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  1. DanC
    Please read my article on "Radio Dead". Sounds like you are having the same problem. If wires were cut in the front of the bike under the front couling it probably blew your amp. I had the same problem with wires being cut in the manner in which they were routed. That caused the amp to blow but shorting it out. Yamaha replaced the amp with no problem. It took a while to get this done as I found out that motorcycle techs do not really like to work or understand the electronic of the venture. Hope that this helps. Dan:bang head:
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    The radio is a warranty item and Yamaha will repair it if your bike is still under warranty. :bang head:Seaking;465943]Not too long before installing the HID on the bike, my radio had been acting up.. I had thought it was a bad connection on one of the cable plugs etc but the other day, the whole thing went up and died.. Turn the ignition on, press the audio or CB button on the handle bar controller and nothing.. the controller doesn't light up, no juice or crackle or nuttin coming through the speakers. I checks all the cables, wires, ground and so on etc etc.. nothing.. I pulled the radio from my buddy's bike as we were installing his HID and yup, his radio works.. ARGH... logic says, my radio is dead. oh no.. It sounded bad for weeks prior and it finally gave up the ghost the other day.. BLECH... can't even play MP3s as everything goes through that box.. Does any one know what the YELLOW cable does? So, here's the question.. Its a 2006 Midnight Venture. Its a US bike here in Canada. I have no warranty here in Canada but I can get warranty work done in the USA if I am down there and can find a sympathetic dealer to help.. Is the radio a warranty item? If so, then I might be in luck as I'm going on my long road trip through the USA next month and could find a dealer in Maine to do a swap.. only takes 12 minutes to swap it out.. OR... find someone who could help me by doing a swap? if NOT a warranty item, then where best to find a replacement radio? I'm guessing that the previous two owners had done such a bad wiring job under the hood before I bought the bike, I had so many problems with the steering locks cutting everything that it weakened everything and poof... it gave up the ghost. Hoping for some help.. Hard to ride in comfort and fun without the tunes.. =)
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    Please read my article on Audio Dead or Radio Dead as it might help[ you out some. the only way to check each component is to put in another one. Its trial and error so to speak. The dealers do not have any means of testing the individual components:bang head:
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    45 lbs in the rear is a little high unless you are always carrying another person. I would suggest around 30 lbs for a little better ride when riding alone. DanC:guitarist 2:
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    You can get a low pressure pump at any "SPORTS Authority" store or any where they sell sporting equipment. Its a small hand pump for basketballs and volleyballs and etc. Its also very light weight as I carry mine in my motorcycle all the time. Its part of my tools carried. Dan
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    Thanks for including the site and I did order one of the magnetic drain plugs. MP-02 for the 1300 engine on all yamaha's. I also appreciated everyone response concerning my question on the magnet that goes on the filter. It all made good sense after reading all the replys. Dan
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    Some time ago I bought a magnet that is half moon shape and fits around the Oil filter. It will catch any small particles of metal and hold it to the lower part of the oil filter thus preventing it from getting into the engine. Question?? Does anyone know where I can buy these as I am unable to find them any longer. I acquired the one I have from Whitney but they no longer sell them. Help!! I two boys what one for their bikes. Thanks, Dan:depressed:
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    Guess what, there seems to be some different information on this matter concerning placing air in both the front and rear shocks ie: PROCEDURE. I think the best thing to do is contact Yamaha and get it from the horses mouth so to speak. Anything wrong with that?? I have called Yamaha in the pass and always spoke to a maintenance rep and acquired Yamaha's recommended specks/procedures. One would think that this is a simple adjustment/procedure but I believe that there could be a large different of pressure in the cylinders if not done properly by Yamaha's recommendations. What do you think?? I will have them fax me their recommended procedures. Do not want to blow the seals. The front is very tight with 7lbs max. touchy! the rear is much more forgiving. Dan:dancefool:
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    Please see my article on audio as mine started out with the same problem that you are having. Look under audio. Dan
  10. DanC
    I just completed building a "lift frame" for my 2008 Venture. I would like to thank "Carbon one" for his pictures and diagram of his lift frame. It really helped me out in making mine. Carbon one used 1&1/4" tubing for his lift frame. I was a little uncomfortable with this size tubing so I really when over the edge for strength. I used 2" X1/4" thick square steel for the main frame and the 1&1/4 for the cross beams. I also installed an additional support cross member. Its simple to build and I will be writing up an article with pictures to put in our site here for all to see and possibly use. Hope that is helps someone out. If you need the directions now with pictures you can write me at Dan4852@aol.com and I will send you photo's and a diagram. I feel very secure with my bike up in the air with the 2" steel framing. The bike is perfectly level and very secure. Note: Because I used the 2" steel framing with the 1&1/4 on top for cross beams I was unable to get it fully under the bike. My motorcycle jack would not go down any more so I raised the bike up by driving it up on running board. Just a little heigth was all I needed. It went right under then and up went the bike. I get goose bumps with the 2' steel beams!! ha ha
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    I like to get some opinions concerning which is better in checking the vacuum. Gages or the Carbtune11 or the carbtune PRO with no liquid???? Thanks:dancefool:
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    thanks for all your help concerning the valve adjustment and etc. I would also like to ask about which is better the Vaccum type testers like Carbtune or the Gages. They sell a set of gages at JC Whitney for 120.00. The vaccum type would require no calibration but the gages could get out of calibration over time. what do you think???
