HELP

[Geoff]

Hello , 1st time posting , relitively new member and 1st time Venture owner.

I was wondering if somebody could give me some advice.

I recently bought a 90 Royale, which has 70,000 k's . I have put roughly 600 k's on it , to me , it runs like a watch, but am planning a 8 to 10,000 k ride this summer.

I cannot find a manual and was trying to find out say, is the bike due for a cam chain adjustment, carb sync ?, i live in Victoria, Vancouver Island , Canada, none of the local dealers here will even look at it, myself, i'm in the auto repair business, and am fairly mechanically inclined.

The usuals, oil, filter, rear diff, brakes , etc. have all been done.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation

Geoff:confused07:

[NewfoundlandVenture]

Geoff,

 

The manual and parts diagrams for the VR can be found in this forum

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=90

 

Welcome to the site, it's a great spot for all the advice you'll need.

 

Kevin

[6m459]

The first thing I'd do, if not already done, is swap out the OEM fuse box and replace it with one that accepts more modern ATO fuses. The spring clips on the OEM one are poor and will be a source of frustration if the '90 uses similar ones to my '84's. Also, the ATO fuses are easier to come by than the older OEM cylindrical ones.

 

Here is what I have done to both my '84's

 

Hope this helps.

 

Brian H.

[MiCarl]

The cam chains have auto tensioners, no service there.

 

Routine maintenance is all you should require. It's probably unknown what has been done and when.

 

Many will recommend a carb synchronization, but that won't strand you on a trip. Something you might potentially look at is valve lash, but odds are you won't have an issue there either.

 

If it were me, and it's running well I'd tackle the following as time allows (in order):

 

Brake pads.

Brake fluid (clear - not honey colored or darker).

**EDIT** Oh yeah, the fuse panel as stated above.

Other fluids (coolant, oil, final drive oil).

Check the stator plug - if it still has one consider cutting it out and soldering the wires.

Pull wheels and check tires/bearings. Lube final drive splines while it's apart.

Spark plugs.

Air filter.

Check valve lash.

Change fork oil.

 

 

In any case, you're likely to be doing all your own maintenance. I believe you can purchase this manual (I assume they will ship to Canada) http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/1990/69/0/3533/211

 

There is also an online manual http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3384. After you get in you want the one that says First Gen Manual.

[Geoff]

Thankyou Kevin, much appreciated

Geoff,

 

The manual and parts diagrams for the VR can be found in this forum

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=90

 

Welcome to the site, it's a great spot for all the advice you'll need.

 

Kevin

[Geoff]

Wow, thankyou, can't keep up with the response, have checked out the links to the manuals, exactly what i was looking for. Geoff

The cam chains have auto tensioners, no service there.

 

Routine maintenance is all you should require. It's probably unknown what has been done and when.

 

Many will recommend a carb synchronization, but that won't strand you on a trip. Something you might potentially look at is valve lash, but odds are you won't have an issue there either.

 

If it were me, and it's running well I'd tackle the following as time allows (in order):

 

Brake pads.

Brake fluid (clear - not honey colored or darker).

**EDIT** Oh yeah, the fuse panel as stated above.

Other fluids (coolant, oil, final drive oil).

Check the stator plug - if it still has one consider cutting it out and soldering the wires.

Pull wheels and check tires/bearings. Lube final drive splines while it's apart.

Spark plugs.

Air filter.

Check valve lash.

Change fork oil.

 

 

In any case, you're likely to be doing all your own maintenance. I believe you can purchase this manual (I assume they will ship to Canada) http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/1990/69/0/3533/211

 

There is also an online manual http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3384. After you get in you want the one that says First Gen Manual.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Geoff,

Welcome to the group. The 1990 VR has many refinements over the earlier models and you should get good service from this bike. Try this link for a solution to the fuse box problem.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/2131

 

Have a great trip and don't forget to take some pics!

Safe Journeys,

Earl

[Condor]

If your tires are over 5-6 years old, and worn down, replace 'm before you leave on the trip. Welcome aboard...