Shadad777

Thanks for the info guys.... I'm going to look for an AGM battery (Chaparral's says the AGM they offer doesn't fit the bike, so does the Bike Master site ???) Any advice on where to get one please ?? As far as I know other than the trickle charger add on, the electrical is all stock set up I talked to the local Yamaha shop guys today, and though they all kind of hemmed and hawed and gave me a (your and old loon still riding that bike) kind of look they said they would rebuild the forks but wouldn't really do much else on a bike that old..... Not totally sure about this as of yet. Not sure if I'm comfortable rebuilding them myself, though ok with just redoing the seals myself though... hmmmmm The air filter is a K&N, and has a sticker that seems to imply it's a stock item ?? I'm totally ok with swapping it out for a paper one if that's a better choice, and really like the idea of tossing the paper one and putting in a new one when needed instead of the cleaning/oiling process with the K&N one anyway The Castrol Actevo oil the guy I got the bike from used seems to be ok ?? it is a semi synthetic oil, and I'm ok switching it out with standard type, and Ya agree on the Fram being crap, that's why I was thinking the Mobile m-105 filter As far as tires.. it has the Bridgestone Spitfire 11 F's on it and they have lasted over 8000 miles but just seemed a bit off if that sounds right, we (wife and I) pretty much ride mostly hwy 80 and 395 within 8-10 hours riding distance of Reno NV we do like the Feather river area (hwy 70) and up around Antelope lake and lake Almanor areas in CA, as well a Topaz lake at NV and CA border though we would like to do a 395/44/299101 run from Sparks here to Oregon this year (quick N Dirty weekend run - maybe a 3-4 dayer if I can get a Fri & Mon off work) and only decided about the 230's cause of the reviews

Also if any of you have knowledge of a good trustworthy bike shop in the Reno/Sparks Nevada area I would appreciate the info

OK so I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some items for my 1984 Venture XVZ1200, and would appreciate any/all advice from you all 1st - Tires, decided to go with the Shinko 230's seems all around good reviews. Might try the 777's next time will change them out myself and take em in to get balanced, and will change all the brake pads while doing it. I've already flushed the system with DOT4 fluid 2nd - final drive oil change, Thinking to go with Bel-Rey Hypoid gear saver oil, basically because i have no idea on final drive oils and Googled reviews and it seemed good ??? and don't think it has ever been changed on the bike 3rd - change out the plugs, seems standard NGK's should be fine? I don't have a manual for info but will research the web for the gap spec 4th - Need to change the battery, last year it slowly started going down over time, now unless it's been on the tender for a few days it wont start. Did notice it was real low on acid in the cells so just going to buy a new one instead of trying to rejuvenate it. Any reason one from Walmart wouldn't be fine to use ?? 5th - Basic oil and filter change, was going to use Castrol Actevo 20w-50 semi-synthetic oil for no other reason than the guy I bought the bike from was using it and gave me a few quarts and pretty much everyone around here stocks it for around 7 bucks a bottle Also he put a Fram oil filter on it, was going to go with a mobile1 M-105 filter (that's supposed to be the crossover for the Fram he used) instead of the Fram. No idea why he switched it from the stock filter system:scratchchin: 6th - clean the air filter up, did it twice last year with a nice soak in a solution of simple green/dawn dish soap & warm water then re-oil it, seemed to work fine ? Already flushed the gas i stored in it with Seafoam for the winter with fresh straight gas, filter from last year still looks new so don't think I need to change that.... or do I ?? As far as the forks, think I'm going to find a good reviewed shop and have them do a complete job on em. don't know how I feel about my level of mechanical abilities to do more then just seals on it myself Other then that just put it all back together, got it all apart in the garage this last week after work getting ready to do the work - was a great reason to have a few beers and cigars after work every night Thanks in advance for any/all help and advice

Thanks for the info videoarizona will probably be ordering 230's or 777's for sure. Bought the bike with new spitfire 11 F's on it and though after 8353 miles last year there not totally worn out I didn't really like the feel all that much, Also all my riding is with wife on the back and other than saddle bags stuffed no real pack down weight wise - we usually head out early Sat morning and end up at a motel somewhere at the end of the day, then head back home Sun morning. Never enough time for an extended trip needing to pack it up with a load, the new home construction around here is to crazy for more than my weekends off the last few years I'm going to try to get a list of my wanted items to order for the bike sometime this weekend and post it on the site here for any feedback / advice from you all want to get everything ordered so I can get it ready by 1st weekend of next month P.S. Thanks Bluesky, ya thinking the forks may need a total work-over, the left fork drained out completely I think, not sure if its the forks themselves or the jackass I paid to redo them but don't want to risk it either way P.S.S. Thanks Cowpuck for the advice on Chaparral's they have good prices on tires, will be looking over their site on other stuff too

Cowpuck - - - see I can learn (not just YouTube's "PucPuc" to me anymore ) Thank you for blessing me with your Venture (and happiness in general shown through the vid's) presence and Wisdom. And thanks to everyone else here for your helpfulness to others that just love this bike, I have owned others (dirt bikes, Gold wings and various Enduro's, even a ninja in the mix) but there's something about this Venture that I just seem drawn to. I will try not to be a bother to you all (I'm the type of guy that tends to get upset with himself if I cant figure something out on my own first) but will ultimately end up admitting I'm out of my league and being OK when needing to ask for help I'm probably going to post for advice on tires - Thinking about the Shinko 777's, and want to redo the whole front fork seal issue, not just the upper seal I see in line, and final drive oil along with other stuff this weekend. Thanks in advance:beer: