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  1. Hello everyone. I am new to the world of Venture motorcycles. I purchased a 2004 Midnight Venture and for the most part, I really enjoy the bike, I have one big problem though. If I am cruising in a high gear and try accelerating moderately or wide open the bike stumbles bad. The harder I lag the engine the worse it is. I replace the plugs and checked the resistance in the plug caps and coils. All was within specs. The bike only has 18k miles and appears to be well taken care of. It is stock including the exhaust. I am not a mechanic, but usually I can fix things myself. This problem has me completely stumped. I have also ran two tanks with seafoam. If anyone has any suggestions I sure would appreciate it.
  2. Hi all! I took a quick look at an 84 Venture and I think it might be a Royale but it doesn't have any Royale badging. But it is loaded with the Class air ride, factory cruise, rider/passenger comm. stereo w/speakers. So do you think it's a Royale or a loaded standard model? And how would I go about test driving for the worn 2nd gear, just jump on it in 2nd see if it stays in gear? Thanks!
  3. well just finished the rear brakes getting ready to change out the final drive oil when lo and behold i find this(i know better to find at home that on the road)http://www.venturerider.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=800&pictureid=5051 the problem is the tire is already cupping has fairly good tread but riding two up with gear to tybee island will a plug be enough or not? dont have the money for a new tire, and yes when i pulled it out air started pouring out so i put back in until i plug it. would like some feed back, thanks
  4. I read this today in Belt Drive Betty's Facebook Blog, (she runs a Canadian Bikers Newsletter and Biker Friendly Business Directory). I thought it was worth sharing with everyone and especially those who dont wear gear or ensure their passengers wear full gear. Here is her website http://www.beltdrivebetty.com I know I was young once. Of that I am quite sure. And I know when I was young I took chances some smarter than others but... I have become highly critical of those who wear things like sandals and flip flops when they ride. When I pull up beside some dude who has his gal on the back of his motorcycle - and she is wearing a bikini or shorts and a halter/tank top, sandals/flip flops and a full faced helmet I want to SCREAM - I WANT TO RAGE - I want to ask him "Do you not value the life of that pretty young thing behind you?" I have been asking you for feedback on buying new gear....today I ask about foot wear...the following story has a lot to do with why I am the way I am when it comes to my feelings about good gear. Back in the day when I was young, I was living in a little community called Mara Lake BC. My old man was a guy with the nick name of Rotten Ronnie - aptly named for the noxious gases that exploded from him after a feed of moose or deer meat...Ron is the man who taught me to ride a motorcycle. Road rash....a story of gory and disturbing proportions that I want to share with you for it is this incident that set me on the path to being an opinionated lady on this topic in many, many ways. One weekend, Ron and I had gone to Kelowna, we had had a great time and got up nice and early on the Sunday morning to head home, Ron had things around the yard he wanted to get done before work on Monday morning. There were lots of motorcycles out - it was a glorious day to ride. As we passed through Vernon, traffic began to get thicker, there was construction up ahead about 10 kilometers or so. This young buck (remember I was a lofty 24 then) pulled up beside us on his Suzuki sport bike. He had this very buxom young lady riding pillion. She was wearing a full faced helmet, a bikini and sandals. He was wearing jeans, tee, boots and a full face. I sat on my ***** pad shaking my head thinking to myself this guy really doesn't value what he has sitting behind him... Well, we leave the set of lights, the dude on the sport bike far faster than us on the our FXRS...he's gone like a rocket....as Ron and I come around a corner - just before the construction zone that is between Vernon and Armstrong - we see the carnage....my blood runs cold and I am almost sick to my stomach. There is buddy's sport bike, embedded in the trunk of a car...buddy is screaming, standing but wobbly, bleeding and road rashed...his once pretty little girlfriend is now dead. Her once buxom form is nothing more than bones now as she has no chest left, just a rib cage from doing a face plant at about 100 KMPH and skidding down the shoulder of the road into the ditch. Her one foot is gone - literally worn off from the high exit rate - she had skidded down the pavement for a good 100 feet or so before tumbling into the ditch. Rib bones and raw meat are all that were left of her. That and her un scarred, untouched face. I guess that was a consolation, at least her family could have an open casket funeral. That crash is forever etched in my mind. The howling of the rider - that of a wolf in enormous pain...the visual of this pretty, pretty girl at the set of lights only minutes before transposed over the corpse lying in the ditch that I saw will never leave my mind's eye. Now perhaps you understand all of the questions from last week about good gear - maybe it will explain a bit to you about why I get a tad opinionated on the subject of gear and helmets etc...so today the question is footwear - what brand, what style and why you chose the particular style you did. Foot wear is a very important and vital part of the gear equation in my mind...Please share with me your thoughts on choosing good footwear...
