Al Bates

Uncledj Thanks for helping. The handle bar controller lights up. But nothing. I have checked everything possible. Even replace the controller under the front cowling. Everything is leading me to the Handle bar controller. Even though the one you have the Volume control is missed up, Is it possible you can mail it to me. If not do you know where I can get one. I've tried ebay. Thank You. Al Bates

Would anyone know where I can get a yamaha venture xvz13 (Second gen) Radio handler bar radio CB controller. Thanks for looking/ helping. AL BATES

Would anyone know where I can get a yamaha venture xvz13 (Second gen) Radio/ CB handle bar rcontroller. Thanks everyone..

Would anyone know where I can get a yamaha venture xvz13 (Second gen) Radio handler bar radio CB controller.

Thanks for getting back.👍✌️

Don do you still have that radio controller.? AL Bates

Just want to take the time to think everyone that helped. Especially Thanks to Larry Skeels (Carbon One) for coming forward and offering the tool to me and Larry I will get that tool back to you soon... once again thank you. Especially Thanks to Dion (dih3) he happen to have the last valve shim I need (yes a 282) he found the time and came forward and offered to mail me the 282 valve shim ASAP and with that valve shim I completed the job. Dion PM or text me your PayPal info so I can send you the postage and something for the valve shim... once again thank you. Especially Thanks to Don Nelson his tool was out but he got hot on the case to track it down and get me the tool if I needed it. Its the little things that matter sometimes and just go's to show that there are good people out there that do take the time and want to help and not out for the almighty buck, But let me tell you they are hard to fine anymore. I do have a lot of these valve shims left over and mostly will never use them again so if anyone needs the valve shims let me know and I will get them to you ASAP. Thanks to Everyone, Greatly Appreciated... AL Bates

Dion the 282 sounds great.. you have my address .. I can send you 3 shims back for the one. Thanks for getting back. Al Bates

HELP... Would any one have a valve shim laying around, please let me know.. Valve adjustment all most done on both bikes ... we need just one 282 or 283 or 284, if not any of these odd numbers a 285 should work. Thanks every one. AL BAtes

*Avon Cobras used to be Avon Venom Great Tire... Especially if you are a aggressive rider, I have tried everything still with Avon cobras now.. outstanding traction.

Thank You Dan for looking... Do I have to come over there and fine it for you...LOL

Want to THANK you all for all your help with this valve tool.. it did become a real problem for us, but we did get a solution to the story. We place 4 different orders and 2 of them cancel and said the tool was no longer available the other 2 sent us the wrong tool. Come to fine out just saying that Frank D and Clive that posted was right. The valve tool is still available. Yamaha VMAX XVZ12 XVZ13 Venture V-MAX Valve Shim Tool -04105 will work and is the right tool $47.99 ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-VMAX-XVZ12-XVZ13-Venture-V-MAX-Valve-Shim-Tool-04105-/192042659944?hash=item2cb6a27068:m:mCXpbmtQrhNEaPcSUWIhcKg&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true We ended up borrow the tool from Larry Skeels he was kind to lend it to us. I picked it up yesterday with some shims, thank you Larry so much greatly appreciated, Larry I owe you one..LOL There are 2 post one from my brother and one from myself. Once again thanks so much for the help. AL Bates

Want to THANK you all for all your help with this valve tool.. it did become a real problem for us, but we did get a solution to the story. We place 4 different orders and 2 of them cancel and said the tool was no longer available the other 2 sent us the wrong tool. Come to fine out just saying that Frank D and Clive that posted was right. The valve tool is still available. Yamaha VMAX XVZ12 XVZ13 Venture V-MAX Valve Shim Tool -04105 will work and is the right tool $47.99 ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-VMAX-XVZ12-XVZ13-Venture-V-MAX-Valve-Shim-Tool-04105-/192042659944?hash=item2cb6a27068:m:mCXpbmtQrhNEaPcSUWIhcKg&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true We ended up borrow the tool from Larry Skeels he was kind to lend it to us. I picked it up yesterday with some shims, thank you Larry so much greatly appreciated, Larry I owe you one..LOL There are 2 post one from my brother and one from myself. Once again thanks so much for the help. AL Bates

Yes vzuden I sent flyinfool a pm yesterday waiting for a response.. Thank you Al Bates

Wow that sounds great Larry... Ill text you in the morning. Thank You so much. Al Bates

Ok Dan help me out where can I get one its impossible to order online and the bike shops are telling me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. What now? Im asking friends if they have one that I can buy, rent or borrow, Im not having any luck ..

Hello Camos, We have placed two separate orders on ebay and both orders had cancelled and both sites told me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. I reorder a third time and they sent me the tool on the left (in pic) a flat K&L tool and I have no idea if that's going to work or not. I've came to the conclusion that Yamaha has stopped making the J tool, part number MY-33961

My brother Tom Bates and I (AL Bates) we are having a very difficult time locating a Yamaha Valve adjusting tool part number YM-33961 (J type) We have placed two separate orders and both orders had cancelled and both sites told me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. I reorder a third time and they sent me the tool on the left (in pic) a flat K&L tool and I have no idea if that's going to work or not. I've came to the conclusion that Yamaha has stopped making the J tool, part number MY-33961 Im reaching out and asking If anyone has one laying around in there tool box and would like to sale, rent or lend us the tool, or know of anyone, we would greatly appreciate that, and I guarantee that I will return the tool asap and for those that know me know Im a man of my word. If this is possible please send us a p.m. Thank You all so much. Al Bates

Diane and I will be there, would be great to see everyone... It's been a long time....

higher octane hotter the engine runs, not good the high octane fuel has been sitting in those tanks for who knows howlong. when they sale higher octane for the same price, you are not getting a deal you are asking for trouble.

Been there done that with all the tires, I use. 305321 Avon Venom 150/90HB-15 Rear From: Southwest Moto Tires ships free of charge for two or more tires anywhere in the lower 48 states. Prices are pretty comparable to other discounters. Service is excellent. http://www.swmototires.com

I wish, diane still has her house in allen park, her boys live there, thats 3 any one looking for a house, lol

Sounds good Larry, Diane and I will be there, it will be cool to see everyone.

also may want to check if the floats are saturated

Mobil 1 V-Twin Motorcycle 20W-50 Motor Oil Synthetic. I have tried about all the oils out there, some are noisy, some it's hard to get in and out of gear and so on, I have over 100,000 miles on the bike, it's a 2002 and the bike runs great. I change the oil about once a year. Hope this helps