Prairiehammer

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

While perusing some of my old Venture Road issues, I discovered a cover from the August 1993 issue with a great looking 1987 'Fifth Anniversary' Venture. Opening the magazine to the first page I read the information about the cover bike. Quote: "This month's cover photograph was sent by Vito Margaritondo #07647 of Belleville, NJ. The picture was taken at V-Daze VII in Sault Ste. Marie, MI during the Canadian Poker Run." Hmmm. That name sounds familiar. Sure enough. It is our 'Donvito'. And then I discover that that magazine cover is Vito's profile picture. So, while this is pic is not a surprise for Vito, it may be of interest to the rest of us.

To get into the ball park when synching the carbs, observe the throttle butterflies and get all four to close together upon a small wire gage. Back off the idle speed screw until #2 is just touching the wire gage. Then, mechanically synch the others by adjusting them to the same wire gage. The idea is to get all the butterflies to be identically opened mechanically, enabling fine tuning with the manometer.

Found just one on eBay? Using this search term: venture fuel sending unit I found 40+. Starting from $14 with free shipping. FWIW, all First Gen Ventures use the same sending unit.

MKII (1986-1993) bags have been installed onto MKI (1983-1985) before, but it requires much more than just obtaining MKII bags. I believe the subframe must be changed from MKI to MKII, and the MKII saddlebag guards must be installed to the MKII subframe before the MKII bags can be installed. The rear turnsignals have to be changed as well.

Yes, of course. I obviously didn't read Kirby's comment correctly. Bud Light might have something to do with my dyslexia.

With regards to the pilot screws on a Second Gen: backing them out makes it leaner? On the First Gen, backing the pilot screws out makes it richer.

Did the Plast-aid break off the ABS or did the Plast-aid part you made shatter, leaving some Plast-aid still firmly bonded to the ABS?

Plast-Aid is not an epoxy. Although I have been unable to identify the plastic that is the powder (since it is white and the particles are spherical, I speculate it is Acrylic), Plast-Aid is composed of this powdered plastic and a solvent (METHYL METHACRYLATE). The solvent is mixed with the powdered plastic and until the solvent flashes off it can be a viscous liquid or a paste (depending on the ratio of solvent to powder). The solvent also melts the substrate to be repaired and forms a chemical/molecular bond, much like the ABS cement you (and I) use. Plast-aid works similar to the technique of mixing granulated ABS with acetone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) until the ABS is dissolved and a paste is formed, and while still 'wet' with solvent applying the paste to the ABS substrate where a chemical bond (melted together). For those of us without access to ABS scraps (lucky you, Jeff), several eBay sellers offer ABS sheets in various sizes and thicknesses for making tabs and such. Then a repair can be rendered using the ABS sheet material and ordinary ABS cement.

No.

Les, the oval hole is intentional. New Yamaha push/pull throttle tubes have an oval hole. I checked both of the Venture throttle tubes I have and both have the oval hole. So, IMHO, the oval hole is not the reason the button on the cable will not stay in place. Perhaps the button is worn? Or the throttle cable is maladjusted, allowing too much slack at the throttle tube?

Yep, get the correct bit size: JIS #3. Just like the 'Phillips' head screws holding the TCI.

The correct re-assembly into the carb body: 1. O-ring 2. Washer 3. Spring 4. Needle When one removes a properly installed pilot screw set, one often has to use a little hook, compressed air or a blast from carb cleaner to blow the washer and O-ring out from within.

Yes, better. 77H is rated at 910 pounds or so.

See my edit above, Angel. Especially about the load rating. Also note that the E3 has a higher load rating than a 404. The 150/18-16 front 404 has a load rating of 761 pounds and requires a 3.5" rim. Whereas, a Dunlop Elite 3 for our rear tires has a load rating of 930 pounds and is recommended for our 3" rims.