STRONGSLTN Posted July 8, 2015 #1 Posted July 8, 2015 have a beautiful 2005 RSMV. Only have put 200 out of 45xxx on her. now fuse or something is gone, No turn signal, horn, brake lights, speedometer. odometer readout, but she is running fine. I checked left side fuse for signals and what I think is b/u main fuse behind that. All seemed ok but still have not found the problem. Can anyone help?? Wanted to ride the next two days to out of town doctors. Tried to load picture and failed? Also no indicator lights work on dash.
Freebird Posted July 8, 2015 #2 Posted July 8, 2015 You know there are two fuse locations right? Some behind the left side panel and more inside the lower left cowling.
steamer Posted July 8, 2015 #3 Posted July 8, 2015 The fuse for the lights is behind the left side panel. It is a 15 amp fuse. Try replacing it with new fuse, that one may be bad but hard to see. I don't know if the speedo is on the same circuit, but I now the light are for sure. Had that fuse blow while working on trailer lights last week.
djh3 Posted July 8, 2015 #4 Posted July 8, 2015 Under the right leg fairing is, Cruise control, Carb Heat, Aux DC connector fuse (I think they mean the one under the seat) Aux Jack (fairing) audio system. Under the left side cover is, Top left back up fuse (odometer and clock) Rad Fan, Headlight, Signals, Ignition PG 8-33 owners manual
STRONGSLTN Posted July 9, 2015 Author #5 Posted July 9, 2015 Well I went back and rechecked the fuses, you were right the signal fuse was shot..looked different this time.All is well. I'm gonna love this bike.Still have Roadstar Silverado 2000, but I may like this better. mmmmmm power. Can you point me to a thread where operating mph in each gear is discussed. Thanks for the help.
djh3 Posted July 9, 2015 #6 Posted July 9, 2015 Watch the main fuse for corrosion. Down where its at I guess it collects a lot of crap and moisture. Then it corrodes the fuse. Sometimes they will look OK but resistance gets high.
Flyinfool Posted July 9, 2015 #7 Posted July 9, 2015 Well I went back and rechecked the fuses, you were right the signal fuse was shot..looked different this time.All is well. I'm gonna love this bike.Still have Roadstar Silverado 2000, but I may like this better. mmmmmm power. Can you point me to a thread where operating mph in each gear is discussed. Thanks for the help. Glad you got it fixed. As for speeds in gears, Hold the throttle wide open and don't shift till you feel the rev limiter. Thats the power band. You will not hurt the engine doing this, but you will hurt the feelings of most Harleys that are watching you dissappear........
STRONGSLTN Posted July 9, 2015 Author #8 Posted July 9, 2015 When does the rev limiter cut in-rpm's. What speeds would I be at when shifting at limit in different gears?Where are those power bands, and do I get better mileage trying to operate within them??
bongobobny Posted July 9, 2015 #9 Posted July 9, 2015 These motors like higher RPM's! I would say the power band is around 3000 to 5500 RPM and I think the limiter kicks in around 8000. Elmira is not too far from Chaffee NY the site of the WNY Regional Rally this August. Please try to attend, it's a great time!!! http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?93369-2015-wny-mini-rally-itinerary
STRONGSLTN Posted July 9, 2015 Author #10 Posted July 9, 2015 I saw that. Daughter and son live in Springville and East Aurora, so I hope to fit it in the plan.
videoarizona Posted July 9, 2015 #11 Posted July 9, 2015 I concur with Bob. I shift when I feel the revs are getting up there. It's a "feeling". I try for the same revs as the `1st Gen I have. Usually that equates to around 4K. I do stay in 4th for anything under 60mph. She is comfortable at that range and gets better mpg's than if I shifted to 5th at that speed. 5th truly is an overdrive...as is 4th! BUT...the only real way for you to figure this out for yourself is to do what Flyin said...wind it out in gear and pay attention to engine vibrations and sounds as you go. When you hit the limiter...shift. You'll know when...it's like the bike throws out an anchor! Do it a few times to get the feel of your bike. Be advised...hitting the rev limiter in 4th will put you way over any speed limit in the US....so be warned. Heck...I can break the freeway speed limit down here (75) in 3rd! I would hit the limiter in only first three gears just to keep out of jail....!! BTW...when the higher rpms get excessive...that's a good indication it's time to balance the carbs. Normally, you can hardly feel the engine running these V4's are that smooth... Enjoy! david
YamahaLarry Posted July 9, 2015 #12 Posted July 9, 2015 True dat. I have no idea how fast you would be going if you hit the limiters in 4th gear. I have had mine 80+ in 4th a few times, and not hitting the limit. As with you, generally in 4th unless I will be cruising over 65 or so, and no hills. Many bike rides that I ride in here in Alabama on the curvy, hilly roads, I am in 3rd for most of the ride. I do travel interstate every day going to/from work, and run in 5th then, and she will set up on 80 to 85 mph, purring like a kitten.
