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    Those (4) fuses are newer design and I suspect added for other purposes ...not a factory issue. Wouldn't make sense to have different fuse designs from the factory....would it? I don't see them on my bike either.
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    Very interesting and yes, I think more than just myself would be interested in those pics.
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    I'm a bit confused here... those handlebars in that pic don't look like what's on a 1st gen..???
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    Good differentiation... I stand corrected on my terminology. I believe I should have said oscillation. When I started the post, I knew the word I used (wobble) didn't accurately articulate the condition but for the life of me, I couldn't come up with the right word. Guess at the time I was having one of those "moments".. you know... when your brain seemingly goes "dead" and you know what you're trying to say is in there but ya just can't find it.... (or maybe ya don't know that experience LOL).
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    That's correct! Actually, I wasn't thinking about doing anything in the immediate future. Sort of gathering technical stuff together for when I do which will probably be over the winter.
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    Thanks Jeremy... and I'm sure the info will be helpful to others too! Having read several posts, I had a feeling it would be quite simple. Your explanation is very clear and consice...are you an instructor of some sort?
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    Does anyone have a link to a post (anywhere) that details the process of replacing/repairing the diaphrams (with pics) on a 1st gen?
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    hahaha... me too... I rode this bike for a year before someone showed me why I couldn't make the CB work!!!
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    How much do you weigh?
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    somethin must be wrong then coz I got lots more left and I had my '85 up to 215 (more or less)... so the speedo said N-E-Wayz. I was a bit younger then and more daring but it would be interesting to see just what the top end speed of these machines really is.
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    There's been a lot of technical discussion & suggested fixes for this "phenomenon" which seems quite common on 1st gen's. No doubt some have cured the problem with one or more of these fixes. I just found another fix which I don't recall having been mentioned. (and this one is highly technical so pay close attention) I would notice a wobble (as though the rear end was swaying side-to-side) and was gonna come loose from the front end around 165 km/h (you all know the symptom I'm talking about-right?) Last evening, I was cruising along, feet on the highway pegs, legs spread open to grab air (it was a very hot evening)...I cranked it up...165...170...175...180...185... hey!!! where'd that wobble go? I brought my knees in closer to the bike and there it (the wobble) was....hmmmmm I thought... spread my legs open again and the wobble went away. So there you have it... create some wind drag and it helps "balance" the wobble! That'll be $100 please!
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    I also did this on mine last year using the posting here. This is such a great place for "how to's" !!!
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    Mine is the same (or worse). Once I'm stopped, I pretty much have to shut it off to get it into neutral. I've checked my external linkage, fixed anything that was a problem and lubed it. I have found; however, that if I am stopped, engine running, and in first, I can sometimes get it into neutral by revving the engine some and "fiddling" with the shifter. It will maybe go into neutral but sometimes goes into 2nd...I just keep revving and fiddling and eventually I will get neutral. I don't do this much... not worth the time or effort. I rarely, if ever, use neutral when the bike is running anyway except when starting. Have no problem "bumping" it into neutral when engine off. Just pull clutch in, put pressure on shifter and give the bike a bit of a "rock".
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    Surely some of our members live somewhere near you. I'd bet that at least one of them will assist.
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    It's a shame if you got stung...I really hope not. I know what that feels like and it ain't nice but I think everyone has to get stung a time or two coz that's how we learn (at least some of us). And even then, when we think we're "on top of it", we get caught looking the other way and get stung again sometimes. Is there any kind of return policy at this shop where you got it? Man, I hope this all works out right for you!
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    How to break in a new bike is a controversial subject. You might want to review this web site.... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm and read the posts here... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10381
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    you quoted my post in error???? N-E-Wayz, regarding the phillips screwdrivers, there are basically 3 sizes and generally you'll need the middle and largest ones. It's usually handier to have an interchangeable bit type. Having worked on many bikes, I've not found any instance that these would not work unless they are worn out. If a screw is too tight, a couple hard taps ...(with a ball-peen hammer of course!)...on the end of the screw driver (preferrably using the "bit" only of a removable or changeable bit screwdriver and not on the end of the screwdriver itself)...will loosen the screw enuf to turn it. Be careful doing this when it's the screws holding the plastic components on (now how do I know this?) LOL
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    and, don't forget a ball-peen hammer and some silcone! oh yes...nylon ties and electrical tape.
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    my feeling is...anything such as that or chrome "door-edge" moulding, etc around the edges of my windshield would only impair and distract my vision.
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    yeeeeeee haawwwwwwww!! you got it! that's exactly the same way I got mine working again (not sure what I did but it works) ... kewl!
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    Now, how would you know about that? (notice I'm not asking bongobobny because he said not to...) (hmmmm... maybe you guys know these things for the same reason's I do) gawd, sometimes I embarass myself!
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    I had this on a previous Venture....tried and tried to "rub" them out but eventually wound up getting a new w/s. Word of advise... DON'T get one from Yamaha! I looked at your pics and there is definately a slight difference. My first thoughts are that the bike was re-painted with the exception of the travel bags -OR- both were re-painted but at different times and by a different painter. I do like the color! Remember, it's an '83 and chances are some (or a lot) of TLC may be in order. The main thing is that the engine and tranny is solid. Anything else is relatively easilly fixable and if you or a buddy have any mechanical ability, don't take it to a shop... all the help and tech info you need is right here!
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    DITTO on the Sea-Foam! Have faith... it prolly ain't nuffin serious.
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    I had similar problem with mine...can't explain it but after banging the mute button numerous times, including the one on the dash near the radio controls (not even sure if that's what it is...maybe it's the intercom button?), I finally got my tunes to blare out again. I don't use the CB or intercom so am not overly familiar with the controls/buttons for them but I'm guessing I had one or more of them turned off or on when they shouldn't be. (just my experience...may not be the solution to your issue)
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