M61A1MECH

I agree with Dion, something does not sound right, if the removed lights were auxiliary driving lights or fog lights and controlled from a switch, they should have no impact on the turn signals. What did you tie into the wires that were left by the dealer? I assume you had to split the fairing to get to the wires, maybe some thing got pinched in the reassembly process or the ground for he turn signals got dropped and they are finding a new ground path, I did have a filament on a front turn signal go out once, the light still blinked but at a high rate, because the turn signal circuit was going through the running light filament which has less resistance than the turn signal filament, so higher flash rate. I never did figure out if that was a fluke or a feature, but parked it in the memory banks in case I have it happen again. You did not happen to change over to led turn signal lamps at the same time did you? That will cause the turns to blink faster if no load resistors are installed.

Yes watch the weight, also the hinge and struts that hold the trunk lid open may not like the weight if the bag is really loaded and on the lid when it is opened and latched in the full up position. That would be a great place for rain suits and one change of dry clothes for each of you, always a pain trying to get into the side bags in the rain and if stopped under an overpass or on the side of the road, getting in the side bag that is closest to the traffic lane is scary and dangerous, having rain gear in the back bag would be better.

Mike, I do not suffer from it, but a couple of guys where I used to work did from time to time and it was something to do with crystals developing in the fluid in their inner ear, they had to go on meds to dissolve the crystals. Maybe totally different from your condition, I do not know, I am not a doctor, but it could be something they did not consider in their diagnosis.

Check the radiator cap, could be getting weak or have bad gasket, that should result in fluid going to the overflow tube, but if it is just hot vapor or "steam" it could sneak out and it is forward of you when riding. While you are in that area look at the hoses, the temp sensors and the thermostat housing. Also check that 90 degree pipe that comes of the water pump, it just slips into an o-ring seal, if the screw on the bracket came loose it could move and create a small leak.

Thank you all for the well wishes and encouragement After 3.5 months of job searching and not one interview , yesterday after calling two local real estate brokers, I have two interviews on Monday. Now I am really excited about this decision.

Drain the tank completely and try to maneuver the tube to the gas cap hole, will probably require turning it up side down and a lot of shaking and tilting, hopefully it will eventually come to the hole where you can grab it with a pair of forceps of needle nose pliers. You could also pull the send level sending unit from the bottom of the tank while you have it off and up side down, just be careful, taking the sending unit out is a bit fiddily it does not pull straight out you have to nurse it out to make the curves and crooks I the sending unit work out of the hole. That will give another vantage point to look inside and maybe find the tube.

Well there you go, do not think they fit on my Goldwing so I will pass on them so Rob can get them if he wants.

After being laid off the first part of April and not getting any real prospects for a job in the surrounding 75 mile radius, I decided to go to Real Estate school and learn what it takes to be a Sales Associate. Passed my class exam yesterday and my state exam today, so now I just need to find a Real Estate Broker willing to take me on and activate my license. This is a complete 180 turn from what I have always done, so I am excited to get started on my new path.

Those large lights on either side of the stock tail light are Harley lights, a little hard to find these days and normally expensive. if anyone finds a set and wants an easy no mess way to connect them up, I have just the ticket for you. Freebird used them on the bike he just finished setting, really makes it easy.

I have had really good luck with this style, from Snap on.

Pictures help to show the issue a bit more clearly, can you post some photos? Often if you can get a Dremmel tool or a hacksaw blade on the head of the screw you can cut a slot in it that you can put a flat blade screwdriver in and use that to break the stuck hardware loose. Much depends on the actual location of the part. I do not have my Venture to go look at anymore , but if I am thinking of the same part you are talking about, I recall that part being accessible with the tank still installed, if you remove the tank does that afford you any better access on the head of the screw?

I put these on my Goldwing, they may work on the Venture, if you contact the seller they may know or if not maybe you can return them for a refund. https://addonaccessories.net/footrests/gl1800-adjustable-passenger-pegs.html

Under the driver's seat to the left of the battery there should be a white 6 pin connector that connects the fender harness to the main electrical harness, this connector has the circuits for the tail light, brake light, left and right turns as well as a ground wire. As Dion noted I make break out harness for various bikes that allow you to just un-plug that connector and plug in my break out adapter that has those 5 circuits broken our as "tag" wires so you can just splice into them with butt splices. There is room under the passenger seat to route a harness assembly, if you are interested here is a link to my section on he Vendors Classified section, I can make up just about anything you want I just need to know what you have and what you need. For ad on trunks like this I always recommend putting a water proof connector in line near the trunk, so if you decide to remove it you just unplug instead of pulling out all of the wiring or cutting the harness just to splice it back when you reinstall. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/photopost/showcat.php?cat=18 I am happy to work with you to design up what ever you need.

