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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.

Use what Skydoc mentioned in his post. Works very well and thats how have installed the majority of the ones I've installed over the years.

Yep, you already have them off and they look in rough shape.

Looking forward to it as I just changed my days off to Sunday and Monday

I'm sorry to hear this Lew, you'll definitely be in our prayers here in Texas.

I like cupcakes! 😋

Do it

I hate to think about it! If I couldn't do 2 wheels, I'd certainly go to 3. My 1st love before bikes, are vintage muscle cars, I just can't afford one right now. I definitely like your new toy and would do something like that in a heartbeat, enjoy your new ride 👍

I've personally never heard of that happening, not saying it can't, but I've ridden through some darn near hurricane rain and never run across any symptom like that. Have you considered that it might be something electrical that when it gets wet causes the issue?

I was working to get there this year at the last minute. Had a plumbing issue come up that took me away from getting the new front tire on the bike. Y'all have a great time!

Another thing to consider if it hasn't been mentioned in this thread is the fork brace. The stock yamaha is a bit anemic, there was an aftermarket brace produced that beefed up the front forks where they come together at the top of the tube. Not sure if that still available, but it made a decent difference with the front forks twisting in hard corners.

Hagon makes one as well as the Works shock, I have a Hagon on my 02

Thank you for posting the part numbers up, I need those gaskets for my 02

It is a hit and miss thing. I have heard several that scream and is definitely annoying enough that I would get rid of the bike because of it. I've had 4 2nd gens and for the most part they've been consistent in the noise level. I did have 1 that was slightly louder, but not enough for me to change out the clutch basket.

That's all the big that return orifice hole is, very tiny, but makes big problems when it's clogged.

The 2nd pic is your culprit, that tiny hole encrusted with crap is the return orifice. Clean all that really good and you'll be in good shape.

Paul, It can be cleaned, the master cylinder is at the bottom of the page you have posted. It's where the #2 assembly, a seal rebuild kit goes into. The #4 oring that goes on to the unnumbered elbow is where you want to look at. You'll see a tiny hole inside the body of the master cylinder and that's your return orifice hole. I usually clean them with a single wire on a wire brush. I would suggest that you purchase the seal kit, #2 in the picture and rebuild it while you have it apart. If you have any questions my number is (936) 232-9299.

It sounds to me like the return orifice in the rear master cylinder is clogged. It won't allow the brake fluid to return to the reservoir when it heats up and starts to expand. That will lock up a back brake fast, been there, done that, on an 86.

Hey you crazy Canuck! Good to see you back here 👍

I know for Lonna and I, life has sped up a lot. I too miss the M&E's and would love to get it going again. Hopefully we could get some of the newer members to step in the gap and plan one.

Your best bet will be to try and find it on ebay or put an ad in the wanted area of the classifieds.

I have had luck with reverse bleeding hydraulic systems on the bike. I use horse syringe and attach it to the bleeder and push it through the lines into the master cylinder.

Do you see any leaks under the bike that may indicate the slave cylinder is leaking?

I have, in the past, dumped a full can of B12 or Seafoam in a tank fill it with gas and go take a spirited ride and run the tank out. Many times this has cleared up intermittent fuel issues. After that, do a carb sync on it and it will many times straighten out.

Have you considered heating the lever up (off the bike of course) and bending it back a little bit more to your liking?