  5. I think the starter clutch on my 1st gen is bad, what are the symptons......not engaging all the time, spinning freely when trying to start? Thats what it does, so would repairing the clutch on it be a remedy or should I change the whole thing? I will be doing this when I pull the motor to fix 2nd gear. Sure wish that motor I was given had the starter with it.............but I am extremely lucky to have it, courtesy of Master Guns.............
  6. Looking at a first gen for Kitty - has a bad first gear. Have heard of second gear problems, but not first. What is the availabilty and approximate cost of the parts? What else do you have to replace when you take it apart? Thanks
  7. Found this on MSN Canada ... thought it worthwhile to post this. Ten tips to make your motorcycle journey safer How to keep your bike and yourself out of harm's way during the riding season 1. Ride with attitude http://blstb.msn.com/i/29/54E116E3CD89CC4563F46CF03A82A.jpg As the old saying goes, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you - they most assuredly are. They being uncaring, unaware metal cocooned motorists. But you don't have to succumb to the persecution complex worn by motorcycling's pedal-powered two-wheel brethren. Just ensure you acquire the necessary skills and ride with a positive attitude that includes accepting that self-preservation must be the topmost priority throughout your motorcycle ride. Never, ever, let your guard down. This doesn't mean you can't enjoy chuntering along on your cruiser, or carving up back-road curves on your sports bike. Just ensure you maintain constant 360-degree situational awareness and be prepared to deal with anything the road or its other users throw at you. 2. Wear hearing protection Wind-generated noise, at anything over 50 km/h, can harm your hearing in minutes and your ears can be blasted by more than 110 decibels of noise at 100 km/h. Contrary to what you might think, a helmet isn't much help. And remember ear damage is permanent. This is why the plugged-in motorcyclist plugs in a pair of ear protectors, even on short rides. These can reduce noise levels by 20 to 35 decibels. There are several types available, from cheap, but comfortable and effective foam plugs, to reusable ones with high-tech filters. If you've got a little more to spend, we highly recommend investing in a set of custom-made units that are moulded to the shape of your ear canal for the best fit. 3. Be wary after dark Unsurprisingly, riding after dark is more dangerous than during daylight, although it can be a magical experience on a warm starry night. To be safe reduce speeds and increase the distance between yourself and other vehicles. Make sure your lights are functioning and lenses are clean. Keep your face mask clean too. Avoid oncoming headlight glare and don't fixate on off-road lights. Use your high beams whenever possible and pay attention to the shoulders where animals may be lurking. Moving your vision from side to side will help pick out objects in poor light. Pay attention - objects in your path won't reveal themselves until they're closer than during the day reducing your time to react. 4. Pillion Sharing the experience of riding with a friend or significant other is a wonderful experience, but not something to be undertaken casually. Your passenger needs to be as well-equipped as you in terms of protective gear and you may need to adjust the rear suspension to deal with the added weight. You'll have to adjust your riding style too. A passenger adds weight, often quite high up, affecting handling. And you need to accelerate and brake more smoothly to avoid throwing them off, or having them rattle their helmet off yours. Basically the passenger has to "ride" too and not just sit there. As a rider, you must explain this concept to a novice. They need to know what to hold onto (rails or you), not to make unexpected moves, how to lean with the bike not fight it, and pay attention to anticipate turns, braking and acceleration. 5. Be seen The biker's lament about car drivers - "he didn't even see me" - is all too commonly heard during coffee breaks, but it's something riders can do something about. Research shows wearing reflective or fluorescent gear can reduce the chance of being in an accident by 37 per cent. Even the colour of your helmet makes a big difference - a swap from black to white cuts incidences by 24 per cent. Light or brightly coloured riding gear and helmets help, but maximize their efficacy with a vest. High-visibility fluorescent yellow with reflective panels is virtually impossible to miss. These vests are easy to put on and take off and don't take much room to store either. Sew-on reflective tape can be added to riding jackets. Failing to cancel turn signals is a common but dangerous oversight. 