Prairiehammer

The exhaust downturn tips for the 1986 are OEM for those later Ventures, whereas the exhaust downturns for the 1983 were a Yamaha aftermarket accessory (ABA-26HCD-08-02) intended to be used with the Yamaha "Deluxe Saddlebag Trim Rail" (ABA-26HCD-08-01). The springs for the aftermarket downturns for the 1983, attach to the downturns and to the Saddlebag Trim Rail, thus springs from the 1986 factory downturns (which attach at loops on the downturns and to a loop on the 1986 muffler) are incorrect for attaching the downturns to the Saddlebag Trim Rail of the 1983. Trim Rail, Saddlebag, VentureLine, MKI, ABA-26HCD-08-01 instructions.pdf

An alternative to "hard-wired" (soldered) that will still allow for easier future removal is a setscrew butt connector. http://www.hubbellpowersystems.com/connectors/dist/bolted/setscrew-aluminum/butt-splices.asp Insulate with heat-shrink or silicone tape.

Go for it!

Dingy says no. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?68550-Clutch-Cover

It was not in my database prior to your submission. It is a 1983 Canadian Standard. That's all I know.

Be very careful that you do not apply too much sealant. Excess sealant will clog the "net filter" at the float valve.

Thank you Richard. How many miles on your Venture? Maroon or blue? Just curious.

Does it have matching engine number (1NL 000801)? What style are the anti-dives? Hydraulic or electric solenoid? Does it have factory cruise control? Is this the color?:

The partial VIN you have posted (there should be six digits in the serial number, e.g. "GA00081?") indicates that it is a Venture Royale (the "1NL"), a 1986 model (the "GA"). AND: As for locating the stamped VIN and engine number, see this pic:

"E1" error may encompass a broad range of defects. Faulty connections. Faulty discharge valve (solenoid). Low pressure sensor input voltage. (Low battery or low voltage due to poor connectors) Faulty pressure sensor. And finally, incomplete solder repair at the nine pin board connector.

Welcome Barry. From your description (no radio, no CLASS, "1986", "11/85") I am guessing you have yourself a 1986 CANADIAN Standard Venture. Yamaha USA never imported to the US a 1986 Standard Venture, however, Yamaha did send the 1986 Standard to Canada. Removable saddlebags?! Removable trunk?! Hmm. Not sure about what to make of that. Unless someone changed out the rear subframe to allow 1983-1985 removable saddlebags on a 1986. The VIN will tell all (well, at least how it was built from the factory). It is also possible someone installed a 1986-1993 1300cc engine into an older frame. Confirm that the engine number (stamped into the crankcase over the middle gear) matches the frame number. Physically check the VIN (both on the removable lower frame rail, [might have been replaced] and most importantly, confirm the VIN as stamped on the steering head frame.) My educated guess is that the VIN is 1VE00xGA000xxx? A darker blueish colour?

Sure! But, with the Canadian maple leaf sticker, I suggest that it may prefer to speak French.

Apparently some of the early 1983 Ventures intended for non-US destinations may not have the standardized 17 character VIN. I know of several Canadian First Gen Ventures (all early build 1983 Standards) with just "31H 000xxx" for the VIN. I am mighty curious as to your Ventures VIN. Care to forward it to me? BTW: All First Generation Ventures were built in Japan.

I believe it is a magnetic reed switch with a floating magnet. Here is a picture of a more modern Yamaha oil level switch (almost a cutaway look) showing an obvious ring surrounding a center armature. The Venture and other Yamaha products has a visually similar oil level switch, albeit several holes (second pic) instead of the more modern slots.

Clive, You MUST have aftermarket springs, perhaps not Progressive® brand. Follows is a pic of the stock 1986-1993 spacers. And a pic of Progressive® springs alongside stock 1986 springs.

Yes, it will bolt right in. Although all First Gen Venture fuel tanks are interchangeable, they are not all identical. For instance, the 1983 and 1984 fuel tanks use a non locking gas cap (the fuel filler door locks). The 1985-1993 fuel tanks use a locking gas cap with a non locking fuel filler door. The 1985-1993 locking gas cap will NOT work on the 1983-1984 fuel tanks. The fuel tank neck/opening is different. Just a FYI.

@garyS-NJ you better snap this up.

But not the one Gary needs.

Boats.net does show the lower bushing, 3JJ-23171-00-00. It is called "PISTON, front fork". The 1983-1985 forks did not have that aluminum plug/slug or as Yamaha calls it "CAP". On the MKI there is spring, steel spacer stack and then the "BOLT, cap". Yes, the BOLT, cap should have an O-ring on it. O-ring PN: 26H-23147-00-00.

TEN CAR GARAGE?! OMG. I can imagine a temporary "barracks" for all the MD attendees in that "GARAGE". Yeah, you might have to raise the VR rent to $13 annually.

Yamagrl is correct. Here's a clearer picture of 1983 cabs showing that bracket. And a picture of 1991 carbs shot from a lower angle, showing that bracket in a semi-profile. It is not a simple plate as the right side is. Here is another shot of that bracket. It serves a throttle cable holder as well as joining the carbs. This is from a VMX12. Same as XVZ13/12.

It is a water jacket drain hole and should have a rubber plug in it. http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-90338-11152-00.html

Absolutely. If the old caps (we call them jet block plugs, because that is what they do, plug the jet block) are loose in the jet block then fuel will be able to bypass the main jet and pilot jet.