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I believe you can remove the entire petcock assembly. Here is the process I would go through. Remove gas lines going to fuel pump. More than likely the fuel pump has rust in it. After draining the tank, put petcock back on tank and fill tank with evapo - rust. Let sit for 2 days then drain. Flush with fresh gas. Clean lines an fuel pump. Fill tank with fresh gas and u should be good. Oh, replace fuel filter.

Mothers polish, I think for aluminum but it still works if I use fine steel wool then buff.

Mike Nixon who owns a carb business known as " the motorcycle project" . He's out of Arizona and has been working on carbs for many years. I will definitely keep your notes you have made and check everything when I get the carbs back. Thanks for the info. here is a current pic of the bike. Still have a ways to go but making progress!

I cut the spacer in half and went with 410ml. Not as stiff but of course will only truly tell once on the bike. The first fork must have been binding or maybe i overtightened the bolt at bottom. Anyway, both are done now, onto the next part.

Okay, Earl (Skydoc) was nice enough to get back with me and suggested incremental changes to spacer and oil. Thanks Earl. will do.

Okay, back home now. Rebuilt one front fork yesterday with new progressive springs. Followed all instructions. Compressed fork all the way down, poured in new fork oil (10w) 5" from top around 400ml or 13.5 ounces. pumped fork several times to remove air. inserted spring with 1 inch spacer provided by progressive. I have a diy brace i have used previous years on goldwings to thread fork cap on, worked like a charm. This fork is very stiff. I put all my body weight on it and it barley budged. Is this supposed to be so stiff? thanx I might try removing the spacer.

You were correct. Carb guy informed me it's been over 20 yrs since he's rebuilt one and I told him what it connects to. The Venture never had a "vacuum petcock" for the fuel tank. I suspect that he sees the vacuum port on the number 2 carb and thinks that is for a vacuum petcock. Uniquely, on the 1983 only, that vacuum port was connected to the "Boost Sensor" (vacuum advance unit that sent a signal to the TCI). From 1984 on, the Boost Sensor got its vacuum from the intake port of number cylinder. If you still have the original TCI (black label, 26H-10) you need the vacuum pickup to remain on that port on the number two carb. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=117145https://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=117146

Here is a pic of what he was trying to explain. Also, there is a pic of 2 rubber plugs that are in the wrong place which will cause the bike to run extremely rich.

My carb guy just informed me of the following: " looks like someone has defeated the vacuum petcock on the bike. Do you want a better plug for this nipple or are you intending to put the vacuum petcock back in service?" Could someone explain this to me. Vacuum petcock? Purpose of blocking off? Thanks

Seen some pretty cool bikes in myrtle beach! Sorry no pics but here's one of the scenery. I ordered progressive springs and will be home upon my return. Right now, some good r & r!!

Packing for my last vacation before i go back to work next month. Upon my return the lower fork bushings should be in. For some reason they are back ordered. Also been considering putting in progressive springs, so if anyone has a fresh pair lying around and want to sell, let me know. Chow for now.

What battery should I go with and have most of you done the warning bypass?

Here is a pic of the fork. Just waiting on some new bushings and seals to complete. Also ordered new tires today.

Fixed mid 1985 , engine # 0001413. & up. I fixed mine with the help and guidance from this forum! Good luck!

Update! Currently rebuilding forks. I really wanted to get this bike ready to ride this summer but , not going to happen. I have another vacation scheduled in a week and have been watching hrs and hrs of Wimbledon too. Not to worry, take my time and enjoy the experience. more pics on the way.

Great deal! I just ordered some too. much appreciated bro!

the pin was damaged. no worries.

I placed parts back in order but cannot get pin to seat in tiny hole. Virtually impossible to do. The pin pushes down on spring and then has to seat. I tried using a heli coil tool and can't get it !!

So i'm trying to install new oil filter and a few pieces fell out of oil filter assembly, i'm assuming its the bypass? small pin, spring and metal ball. How do these parts go back in?first ball, then spring , then pin to hold spring? or should i just do a spin on mod?

So I'm restoring this classic motorcycle and have purchased many parts to bring her back to life. She has tires from 2009 but look brand new. Tread still has little nubbies. No dry rot present. Still get rid of them? I know, you want to respond by saying I'm restoring the bike anyway, therefore might as well invest in new tires. What would be wrong with the old ones?

Glad you liked the joke. I see now how this one is designed. Low profile and you're correct, just a wrench will work. I looked a little closer and see some small metal reinforcement so one can use a small screwdriver to turn. I will just leave it open per suggestions here.

I thought the 83 royale had a reserve.

I found the handle! Knew there had to be one. https://www.firehosedirect.com/handwheel-for-wharf-hydrant-valve?feed=Froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj-3d6dWO4wIV2bXACh0_kw2IEAQYASABEgI3EfD_BwE

Turn with a wrench?! Never heard of such a thing. Heck, if I had known that, I would have just drilled a larger hole and plugged with a wine cork. Elaborate setup galore, with fuel hose nestled nicely in middle of cork. There has to be a handle that fits over square.

Rear master cylinder is done. Definitely needed it. Here a pic of the new parts that were about to go in! Next up , probably mono shock then gas tank. My new petcock came in but I guess they don't come with a little turn knob!! Will have to try to track one down.