Signal fuse was good. It has an inline fuse from the previous owner. It turned out to be the connector to the dash. They all work now put the tach moves very slow.
I have an 89 VR that hasn't run since last September. I drained the fuel bowls and was able to get it running, but the volt, temp and tach are not working. These worked the last time the ran. Any thoughts?
On ebay, but not cheap.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Yamaha-1983-84-XVZ1200-Venture-Driver-Backrest-Bar-Bracket-ABA-26HCD-17-00-/170837695514?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c6b85c1a&vxp=mtr
You are right, (R + M )/2 is used in the US and Canada which is 4-5 points lower than the RON method for the same fuel.So the 91 RON is 87.
http://www.torquecars.com/articles/fuel-octane-ratings.php
I haven't been able to ride for about a month (broken ankle) and finally got my bike home. The popping noise and cold cylinder have returned any other thoughts?
I just changed my R/R and had a question about the output voltage. At idle 1000 rpm at the battery shows 14.2 but only goes up to 14.3 at any rpm's above idle. Is this normal or within limits?
I changed my switch to one that turns the fan on at a lower temp. The fan comes on with the gauge just a little above half and runs less than a minute. I also took out about 20oz of the 50/50 coolant and replaced it with distilled water and water wetter, it seems to stay cooler and cool down faster.
This is the worst one I have ever seen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-1983-XVZ1200-XVZ-Venture-1200-Alternator-Stator-/360619445147?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f6980b9b&vxp=mtr
Here's one on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-85-1990-YAMAHA-VENTURE-ROYAL-STATOR-COOLING-KIT-/350792633856?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51acdece00&vxp=mtr