6. Don't be afraid to use your horn We Canadians are polite bunch - perhaps to the point where it can endanger us. Proper use of the horn should be part of how you ride and in urban traffic your thumb should always be poised to hit the button. Beep to warn the driver of a parked car you're about to drive by, and to warn a driver you're overtaking. Pedestrians who look like they might just be considering stepping into your path can be warned off with a polite beep too. In an emergency keep your thumb hard on the button. Some bike horns are a bit anaemic, so consider upgrading to an air horn. Don't forget that flashing your headlamp can also provide a heads up of your presence in the vicinity. 7. Foil thieves There are few feelings worse than returning to where you parked and finding your bike gone. Always engage the steering lock. Secure the bike to a sturdy object with a no-kidding-around cable or chain and lock. Don't cheap out on these. Using two different types of locks can often foil unprepared thieves. And by making it more difficult they may decide to move on to easier pickings. If you have to leave it outside at night, while touring perhaps, park in as secure and brightly lit area as possible. Outside a ground floor motel room or near its front lobby door are good spots. Even in your garage engage the steering lock and chain the bike to something, maybe a lawn tractor if you've got one. That way you'll get to keep both. Keep the bike covered when in the garage so it won't be identified from the street. 8. Riding in the rain Riding in the rain isn't just uncomfortable, it can be downright scary. The need to reduce speed is obvious, as corning and braking capabilities are reduced and tires can aquaplane on just few millimeters of water leaving you with no grip at all. You also have to increase distance to vehicles ahead to reduce spray and maintain visibility (anti-fog compounds help on visors). Take extra care changing lanes as painted lines can be very slippery. In the city wet tram tracks or manhole covers can drop you instantly. Puddles can conceal potholes. And spilled oil and water definitely don't mix with motorcycles. Brakes may take an extra moment to begin working and care is required in their application to avoid lock-up. Be very smooth with downshifts to avoid locking the rear wheel. 9. Parking Parking is all about peace of mind - in other words not returning and finding your bike on its side. Park on hard and even surfaces if possible, but don't trust them. Carry a metal plate you can put under your side stand to stop it sinking into hot asphalt or soft ground. When parking street-side back the bike in until rear wheel is at the curb, angled at about 45 degrees so it can be seen by would-be parkers and (maybe) the car driver ahead. Using the side stand provides more stability (three points of contact) than the centre stand. Leave it in gear (never leave it running and unattended), with steering locked and not under a no-parking sign. In parking lots pull through so you can drive out, and ride through them slowly and carefully. 10. Know how to pick up your dropped bike properly It's embarrassing, but it happens. A bit of gravel rolling under your foot when you bring your bike to a stop can cause you to lose your balance and have 350 kilos of bike fall on its side. Step one is switch off the ignition (and fuel taps if your bike has them). Step two is get help. But if it's not available the following is the almost universally acknowledged best way to get it back on its wheels. Make sure it's in gear and back your butt up to the seat, reaching down with your right hand to the left grip (or vice versa if it's on its other side). Find something solid to grip with your other hand and snuggle your backside against the seat at what feels like the best point of leverage. Now push with your feet (make sure you've got traction), taking half-steps while also lifting with your arms, until the bike is upright. If the side stand is on the other side, gently ease your bike over onto it. If it's on your side carefully balance the bike while you deploy it. Do not try this if you have any doubts about your physical ability to accomplish it. Check the bike for damage before riding away.
