zoomjay Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I have a Yamaha manual for my 89 Venture and find it mostly useless (guess I am too used to Clymer books which give you step by step instructions). Is there a better manual out there for these bikes? Also, looks like I need to either replace or rebuild the starter. Looks like I need to remove the radiator; remove the two bolts on the starter and pull it free - and then figure out how to rebuild it. Are there some obvious tricks I am missing on it?
Flyinfool Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 The radiator does not have to come out, but the thermostat housing does have to come out. Other than that it is not that bad of a job. I would not put any money into the starter for a rebuild unless it is already a 4 brush starter. If you have a 2 brush starter, just replace it with a 4 brush.
zoomjay Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 how do I know which one it is? Also, if I buy a new one (like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ricks-Motorsport-Electric-Starter-61-412-/301781990886?hash=item46439bbde6:g:kjgAAOSwl9BWMXzF&vxp=mtr) how do I know it is a two or a four brusher??
Wizard765 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 buy one out of a 2nd gen. bolts right in and is a 4 brush.. best thing I did on my 84. spins the engine hot or cold much better
paysaw Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 you can tell the difference real easy.On the case of a two brush starter you will see two Philips screws on the outside of the case.On the 4 brush starter you see nothing.
zoomjay Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 okay, just so I have my facts straight... the 2nd gen bikes were produced between 96-01 and are called the Royal Stars, correct? If I put the money down for a starter want to make sure it is the right one. Thanks...
BlueSky Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 The 96 up royal star or 99 up Ventures have 4 brush starters. Also, the 92 and 93 1st gen ventures had 4 brush starters. Pinwall cycle salvage usually has one on ebay. Search ebay with the words XVZ1300 starter. If you search using venture, you will also get snowmobile starters http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-Yamaha-Venture-XVZ1300-Royal-Star-1300-STARTER-STARTING-MOTOR-/381425315305?hash=item58ceb86de9:g:ZIsAAOSwsB9WDuY7&vxp=mtr
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