mralex714

After my fire my fuel pump has slow tapping sound while the bike is running. I never noticed this before and it is fairly loud. Do I have a problem or did I just never notice:confused24: the sound before?

I don't have the OEM audio system, so do I need this? Mine got melted pretty bad during the fire.

Behind the back cylinders is mounted a small cylinder shaped object with a 2 wire connector, I believe its called a condenser. I looked on the 89 I have and it doesn't have one. Does anyone know what this thing does? It looks like this ebay item. http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-YAMAHA-XVZ13-XVZ1300-VENTURE-ELECTRICAL-COMPONENT-38-/330967048723?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0f2c6213&vxp=mtr

I spoke with an insurance adjuster today and without seeing the bike they want to total it.

This has been destroyed on my bike. Does anyone know what this is or what it does? http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-YAMAHA-XVZ13-XVZ1300-VENTURE-ELECTRICAL-COMPONENT-38-/330967048723?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0f2c6213&vxp=mtr

how much work involved with changing the harness? I opened the bowl drains on 1 & 2 carbs and got no fuel from either.

Yesterday my bike caught fire. The best I can tell is it was because the overflow tubes were too short and routed incorrectly. There is no body damage but lots of melted wire insulation. The bike will run but the number 2 carb is overflowing.

Did that last month when I changed the diaphragms.

Compression test and carbs were done in January. The sliders seem to be moving slowly that and my poor gas mileage.

That's the last thing I need is worse gas mileage 30-33.

Looks like the Jason mod taken to the next level. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=501

I ordered some NOS carb springs for my 86. The ones I ordered were actually for an 83 part number 41R-14933-00, not thinking there would be a difference between the 1200 and 1300 carbs. The springs are 1/2 - 3/4 shorter. Question is can I use them in my 1300 and if I can are there any issues I should expect?

Still looking.

I would get it rewound and then you will know it's condition.

Is it a 10mm or 12mm with an adapter?

They do make a 10mm one. http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=673&item=1854

What issues did you have with it?

Has anyone used this to help set proper idle fuel mixture? I am thinking of trying it. http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=673&item=1853

Lowes

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-1983-XVZ1200-XVZ12-XVZ-1200-VENTURE-2-REAR-SHOCK-w-DAMPENER-MONO-SHOCK-/400419846289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3ae1f891&vxp=mtr

Yesterday was my first attempt at syncing carbs, I used a 4 vacuum gauge tool. On first connecting the gauges the left 2 cylinders showed lower vacuum than the right 2. After running more they were closer. I got the left 2 done and the idle increased. I lowered the idle to 1k and went to the right side. I synced the right 2 together and the the left and right. The idle increased to 1500. If I tried to correct the idle it would die or surge between 500-1500. I tried several more times to synch them but ended up with the same idle issue. At 1500 all 4 gauges showed 10 inches. It was getting late and I gave up. Today I started the bike, it started right up with no choke and idled at a steady 1000 rpm. My question is do I have another issue and should I try to synch them again? Duane

I have one I bought on ebay by mistake.

If your bike is an 83 you don't have electric anti dive.

I haven't been able to ride for the last 2 months because of a broken ankle, so I have been messing with my parts/project bike which hadn't run since September. A few days ago I was able to get it started and now I want to get it road worthy. The TCI is still functional this is more of a preventive measure. Thanks Duane

Is there anyone willing to replace diodes on a stock TCI for me? Thanks Duane:fingers-crossed-emo