  8. Hi gang possibly heading to Portland Oregon next Thursday, :scared:This trip is to buy an engine for one of my project bikes a 1983 VF1000f Honda Interceptor. I had a trans problem, had replaced it's broken bits ,but it didn't do well in the assembly. So I found a replacement with it's (oh the dreaded second gear sound familiar!!) So while I am traveling down ,I was wondering if there are anyone who wants to together on the way? This was suggested by Rocket (Paul) That some parts for my Venture may be gleaned from this together so any:stickpoke: takers? Thanks Mike in Calgary..:bowdown:
  9. Ok, in the next few days to about 3 weeks give or take Hubby gets his first bike, maybe 2 if the price is right. Now I do have a bike jacket but is has no armor. What should we be getting in terms of gear for riding as well as other things not often thought of? Armored leather and mesh jackets armored pants or the kevlar that goes under boots gloves rainsuits helmets (what do y'all recommend there for bluetooth and intercom/music capablities?) Bike covers Yes this will be his first bike (bikes) and he wants the bike he learns on to go to me so we can ride together when we take trips within the state. I know we are both new to this and yes we will be doing an MSC approved course before we get too involved.
  10. OK so I got the ventrue 1200 standard on the road, Legally now. I ended up putting a set of Dunlop 404s on it...everything else was OK for the safety check. Could someone tell me again what pressure I should be running on the front and rear (no class)...and in the tires. I'm about 210 lbs. Its got a bad backfire. Only when I gear down agressively or if I really rev it up and back off in a lower gear. It backfires almost every time about 4200 rpm. If I let the revs down gently, no backfire! but there is still some popping going on. There is a minor leak in the exhaust...just enough to give it a bit of a throaty sound...not bad at all (I don't like loud bikes unless it's a high performance rocket sled) I put a 1/2 can of Seafoam into it but it hasn't made any difference so far.I've only ridden about 1 1/2 hr since I put it in. I've tried to keep the revs up and did lots of hard accelleration to give it a good chance at cleaning everything out. So where do I look for causes?
  11. Well since I cannot source out a 1300 engine ,I have ordered the cirrus sonic carb parts (paid) So I need the repair list for the 1200 second gear list that is out there can the gang help thanks Mike R..
  12. Hi Guys, I need some help. Parked my 84 Venture for about 6 months. Was running fine when I last rode it. Put in fresh fuel and bike started right up. Engine seems to be working just fine. Went to put it in gear and the bike stalled. Checked the kick stand switch and all was good. If I idle up the engine quite a bit and then go into gear the bike will move but it's like it doesn't want to . If I try to manually move the bike it rolls around just fine. I am assuming that there is a transmission issue. What could have gone wrong just sitting there and what can I check out myself before I have t haul the bike 70 miles to the closest yamaha dealer?? Thanks...John
  13. Let me stress how easy "greasin the splines" are. This is a job I was really putting off, sounded like a lot of work and just more than I wanted to get into. RandyA had been after me to "get it done" so last night was the time. Off work about five and a call to Randy, yes we had everything we needed and he would be on his way. About six I was in the shop taking off the saddle bags and getting tools out. Off with the rear caliper and muffler, out with the cotter pin and off with the castle nut on the rear axle, even had to fight the rear light bar but not bad. With the help of Randy and the center stand, lean the bike over and out comes the rear wheel and tire. 4 bolts and washers and the rear end is removed, a pull and I'm holding the drive shaft. So good so far, a little cleaning and grease application and re-assembly starts. Now the part that had me worried - putting the drive shaft back in - the horror stories about how difficult it was to get it reseated! My first attempt doing it "my way" was a wash out. Laying on the floor I look up and see the sly grin of Randy staring down at me, he says "Want me to show you the trick", I reply "Well it's evident my way didn't work". He hands me a small pair of needle nose vise grip pliers and tells me clamp onto the gear end of the shaft, will not damage the gear, just tight enough to hold on to it. Slide the shaft in until it stops, now push down and the rear of the shaft, lifting the nose end with the splines and push it in. :wow:the things goes right in !!! My attempt and his took all of two minutes !!! Put it all back togeather, put the luggage back on talk about Asheville Rally, drink some water, compare light bars, talk about life and solve all the worlds problems. Hey, we got motorcycles what are we standing around talking for. lets gear up and ride. 8:00 PM ride with a good friend - what more can you ask for.... Thanks, Randy for all the help with "Tent Peg" Steve Neal P.S. Grease those splines NOW the drive shaft you save may be your own !
  14. 2005 rsv. while out for a ride today with old goat we got out on the highway he got out and went like hell. must say his bike is running better thanks to all of you pepoles help. well i started hitting gears real fast and thought i had one more gear pulled in the clutch and noticed i was in top gear let off and just kept on the gas. no problem then. but when we went into town and i was in 2nd gear oldgoat said he thought he heard a chirp or whine comming from somewhere ? in top gear he said at 60 mph it wasent so bad? did i mess up the clutch?
  15. I am considering purchasing a 1983 with 33k on it. Could someone tell me, do all 2nd gears go out? If so, is there a typical mileage? Can anything be done to help prevent it? When/if it does go out, can one still ride the bike without 2nd gear without fear of further damaging things? Thank you from a newbie to the forum.
  16. Hello all!- I am a new member yesterday after I bought a 1983 Venture Royale. I bought this bike yesterday knowing that 2nd gear was out of it, but it seemed to run fine skipping over it when you shifted. Drove it on the trailer, brought it home, unloaded it, went to drive it and it is locked in first gear. The shifter moves upward smoothly to reach the other gears, but nothing happens. Everything is functioning on the outside of the crankcase. The shift rod? that goes thru the crankcase cover turns when the shifter is lifted. Things feel a little rough when you try to depress the shifter, but I haven't forced the shift pedal down thru its full travel. You do feel resistance against the pedal when you try to push it. I was hoping to get a couple weeks of use from the bike before I attempt the 2nd gear repair over the winter. We must have damaged something driving it on the trailer. As usual, any input is welcomed and I look forward to talking with you guys in the future. Thanks everyone, Jon
  17. I finally found the speedo gear for the front axle and need to replace the old one. Are there any shortcuts? The bearings were replaced last year and I only want to get this different speedo gear in place to see if that fixes my speedometer and cruise problem. Thanks for any help. 1987 VR. Larry
  18. For all you wonderful people who are trying to get us to the U.S.A. for MD 2011....I would like to share with you the dream I have had for years', and how we planned to achieve it. The Dream: To ship the bike over, purchase a trailer for gear, and do a riding tour of the U.S. for three months. Changed to: When the insurance claim comes through we would ship the trike, which is kitted out for my bad leg (and do the tour) Purchase a trailer to carry our gear, and my wheelchair....then donate it to VentureRiders.org. when we left. VR.org: Our VR family are now trying to get us to MD for 2011. So we are hoping we might combine the two efforts! *** My solicitor has told us she will be presenting everything for claim around September? So, hopefully by the time we would be due to leave for the states the claim would have been settled (6/7 months) and we could contribute and re-pay everyone's generosity. We then talked about hiring a trike over there, instead of a vehicle. As long as the engine doesn't stick out at the side too much!! no room for leg and I could fit highway pegs to it we thought that it would be more fun. So Bryan 52577....we like your thinking Mini Muffin....... GOD BLESS you for caring so much VR.org........ Luv Ya
  19. Tooling along I-64 in Southern Indiana near exit 39 and my Venture quit moving forward. Engine still runs, but bike will not move forward. Bought a trailer at tractor supply and found a pickup to tow it the rest of the way to Waynesburg, KY. Im not moved in yet and I have not had a chance to check out the problem, but when the bike is in gear, there is a terrible noise either coming from the middle gear section or the final drive itself. It's so loud that I cannot tell where it's coming from yet. This was done on the side of the interstate waiting on help. Well anywho, I'm in Kentucky now in a motel waiting for some lectricity at the house. Once I get moved and settled in, I'll tear into the bike. 99 Venture with 99,600 miles on it.
