1FSTZX14

Stopped by dealer on way home from work yesteday, in car. Natually, "oh, the battery has only a 1 year warranty from make, not covered by Yamaha warranty" I called BS on him, and asked if he had ever read warranty on the Venture. They have only had 2 of them in the last 6-8 years. So he took me to service guy. Service guy asked what was up, told him, 10.8v, blah blah blah.. Didn't think battery was covered, I called BS again, so he said, he would have to check with Yamaha, but to bring the bike by and drop it off and he would take a look at it sometime. I explained it wouldn't start, so they said I could jump it off my other bike, but not to use more than 2 amps,. I went home, pulled battery, 10.2 at posts, out of bike. Carried it back to the dealer, told him I didn't feel like removing all the crap on the Raider so I could jump it, hence I brought battery. He said he would hook it up to their charger for a little bit and watch it, then let me know what they figure out. I explained it was reading 10.2v... He took my name and number. Will stop by today after work if they don't call me beforehand and see if they "figured" it out... I saw a paper from Yamaha corp somewhere online in the last year or so regarding the replacement of batteries on the venture, does anyone know where it is so I can take them a copy? Thanks in advance.

Bob, thanks for the quick reply. I guess I forgot to put in my first "brief" post. This is the factory original battery, but I only purchased this bike in Feb '11, so it sat in the showroom for 2 years before it was brought into service. no issues other than over the winter I had unplugged the battery tender somehow, and the battery died, but after 2 hours of 15amp charge, it has run fine until last night. I understand that the AGM is far superior to this one, but the bike warranty should cover the factory battery according the information I have found on it. I'm original owner, with only 12k miles. Thanks again.

Ok, I'll try to be brief. Rode '09 RSV to work friday, took home, parked in climate controlled garage. Yesterday evening, went to start it and move it out of the garage for a much needed bath. lights came on and such, but hit starter, nothing. (all switches and such in correct position). Pushed out of garage, removed seat, hooked up jump starter pack showed 12.5v, Started right up. Pushed to front of driveway so exhaust would stay out of garage. Let run 10 minutes. Went to move to side of driveway and hand hit kill switch like it always does. Tried to restart, nothin, not even a click, and then lights all went out. Moved to other side of driveway, still nothing, no lights still. Hooked up 2 amp trickle charger, within seconds said full charge. switched to 15 amp position, within seconds, showed full charge. Of course nothing on dash lights. Removed all that, hooked jump starter back up, udd'n, udd'n again. let idle for 20 minutes. When I hit red kill switch, all lights went out instantly. Replaced seat, and pushed back to front of garage. Finally found multi-meter, seat on so I used pigtail for battery tender, it showed 10.8 volts. Normally I would figure a dead cell in the battery. but is there anything else I should look for before I take to dealer to warranty out the battery?? Gotta love a 5 year warranty. Thanks in advance, guess it wasn't all that brief after all...LoL

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Thanks to all who posted, I wasn't sure if the bolt forward was one of my concerns, I know if it were on the inside my toes for sure would grab it. Which pegs are these with the extra heel wing? Thanks again, Chris.

Anybody care to share pics of their dually install? I've ordered a set and will be installing shortly, just curious how others have installed. Thanks cs..

Looking for a little info for the 600mi service. . . I will be on the road back home, 600 miles into the 2100 mile trip, and will of course need to do an oil and filter change, and rear-end oil change, my question is what size wrenches do I need for the oil drain plug, and rear diff drain and fill. It takes the same filter as my zx14 so the filter wrench and wratchet isn't a problem, and i need to carry as few as possible on my flight. Thanks in advance for helping. cs..

Looks like I will be traveling to Phoenix in the next week or so to pick up my new 2009 Venture S, I am finalizing the deal as I type. I'm looking for information on a stealership or maybe some available garage space to do the 600 mile service, (oil change, rear diff fluid). I will be on my way back to West By God Virginia, a total of about 2200 miles. If anyone has information about a convenient stealership close to the interstate near there, please share that information with me. As is the same if anyone has the ability and desire to host/help for the change, that of course would be much appreciated. I am mechnaically inclined and do all of my own service, but that of course is when I have the facilities to do such. Thanks again for reading, and sooner then planned I am gonna be the proud owner of a 2009 seashell. Chris Parkersburg, WV

Are there any more details on how to do this? I've searched but not finding a whole lot. thanks.

Thanks for the quick replies, I have sent out a few emails from that sight, I didn't know what sites to search. The 2009 S is my first preference, but I am eyeing that used 2008 as well. Thanks again.

Hello all I am looking ot find a new 2008 Charcoal Silver or 2009 Sandstone/Raven RSV. I live in WV but am willing to travel some. There is a dealer about 70 miles from me that has the 2009, for $16k. Felt that was pretty high. (input please) It will be March/April time frame for my purchase, but starting to get ducks in a row now. If any of you are at your local dealer and notice one of these, please post or email me directly. My local dealers are shady at best for helping locate a bike they won't make any $$$ on. I currently ride a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-14, but can't wait to get back into the slower paced ride of life. I got rid of a Honda Sabre and Kawasaki Concours, 1st gen, when I got the 14, now I want to replace both of those with the RSV. The ZX will not leave, cause there is just something about the "go fast" aspect I can't seem to grow out of. Thanks for the anticipated help. Chris