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    I would have the work done but I really wonder about the people who work on the bike if THEY,truely understand the procedure and use the right shims or even have them on hand for the job. I am very fussy about people working on my bike and like to think that they will do a excellant job. Like someone said some shops if they have problems or not the right shim would just put it back together and claim it was all set. The maintenance manager would be on the person working on the bike to get it done and do not worry about every detail. I believe that the valve adjustment is much more than two hours because one does not know what is in store when it comes to the engine until one tests and looks. Nervous about the value job coming up at 26,000 miles. Still under warranty so I need to document it completed as required. Thanks for everyones reply concerning this issue. DanC:dancefool:
  14. DanC
    See my article on Dec 2010 concerning the audio system called, Audio totally Dead. DanC:dancefool:
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    I read that one does not need to worry about valve adjustment on the 1300 venture engine until around 100,000 miles. My bike has about 18,000 miles on it, 2008 but I would like to know just went is the recommended time to go to that length in getting into the valves and shim replacement. Just a ballpark figure so as I know about when to perform the valve job. Thanks, DanC:dancefool:
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    I was having problems with my audio system, 2008 venture, responding to the commands that I would punch in on the control located on the handle bars. It got progressively worst until one day it went totally out. The bike is under warranty so I took it to the Yamaha dealer where I purchased it. It should be noted that I found that people working on the audio system are really not educated on how it works and how to troubleshoot the system. Its change black boxes so to speak. So they tried the new control and that did not work. So they were on the phone with Yamaha techs for hours talking about what to do next. They took the front fairing off and found that the wires going to fuel tank for the intercom (rider) were all cut up. The wires had been routed wrong and got into the steering area and slowly were being smashed and cut to pieces by steering the bike. They ordered a new harness for the headset and installed same. The problem was still NOT repaired. Again on the phone with Yamaha techs and yamaha sent in a new amp that is located under the front fairing. That took care of the problem. The system now works great and responds immediately to the commands. This whole event took about two months to get worked out driving back and forth. In short everyone should remove their front fairing and take tie ties and really look at how their wiring is being run to prevent this from happening. I did write a letter to Yamaha about the routing of the wiring under the fairing and what had happen. I believe that the wires being cut on the headset cord shorted out the AMP blowing same. It only took two months and about 400 miles of riding back and forth waiting for parts and etc. I would also like to note that there are TWO fuses in the audio system. One fuse is in the battery compartment and the other is behind the RIGHT UNDER COVER. So if your having audio problems be sure to check both fuses. I hope that this will help someone. Please check all the wires running under the front fairing. It could prevent you from having the same problem. Yamaha techs also advised that the connections on the amp, which are many work loose so be sure to check them as well. Good Luck, DanC
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    I had the same problem with the seat bolts coming off. I noticed the seat loose and upon inspection found that one was gone and another loose. Ordered the bolts from Yamaha and installed with lock tight. No problem since. 2008 Venture DanC
  18. DanC
    attn:a1bummer: I am unable for some reason to open up your two attachment concerning Carb sync. Would you please e-mail them directly to me. Thanks you, DanC e-mail address Dan4852@aol.com
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    Do you have pictures of the tester and how it was put together. DanC:dancefool:
  20. DanC
    Can you tell me if when you made the carburetor synchronizer if you included some type of carb adapter and/or controllable dampening valves. Is it necessary to have these two items in series with the home made tester??? DanC:Venture:
  21. DanC
    I found the best way is Drain the Radiator and the holding tank. Fill with distilled water and run the engine for a short ride or days use. Drain the Radiator and fill tank again and add 50/50 solution to the radiator and fill tank. Run bike for a few day and check the color of the holding tank for a good solid color. I good you are done which it should be and will safe for the engine in all kinds of weather conditions. Draining the fluids out of the other areas of the engine is an over kill in my opinion. Dan
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