Venturous Randy

Pinwall has an complete 04 Venture trans listed with a starting bid of $59.95 for anyone interested and has everything for a 1st gen. RandyA [ame=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190958555225&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:3160]04 Yamaha Royal Star Venture XVZ130 Transmission Gears | eBay[/ame]

I went out a while ago and drained the water hose and put an insulated bucket over the spigot that sticks up about a foot out in the yard. It is supposed to be down to about 18 degrees tomorrow night. Yuck. But, it is supposed to be back in the lower 60's in a few days. RandyA

I am curious as to how many veterans used any or all of their education GI Bill. I got out in Jan 73 and worked a couple of years and when I got laid off, I started back to college. I had went only one quarter before I joined the USAF and when I went back, I was able to get my BS degree from East Tennessee State University and about 1/3 of a Masters. Just wondered what others did. RandyA

Thanks to everyone of our veterans. I did my four years in the USAF from 69/73 and am so glad I made that decision. My dad joined the Navy when he was 16 years old and was in Times Square when Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was in Guadal Canal when the war ended. He died in 2000 and I regret so much that we did not sit down and talk more about his experiences. RandyA

Uhhhh... Do you mean gone gone or just gone home? RandyA

Like I said before, I learn something on here everyday. RandyA

You did not state what bike, which would help if you put in your header, but a MKII and a 2nd gen does not need to have the splines greased on the pumpkin end. It is lubricated through the grease in the pumpkin. The drive shaft and seal should push into the collar. RandyA

Looks like you will be coming right thru our area in NE TN down I81. If you can keep us posted on when you will be coming thru here, maybe we can get some locals together and do a meal or whatever. This would be in the area of Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. RandyA

Or you can go to weather.com and put in your address and several others that will up to a 10 day weather forecast. RandyA

My 83 has a box. RandyA

Well, we already know that 2nd gen shocks are a problem as compared to a 1st gen that seem to last forever, but I wonder if the linkage configuration is different. I posted a question earlier about some differences and did not get one comment. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=82781&highlight=shock RandyA

Yes, it should be. Look on the outside of the starter and see if it has screws that go into the outside. The V-Max starter should not have screws. RandyA

I guess I need to find me a plate washer for the next time I change my oil. I have put 140,000+ miles on my bike and never remember seeing a plate washer. In fact, I bet it is rare that many of these 30 year old bikes have the washer. I suspect that most washers got thrown away with the filter it was stuck to. It is amazing that I learn something on here everyday. RandyA

These carbs can sometimes be pretty difficult to pop out of the boots. If my memory serves me, I just use a long screw driver and find something to pry on. They can also be difficult to put back in the boots. RandyA

The parts list shows the spring to be between the cover and filter. I tried to highlight and copy the picture and ended up coping the whole parts manual. RandyA http://www.venturerider.org/parts/XVZ12TD.pdf Scroll down to page B14, item 4

We had an absolutely beautiful day here in east Tennessee with sun and 73 degrees. Linda had a Dr appointment to get the rest of her staples taken out and after that we had a Mexican lunch and little ride in the cage. She was a bit tired and I brought her home and got the bike out. It has been a month since I had been on the bike after our tip over and I have gone several days without any pain meds for my chest and was feeling pretty good, so I went for about a 50 mile ride. I got everything ready and started down the driveway and had absolutely no rear brakes. I ended up having to bleed the brakes and to do that by myself is a bit of a stretch on the left front. But, I got that done and was good to go.` The bike ran ok, but after it was warmed up, I did a WOT up through 2nd gear to redline, but it seemed a little down on full power. After a few more miles, I again did it and about half way thru 1st gear, it really came on strong. It wasn't a dead cylinder, but something came alive. It really felt good to be back on the bike as I had pretty much given up on riding for this year. I tried to be careful and not get into any position where I has to wrestle the bike around. So, overall, it was a real good day. RandyA

I thought this was another apple pie thread. RandyA

We hope you join as we like 1st gens. Just out of curiosity, what is the last four on the serial number? That makes a difference on the 2nd gear issue. As far as the running. it sounds like you may be running on three or two cylinders. Start it cold and let it run for 30 seconds or so and feel all the exhaust pipes or use a in-fared temp gauge. Plugged pilot jets will make it run crappy as well as holes in diaphragms. These bikes are sensitive about spark plugs and the spark plug caps have a resistor that can corrode. This is just a few of the basics to check and as you get into it, there are a lot here that will help. These bikes have plenty of power when running right. RandyA

Evidently he got it figured out. I copied Cowpuc's post and sent it to him. He ended up dropping one of the shipping charges, so I got a MKII headlight, a tail light assy and a signal light for $27.97 and that is with $25 shipping, so he did make money off shipping. I was just surprised that I was the only bidder on these items and they were listed at 99 cents starting bid, especially the signal light. I have a MKII light in my MKI, but I have had a problem with pivot ball inside the light that adjusts for up and down. Anyway, thanks for all the comments. Oh, I always look at shipping costs before I bid on anything and will usually ask about combined shipping, but this time there was not enough time to ask and get an answer. RandyA

Remember when Nancy Pelosi said: "We have to pass it, to find out what's in it." A physician called into a radio show and said: "that's the definition of a stool sample." That pretty well sums it up.

I really can not blame Yamaha. I remember many years ago going into Yamaha dealerships and seeing a new untitled Venture sitting there that was a year or two old. In actuality, there has been very little demand for the Venture as compared to their other business ventures, no pun intended. If I blame Yamaha for anything, it has always been the marketing strategy for the Venture, as there was not any. RandyA

I need step by step directions on how to combine shipping from the sellers perspective once the sell is complete. Can anyone tell me how to do this? I have never SOLD anything on ebay before, just bought stuff. Thanks RandyA

Here is a picture, just not up close. Thanks Mother for the compliment. RandyA

He did not say he would not, just that he did not know how. Given that comment, I assume he would at least consider it. RandyA

I just won a MKII headlight, tail light and a front signal light for $.99 cents each. The shipping on the headlight was $15 and $10 each on the other two for $35 total. I sent the guy a note and asked him if he would combine shipping and send me a new invoice. He said he did not know how to combine shipping on the invoice. When I pull up any one of the three items to pay, they are added together for $2.98 plus $35 for shipping. It appears ebay has changed their page and I don't know if it can be modified. Any suggestions? RandyA