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I think I remember my '84 venture was the 10k, but also, the stock boots (or two of the four) are straight up as the plug wires exit through the plastic cover. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

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Very nice Ltd. How did you finish the wheels and lower fork,legs? I have legs off my old gs1000 and just gave up on a home anodize experiment Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I like what cowpuc said there and seems our venture solinoods don't use a mount ground to complete the primary circuit but rather use a second wire (that goes to a start lock out?, I won't pull a wiring diagram if the OP won't). The start button usually brings 12v to the primary side and then a second terminal on primary could complete the circuit to ground. Some solinoods get ground through the mount. I just put a bike scrap solenoid into a '77 suzi gs750 and it had two big terminals and two small terminals and I grounded the housing and touched 12v briefly and one side energized the solenoid while the other side arced, (like it was an extra ground, so I grounded it). I have seen bikes pull 12v off the battery side of the solenoid with a pigtail and that voltage goes to ignition switch. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I have the same oil leak on my '84 so it smokes a lot when I first start it but after it burns off it don't bother me Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

And somebody asked why I didn't put on the 230's instead and I couldn't remember.. Either it was the load rating, the expected life, or wanting a better rain tire.. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I put 777's on my xvz12 Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

The magic number is 6-$800. People buy disposable bikes at this price. Disposable meaning normal it only gets required service and ride till it dies or they don't need it. This could be an older uncool or ugly bike which will never get restored or a cool bike that might be restored or something that might be chopped and ratted. I've bought a bunch of $500 bikes and got my '84 xvz12 for $75 (motor locked but I got it unstuck and she runs smoke free) and got an '86 parts bike for free. Venture lovers are niche so try the forums and or advertise and wait. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Yes, up to '84 had hydraulic anti dives. Those are electric. Everyone with a non running bike says "just needs carbs cleaned" . both TCI's probably shot which gets you spending $250 or so on the Ignitek ignition. If the title bike motor turns and has good compression (if they let you test) and electrics seem to work, and it doesn't look beat to death (mileage?) Maybe worth $600 for pair.. I pulled one of those motors alone and it was a bear. I would not want to be swapping motors. When my second gear goes I'm gonna ride it that way. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Did you connect the mk2 electric anti dives? I was wondering if the brake switch can ground the current (or do I need to use a relay to supply the current) Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

My '84 came with progressive springs already installed (I bought a new set before even opening them up). The old ones measure same height as new ones and I'd let them go for a fair price. But also, does anyone know if the stock springs are progressively wound? Just curious bc my '79 gs1000 oem springs were progressively wound and I bought Sonic linear rate springs to replace them and if you read the Sonic website they say progressively wound springs were a fad. I figure the progressives might take some harshness out from the little bumps but be bad for antidive. And then heavier weight oil will help the antidive but make for a harsher ride.... So anti dive units, if they can be had with good front brakes (sorry, not on a Mk1) or functional electrical system, seem like the way to go (holy smokes, the engineers at Yamaha figured out something?) Does the mk1 and mk2 electrical system system keep up with the electric anti dives and some aux headlights? And as for the hydraulic anti dives, was I right about them sapping some front brake response or stopping power Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I think bypass,g is supposed to help the brakes. But I did it when I did fork seals and swapped lower legs and discs to run R1 calipers. I also had progressive springs and this time went with heavier fork oil (20). So its hard for me to compare good stock 1984 to no antidive '84 but I can say many people run progressives and no air in the forks. I don't need air and brakes are much better, and I don't miss my antidote.. But next time I think I'd go with 15wt oil (I'm 160# and mostly ride alone). Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

For the brakes, you just need to change the lower legs and rotors. I did such and installed R6 calipers because I was missing one of the later calipers. and I delinked a while ago. Also I think you want the later front master cylinder (14 or 15 mm vs you '84 12mm) and while you are at it you should delink the brakes Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I think the lower resistance might cause more radio noise (if you still got one, who does??). There's stuff written on this and I forget the answer but I thought it best to keep them all at the 10K number. And if my memory serves me right there is a little resistive element in there which can open or corrode (or maybe I just had a day dream, I have a bunch of bikes and remember those little resistors in one of them). Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Did you have any ride issues? I'd think that if you do some maintenance that's easy and you get a result, then it was well worth it (& undertaking a bear of a job with no results or not doing the job, because you dread it, well that's not worth it). My '84 xvz12 "swims" or snakes on the highway at speed. I've changed tires, been through the front end and tweeted the neck but no better so I'm thinking swingarm or dogleg mount/bushings.. Nothing was flopping around back there. Come spring, I'm gonna pull the wheel and see if I can do something easy (I parted an xvz13 and the rear didn't come apart that easy). Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I remember seeing cable operated disc brakes somewhere.. High end bikes and perhaps Chinese mini quads Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I put an aftermarket starter clutch in a bike which was better than stock, cost less but not as good as dano,product. Buddy bought it I think,on eBay. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

That's a great video and it says rather than trying to push or pull on the handlebars, in the instance of wobble (which starts as snake weave), you need to bring your weight down low. Video said weave wobble was proportional to your weight, speed, and how high the weight was over the c.g. this is exactly what I found on my venture. Btw, after changing my fork springs and fresh fork oil and still having the issue, I quickly noticed a fork seal leak so no doubt fork oil may be one of my issues. And I never got to looking at the swingarm arm bearing. Will do when I address the front forks. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Somehow I have some phone app set to,monitor Craigs so I get an alert everyday to see new bikes in my state. My gf hates me always looking. And yes I have a mess of bikes and no money so the venture would have to go just to fit the Trophy in my yard. If I can scrape up the bucks, gonna go test ride that trophy but he said no registration so I guess that means no highways. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Yes, I'm a tad worried about parts... Gonna look into that.. Also, for me its always been Harley or nap bikes so the triumph is scary (like how will I rebuild the carbs... Does it have carbs? The vstrom is cool but doesn't have the full fairing which I'm looking for to deal with the colder weather.. Now I'm wondering if the trophy at 485 lbs will be too light for all that fairing and be buffeted around by Cross winds on the highway. The venture don't move around too much and keeps up with my friends on their new Harleys.. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

I can't afford A newish bike so the ctx is out. A 2000 Honda ST1100 is 655 lbs dry with .0.33hp/kg. Definately a long distance rocket with plenty of power but the Trophy coming in at 585 lbs dry and 0.44hp/kg will most likely be a lot more sportier. I'm just wondering about the reliability and arts availability/price for the triumph trophy. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Triumph trophy? Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

The Honda v4 with crank facing back is their ST model. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

That's why the BMW with its larger fairing, more upright seating, thumpy boxer motor interested me. More protection from the elements but I was guessing it would be powerful and nimble.. I. Know its a lot lighter than a venture. I have to try one.. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

The Honda ST engine configuration and spaceship look is just too unconventional for me. I would seriously consider an FJ but have read that the big in line 4's are buzzy in the grips for long rides. Idk, but my right hand goes numb sometimes anyway from a neck injury.. That would go for the Kaw ZX also. Buzzy. But I read about the ZX11 and review said super fast straight line machine but a heavy workout with soft suspension for hard cornering yet harsh for bumps.. ( I know there is a later zx14, maybe 13 also) They recommended the older ZX9. But looking at these bikes, I see the low 1.5" risers lika a katana and small fairing so I'm guessing same not easy for passenger. I would have never thought a triumph could be right and tight but read great reviews on the Sprint. But like the Honda VFR, its like a katana sporty seating and smallish fairing for two up. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk