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Check out this link in the forum... It will help you see what to do with the headlight. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?107456-1st-Gen-MK-2-CMU-unit-modifications-for-HID-or-LED-headlight-and-LED-bulbs&highlight=headlight

it looks like you just strapped out the reed relays, and did not put any grounds in place. Is that correct?

I forgot to mention that we always ride 2 up and sometimes pull a trailer, so need a tire that will handle a heavy load. Wife and I add 400 pounds to the total weight... of course, I am only guessing at her weight... Also, I have seen some posts that radials don't work well on the 1st gens...

how about Michelin Commander II tires? They don't make the 120/90x18 for the front, how about going to a 130/90x18 that they do make? They do make the rear tire and have had one on for over 8k and have enjoyed the wear and rideability. It is almost time to replace the front and rear again before riding season starts (well, in Oklahoma, we ride almost all year) in the Spring, I want to have a matched pair. Would the 130 be too wide for my 84?

I have enjoyed reading this thread more than anything I have read in years. As the only owner/driver of an 84 1st Gen, I am about ready to move into the 21st Century with a new Yamaha. I have to put in a word for my dealer, Oldest Yamaha dealer in Anywhere... K&N Yamaha, Tulsa Oklahoma. Norm and Lucy are the best, and their kids are there to carry on. Now my wishes for a 3rd Gen Venture.... Power Plant, V4 1700, or V6 with tuneable EFI. ABS braking Ride modes, wet, dry and other choices, adjustable from the cockpit while moving. Radio, AM/FM and communication, FRS, or CB, or something that could be added or removed like a module by the user. Intercom a must, and blue tooth capability. USB charging ports in the trunk and front fairing locations as well as lights in the storage areas. Fixed Fairing like the 1st Gen, none of that 'crappy cruiser' style. Adjustable air vents for heating and cooling of rider and passenger, radiator in the rear to keep most of the heat away from both. Enough storage to hold enough gear for two with the ability to add a trailer hitch. LED lighting, with fog lamps and driving lights as standard or optional. GPS as an option All wiring harnesses the same, so no matter which model you purchase, you have the wiring for any accessory, like BMW. Crash bars front and rear, like the 1st Gen. Adjustable Handlebars like the 1st Gen. Electrically adjustable windscreen, up and down, as well as ability to make it wider or narrower, with vents. Mirrors above the hands, none of the below like the Honda ST. Lightweight frame, keep the weight down under 700 pounds. Drive-shaft a must as well as a 6 or 7 speed tranny with top gear an overdrive, and keep the digital readout on the dash with gear indicator. Options could include heated seats, grips and mirrors as well as outlets for heated clothing, with generating power to cover such items, as well as arm rests for the passenger. Of course, we cannot forget rider comfort and make the seating as comfortable as the 1st Gen seats, with floorboards for all and forget the heal to shifters, they are worthless. Make optional remote shift and braking available for highway pegs. Air cleaner must be easy to change, not an 'all day affair'. Spin on Oil Filter with ability to use synthetic oil. Center stand is not necessary but mounts available to use a jack to raise bike from central point. I could likely go on and on with other electronic add-ons, but will leave it like that. If I can get even a little of the things I want, I will be happy.

Thanks for all the input, I am on my way to the parts house to get some "good" fuel lines and replace them today!

On this tread, my '84 has not had the fuel lines replaced, EVER. I am the only owner and after 30 years and 82k miles, the fuel filter finally plugged up and I changed it, sorry to make everyone cringe, but had just failed to change it regularly. I will now. My question is, do I need to replace the fuel lines, or not?

Thanks for all the information that I have found so far! The website has been a treasure trove and I keep finding new links and knowledgeable people. What I was wondering as I haven't yet found this, are the torc settings for many of the components. Mainly the clutch right now as that is what I am working on. Is there a tech bulletin that I have missed?

Thanks Everyone! Plenty of good info, and I will take a look at it over the next two days as it is supposed to be cold and rainy again in Oklahoma.!

I have looked through the posts, and haven't seen one like this, so here we go... As the original owner of our '84 Venture (Not Royale), I have started to notice a problem with the clutch. 2 things, 1st when bike is warm and we are stopped at a light, the clutch starts to engage, causing the bike to try to move, so I put it in neutral at lights now. 2nd thing is that if I am doing 65 and roll hard on the throttle, the clutch will slip and I have to let off some to let her catch up. I don't see any slippage under normal driving, even up to 85mph. We always ride 2 up, and with 74k on the bike, it isn't very high mileage. 90% of the time, we are 2 up, and about 40% of the time we have pulled a trailer. I don't remember changing the fluid in the clutch, but have kept the reservoir full and check it regularly when I check the brake fluid. Are we due for a new clutch, or is there some maintenance we can do that will stop these problems?

I have an 84 Venture, and was wondering about the composition of the windshield. Is it Acrylic? If so, could I use the 'welding' of acrylic to add side wings?

Thanks so much, that is EXACTLY why I joined this forum!

I know it was a long time ago, but on your 1st gen bike and the baker wings, how were they mounted to the bike? Did it use just a plain old screw, or was some type of backing installed? I have a 84 and as the sole owner, I figured I would start adding accessories now that I am retired and have time to do so. We haven't added anything except running lights in the 31 years we have been riding.