  20. Is there a way that I can prolong the life of 2nd gear on my 84 VR. My thought was to skip 2nd gear when going through the gears from a stop. Maybe just use it when turning on to side streets or something. Just a thought. I have 33,000 on the bike and 2nd gear so far is fine. Just became a member, this forum is great!!
  21. Don finally let me drive the bike, on the way home, pulling the trailer. Woo Hoo!! I actually got it out of 3rd gear. Actually, I got it in 4th AND 5th gear and got it up to 66 mph. Wow! It felt great (after a few minutes of stomach churning and nerves going over the edge). Then there was Don riding behind me and telling me how uncomfortable the passenger seat was. I also didn't realize how much heat comes off the engine on my legs. Will definitely wear long pants and shoes next time I drive. I drove it the last 30 miles to our house and it was quite an experience. I can't wait to drive it to work now...but Don says I have to have more experience before he will let me take it on the highway, which is how I go to work. Will post update when that happens. Anyway..I am in awe of all you female drivers out there. This is great! I was thinking I would just drive it "in case" something happened...but maybe I will look at some bikes. Hmmmmm....
  22. Went for a ride this morning and the clutch lever started getting very easy to pull in and the then had problems getting it to go into gear and of course wanted to creep forward while in first gear stopped. Can't see it being the clutch since it's a 96 with only 4800 miles. Possibly a clutch master rebuild?
  23. Doing the 2nd gear fix on my 83. I've read numerous posts here on different parts to order. Is there a " kit " from Yamaha that contains the minimum parts to order?
  24. Had friends drop by last night for dinner, and they were both on their own bikes instead of just one. My good friend, Julia, had gone out and purchased her first motorcycle (been licensed for a while, but didn't have her own machine) - a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja. Ok, it's not a Venture. In fact, it is the other end of the spectrum from a Venture... but I rode it. And it is FUN. Not even in the same hemishere for comfort, but very (scary) fast, very light, ultra-nimble and can stop on a nickel (or less) ... but 100% FUN. And for a 599cc engine.. it can fly ! I couldn't believe it didn't redline until 14,500 rpm until I took it for a spin. The tach seemed excessive, but I used all of it, and very, very quickly. There is absolutely no need for 4th or 5th gear as I hit "way too fast" in 3rd gear. I've been on much bigger "sport" bikes that couldn't match the acceleration. Anyways, to wrap up the report, I was very grateful to be trusted enough to take it for a ride. It hasn't seen much riding in a year or two and needs some Seafoam, and maybe a little tweaking of the carbs, which I will certainly help in any way I can. It's certainly not anything I would buy, or ever want to own, but I have to admit.. for the 20 minutes I was on it, I couldn't stop grinning. You never know until you try it, right ?? Enjoy MD everyone... I'm aiming for next year.
  25. Here are a couple of pics from last weekend's ROT rally. Going to the Rally had everything loaded up. The two tubs on top contain the a/c unit and cloths. Yes my wife packs light. Also had the cooler full of beverages and ice. Yes it was heavy. Didn't have any problems pulling it, left the bike in 4th and set the cruise at an indicated 65-70. Got between 30-35 mpg's. Coming home I let my FIL carry all of the gear, and the cooler was empty. That was an easy pull. 5th gear and cruise on 75, no problems. Getting 35-40 mpgs. Actually got cold at night with the a/c unit, had to turn it down and borrow a blanket. The air mattress works ok, but not used to such a small bed, and every movement gets transmitted to your partner. May have to look for a memory foam instead, but not looking for more bulk to haul.
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