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  1. GaryZ
    The 1986 1300 engine was a direct swap for the 1200 in my 1985. The only modification would be to the carbs, if you reuse them from the 1200. A spacer on the needles and 2.5 turns out on the low-speed circuit is good.
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    All Right!
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    The Beast; 1985 VR with 1300 engine & Vmax cams

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    GaryZ Bikes

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    Pictures of bikes I've owned
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    10 1985 Yamaha Venture Royale 2d

    From the album: 2009 Rebuild

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    2009 Rebuild

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    Here are pictures of the rebuild of my 1985 VR. I installed a 1987 engine with Vmax cams and springs.
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    Simple way to test a battery/charging system; 1) Measure the voltage of the battery without the engine running: 12.5V = good 2) Measure the voltage of the battery with the engine running above 1500 rpm: 13.5 to 14.5V = good 3) Measure the voltage 'drop' when the starter is cranking: Above 9.5V = good On modern vehicles there is a dash voltmeter that makes these tests easy. A good charging system will register in the 'green' when the engine is running and a red mark generally shows the good level for the battery when the engine is not running. My 2 cents . . . Your description suggests that your charging system quit and you ran the battery down.
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    Is it true blondes have more fun???
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    Can you load a Venture kit with Vmax software for the same price?
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    You did not seem to get an answer to the original question . . . Since the Vmax engine is a factory hot rod version of the Venture engine, the listed EFI kit for the Vmax should easily work on your Venture. I agree with Dingy. The cost of a change-over is way more than the benefit. It would be cool though . . .
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    Before you go to all the work changing the valve cover gaskets, try adding a flat washer under the cap nuts. This places a little more force on the existing gasket and could seal the leak.
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    This thing from Buck Eye is $95
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    What he said . . . I have also connected an old hard drive to the new computer with a kit that plugs in to a USB port.
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    WHAT?
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    I have a Corbin on my Ninja and I really like it. 300 miles on a sport bike and I can keep going. In contrast, the Beast has a very soft and plush seat. I start have 'butt burn' in less than 200 miles. The two forums that I visit seem always have the same comments on the Corbin . . . firm, too hard, and perfect. Reading between the lines has made me believe the difference tends to be the weight of the rider. Those riders over 200 lbs generally seem to like the Corbin. Riders under 200 lbs complain it is too hard. This fits my experience (250 lbs). My stock Ninja seat would slowly compress until my butt was on the seat pan. The Corbin does not compress as much and I always have padding.
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts - $9.99 Northern Tool - $6.49
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    Great post and thank you! I have repaired the plastic on both of my bikes using fiberglass and this would have done a better job, as well as it would have been easier . . .
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    That's . . .
  19. GaryZ
    Welcome! Be sure and call me the next time you are riding in or around Oklahoma City. Maybe I can ride along for a ways . . .
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    Very, Very NICE!
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    My four-wheel baby is a 1995 GMC half-ton pick-up; slammed 3" / 4" air springs on rear bed cap (makes for a very large trunk) crate 350 with a couple of add-ons headers and a cat-back system It rumbles down the street and sets off car alarms. I love it . . .
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    You are right. Most motorcycle accidents used to be single vehicle (rider loses control). Stats seem to say that recently 75% of motorcycle accidents are now the bike crashing into a car. However, the rest of the story is also important. Riders that do not have good avoidance skills or do not properly use the front brake are overly involved in car crashes and touring bikes represent a small percentage in these crashes. http://www.motorcycle-accidents.com/pages/stats.html I also feel that a rider will likely try to swerve instead of crashing head-on and thus make the air bag ineffective most of the time.
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    Folks, like the front air bags in cars, these devices have very limited effect. They will only help in a front collision with an impact within a 15 or 20 degree window. Since few accidents happen this way, the cost of the 'protection' is not cost effective. People that want to pay for it should have the opportunity to buy a bike equipped with air bags. Others should be able to opt-out.
  24. GaryZ
    But, do you have any Universal Kits left?
  25. GaryZ
    Got it . . . Thanks!
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