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    You couldn't get my local Yamaha Dealer to remove himself from his office chair much less remove a part from another Motorcycle to put on a customer's bike needing a part, Sad but true. Earl
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    Hey Pete, I am sure you had the best of intentions when you applied the WD40 to the lock but this might not have been the best idea. I would use the CRC Electric Cleaner found at Wally World, Clean the lock really good, and if you feel you need to lube the lock, use a dry lube like the graphite lube mentioned above. The WD40 collects dust and dirt which clogs up the cover mechanism. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Gilbert, Adjustment of the Idle Mixture Screws (see pic) which are found in the body of the Carb. is not the same as re-shimming the Main Jet Needle. For the early MKI models, (83/some 84) the main jet needles are adjustable, for all other years the main jet needles must be shimmed. Here is a link to the kit: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2711&title=needle-shim-mod-nylon-spacers-21&cat=6 If you have questions or need parts, feel free to PM me. Earl
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    Hey Bernie, I like this a LOT! I think pull behind trailers are very over priced! Plus, I love a good deal. I have been fooling around with a pull behind myself, but mine is not as far along as yours. Very nice job, Earl
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    I am going to share some general Motorcycle knowledge here because I have never worked on this type of motorcycle and have never personally seen this member's bike. Engine blow by from the crankcase has been vacuumed from the crankcase into the air box by way of the crankcase vent tube. Moisture introduced into the air box by way of the intake in the form of rain or condensation has mixed with the oil from the crankcase vent tube agitated with high speed air, also from the air intake (much like a pneumatic blender) has formed the bubbly concoction you have found in the air box. If this was found on the outside of the air filter then no harm, no foul. If this was found on the inside (Carb. side) of the filter then check/replace the air filter and check the sealing areas of the filter and air box. Hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Cruser, Try opening the coolant bottle fill door, right above the Air Ride Controller. You can then access the large plug that connects the compressor electrical to the Controller box. Remove the plug, clean with CRC, Apply some conductive grease, and see if that helps. Also, with the lid open, try wiggling the plug and see if the Controller works. Sometimes the wire gets bound up and a good wiggle works wonders. It works for Jean! Earl
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    Well Dang!, If I would have known I just cheated myself out of a trip to lovely Zebulon, NC, I would have lost the address to Morgan Carbtune! Joe Taylor is a wonderful host, and anyone lucky enough to have their bike serviced at Joe's new "service center" would be pleased. It was my pleasure to hear from you Joe, The best of luck with your new shop. Earl and Jean
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    According to the instructions sent with the springs, a physical measurement is the best. It is 5.5 inches. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2907&title=first-gen281983-1993-29-progressive-fork-springs-21&cat=6 Earl
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    Hey Dave, The wire you speak of is in fact a lock wire and it can be snipped with a pair os side cutters and removed. You are also correct, items 4, 5, 6, and 7 are removed, and replaced with the new full friction disc. Here is the link to the Kit you purchased in case anyone else is interested: http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2905&title=second-genheavy-duty-clutch-spring26amp-3b-full-disc-upgrade-kit-21&cat=7 The upgrade is a lot easier that it appears on paper. Earl
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    Hey Rick, A set of Carbs, from an 88'VR can be used on an 83'VR, the main jets are larger, and the bore in the Carb. Body is larger. With adjustments, They can be made to work. If you are asking can you replace one Carb. from your 83'VR with a Carb. from an 88'VR, the answer is, NO. Earl
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    Hey Gilbert, Welcome to VR.ORG! I think you will find all that you need as far as getting your bike running. First off, I would like to point out that you have posted your question in the "Second Generation" section. You have a "First Generation" Venture Royale. YOu will get more help if you post in the section that your bike belongs in. Just an FYI. Here is a link to the Yamaha Repair Manual. You can download if for free. This Manual is much better than the Clymer books. V7Goose gave you some good info about checking to see if all 4 cylinders are functioning. I would also suggest a Carb. Sync. after you are sure you are running on all 4. Next I suggest you find a VR.ORG member in your area, invite him over for lunch and learn a bit about working on your new to you VR yourself. It will be fun, you will make a new friend, and you will save a ton of money doing the repairs yourself. If you have other questions, or need parts, please feel free to PM me. Earl
