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    I too have had my G2 front end off the ground, ever so slightly but the steering was gone for a second. It's tough to get a pic of it as it's a very quick occurance and many times done accidentally.
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    Curtis, If your looking for a stock one from that era then ebay is going to be your best bet. They dont go cheap so be prepared to pay around the $150.00 mark for one. Here is on I have on my '99 and I have done some measuring and it apperars that it will fit on the 1st gens also, but just barely. http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=ZZ71104&cs=Metric&GID=742066FC-B604-4794-81D5-A4AAC6056D6C&store=&page=&search= Here is an auction on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-XVZ-1200-Backrest-Luggage-Box_W0QQitemZ190045914099QQihZ009QQcategoryZ84147QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Good luck in the quest!
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    Bill, 1st generation Vmax heads will bolt on to the the G2 RSTD block but the exhaust ports are angled differently. Vmax is fwd strait out and the RSTD's like the G2's are angled out towards the outside of the engine. I believe that you would have to do a total custom exhaust and I dont know if there is clearance for all of that I too would like to do a Vmax swap at least the rear gears, cams and a Dana, they really bogged down the G2 motor as I know what these engines are capable of
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    They are 4 gauge and the stock lengths, 33" on the positive and negative and 6" on the battery to solenoid. Don.... I dont know where you found this but THANK YOU! I spent hours one Sunday writing that up and I wasn't looking forward to doing it again
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    Squidley replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    It sounds like it has been setting idle for way too long, personally I think the carbs need to be rebuilt. If the slides arent working correctly then that sounds to me like the diaphrams are bad. Lots of good advise here with the cylinders being a bit rusty...a compression test is definitely in order as advised by Goose, this will help a lot. If and this is an IF there is damamge to the cylinders you might be able to just hone them out and re ring it if it only has 6000 miles, as the cylinders would more than likely not be worn out of round. The seafoam is a great idea but on something that has sat for that long and in the weather sometimes as you stated it might need more than Seafoam can do. BTW Seafoam can be purchased at Autozone stores for about $6 a can or Carquest stores for about the same price. Keep us updated on your progress and we'll get you through this
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    Glad it went well for you Bro...we did miss you but Momma comes 1st so we all understand that I threw my mom her 40th Bday party when I was home on leave in the service. Took about 4 hours to plan it and get it all together, was 1 hell ova blast and we still talk about to this day. I'm sure your mom will always remember her 60th....Good on ya Bro!
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    I'll be interested in hearing how they sound...BTW how was your moms Bday party??
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    ...and from someone who occasionally rides behind you....WHAT! From what I undrstand baffles break down over time and get a bit louder once they are broke in. I'm sure it will still sound good once your done
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    Gary, 99% is that it's the clutch spring, my '99 is doing the same thing and Al Bates '02 was doing the same. Here's a thread he started and the place to get an upgraded clutch assy. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=981 I will be going this route when I get a few sheckles back in the bank.
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    Both nice looking trikes, and the RSV is a green '01, I just hope that I can keep it on 2 wheels for a VERY long time
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    Ray, You can drill through the catalitic converter, there are 2 small baffle plates one in the rear and one in the front of the pipe. I had a set of RK's on my 1st '99 and I had to go through the Catalic, I ended up just taking my torches and cutting the majority of it out by hand. If you are NOT handy with a torch DO NOT DO THIS as you can damage the chrome finish if you get off track. You will need a long 1/4" drill bit (about 12 to 14 ") and a 1 1/8" hole saw which can be picked up at any ACE hardware. Take your time and spray some WD 40 down the pipe when your cutting to keep the hole saw cool. It's not a big deal and I loved the sound. Shoot me a PM if you need more info.
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    All of us are brothers in uniform when we are fighting a just cause, I wont get on a soapbox here but God Bless all the warriors that keep us living the way we do.....Albiet Canadian or American or anyone.
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    First thing is check for spark, you could waste a lot of time worrying about fuel if you dont have any, fresh plugs for sure. Drain the fuel and run a gallon of fresh fuel through the tank to help clean out and debris. Drain the carbs and pull the bowls to see whats inside them. Let the bowls fill back up and see if you can get it started, if so take some starter fluid and spray around the boots. This will help you to find out if they are cracked and need replacing if the engine rev's while spraying. Just some places to start, let us know if these work and if we need to do some more troubleshooting. BTW I had a 750 triple...they will scare the hell out of you
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    May the family find some peace in this tragedy, Tom...you have the highest respect that I have for anyone in uniform. God Bless you Brother as I don't know that I could do what you did with breaking it to the family. Your a leader among men...thank you for your selflessness with handling the situation...Semper FI
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    Dan, You can buy a base coat/clear coat system in any color with or without metal flake. You might want to go to your paint supply house (auto color or auto parts store) and talk with them a bit to get some ideas of whats available.
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    Redneck hit it right on the head...just takes practice and good prep. 1 trick with metal flake that I learned is to put a ball bearing or a marble in the gun cup (if your using a standard bottom cup gun) and keep shaking it around inbetween spray lines. This will keep the flake evenly distributed and uniform as your spraying. Paul...I would love to get to your place and see some of your work, that would be a great day to see all those tricked out fiddles
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    Roy, This isn't an uncommon problem and the dealers wont warranty it. I would just go and purchase a different antenna. I have used Firesticks on my '86 and my '99 and have been pretty happy with them. For about the $100.00 the dealer wants to charge you, a complete set of dual antennas and new mounts can be purchased. The firesticks are tuneable and a good product...just an option to look at.
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    Sure looks like you twisted that one Mark A bit of a country boy now, but a hell raiser when I was young Sorry about the Hijack there Paul...keep us posted with the paint, I know it will be awsome.
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    You do some exceptional work Paul, very, very nice. I think that with your talent the bike will look very trick...looking forward to seeing it PS Great pic of George Lynch, I always loved Dokken and he is one of the best there is.
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    Ditto on the Stabil or Seafoam and a ride to fill the carbs with it, I keep the battery in and have a Battery Tender JR hooked up to it so it stays charged all winter long. http://batterytender.com/default.php?cPath=11_3
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    Me thinks I need some of that stuff...thanks for the testimonial
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    I agree with Skid on the gas prices, also too the baby boomers are retiring and have lots of spendable income and breaking all the old rules of how to be retired. Many people do not have the skills to think fast and on their feet, it's just not in their nature. This doesn't help anything and everyone busy with a cell phone glued to thier head is another strike. Bottom line is we all have to be incharge of our action so we can have a fighting chance....OK off rant
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    God Bless you Fred....she still watches over you my friend
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    Did you clean the connections real good when you installed it? I would bypass the start solenoid and see if the starter turns over directly. Also with sitting that long maybe the starter switch's contacts are dirty or corroded. Being it's that old and sitting that long I would be cleaning all the wire connecting plugs and whatnot, you could be chasing it for a bit.
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