Prairiehammer

Just in case the compressor piston is worn and won't pump up enough air, one can "shim" the Teflon piston ring: CLASS System Overhaul.docx

I've got a set of those, called Hippo Hands. I've had them for decades, but they don't fit the Venture well.

OK, Orlin. I've given you several days to voluntarily cough up the information, but noooo. Now I have to denigrate myself and publicly ask for the VIN and build date. SMH.

Yes, the link takes me to MY profile. Of course, I'm always logged in to VRO. If I log out, the link takes me to a "log in" script.

Just a little easier to read:

And all the techniques and procedures are pretty much applicable to the Royal Stars.

All First Gen Ventures enjoyed the same microphone/headsets made by J&M, sold by Yamaha as Part Number 26H-W0774-00 for full face helmets or 26H-W0773-00 for open face helmets. Here is one for full face helmet, complete with installation booklet. Seems a bit pricey even for NOS. And the foam has degraded. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Full-Face-CB-Headset-XVZ1200-XVZ12-Venture-Royale-26H-W0774-00-/121832931912

While my trunk lock tabs were not completely broken off, they both were exhibiting disturbing cracks; each was barely hanging on. I fixed them by applying ABS cement to the fissures, gently pulling the chrome bits to allow the fractured plastic parts to receive the ABS cement. To strengthen the plastic to which the chrome parts were screwed to, I added ABS plastic to the holders; cut pieces of one-eighth inch thick ABS sheet and applied those pieces as reinforcement utilizing more of the ABS cement. After those reinforcements had cured, I used a Dremel abrasive drum to clean up and sculpt the repairs. When you go to the neighborhood home center to get the ABS cement (NOT the ABS/PVC all purpose cement), stroll over to the paint section of the store and procure a quart of MEK solvent. This solvent will clean and even bond minor cracks in ABS.

Don is there a way to make it easier for a prospective member to find the site enrollment page? I just went through an ordeal with a person who wanted to join and even submitted $5 via the "Donations" tab and thought he was a paid supporting member. Of course he was not. FINALLY, he figured out how to pay the $12 to join. But I have to agree with him, it should be simpler. Can not the "Paid Subscription" be part of the "Donations" or "Contributions" tab? Can the "Settings/Paid Subscriptions (search, scroll for it)/Cost (menu dropdown)/Pay $12" be easier to find for newbies?

Since you have the early final drive, it behooves you to pull it and grease the driveshaft splines. Unlike the later final drives, where the rear driveshaft splines are lubed by the final drive gear oil, the early driveshafts require manual greasing of the splines, usually whenever you pull the rear wheel.

Positive. The '83-'85 finals are distinctive in appearance. I call it the "rising sun" look. Compare the '83 final to the '86 and later final drive:

Did you put the '83 final drive in your '88 or did you get the bike that way?

Which of your three Ventures is this pic of? I'm thinking it is the '88, but the MKI final drive made me wonder.

I didn't know Garmin was still supporting MapSource. I thought BaseCamp was the only supported app.

Thank you, CJ for the contribution. Do you have a build date? Mileage? Color?

Shameless bump. It has been awhile since I've received any VIN contributions to the database from VentureRiders.

Sure. Just call me when you want to do it (need a heads up to clear space in the shop for your rig).

Brown wire and Green w/yellow stripe. Why don't you have cruise control? Someone remove it or disable it?

Just remove the four wire switch from the old master cylinder and transfer to the newer master cylinder? The extra wires are for cancelling the cruise control.

In a rubber in line fuse holder? If so, it is for the CLASS.

You should buy four SD-1 here: http://www.siriusconinc.com/search_result.php?search=search&make=2&model=xvz&part=1&partno=&x=25&y=13

There should be 12 volts at the primary side of the coils.

Use a Mity-Vac (or similar) to apply vacuum to the Boost Sensor.

There is no vacuum pump involved with the ignition. Only vacuum pump is for the cruise control. The two are not related.

EDIT: Apparently all sold out in our sizes.