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  1. chukzelda
    85 Venture and I'm getting 38 MPG for my last 2 tanks. Mostly commuter miles. I find this to be pretty good gas mileage considering modern tour bikes are not doing much better (40 mpg ish). peace, Chuk
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    Hey guys, I'm going to replace the fuse mess on my 85 venture on my next free weekend. Can anyone tell me where I can buy the kit? Thanks Chuk
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    Ok, I think we finally have this thing licked. After much searching by touch, I found the idle adjust screw. I don't know if it's my bike or what, but there are a number of hoses that completely hide this screw. By reaching both hands under and up, I was able to turn the screw a partial turn and the idle went up smoothly. Went for a ride and the bike has more pep and sounds a lot better. Idling at 1100 at the moment and the bike starts each time without any need for the choke. A big thanks to everyone who helped me through this. At some point I'll get my hands on a carb synch tool and tackle that job, but for right now I'm a happy venture rider. peace, Chuk
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    Hey guys, It's been suggested to me that I replace the fuel filter before I start fiddling with the carbs. I read the postings on how to do this, pulled the fuel filter, ran to the auto store for a match, installed the new filter and it looks good so far. To recap, in the past 2 days I've; installed new sealed battery changed spark plugs installed new fuel filter Up to this point the choke has had a negative effect on starting the bike. Today with the choke on full, bike fired up and was running at a high RPM. I quickly pulled the choke back a bit so bike was idling around 1k on the tach. However, after letting it run for a few minutes, I pulled the choke to off and the bike was idling around 400 on the tach. If the tach is accurate, I'm idling too low, right? If I understand the advice, what I need to do now is adjust the idle on each carb (4 of them) to get the idle up to 1k??? I've never adjusted the idle on a 4 carb bike, what's the procedure for doing this? Attached is a photo of one of my carbs. Is the idle adjustment screw the red arrow (and the idle screw is in the deep slot) or is it the green arrow (and I have to remove that silver plate thingie)? I'm working the program guys :}
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    Mbrood, I've read through the posting in the 1st gen library on how to synchronize the carbs. Looks like I'll have to order up a carbtune or find one at the auto parts store. I've also been pouring over the PDF manual and am having a heck of a time finding the idle mixture screw. Can someone point me at a good picture of it or snap a shot and post it? I've pulled over the side panels and put a light in there but can't figure it out. Either I'm getting old or it's well hidden :} thanks Chuk
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    Thanks for the Fuse information Dingy. Putting 1 tip of the multimeter on top of the metal end of fuse 3 and another tip touching the metal cap inside the spark plug cable, I get a reading of about 16 for each one (I tested all 4). Is this good? I started and ran the bike for 2 minutes. Attached is a closeup of one of the plugs. Chuk
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    Mbrood, Found my fuse box (top of battery) popped it open and see 5 fuse holders, but 4 fuses. The 1st fuse holder is empty and if you notice, the wiring has been cut to it. I've looked in my 2 manuals but can't find a fuse diagram. Can you tell me which is the ignition fuse and what the empty 1st fuse is for? thanks Chuk
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    Find attached a photo of the old 4 spark plugs I changed out yesterday. Do they tell you anything? I'm new to multimeters. I watched a video on how to check for resistance. Is the procedure; 1. Put negative multimeter tip to negative terminal of battery 2. Put positive multimeter tip to spark plug wire cap 3. Read resistance (should be under 23) Thanks Chuk
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    Sorry, 85 Venture Royale. Chuk
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    Hi, Find attached an mp3 audio file of me starting my bike. It's hard to describe but the bike will start, then die. I've put in a new sealed battery, changed the spark plugs and rode 40 miles yesterday with 1/4 can of seafoam in the tank. What do I need to look at next? Thanks chuk
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