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My ignition switch is about shot....I can't turn it to lock the front end, and have to fish around for a spot that will give me ignition.... I need to know how to remove the switch to replace it, or get it repaired.... Have any of you taken one out? What tool do I need to remove the bolts? A replacement switch runs around $150.00, and I don't want to have to pay the stealership to do the work on top of that... Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure if this has been posted before ( I now see they have). I got the link in an email about a year ago or so. I especially like the Ducati one.... Have a look, enjoy... If its been posted before, its worth revisiting imo. On edit: it looks like these were just posted on 10/28/2008. Not sure how I missed them. And according to the nifty similar threads tool that pops up, also in 2007 a couple times. Well here it is again if you missed it. http://www.headgear.org/~cloyce/moto-motivation/ RSTDdog
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Hi, I was visiting the 'other' Venture Site looking for more info and tips on those great 1st Gen's when I came across a post with this great, economically priced Carb Sync Tool. It's a 4 tube Mercury (OMG!) manometer, selling for $55. I ordered one so I can get my '90 model running a little better. I've attached the link for all to see. Thanks to all for all I've learned about these great cycles! Cheers, Joe in Sunny Chandler, AZ http://www.saber-cycle.com/store/product32.html http://www.saber-cycle.com/store/product32.html
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I'm just settling in to do a valve adjustment on my 2Gen RSV and was looking through Clymer's (for the part number to the Valve Cover Gasket) when I noticed that the picture shows a pretty tight space to get on the CAM to turn it. The books call for a Yamaha Valve tappet. Now on my cars, I've always just used channellocks. Since I'm ordering the gasket now, I can probably add the tool to the order if necessary. Any opinions as to the necessity of this tool?
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In the tool kit I have there is a "socket" to fit the spark plugs. However I can't get anything in there, that comes with the kit, to be able to turn the socket. The only thing that fits is the wrench and I can't get it down in there. Am I missing something? I didn't think that the kit had ever been out of the bag.
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I'm going to buy a new sync tool and I can't decide if I want a SycnPro or a four gauge system. Please send out some opinions of both. Thanks.
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Does anyone know where I can get the valve bucket tool to hold the buckets down so I can replace the shims. My dealer can't find a current part number for the tool. Thanks
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Hi y'all! Newbie here again and I've got yet another stoopid question. Where's the stinkin' tool kit supposed to be hidden on my '84 Venture Royale? I suspect it's supposed to be in the bottom of one of the saddlebags and the safety chain in the other. I have nothing in either bag and trying to find out where it's supposed to be in the owner's manual is proving to be a fruitless search. Now the next part of this stoopid question is, if in fact my original tool kit is missing (I bought the bike used), was it ever really worth having in the first place? The bikes of my youth were always equiped with tool kits that contained things that resembled tools and could sometimes be used as such if the user was frustrated enough. My thinking is to make a new tool fit containing a universal screwdriver and a small pair of vise grips.
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Easy air screw tool
Numb Knuckles posted a topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I made a quick carb air screw tool by flattening the end of a pc. of 5/32" x 4" welding rod and bending it in the middle to 90 degrees so that now I can adjust the front carb screws without having to remove all of the blasted plastic. Gary:farmer: -
Have not read about one in the Seattle area before, but I am guessing there are more than a few of us around that know how to use a wrench and how to work on our Venture/RSTD/other bike. I have the basic tool collection, jack+lift adapter for the 2nd gen Venture, a CarbTune sync tool, and '87 and '07 Ventures with work coming up (brake pads, lower throttle cables, grease the '07 rear hub pins...) and lots of room in the garage for many bikes. Could be my place to start with, somewhere else, or rotate around some. Also some folks around here are ham radio operators and like to fish, so yet more reasons to put off the landscape work and hang out (I am into VHF/microwave contesting/roving - hopefully now by motorcycle this summer). - Mike, K7MDL
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Still a lot of snow out here but getting really anxious for spring. I bought an '84 Venture and it didn't have a tool kit. I am putting some tools together (pliers, spark plug wrench, multi tool, etc...) I wonder if anyone has experience with "on the road" issues and could point to any particular tool or item I should keep in my tool kit.