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    Hey George, I just had a VR in two weeks ago for the same thing! And I have seen this one other time, The most recent time, there was a small "chunk" of asphalt on the flange of the drain plug, the first time, the drain plug bolt was "cross threaded". This is not a "Fun" Job, but it is doable. I can order in a new oil pan for $150.00 with some shipping, OR I have a used one in excellent condition for $75.00 with shipping included! If you are interested, feel free to PM me. I hope this helps, Earl
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    Hey Brett, John is gook folks, If you would like to take a little longer ride, well you would be welcome to stop by the Duncansville, Pa. (16635) area for lunch and a nice ride. It would be my pleasure to show you around the area, we could eat here and ride out for Ice Cream. If this sounds interesting, please feel free to PM me. Earl
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    Hey Jeff, Come on home now, I'm sure Mini will be glad as will I. Just to know you are safe and sound and back in the USA will be good news to me and Jean. Hurry Home, Earl
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    It 's going to be a bugger to get to but I would move the TCI up on top of the Air Box. A lot of First Gens. Suffer from this problem. While you have it out of the bike, open it up, and dry it out in your oven at 100 Degrees for an hour or two. Do a search and you will find a thread on drying ou the TCI. I had this problem for over a year until I dried my TCI out and relocated it on my 86'VR. Earl
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    Hey Mike, I can order a pair of those caps in for $18.00 and a few bucks to ship. If I can help, Let me know. Earl
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    Because of my "Little Shop By The Creek", I have Lifted close to 900 motorcycles of different types, and 500 were First and Second Gen. Ventures, RSV's and RSTD's. NONE of the jacks available will lift a Second Gen. RSV or RSTD (or RSTC for that matter) without some sort of adapter, (or at least a couple of specially placed 2x4's) I use the Craftsman Professional currently because it moves nicely in close quarters, is activated just like my car jack, and is stable with a large motorcycle on it. I believe that harbor freight has one close to the Craftsman, and it is $25.00 less. I use mine way too much to sweat a few bucks on a "china made" jack. But if I only used it a few times a year, I could understand why a few dollars would make a difference. Earl
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    Hey Rick, If I remember correctly, didn't you say your bike came off the kick stand and went over recently? If that's the case I have seen where a fork seal will let a small amount of oil out when the bike is tipped. It hides in the dust seal, and during hot days will seep out. It's sorta' a one shot deal as long as the bike doesn't get tipped over again. Should be no harm, no foul, except that fork is going to be a few c.c.'s of fluid short. If you have questions about adding more fluid, PM me. Earl
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    Hey Bob, I am glad to see that you have made it almost to Potato Creek! I hop you and Becky have a great time. I think the problem is with the rotors being cast iron, Instead of Stainless Steel. If you wcan get Hannigan to upgrade the rotors to S.S. you will be way ahead, Earl
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    Hey Randy, I really think you were thinking "Out of the Box" with this location. What a good Idea. I had the Ventureline Brackets on my 87'VR and chose to run a pair of lights on each side, an LED Spot light on top and a Amber Halagen on the bottom. I have since added a blue LED to the intake vent under the headlight which pretty much gives me a "light show" at night. Thanks for sharing the pics, and your cool ideas, Earl
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    Hey Randy, Congrats on that engine swap! Because we all run unleaded fuel in our bikes, 13 miles might be a little too soon to to expect results to show up on your plugs. Something that could be tried that wouldn't take rejetting the Carbs. would be to ADD a shim to the Main Jet Needle, (Which would be the oppisite of the Needle Shim Mod) Also adjustments in the Idle Mixture Screws might help as well. If you need Needle shims, or want more info about what I am talking about, feel free to PM me. Earl
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    This should have gone in the SECOND GEN. TECH. SECTION!!! Earl
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    Hey Pete, I checked around and because This is a BIG Metric thread, the best price I found for a kit with the Tap, (NO DRILL) Install Tool and 6 inserts was $89.99 plus shipping. I have purchased from these guys before, good people. If you are interested in the location, let me know. Sorry, this is the best I could come up with, Earl Thread Repair Kit (6 inserts) - 18x1.5 $89.99
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    Here is a nifty little upgrade for that pesky leak at the Radiator Drain. New replacement O'Ring, S.S. Allen Head Cap Screw and S.S. Lock Washer. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1724&title=first-gen281983-1993-29-radiator-drain-upgrade&cat=6 The price includes shipping. Earl
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    Our 1986 First Gen. had 126,313 on it when it was "retired" by a careless driver in San Diego Ca. and the 1987 VR we have now has 84,803 and got 51 MPG this weekend on our trip from Pa. to New York. I am very pleased with the way our bike ran this weekend. Earl and Jean:thumbsup2:
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