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Welcome to VentureRider. What started as a simple site for riders of the Yamaha Venture, Royal Star, Royal Star Venture and the Star Venture has turned into so much more than that. Though the great Yamaha Venture motorcycles are still our primary focus, we have many members who have eventually moved on to other brands/models or who have stopped riding altogether but still remain members dud to the lifelong friendships they have made on this site.
Whether you have questions about your bike, looking for parts, or just wanting to talk motorcycles and riding, this is the place to be. Our members are friendly and welcoming to all. My name is Don, Freebird in the forums, and I started this site around 15 or so years ago. I have met many of our members at our various rallies and meets and some I only know from their posts here on the site but am proud to call them friends, brothers, sisters. I like to think of this as our club, not MY club. I try hard to implement features that the members request. It's not always possible but I do try.
This is a subscription based club. You can read messages in most cases but can't post, search, and etc. without becoming a supporting member. We do offer a free 2 month trial however so you are welcome to check us out before paying the small $12.00 per year dues. Upon expiration of your trial membership, you will lose the ability to post messages. At that time, you can click on "Store" and then "Subscriptions" if you wish to continue. We hope you like what you find here. We have few rules but the major ones are no religious debate, no political debate, and no "X" rated content, nudity, dirty jokes, etc. We are a family oriented club so please keep things PG or at least PG-13 rated.
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RDawson 2,181
Pull the plugs and see if it’ll turn. Check the oil to see if it’s full of gas to Rule out a hydrolock situation.
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N3FOL 424
I ordered an Air Filter for my SVTC, but I got the wrong air filter. This is what they sent me (see pic) and it will have to go back as a return. The one I got is way too big. Would anyone know the exact part number of the air filter for the 2018 SVTC?
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Junior 22
Looking for set up for little cargo attachment for tow ball. With cargo it blocks rear lights and tag
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N3FOL 424
Good morning to all! TGIF. Weather is great here in SE Pa. Have been riding for the last 2 days after all the rain last weekend. Cutting the grass today and I just might have enough daylight to wash the truck. Enjoy your Friday.
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Honerism 10
I own a 2009 Royal Star Tour Deluxe S. It is a weekend rider for short trip and only has 7500 miles on it. It has been meticulously maintained and I've never had an ounce of trouble with it. I recently experienced a starting issue where I heard a loud "clunk" like metal hitting metal when attempting to start and then the motor would not turn. The solenoid would click, but the engine did not turn. I thought my battery had lost charge, so I put it on the charger overnight. The next day, she started fine. After a handful of rides, the issue repeated itself. Again, thinking my battery was low, I put it on the charger and it started fine the next time. Unfortunately, it happened a third time and the solenoid clicks, but the motor will not turn even after a battery charge. I had the battery load tested and it passed with no issues. I replaced the solenoid, but that did not help. After reading through a few posts, I am thinking it might be my starter clutch. Perhaps something has broken internally and not allowing the motor to turn? I would like some advice on how I could diagnose the root cause to ensure I am fixing the right problem. If it is the starter clutch, is it a repair that I can do myself and are there any available instructions?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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