Prairiehammer

That black and gray seat was only on the 1984 Standard Venture. Rare bird. I have a couple of gray pouches for the trunk and and maybe a couple pouches for the fairing.

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I met Bob for the first time at the 2013 Maintenance Day. We certainly had fun that weekend. He was so funny. I think in this pic, I was trying to understand what he was spouting off about. Ha! I think Joe Pat was confused, too.

Starting with the 1984, the "Stay, 2" has the provision for the rubber strap (BAND) to hook onto the sidecovers. All years' stays are interchangeable on the main frame, but the 1983 stay does not have a place for the rubber strap. The 1983 has a "stud" where a fork on the sidecover snaps on.

Jon your proposed paint job resembles one I found sometime ago. Not a very big picture.

All my First Gen Ventures run right at 3100 rpm at an INDICATED 55 mph.

If you end up removing the stock audio system, note that the locking latch for the removable audio panel will fit the fuel door. Double lock redundancy, though.

There two fuel door latches (PN. 54K-21780-01-00) for your Venture on eBay currently, both new, one is $50 the other is $100. I'm sure that those are not viable for you, but you never know. I'm sure you can find a good used latch on eBay. Just be diligent and patient. https://www.ebay.com/itm/87-YAMAHA-XVZ1300-XVZ-1300-XVZ13DS-VENTURE-ROYALE-OEM-FUEL-TANK-COVER-LID/202413303407?epid=22023009349&hash=item2f20c5e66f:g:o3QAAOSwyohbf1Jk:sc:USPSFirstClass!61326!US!-1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Yamaha-XVZ12DN-Side-Cover-Lock-Assembly-54K-21780-00-00-SS-54K-21780-01-0/163724884478?hash=item261ec379fe:g:5iIAAOSw-otc-zTB

On each master cylinder (clutch and brake), there is a removeable plastic cap covering a threaded hole for a conventional mirror. Any mirror designed for a Yamaha will screw into that hole (the left mounting hole is left handed thread, as are most left hand Yamaha mirrors). There are no aftermarket body parts available, never have been. Since color is not an issue for you, search on eBay for Venture body parts. Plenty on there. Most all the body parts (except the saddlebags and trunk) will fit on any year First Generation Venture. The First Generation Venture Royale only came from the factory with one antennae, so the fact that you have/had two antennae, means someone has already modified the factory setup. Virtually any antennae will serve its intended purpose (CB or AM/FM). All the fuel door latches on the First Gen will interchange whether the locking fuel door latch from the 1983,1984 or the non-locking latch from the 1985-1993. Of course, if you get a locking latch, don't forget to get the key for it. The 1986-1993 had a locking fuel tank cap, thus the reason the fuel door does not lock.

Bingo! That detent is the cause of your wandering. The detent is because of worn (indented) steering head bearings. The race develops an indent where the roller of the bearing is constantly hammering into it. The rollers sometimes develop a flattened surface for the same reason. Replace the steering head bearings.

I don't know what he is talking about .... and neither does he! The Venture never had a "vacuum petcock" for the fuel tank. I suspect that he sees the vacuum port on the number 2 carb and thinks that is for a vacuum petcock. Uniquely, on the 1983 only, that vacuum port was connected to the "Boost Sensor" (vacuum advance unit that sent a signal to the TCI). From 1984 on, the Boost Sensor got its vacuum from the intake port of number cylinder. If you still have the original TCI (black label, 26H-10) you need the vacuum pickup to remain on that port on the number two carb.

The most common hitch for the Venture, whether MKI or MKII, First Generation was the one made by Markland. Markland hitch for the MKI: The Markland hitch for the MKII: Historically, prices for the complete Markland hitch have ranged from a low of $60 to a high of $160 (or more). There was other manufacturers of trailer hitches for the Venture. HitchCo was one, but there were others, I just don't know their names. Some examples of other hitches:

Bongo, stay the course. We can beat this!

May I express my sincere condolences, Jeff? Your Dad's loved ones were there and his very last cognizant observation was that. That all his kids and his wife were there to see him off. Imagine the relief and contentment he felt!

Are you using new, SEALED brake fluid (from a hitherto unopened can/bottle)? Brake fluid, whether DOT3 or DOT4 WILL absorb moisture from the air. Moisture in brake fluid at high temps will cause what seems like air in the system (some maintain that STEAM is actually generated. I doubt THAT, but the moisture and high temperature combined will definitely create a soft lever.) How high are the temps that your engine is experiencing? In the red on the temperature gauge? Perhaps, the slave cylinder seals are not OEM? The seals become too soft at high operating temperature and allow bypass of the lever induced hydraulic pressure? Did you hone, thus enlarge the slave cylinder bore when it was rebuilt? Finally, (I have to ask) did this malady occur with the stock, non-Barnett clutch?

Thanks!

OK, that is a 1993. I was incorrect assuming a 1988 (Standard Venture) based on the color. Still...the front wheel has been replaced. Got to wonder why. A further clue to the repaint theory: the missing YAMAHA badge on the side of the main fairing.

Actually, the 1986 Royale is substantially heavier than a 1983 Standard (the lightest of all the Ventures). The advertised dry weight of the 1983 Standard is 670 pounds. The advertised dry weight of the 1986 Royale is 732 pounds. That is a 62 pound difference! About a 10% increase in weight!

I don't think that is a 1993 Venture. In addition to the 1988 paint (that seems correct down to the pinstriping, except for the saddlebag lid) the front wheel is painted black, as the 1988 wheel would be, whereas the 1993 wheels were unpainted, natural aluminum. The only way to confirm the model year is with the VIN from the FRAME. (I've seen several instances where title VIN and the actual frame number do not match). So, what is the VIN, kansa737?

Thanks Prairiehammer Here is the correct colors (with both Yamaha codes and Colorite codes), but as has been said, computer color matching is the only way to get an accurate match of the aged and probably faded paint. [ATTACH=CONFIG]117083[/ATTACH] Venture Paint and Seat Colors.xlsx

That chart on the Venturers site is not entirely accurate or complete. Here is the correct colors (with both Yamaha codes and Colorite codes), but as has been said, computer color matching is the only way to get an accurate match of the aged and probably faded paint. Venture Paint and Seat Colors.xlsx

Thank you, Mr. Schaefer.

Your 1983 Venture is a XVZ12TK, a "Standard" Venture. The Standard Venture that year came with either "Sparkle Crimson Black" (Black with gold pinstriping) or "New Ruby Red" (with gold pinstriping). [TABLE] [TR] [TD=class: xl64, width: 167][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Thank you for your addition to the database.

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You are correct about the backrest as not FACTORY original equipment, because there was no FACTORY rider's backrest, ever on any Venture. But you are incorrect about the brackets, they did NOT come in a "factory package". Your backrest is a Yamaha VentureLine backrest accessory offered by Yamaha dealers. It was available in brown (Yamaha called it "Burgundy") or black (to match the particular Venture seat color.) Retail price in 2001 was $240! BTW: your offer of this backrest for free on the "Paying it Forward" section is very generous. The VentureLine backrest has been sold on eBay for as much as $190! The brackets alone have sold for $50. I have one for sale (in black), too. I am asking $120 + actual shipping costs. You will certainly move yours much quicker!