Prairiehammer

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.

I can't help you with the brake line lengths for a de-linked system, but perhaps you can extrapolate from these measurements for the conventional (OEM) setup: Brake Line Lengths.pdf

The rims are interchangeable and identical, except the 1983 is slightly smaller width and the 1990 and newer are not black. The brake discs on the other hand are not interchangeable. While one version will bolt onto the wheel of the other version with no problem, the MKI brake rotor/disc is too large in diameter to fit onto the MKII forks with calipers.

Contributed by Prairiehammer. In the write-up, Ed cautions that the "brass center pipe" should not be removed for fear of damage. That part must be removed in order to clean and inspect the primary working part of the proportioning valve. There will be no damage done by removing the copper colored spindle. It simply slides into the bore of the proportioning valve. Attached to the spindle is a nitrile cup. This "rubber" cup is prone to damage or debris. Additionally, there is a constrictive port behind the cup that should be inspected and insured to be clear. Attached are pertinent photos I have taken when I disassembled my proportioning valve. [ATTACH=CONFIG]103059[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]103060[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]103061[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]103062[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]103063[/ATTACH]

I noticed that you and Ed just posted a write-up about the proportioning valve on the First Gen. In the write-up, Ed cautions that the "brass center pipe" should not be removed for fear of damage. That part must be removed in order to clean and inspect the primary working part of the proportioning valve. There will be no damage done by removing the copper colored spindle. It simply slides into the bore of the proportioning valve. Attached to the spindle is a nitrile cup. This "rubber" cup is prone to damage or debris. Additionally, there is a constrictive port behind the cup that should be inspected and insured to be clear. Attached are pertinent photos I have taken when I disassembled my proportioning valve.

I don't know why you would think that is not him. Them Crazy Canucks.

That "seat plate" (Yamaha's term) was introduced in 1988. It is installed with the resilient lip up.

Actually, I just saw your request this morning and I spent maybe 15 minutes looking around. Glad I could help our senior citizens.

Here is one on eBay. Same company. Same size? But in milliamps. Perhaps it can be adapted? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Vintage-Panel-meters-Weston-Model-111-Emico-Model-2420-/111867082068?hash=item1a0bcc3554:g:lXMAAOSwbdpWZJ0I And another: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMICO-Ammeter-D-C-Amperes-0-to-6-Gauge-Amp-Tool-/272084978253?hash=item3f59874a4d:g:~PAAAOxygj5Snoqx And if you wanted a voltmeter in the same size instead of an ammeter, you have this one. Perhaps you could swap the case from this one to the ammeter with the cloudy case? Do a search for "Emico". Apparently what Electro-Mech was renamed. Same instruments. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emico-DC-Volt-Gauge-0-30-/321152240630?hash=item4ac62a4bf6:g:rSUAAOxy9bxRzEdL

I am always trying to help those who can't help themselves.

For General Information: A list of Yamaha Models (with years) in which their four brush starters will bolt up to a First Gen Venture with out modification. Four Brush Starters.pdf

Number one favorite (yes FAVORITE...with NO "U":rasberry:) First Gen color (not colour)is my "black" Tuxedo, (Yamaha actually calls it "New Black Blue" with "Bluish Black Metallic"), I call it black. Rather subtle, perhaps, but a timeless color (oh, OK....colour). Second favourite is the 1989/1990 "Blue" (Yamaha says it is "Dull Blue Cocktail" and "Dark Greyish Blue Metallic").