Prairiehammer

If you are looking for OEM mufflers, there are always a few for sale on eBay. If you are looking for aftermarket mufflers, two manufacturers (maybe more) made mufflers for the Venture back in the day. MAC and Jardine were probably the most ubiquitous, but are not commonly found today. Again, check eBay. Here are some new MAC mufflers on eBay, right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-VENTURE-MUFFLERS-83-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92-93-/281301971173?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417ee770e5&vxp=mtr And another set here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-Yamaha-Venture-Royal-Turn-Down-Slip-On-Mufflers-Chrome-Exhaust-004-4315-/291034447720?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AVenture+Royale&hash=item43c3013f68&vxp=mtr And here is a used set of OEM from a 1993 for just $25, 'Buy it Now'. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Yamaha-XVZ1300-XVZ-1300-Venture-Chrome-Exhaust-Mufflers-/400570338743?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d43da4db7&vxp=mtr

Another custom.

Millray 1200cc V4 engine installed in a Norton frame http://thekneeslider.com/images/2012/02/millray-v4-prototype.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/2012/02/millray-v4.jpg http://thekneeslider.com/millray-v4-another-diy-motorcycle-engine-design-from-the-past/

Come on! That's not fun if you don't have to search for a long time. Therapy, remember? http://www.mototype.com/pics/8428/full/rouge-moto_qmoto_2_10.jpg http://www.mototype.com/pics/8428/full/rouge-moto_qmoto_1_10.jpg

Seriously, you thought the Venture would be tough? LOL. This is a Venture forum, eh? Anyway, try this:

That same connector has been known to corrode and the corrosion has caused problems, such as intermittent faults. Can you get to TCI (yes, Carl it is still called a TCI, even though it is digital) and ohm out the pickup coil from the TCI connector? Might identify a flakey connector or wire between the pickup coil and the TCI.

Is it your turn or mine?

Mine has the exact same antennae and the gold pin stripe is stock for that bike. Of course, the antennae is not stock. It is aftermarket, for the TK did not come with a radio (or antennae). LOL

Umm, OK. Minor detail: it's a 1987 according to this source: http://www.suzukicycles.org/ http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/concept/Nuda/1987_Nuda_520.jpg

Hey! That's my bike! 1983 Yamaha Venture XVZ12TK (Standard) in Sparkle Crimson Black.

I was waiting on you. But OK, Here try this one on for size.

This is probably going to be of interest to First Gen guys, since the Second Gen guys already have driving/passing lights. Many, if not most, of us First Gen guys have auxiliary driving/fog/passing lights added. Many, if not most, of these added auxiliary lights have halogen H3 bulbs. My question: Has anyone found a LED replacement unit for the H3 bulb? I mean, a replacement that is really good and bright and has a proper focal point for your existing driving light reflector. I am hesitant to replace my nice vintage chrome driving light housing (they are original Cibie from VentureLine), but I would like to reduce the electrical load of these halogen bulbs by substituting an simple and effective LED unit/bulb. But I am not so keen on a LED, if it is just going to scatter a meager light in all directions, like a flood light. I want a a moderately narrow beam, just as the H3 currently provides. Any worthy suggestions?

That is the Rivale. My picture is of the 800 Dragster. http://www.2ri.de/Images/Big/0/MV_Agusta_Brutale_800_Dragster_2014.jpghttp://i1.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2014-MV-Agusta-Rivale-800-29.jpg

Factory Streetfighter.

Here's another custom build that has been flying under the radar, Raven MotoCycles and yes, this one is on eBay, or rather, the opportunity to own the first production model from the company. The specific bike you see here is the very first prototype of a brand new special, powered, in this case, by a Moto Guzzi 750cc engine from a 1971 Ambassador. The wheels, swingarm, brakes, forks and steering stem are from a '68 Honda 350. The transmission is a Norton 4 speed. The frame, tank and exhaust are hand built. I recognized the Moto Guzzi engine immediately. Search found in under thirty seconds. Hell Yeah!! http://thekneeslider.com/images/2011/12/raven-motorcycles.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/2011/12/raven-motorcycles-2.jpg

Well, that surprised this First Gen rider. I didn't know that a Second Gen could lean that far before things started to drag. Good 'un, Skid. Just remember: keep the shiny side up!

F1 anyone?

2006 Yamaha MT-0S concept. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/Yamaha-2006-MT-OSconcepth.jpg http://nice-cool-pics.com/data/media/16/yamaha_mt-0s_concept.jpghttp://www.abload.de/img/mt-01-liberty-2x9c85.jpg

Remember: Make, Model, Year!

I recognized the VFR swing arm and portions of the body work of a VFR. Honda VFR 1200 V6 (concept). http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OZqp2B6VqLk/USMXZAK3WwI/AAAAAAAAwYU/w5JAB2cKeog/s1600/Honda-VFR-1200-V6-Price-.jpg

So, this LED will replace ANY H4 halogen bulb? Where does one find this LED H4 kit? I know you said you had only tried it in the garage, but as with HID bulb conversions, the emitting point of the 'filament' is crucial when used with the stock reflector. That mismatched focal point has been the downfall of HID conversions. I am curious as to the focal point of this LED. Watching this thread with anticipation of good things to follow.

The anti-dive mechanism on your 1991 Venture has no connection to the hydraulic brake system. From 1986, the anti-dive were electical. When one talks about bleeding the anti-dive of air, they are referring to the 1983-1985 Ventures. That era used hydraulic anti-dive, tied into the brake lines. You do not bleed the anti-dive on your bike. Have you discovered the brake bleeder up near the steering head? If not, utilize that bleeder to good effect in addition to the ones on the calipers. The aforementioned bleeder is on the brake line from the rear master cylinder to the left front caliper. I hope I am not sounding condescending, but perhaps you don't know that the left front brake and the rear are activated by the brake pedal, and the right front caliper is activated by the brake lever on the handlebar.

Right up your alley, hell yea.

2015 CHAK MOTORS MOLOT http://www.tuvie.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-chak-motors-molot-by-igor-chak3.jpg http://www.blessthisstuff.com/imagens/stuff/2015-chak-motors-molot-4.jpg http://www.blessthisstuff.com/imagens/stuff/2015-chak-motors-molot.jpg http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201311/chak-motors-molot-05_600x0w.png

CF Moto also offers a sport tourer that looks pretty nice, although, being built in China, apparently the quality is not very good. http://650tk.com.au/assets/650TR2.jpg