Pour half a can of seafoam in the gas tank, run bike, if needed run more seafoam through it.
Synced the carbs on my Venture also replaced the coils with HONDA coil over plug (COP) coils from a 07 Honda CBR 1000!! Runs fantastic!!
Fruit in beer NO!! Who LOOKS at the wheels of other vehicles while the are driving? I'm busy looking for where the idiots going!!! And most...
I joined! Yes I'm a BB diehard, Have a Q5.
Finally did carbtune and colortune on the carbs. Changing main fuel jet from 120 to 122 was the best thing I've done for the bike. I'm running 4...
When you have a float needle valve stick open the fuel flows up through the main fuel jet then up the main fuel nozzle to the throttle opening....
It will once it fills the case and the bike is running. You end up with a soaked air filter!!
Did a COMPLETE carb rebuild INCLUDING the shaft seals! Changed the main fuel jets from 120 to 122. Why? Because I have 4 to 1 exhaust. And it is...
No not left on prime. I had the bike running for a while when it happened. Float valve stuck open.
For you gurus. I just finished doing a complete carb rebuild, gas flooded crankcase, and had to drain and replace the oil. Now I would like to...
Also try this out fit http://www.ignitech.cz/en/ Yes they are in the Chec Republic. BUT there TCI's are top notch stuff. Those of us who own...
I may have spare number 4 from my 83 XJ750K.
Thanks Fitz! That's the number I'm looking for. I had a float stick flooded the oil with gas. Going to do a FULL carb rebuild. I already have all...
OK I need to change oil and filter on my 83 XJ750K and forgot the oil filter number!!!!! Can anyone tell me please. :oops:
Probably an off sure manufactured device. Most likely European. They use a different color code then in North America.
I use plastifix and make sure you clean the area to be fixed then grove the crack. Then get some matalic tape to cover the crack on the painted...
Fitz Said "Until I do, I WANNA RIDE! (Damn winter, anyway.)" Hey Fitz I think us "Old Guys" should all get to gether and move to Arizona and...
Did you check the rubber diaphragms on the carb slides for holes?
Fitz I don't know why a person would do that to any classic!!!
The off duty cops are in big DO DO for being there and not doing anything about the situation!
I have heard of them and I have talked to few people who have bought them and are very pleased with them. I think there may be a member or two on...
It's just another crotch rocket. Wouldn't touch one with a ten foot poll! Only good for short runs at high speed! Too uncomfortable to go for a...
Polock it is/was an exhaust leak!!! 8O I loosened the exhaust nuts and reseated the exhaust pipe into the head. I had to push down on the pipe...
Ya I'm thinking the same thing. I was just outside started the bike in the dark but can't see any other spark. A thought just crossed my mind is...
I have a 86 Yamaha Venture Royale and I have an odd electrical problem. I get a STRONG BLUE spark from the engine to the front right exhaust pipe...
Hey Marcel hows it going out there? Did you move to Gander? Just to let you know I got the old Venture running!!
I have a 86 Venture Royale and they are fantastic touring bikes!!!!!
Thank you K-moe. Its an alternative that's all I'm saying. Yes it is pricy that put me off at first. But it came highly recommended by the guys on...
What you use is up to you. The fact is this is MADE for this type of application all I have done is point out there is a product that fits our...
As an add note Plastifix is made for fixing cracks, breaks and rebuilding parts made of ABS on AIRCRAFT!! Does ANY of the products you use...
I just wanted to pass along that there is a product that has proved it self in the aviation world and is superior to ALL the methods tried and...
No offense, but I prefer to use a product that has proven to do the job I want rather then a hit or miss home brew solution. At least I will feel...
Plastifix is made for ABS repairs on private aircraft. It is the best there is for repairing plastic on motorcycles! It is a fine powder with a...
For you guys that own Secas or other plastic laden bikes. The best product for plastic repair can be had from Aircraft Spruce. The stuff is called...
Removed exhaust from my Venture Royale 1300, need to replace the collector and probably rear exhaust pipes.
Yes they do and it easy to check. They have tubes that come out to the sides, two on either side of the block. You can access the fuel/air mixture...
Ok a buddy has a 87 Yamaha Venture Royale. It is back firing BUT when he applies a little bit of choke it stops. Any ideas? I think a carb sync is...
Truer words have never been spoken! Two area of most expense are getting the carbs and brake system into tip top condition. This includes cables...
Not hard to do and it will help. There is a how to on doing the rebuild. Just make sure you get the rebuild kit from chacal. I say this as most of...
NO PROBLEM WITH E3 PLUGS. I have had them in my bike for a year and no issues period!!!! This is a matter of personal choice and I have found...
Yes the problem is if you run resistor plugs you need to change your plug caps to Non resistor caps. Resistor plugs and resistor caps together...
Have a good look at the front brake rotors. If it is low mileage there should be no lip or very little lip on the outer edge of the rotors if they...
Where did you buy it Canadian Tire?
Spray with silicone lubricant. That's what I do after a rinse in cold water the a spray down with WD40 then carb cleaner through all the holes. I...
You can either order resistor plugs from chacal or you can order new caps from him that do not have resistors. I got the non-resistive caps and...
I've turned up the volume all the way on my computer and I still can't hear them saying anything! I've got to get a new battery for my hearing...
SnoSheriff puts money out his pocket to run this site. It is not free for him to keep it up and running. If it was not for him, the moderators and...
Why not reline the tank? Caswells has the best kit there is for the job.
Totally disagree with you. If you need to protect something by doing that YOU ARE A TOTAL *SS. Drivers that do that in our neck of the woods get...
And your still alive! Did you get the cold shoulder from them HD guys?