Wrench Posted July 9, 2015 #13 Posted July 9, 2015 As for speeds in gears, Hold the throttle wide open and don't shift till you feel the rev limiter. Thats the power band. You will not hurt the engine doing this, but you will hurt the feelings of most Harleys that are watching you dissappear........ He's got a Roadstar too, I'm guessing he's already hurt some HD feelings, I know I did when I had mine.
STRONGSLTN Posted July 13, 2015 Author #14 Posted July 13, 2015 Well, that was high hopes. My fuse blowing is back. The swich fuse will blow whenever I pull on the front brake or push on the rear brake pedal' After trying to clear my mind and studying the simplified electric plan...it seems to me that my problem might be a short in the yellow wire to the rear brake. Am I making any sense. This runs from the brake switch relay to the rear light/ brake light. Or I know nothing about relays, could this be shorted? I think the relay is in the left front cowling?? Can I test this by pulling the yellow wire or am I totally wet. any help appreciated. Also is opening that wire at the relay likely to stop fuse blowing and let everything except the brake light work.
STRONGSLTN Posted July 13, 2015 Author #15 Posted July 13, 2015 Just adding quick link to simplified electric diagram..pdf: http://www.venturerider.org/wiring/99-09%20Yamaha%20Royal%20Star%20Venture%20Simplified%20Circuit%20Diagram%20Rev%20B.pdf
eusa1 Posted July 13, 2015 #16 Posted July 13, 2015 the very first thing to do is eliminate any extra added brake lights that were added aftermarket. then check results. mind you I am not saying to get rid of them, lord knows we need extra lites! but failures in the electrical system of this bike are normaly created by additions.
bongobobny Posted July 13, 2015 #17 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) You are correct, the yellow line is the brake line. Blue is running lights. Look behind the licence plate holders, there are all of the wires there for turn, brake, and running lights... While you are in there remove the bulb for the brake light and see if it still blows fuses. If you ohm the yellow line, with bulbs in you will see a low value ohms but not a direct (zero ohms) short. With the bulb removed the ohms should be very high, like infinity. The most obvious place to look for a short is the brake light socket area... Edited July 13, 2015 by bongobobny
bongobobny Posted July 13, 2015 #18 Posted July 13, 2015 PS shame you can't get over here, I would be glad to troubleshoot it for you!
STRONGSLTN Posted July 14, 2015 Author #19 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) BUMP Well, that was high hopes. My fuse blowing is back. The swich fuse will blow whenever I pull on the front brake or push on the rear brake pedal' After trying to clear my mind and studying the simplified electric plan...it seems to me that my problem might be a short in the yellow wire to the rear brake. Am I making any sense. This runs from the brake switch relay to the rear light/ brake light. Or I know nothing about relays, could this be shorted? I think the relay is in the left front cowling?? Can I test this by pulling the yellow wire or am I totally wet. any help appreciated. Also is opening that wire at the relay likely to stop fuse blowing and let everything except the brake light work. Edited July 14, 2015 by STRONGSLTN to see better
eusa1 Posted July 14, 2015 #20 Posted July 14, 2015 more than happy to help ya out pal, but not knowing if you did or did not rule out previous suggestions will stall your " bumps"
STRONGSLTN Posted July 14, 2015 Author #21 Posted July 14, 2015 I didn't know where the brake relay switch was to run the check? lower left cowling or where? Whatever, I dropped it off at the dealer just now. Thanks for trying to help.
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