carbs for $25 less $6.85 in eBay Bucks for a grand total $18.15 plus shipping of $11. These carbs still had the inked part number on them (26H) and the factory installed anti-tamper pilot screw plugs. I opened up the bowls and there appears to never had fuel in them. Yet, they had never been cleaned, because the inked '26H on the bowls is washed away as soon as the carbs are cleaned. I found these carbs outside of the normal eBay Motors venue. The seller had listed them as 'Mikuni carb' and mentioned the '26H' in the description (that's how I found them), but did not know what the carbs were for. I was the only bidder.

Here is a pic of Nacho's 1991 with the helmet locks on the saddlebag guard. However, MY 1991 has them under the trunk.

OK, I apologize Jeff. You DO make it seem like a major undertaking. And an undertaking that has to be timed just so. I can see it now. Sorry. Mea culpa.

Jeez! TWO, I repeat, TWO screws removed and the bulbs can be replaced. What am I missing?

There were originally two helmet locks attached to the rear of the trunk carrier, just like the '85. However, I have seen some of the '91s with helmet locks attached to the forward part of the saddlebag guards. If you can't find them, then someone removed them.

Most of Snaggletooth's comments and advice are spot-on, however, the Venture 'flywheel'/rotor is indeed on a tapered shaft. THAT is precisely why the damn thing is so reluctant to disengage itself. And here is an example of what probably has happened to your existing starter clutch (aka sprag clutch):

Yeah, I suspected you may be alluding to the inflated shipping charges for 'cheap' items, but I thought you could see the entire transaction cost, including the nominal shipping charge, when I included the link. I am not a novice when it comes to eBay, having participated in more than 620 transactions since April 1999.

What happened to the helmet locks on your '92?

No, the shipping wasn't free, but only $5.95. And no, I don't know why you are asking.

Yep, I got an email notification of a Venture Rider PM from tramxenre. *************** Do you want to read people's mind? Look at my site....etc. ***************

I have never been able to find a #74 incandescent with greater than 1.4 watts. The bulb(s) in the Venture cruise indicator console is 3 watts, T1¾. Would this one fit and be appropriate?: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/74-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/226/

Frank, in that application, a LED wedge base lamp will not require a resistor. Resistors are only required when replacing incandescent lamps with LED in the turn signal circuits (to 'fool' the flasher). Just be aware of the physical size of the replacement. LED lamps are often larger than the incandescent that is replaced. I replaced the 161 wedge base incandescent bulbs in my trailer's lightbar with LED equivalents without issue, other than making certain the polarity was correct.

Usually a 'white gelatinous goo' indicates an emulsion of oil and water. Perhaps, the low compression cylinder is blowing by AND the coolant is being lost into that bad cylinder, turning to steam and blowing by with the crankcase oil forming that emulsion. Is there any evidence of water/coolant in the crankcase oil? It may show as a grayish appearance of the oil in the sight glass. Was the same white emulsion visible on the interior of the valve covers when you did the valve clearance check? Perhaps a blown headgasket?

Sweet! So you got a '41R' TCI and you mounted it onto your '83 (after changing the vacuum pick-up point)?

The same 'boost sensor' PN. 22N-82380-10-00 is used on all First Gen Ventures, all First Gen V-Max AND 1989-1993 FJ1200. Just FYI.

I too found that spring OUTSIDE of the rubber boot on my clutch switch. It appears as if the spring worked itself through the end of the boot. Or perhaps, the PO reinstalled it incorrectly. I also thought it was a 'work around' to keep the clutch lever pushed free of the switch. A whole new take on 'spring migration'.

Just snagged four OEM spark plug wires AND OEM plug caps for 99 cents! I think that the wires are all the same part number (front plugs), but for $0.99, I can make them work. The plug caps appear to be for a V-Star, but again, I'll not worry. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plug-Wire-Set-For-1200-and-1300-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-/191308084470?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=LF1zC83fMPDd65sA3x%252F8JlSFoOo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557