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Channel 9 is just that....supposed to be for emergencies. Used to be a monitored channel...I haven't heard otherwise. Channel 19 is the most commonly used channel. 29 is what Venture riders use during group rides. As mentioned, turn your squelch down and park by a major highway and see if you hear anything. It isn't like it used to be, there isn't a lot of use on CB's. If your buddies have cb's on their bikes, try testing with one of them and see what you get. If you are near a Yamaha dealer you can get them to check to make sure everything is good. Your headsets... are you certain that they are working? Can you talk to your passenger?

I should be able to go this year...so unless Carl objects to me being tail gunner....I'll be last thru the border. I need to remember "Carl-speak" so I can understand what he is saying over the cb.

Happy birthday !

One of the members sells a plug in adapter. See here : https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?137711-Aux-lighting-harness-for-2nd-gen-venture You can check with him to see if he has 3rd Gen adapters or if this will work for you.

I did a write up on changing the fuel filter - https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?76515-2nd-Gen-changing-the-fuel-filter RoTorKev did a video to relocate - https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?143810-Fuel-filter-change-and-relocation

I have to agree with the others...go see a doctor. If you hit your head....be careful of an internal bleed as well.

I have one on my '09...pretty much from the first year I had the bike (2010). Never had any issues with heat. Don't know if it has protected the rad from stones but 96,000km and no issues.

Our condolences to Eileen and the family.

Glad it went well !

Hope you and every member has a good Christmas !

Heal quick....at least before riding season !

We won't be able to attend. Family dinner.

Rotella T6

There are people that have gone to the Firestick. I don't have experience with them.

I used oven cleaner and it worked great ! Put some on...let it sit for a minute then wiped it off and the pin striping came off too

Joined June 30 2019 and my number is 7842 Ben - did you figure out where your number is?

I know why it would be de-tuned....but can you imagine a straight drop in to the new Venture?

"With ever-tightening emissions regulations, the era of air-cooled engines is drawing to a close. Euro 5 standards, which go into effect on January 1, 2020, further reduce limits for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, and adapting air-cooled engines to meet these standards will become increasingly difficult." Maybe Yamaha will go back to liquid cooled v4 ? :-)

Between 1999 and 2013 the main thing that changed on the Venture was the colour annually. Seat changed in 2004 along with tank badges...don't know how often the clutch basket changed but pretty much any with a whine were 2008 and earlier. Everything is interchangeable. The RSTD and Venture shared the motor...probably some other parts as well but I haven't compared the two side-by-side.

Good luck and welcome to the forum ! Hopefully there is someone on the forum near you that can provide on-site assistance or guidance. Including you there are 8 members in LA. Not sure if you can do a member search but hopefully one of them will see your post. Did the previous owner do any modifications to the bike? Passing lights? Remove cassette? Additional wiring? If it is stock it will be easier to diagnose. And the $12 membership will pay off very quickly ! May already have paid off with the owners/service manual and being able to search posts !

A Venture/RSTD with a "bad motor"? You really need to explain this comment.

What year bike did the motor come out of? I believe pre-2009 the basket was different. There is a stamp on the basket. From memory....and someone can correct....think you want an "I" basket...or did you use the one from the 2009 motor? Some have said different oil lessens the "whine". What oil are you using? I use Rotella T6 in my '09 Venture...no noticeable whine.

You are in Louisiana ? Consider that the bike has sat for a long time and temperature/humidity could affect electronics. Do you have the owners manual? Service manual? If not you can download them from the "read only" section under the 2nd Gen tech library. Owners manual will show you where the fuse boxes are. As for dielectric grease... my understanding is you do not put them on the wires themselves as this will reduce or block contact. The cruise control isn't electronic - it runs off air pressure/vacuum. Do a search for "cruise control" (top right of page) and you'll find several links to threads. Check tech library too. For radio...inside the cowl are the contacts.... unplug, clean, reconnect. You'll see them as large plugs. If cassette was removed it would be the way it was re-wired. For trip meters....again, try a search in the forums. Hope this helps....

I check in to the site a few times a day, post responses to things I can answer. Turned 60 in July, riding the '09 Venture. Haven't done any long trips lately but the Venture is my daily ride. Glad you started this thread, chance to see what some of the quiet members have been up to.

You use a motorcycle/ATV jack. Has two arms/legs (skids) but if you get one look for one that is fairly wide and the arms fairly long. Some motorcycle jacks barely fit under the bike. I bought an OTC 1545 lift which has 17" skids. Keep in mind that the lift needs to have a 1,000 lb plus capacity. https://www.amazon.ca/OTC-1545-Stinger-Motorcyle-Lift/dp/B000OCHCIW?tag=vglnk-ca-c976-20 The one that Carbon One made has a bracket that you use with a rod to fasten the lift to where a centre stand would mount to the bike. Look underneath and you'll see it. The front is raised to get around the exhaust. Fasten the adapter to the bike, then put the lift under and raise the bike. The bike will remain straight upright. Larry's adapter was made so you could fasten legs to the adapter - to be able to remove the lift and get it out of the way when working on the bike, and for storing the bike over the off-season. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?142501-2nd-Gen-Lift-Adapter