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About Burninator

  • Birthday 01/27/1944

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  • Name
    Chris Schmelzle

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    London, Canada

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    London

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  • Home Country
    Canada

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  • Interests
    everything out doors
  • Bike Year and Model
    1986 Yamaha Venture Royale
  1. Burninator
    When I took my 86 VR to the shop for some work I told the mechanic that the battery light would be on because I installed a new battery and that I would fix it when I got it back home. When I picked up the bike the mechanic had wired the battery sensor to the positive battery post. Needless to say the battery light was off. I told him that could damage the electronics and he disconnected the sensor from the battery. Everything seems to work correctly. How can I tell if the chip has been damaged. Will the light stay on or will other things quit working?
  2. Burninator
    I installed a new high output battery and have no more problems starting my 86 VR. I won't bother changing the cables.
  3. Burninator
    I need a set of mufflers for my 86 Venture Royale. The Yamaha mufflers are very expensive. Where can I buy suitable after market mufflers. I am in Canada with an 82 cent dollar and would like to find a lower cost alternative to the Yamaha hardware.
  4. Burninator
    I installed a new sealed battery. It has no connection for the small wire was connected to the original battery. As result a battery icon shows up on the display. I assume there is nothing to worry about and just ingnore the icon. Any comments?
  5. Burninator
    I have a custom trailer being assembled to enable me to transport my Venture from the frozen north in winter to Florida so I can ride it in the winter. What is the proper method of tying the bike down to the trailer. What should I attach the tie downs to on the bike. If you have any photos of a venture on a trailer showing how it is tied down that would be helpful too.
  6. Burninator
    What is the most powerful battery that I can purchase for my 86 Venture Royale?
  7. Burninator
    Does anyone have recommendations for a battery for my 86 Venture Royale?
  8. Burninator
    I would like to find some way to locate my trunk a couple of inches farther back. Then I will be able to leave my driver's back rest on when I take passengers who are not skinney. Can anyone suggest how to do this? Is there a relocation kit available?
  9. Burninator
    I was using the Dunlop Elite 3 on the rear and ordered an Elite 3 for the front to use when the Elite 2 wears out. After 6 months the order had not been filled. Apparently the Dulop Elite 2 is no longer being made and the Elite 3 is not available. I cancelled my order. My question is what is the next best tires for my 86 Venture? Should I order Metzlers or something else?
  10. Burninator
    My 86 Royale will hold the air pressure forever as long as I don't switch the key off accessories. As soon as I switch it off and back on again the pressure is gone. If there were any leaks I should see it drop but the pressure is maintained as long as I don't swith the key off. Can anyone offer an explanation? I am tempted to install manual valves on the lines that I can swith to the closed position after pumping the air into the suspension. It is the only problem that I have that prevents me from a complete restoration of my beloved bike. Chris
  11. Burninator
    I need recommendation for a good contact cleaner for the large connector going to my 86 venture solenoids. I traced air suspension problems to the connector, tried a head cleaner that seemed to work but the problem came back. I don't think the cleaner did a good enough cleaning job. Does anyone know of a good way to clean those pesky contacts in the connector?
  12. Burninator
    I purchased a solid state relay/isolator that converts 5 pin to 4 pin. I got it from a company that sells on Ebay. It cost me $24 plus shipping. Today I finished wiring and testing it. It works great and fits nicely under the seat on my 86 Venture. Now I am wating impatiently for the snow to disappear so I can hook up my camper trailer and take it for a test drive. Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice.
  13. Burninator
    The hitch turned out to be the right one after all. I have it secured in place and am currently installing the relay/isolator/converter.
  14. Burninator
    I would like to move the trunk on my 86 Venture Royale back to give my passenger a little more room. That will allow me to ride two up with my back rest installed. Where can I get the relocation brackets.
  15. Burninator
    When you use the tube to listen to each carb where do you put the end of the tube? Do you take off the air filter and insert the tube at the top?
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