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  1. cabreco
    Thanks for the heads up. I figured I would ask before taking them off. I have enough work to do on this teardown without CREATING more fixes! Andy
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    Do these covers do anything, or are they just for show? Mine are oxidized & I want to polish & paint them. If I take them off to redo them I won't have to replace any gaskets or cause a leak?
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    It's a 2nd Gen Vado. Great picture, HDMI output, 720 HD. It now goes for about $60. The only thing I don't like about it is that it will only run a batteries not power supply. What I did was buy extra batteries. Each battery lasts about 90 minutes of recording time. It does have a USB for recharging as well. But it's lightweight & takes great HD video!
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    I run with a camera constantly, just in case I ever need evidence. (drivers here are terrible) I use a Panavice 809 window mount on my Honda's windshield. I think in was around $20 at Amazon. Holds very securely and no excessive vibration. Video is very clear (no shake). I also use it in the truck with an additional arm extension.
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    I just came back from Harbor freight. (yes, my wife will eventually kill me one day ) Picked up a few toys for the ABS repair. First I got the self contained plastic welder. It was $15 more than the other one but I won't have to lug around the air compressor. http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-air-motor-and-temperature-adjustment-96712.html This thing is massive. They did offer a 2 year warranty for an extra $20 but it's really a one time replacement within 2 years. I passed. I figure 90 days is sufficient, besides I have tools older than I am! The other thing I picked up was this $9 hobby wood burner. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-1-hobby-woodburner-38593.html Basically it's a soldering iron but it has a variety of tips, including one that holds an exacto blade. This will be helpful in fine tuning the shaping the repair of the ABS. I can also use it for my model railroad & kit bashing. Anyway, Once I play with this for awhile I will post some videos. Andy
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    I bought my Craftsman impact screwdriver when I was a kid, when I 1st found out my Honda 500 used screws not bolts for the side covers. If not for that tool I would have stripped many a faster on it.
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    I feel embarassed asking this because it's probably staring at me right in the face. I search the forum but found nothing, hence the embarrassment. My 84 Royale has the factory radio, no CB. The controller has an intercom button, so I assume the system is compatable with standard din headphones...but where do they plug in?? Andy
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    I have also joined the stripped screw ranks. Actually, I didn't notice the brake reservoir has 1 stripped & one broken screw. (looks like the head was drilled out but not fully. I have some fun to do. BTW would anyone know what size screw that is? Is in Yamaha only or would home depot have a stainless replacement? Andy
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    So based on what I've read most 83-93 body parts will fit. Drivetrain would be limited to XVZ1200. I am looking at an 86-88 XVZ 1300 Saddlebag chrome trim that goes around the bottom of the saddlebags & in front of the rear lower fender. This would fit since the saddlebags are the same as my 84. Floorboards & the sort of "bling" I am ok with 83-93 am I Right? Andy
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    Ahhh rings on the other end. Ok didn't get that far yet. I will get there though. I do have to degrease the engine as well (it's filthy) and eventually polish some of the case covers since the aluminum has oxidized. I think I'll pick up a M/C jack to raise the bike as I think my back will eventually star complaining Thanks again for the help & the pic!
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    I've used this to make lexan & plexigass tanks. It really works great. I was concerned about vibration though. Since my tanks are stationary they aren't subject to road movements.
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    bongobobny I was going to ask about using seafoam. My Honda loved that stuff, I also put a cap full in the oil just before changing it to loosen up gunk in the crankcase. I initially ruled out a stuck float because the carbs were recently rebuilt & synced but in retrospect, you never know. When I pulled off the air box I examined the boots, they are supple & have no cracks, but i saw no o rings around were the boots meet that carbs...just the clamps around it. Come to think of it I did see some flaky stuff that looked like dry varnish on the boots were they meet the airbox, I just though it was crud. Thanks for the tips on the Starter, PCV & TCI, I did read somewhere that at times moisture wreaks havoc with these bikes. Since I am tearing down, much of this will be easily accessible. Despite not finding o rings & now not having sealant on the boots, when I took it for a test ride I didn't feel any loss of power as a vacuum leak would cause, but it's probably a matter of time, so I will pick some up. When I replaced the airbox on my honda with stacks she dogged out so I know that feeling. Thanks again!
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    Sealant????
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    I like that painters spatula idea, especially with the plastic welder torch. Manipulating the plastic on the fairing cracks with it will much neater.
  15. cabreco
    EXCELLENT Video. I think I'll use this to fix the side cover tabs & cracks on the faring. CaptainJoe, I was looking at those plastic welders at Harbor Freight too, Do they actually work well? If if makes the repair job easier & neater I'll get one. LMK
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    I started the tear down this morning, it's amazing how filthy this bike is. I filled it up yesterday before garaging it & found a pungent gas smell this morning in the garage. During tear down I saw now gas leaks or weeps on any line. I also checked around the fuel filter & pump...nothing. The smell seemed concentrated by the air cleaner/ gas tank. I pulled the air box out & found a gunky grimy mess. The carbs were clean but the box & boots were coated with slime. I cleaned the box & boot with MAF cleaner put the box back & it ran ok. I also siphoned a 1/2 gallon out of the tank in case I overfilled it. When I finished for the day about an hour ago I put it back in the garage. The gas smell is practically gone. There is a hint (I think the engine itself is covered with crap). There is a degreasing job in my future. This bike seems very easy to work on (a lot more accessible than my CB750) & she rides like a dream!
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    I suspected that the od had rolled but several things tell me otherwise. The title has it as orig, but that notwithstanding this bike does not have any of the tell tale signs of an over 100k bike. Plenty of power, absolutely no 2nd gear popping out. During the test drive, I kept trying to get it to pop out of second gear but she never did...and I really accelerated hard! I know what you mean, I put more miles on my bike just goofing around! It looks like it sat unused awhile. I have been lucky in finding low mileage bikes here. I picked up an 81 Honda CB750 last May with 22K for $850. She's been my toy! This Yamaha is for the wife & me to take "road trips"
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    Excellent! At least I have a exact 3 year match on the seat with a 10 year fit match. This helps a lot as the seat is the 1st thing that has to go!
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    Hi all, Today I picked up an 84 Venture Royale with 14K miles. Cosmetically she's a little rough so I will need to replace some things & add some bling. Is there a parts interchange manual published for this bike? Basically I need to replace some side panels & add some of the dress up trim. What years will be a direct bolt on to my 84? My immediate need is to replace the seat. I assume an 83 would fit, what others can directly replace mine? I appreciate any help especially on the seat. Thanks
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