Rob, Did the harness arrive in good condition? Will it be OK for your needs?

When I was in the Air Force and while I worked in Saudi Arabia I had the privilege of being a mechanic on the 20 mm Vulcan cannon used on the F-15, that model Vulcan was the M61A1, so when I needed a screen name I created M61A1MECH for myself.

I had one on my Venture, fit properly the first time, as you suspect, probably a close tolerance fir on the threads and just a bit to long in he plating bath and you have an interference issue, best not to force it, try another one.

Good choice on the Honda GN4 oil, I ran that for years in my 98 Royal Star and then one day for who knows what reason I switched to Yamalube, with in 1oo miles the clutch started slipping, changed it out back to the gN4 and it was better, but still required that I change out the clutch pack to fix it so it would not slip and never did slip again for the next 60,000 + miles I had the bike. Like Freebird I do not like it and will not use it. On the Metzlers, check the Metzler web site for their fitment guide , they will give you their recommended pressure, which is higher than the factory recommendations from Yamaha for the stock Bridgestones that come on the Venture. I ran Dunlop E-3s on my Venture and really liked them and got great mileage out of them. Good luck on your trip.

Hard to say what I would have were I the rider, but classic example of aim for where it is now because it most likely will not be there when you get there. Why the car that had to swerve on to the shoulder to avoid the bike did not stop is beyond me.

The package has shipped, expected delivery is Friday 7-1-16, I sent a PM with tracking #.

Payment received, harness built and packed, will ship in the morning. Thanks

Rob, PM sent, I will need to know if you are using a 4 pin or 5 pin trailer connection so I get the correct wiring diagram.

Rob, I have never found the bike specific connectors at any auto parts store, they are available on line, but most places have a $25.00 min purchase plus shipping and the the connectors you need will not amount to $25.00. I do routinely build harnesses for Ventures, I build simple "T" type break outs to full plug and play trailer set ups. I can supply a break out harness with a 6 pin female connector and the male connector with contacts and a wiring diagram for $20.00 delivered. If you would rather build your own, PM me and I can give you the web site where I purchase the connectors.

OK these links may help, they are from the ventures website, there are some similar on our forum in the read only tech section. Shimming the needles, http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002010&id=165 Carb Drawing, http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002010&id=163 Fuel Filter replacement, http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002010&id=275 The links may not open to the subject, if not go to their tech section for second gens and find the titles. One thing I did on Venture once was to close the petcock and run the motor until it started for fuel, as you did when you stored it. Disconnected the fuel line from the tank and added an extension to it. Ran the extension into a can of Seafoam and turned on the key so the fuel pump sucked the Seafoam up into the system and filled the carbs. I let that set for several hours (overnight) and then reconnected the fuel line to the tank. It was a bit had to start on the pure load of Seafoam, but it did and that seemed to clear out the issues I was having, which were slightly sticking floats and poor running. Hope this helps.

Lucky you if you could wear permanent press fatigues. Us poor weapons troops were not allowed to have them, created and held to much static electricity,the last thing you want is that impulse cartridge that you just pulled out of a launcher breech, going off in your hand, or if you were dumb enough to carry them in your pants pocket, definitely did not want that puppy going off in there. And yes it was known to happen

First time I have heard of a failure of a fairing on a Venture, pics of the failure may help us understand what may have happened. Is it possible the screws were installed at some point with locktite applied, certain types of locktite will destroy the ABS plastic used on the Venture, something that could have caused the failure. As far as removing the fairing and replacing it with a wind screen will be as Dion said will be tough, There is a lot of wiring to remove or relocate, you will most likely have to lose the stereo and relocate or lose the indicator lights and then there is the speedo, what would you do with that? Not saying it can not be done, but it is going to be a big project. Keep us posted.