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Jim, Here is the part numbers for the gaskets and a parts break down from Yamaha, this is all the same throughout the years, I just brought it up for my 02 https://www.shopyamaha.com/parts-catalog/parts/street-mcy?ls=Tour#/Yamaha/ROYAL_STAR_MIDNIGHT_VENTURE_-_XVZ1300TFSPC_-_2002/RADIATOR_HOSE #28 and #30 are the ones you're looking for 28 Part # 26H-12428-00-00 30 Part # 26H-12427-00-00

I'm not positive, but I believe the max is at 50 or 55 lbs. I'm sure others who have an owners manual will chime in.

You might want to think about taking it up a bit, try 25 to 30 psi and see how that feels.

That is commonly referred to as the twinkle. There are 2 gaskets associated with it. I need to replace mine as I've got some oil in my coolant. I'll try to post the part numbers up after church.

Unfortunately I don't think Larry is making any of his products any longer Rooster.

When was the last time the oil was changed? What weight oil do you use ? The bikes will tell you they need an oil change when neutral becomes hard to get into.

You're doing the old gal justice, nice job with all of it 👍

If I don't break it, y'all surely won't lol, until we meet again my friend be safe.

That looks like a very cool museum 👍

Lonna was with me, she's like my selfish stick without the stick 👍

Had a great meet and eat with Bob and Mike. Looking forward to doing it again 👍

Y'all still planning on making it to Coldspring today Bob?

I'm really enjoying watching your rebuild, it appears your quite handy with a lot of things from editing to mechanical repair 👍

There's a little origami that needs to happen if you try to change it without all that removal. Thinner forearms and small thin fingers are very helpful, neither of which I have 😕

You're doing that old gal justice, nice work 👍

On my 2nd gen I sit on the bike, keeping it strait up and take an extendable inspection mirror and check it like that.

Hey Alex, Lots of info in the forums, take the time to search the tech talk area and specifically the 2nd gen area. There's manuals you can download and plenty of folks that will help you along.

Change all the brake fluid out, front and rear brakes and the clutch. Depending on how old the battery is, $120 is cheap insurance to make sure it will start consistently. 75k isn't nothing for these bikes, I have 120k on mine with no major issues.

Thanks for the pics

Good luck with that, I'm looking for one too!

I've been using a Carbtune for 15 years, haven't had any issues and it's been all over the USA.

That's going to be my next bike, that's a good cat 🐈

North of you!? That's like the North pole!

Out of the box thinking 👍

The 2nd Gen Ventures are generally considered to be the '99 to 2014 Royal Star Ventures or RSV's as we call them here on the site. There was a design predecessor that started in 1996, but those were not designated as the Venture. They had the same basic engine design, but not everything was a direct fit to the later RSV's.