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Hi Guys! I just had Carpal Tunnel surgery on my right wrist Wednesday, and a major winter storm warning has just been issued by the weather guys. So, I don't think that I'll be doing any riding for a little while anyway. So, I thought I would focus on bike preparation for the riding season. Here's what I'm working on . . . I would like to assemble the ideal collection of travel tools to take on bike trips. I have been thinking about buying one of those roll-up tool pouches and then piecing together those specific tools which are the "gotta haves" for us Venture riders. We do have a small (pull behind the bike) trailer which will give me a little more room than just what I would have with the bike alone, but I still want to limit my collection to those really important tools. I'm usually not a very "light" traveler, so I need to try and make sure that I don't bring extra tools which I'll probably never need. And, of course I would like to limit the amount of space and weight dedicated to my travel tools. I should also note, that I am no mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but I still want to make sure that I have available those tools which would be most helpful. I know that there are some pre-assembled kits from places like Cruztools.com and other places, but I think that I would rather assemble my own kit based upon the wisdom and experience of my fellow Venture riders. Any additional tool-tips or suggestions are certainly appreciated. So, here are my questions: 1. What have you found to be the best way to organize your travel tools? Do you use a roll-up pouch? Are roll-up pouches a good choice? Where is a good place to find a roll-up pouch that you would recommend? 2. What are the specific tools and sizes which you like to carry, and that you just couldn't or wouldn't do without? 3. Do you have a favorite tool (you know what I mean ), Like a Leatherman or some sort of specialty tool which you have found particularly useful? 4. Pictures of your tool kits might even be helpful to those of us who could use some good ideas. If this has already been discussed at length, please forgive me because I haven't seen it yet. Or, if someone knows another place (forum) where there is some good information on this topic, I would like to know about it. Thanks everyone. I just know that you'll collectively have all the answers. Stay Warm! Pete.
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This product has probably been mentioned before, but here goes...I was told about this from a HD rider...Mr. Clean makes a system that gives (true) a spot free rinse. I used it all last year, and when I used it this year for the first time, I noticed just a little spottiness. So I bought a new filter for $6, and, presto, spot free. I don't blow dry nor towel dry...just let it set for an hour or so. I recommend this tool to anyone who washes their bike a lot like me. It cost $20 for the unit w/ filters & soap @ Wally World in the Automotive section. DA
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As usual, the moneypit is giving me grief again. This time, I'm trying to change the seals in the front forks. Got the wheel, fender and all off. I'm down to where I'm trying to break loose the 10mm allen on the bottom of the forks. The bolt just spins. Muffinman said that a couple of the guys from WV have made a tool that they use to replace what yamaha calls their "t handle for tightening and loosening the front fork holding bolts." When I looked in the shop manual, this thing looks like a really long 3/8 drive extension. If so, I can probably put one together. The next question is what size socket goes on the end, and do I need to worry about the outside diameter fitting down inside the tubes? Waiting on a little feedback here as at the moment I'm at a standstill. -
Someone let me know where to get the carb. sinc. tool so I can come back on here and brag on myself.
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Does anyone around the Chattanooga area have a sync tool? , and would you help me sync my carbs?....Fred
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infared thermometer and it's really cool. Point it at something you want to test for temp and it reads off the red laser dot. What this have to do with a motorcycle you ask? Well, I thought that I could check the temp of the exhaust headers to see if all the cylinders were firing equally. Could even find a dead or fouled plug if needed. Haven't tried it yet, but will the first chance I get. I picked up the unit from Harbor Freight a local discount tool store for about $21 bucks after a 15% discount coupon. It's fairly small and will fit right in with the rest of the things in the tool bag.
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My bike was missing the tool kit. Anyone have pictures of one? If you haven't seen it before....check out this checklist making site. http://www.micapeak.com/checklists/
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heres the tool i came up with 23 inches long and the bolt head on the end is 15/16ths o.d. Lee
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I checked several Yam Dealer Web sites, trying to buy this Yamaha special tool. ---- YM-33282 --- For pulling the Rotor. I finally found that it is re manufactured by K + L Tool company. K + L part number is, 35-8507 ( $22.99 ) They do not sell direct, only thru dealers. I got one ordered from Moto-Service's, Glendale AZ Phone, 623-363-1267.
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I just picked up the Plain Jane leather tool pouch from Carolina Leather Works [http://www.carolinaleatherworks.com]. I just mounted the bag to the from of my bike. It attaches right to the crosbar for the highway lights. This is the tool pouch, it's only $19.95+5.95s&h. I ordered it Sunday and I put in on the bike Thursday. I think I'll dress it up a bit with a Yamaha Star Concho. My tools (2 cresent wrenches, 1 3/8 ratchet, 2 metric hex key sets, 1 metric ratchet set, 2 philips screw drivers, 1 driver with 2 dozen bits) all fit snuggly. They won't be rattling around up there. This tool pouch will give me back some room in my saddle bag. Get bagged at Carolina Leather Works!
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