brendadj

Thanks for the replies so far. The bike has so few miles on it because I bought it after the riding season was over in 2007. In 2008, circumstances beyond my control didn't allow me to ride much. It was stored with fuel stabilzer but the carbs may not have be drained. Prior to this second repair, the bike did sit for a while. I treated my 2005 Venture the same way and nver had a issue. I wonder why the 2007 is different?

I am wondering if I got a lemon or what? I have a 2007 Midnight Venture for 1700 miles on (yes, that's really 1700)- essentially a new bike that is barely broken in. When I went to start the bike this May, gas came pouring out on the garage floor. The bike shop picked it up and after a LONG fight with Yamaha and the bike shop, I paid $80 and the shop and Yamaha split the cost of the repairing two needle valves. I rode the bike home from the bike shop and it seemed fine. We had a cold spring here in Wisconsin and I didn't get to ride much after the repair was completed. I started the bike after it was sitting for 5-6 weeks and the same thing happened! Gas pouring out on the floor! The bike shop picked it up again and fixed it. I made it clear that I was not willing to pay a cent to fix the needle valves AGAIN! Do I have lemon? I've owned a dozen bikes in my life and never had this problem. Now that I am finally "old enough" to own a good bike it seems ironic that I am having more problems than I ever had with the half-dead beaters I used to drive. What am I doing wrong folks??? Is this a weak spot in the design? Brenda