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Rebuilt the carbs, not at all a difficult task. bike runs great, smooth idle. on to the next issue, bottoming out on the front. It needs fork seals too. Any suggestions on doing the seals and adding new progressive springs at the same time?

thanks again, It seems to be providing plenty of fuel, the bowls stay full. working on carbs now.

thanks for all the input. I had a bad compression tester. I have the bike running. still needs carb work. does anyone know what the fuel pump pressure should be. when I turn on the ignition, I here a slow tic tic tic. it is moving fuel.

many thanks Condor, that is an option I may look very hard at. Going to try some stuff tomorrow just to see.

I think my problem may have been searching for an 85 1300, I have seen many since I added the 86 to the search. I was hoping to get it running before I tore it down, but with only 2 cylinders running, I don't call that "running". we are just getting into the best riding season here, temps are down below 100 now. Summer is the rebuild time here. thanks for the input, I will keep looking. I don't give up easy.

I had thought stuck valves might be the culprit. I have soaked valves and cylinders with solvent. no change. the bike has sat for a couple years.

Manufacture date is 12/85 jva1nvl00 1 ga001701 on the frame 1nl 001701 on the engine

30 psi compression on the right front cylinder, 60 psi on the right rear.

Hello all, I have my first Venture Royale, actually my first Yamaha. I bought it not running, with great body work and electronics. Problem I have is I cannot find engine parts for it. I plan to rebuilt the top end, but again, I cant find parts. I am not sure I am asking the right questions. It is an 85 1300. Can anyone assist with where, how, to get parts for these bikes? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Any tips on the overhaul would be appreciated as well. Many Thanks Tony B.