identifying model #

[Ottawa]

Need some help here. I am ordering some fork seals and want to make sure of the model #. I can't find anything on motor and the ownership says "XVS" !! I am prity sure they mean Z not S. Anyway how can I tell between a "N" "TK" or what ever it could be. Or, does it mater at all since all 1985 XVZ12 Ventures are mostly the same. Your help is appreciated!

[bkuhr]

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/yamaha.asp

 

type in vin#, get model number

[86er]

Kewl site! It's nice to know that my 1st Gen is Rear Wheel Drive!

 

 

[friesman]

yours will be xvz12 D ,... if youre the 85 Venture Royale. I dont know what the Standard is

 

If you need anything just msg me I will try to help, or point you in the direction of one of the experts around here.

 

Brian

[Ottawa]

THANKS GUYS.

 

HAD HER OUT FOR A FIRST TEST RUN BUT SHE NEEDS THE CARBS SYNC. AND FORK SEALS. really good news IS THE 2HD GEAR SEEMS FINE!!!

[dingy]

I believe all the MKI seals are the same, maybe even the MKII.

 

I just put a set of seals I had ordered for my 83 forks into a set of 86 forks and they are working fine.

 

Gary

[BradT]

yours will be xvz12 D ,... if youre the 85 Venture Royale. I dont know what the Standard is

 

I think the standard were DS or something with two letters ?

 

Brad

[friesman]

If youre gonna do fork seals mabbe you should look at spending another 50 or 60 bucks and put in progressive springs if yours are still original springs. It makes a huge difference to handling and no more bottoming out on those driveways etc.

 

Brian