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@@riding2nowhere No, it’s probably an exhaust leak or possibly the AIS. I have a video on the AIS, it’s pretty easy to plug it, as a means of troubleshooting.

@RotorKev I did that once before I had the carburetors rebuilt. Maybe I should do it again. 2004 Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1300

Yes I do.

@@RotorKev you display a great deal of bike mechanical knowledge, imho. Do you do any kind of side hustle bike work to fellow RSV owners? Nothing major, like tear into a motor, more like removing rear shocks or replacing fork springs, etc. Jesse

Routine maintenance, but it needed to be replaced.

Are you specifically looking for the tank hardware?

www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/yam/5004689df8700209bc7963f3/fuel-tank Hope this helps.

@RotorKev hardware, they over tightened everything, and they need to be cut off and replaced. Can't get the gas tank off. Or my side covers

Yikes, have you tried penetrating oil?

@@RotorKev yes

Yeas DOT 4 brake fluid for both.

@@RotorKev great thank you so much I was going to get a screwdriver and pop it open but I seen the mechanic move my handlebars Foward so now I half to take off the wind shield 🛡️ so I can put some clutch fluid in. Thanks for your help I will put som fluid in today :)

@@rayslife4k Glad I help.

Is it leaking when on battery power, or only when running?

Yes the plastic arm on the seat slides into the metal bracket. I think the slight damagr to the plastic is normal from many hours of sitting on the seat>

Double check you cables, the front left one is particularly difficult to get properly seated.

Glad I could help!

Hey Benny, it should be the same process, all the royal stars have the same motor. it may or may not fix your issue, or it may make it better but not completely fix it. Either way this is a pretty easy and quick thing to try. If this doesn't fix it, check the exhaust seals, and re-sink your carburetors.

@@RotorKev thanks for the reply. I am going to try it and also add some baffles as well.

Follow up. Turns out the worst of it was caused by the rubber plugs on the tube for syncing the carbs. they had gotten hard and cracked. Replacing them fixed 90% of the issue and what is left is not as loud and noticeable. Replacing the mufflers with new ones and removing the used harley ones also helped with the popping issue and returned the performance to the bike. Runs a ton better. Thank you.

I haven't done mine yet, but from reading on the forums it looks like you would want to plan for a full weekend.

Hey, I apologize for taking so long to reply. I would start by checking your fuses, here is a link to where the fuse boxes are. venturers.org/Tech_Library/?action=article&cat_id=002007&id=407 Hope this helps.

@@RotorKev what exactly was the original fuse that’s needed. I’m going to replace mine and I’d love to know. Thank you in advance.

@@CrazyMixedGuy00 A gauge in line fuse holder and a 10 amp fuse should do it.

Glad it helped.

It has been running fine. I adjusted all of the pilot jets and synced the carbs around the same time.

@@RotorKev I took your advice and plugged the AIS system. My carbs were synced and re jetted about 2 months ago. My ride ran well before and after the dismantling of the AIS. What exactly does this system do and is this a California only thing?

Typically I only wrench on my own, but I’m not above helping people out when they need it.

@@RotorKev you’re a good man. I’m always looking for a good mechanic. I’ve been dabbling in doing routine maintenance to familiarize myself with my bike. I’m not experienced enough to do a valve adjustment, it’s beyond my expertise. I’m at 32k miles and know the valves will be needing attention soon enough. I did pay attention to what you had to say about Arcadia Motorcycle Co.

Yes socal hi desert

Glad it helped.

If you haven’t already you can try venturerider.org, lots of very knowledgable people on that site.

Also have you tried eBay for a new light bar?

Glad it helped.

you did this plugging of the tubes on your Venture. After you installed road king pipes? I did the same swap of the mufflers with road king pipes. And I’ve got a lot of off throttle popping. It’s July 2023. Is your bike still running correctly? Any issues pop up in the last year from plugging those two points on your Venture?

@@Jodyrides running good, no problems.

I am curious when you did the swap, did you do any jetting? Just wanted to know if you jetted yours and if so, what changes did you make? I ask because I installed Monster Ovals and K&N filters (with airbox end covers removed mod) and since have had to run with 1/4 - 1/2 choke with no other issues until my carbs finally started leaking due to old seals. So a couple weekends ago, I cleaned and rebuilt my carbs with new seals, and I did install the jet kit I bought back when I bought the mufflers. Bumped up from 15 to 20 on the pilot jets, and staggered main jets on front and rear carbs up one size to 125 and 127.5 respectively. Also replaced fuel pump and filter at that time. She fired right up at 3 1/4 turns out on the pilot screws and ran strong for 1 day with pops and backfires with flames on deceleration. Finished the initial maintenance around midnight. Next morning took her to the shop for an inspection and started up, and came home no problem. But the next day I tried to ride to work but she wouldn't run once warm, just cranked and cranked or caught for a short bit but shut down on rough idle. I tried several micro adjustments on the pilot screw and idle speed but nothing worked. Replaced old battery and plugs (upgraded to iridium). Can't solve the equation of proper air/fuel mix. I did note that the fuel pump doesn't seem to be engaging even after I drained the float bowels once or twice. I may need to put the original one back in. I decided to order some 17.5 pilot jets to see if I can get it dialed in better. Or if 22.5 might be better, since 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 seems to be the only point where it runs at all. But adding choke is worse at that level so I think I might be rich, but when I turn them in even to 3 turns it won't start, thus the 17.5 decision. Any input by any of the OG gurus would be appreciated.

I’ve never removed the inner faring. Look on eBay for the fairing parts.

This was helpful, I pulled it off, plugged it and reinstalled without removing oil filter. Thanks.

Glad it helped!

Hey Asphalt, 25-27 MPG is definitely low. Mid 30s to mid 40s is around what most RSV riders report, depending on riding habits etc. you said the carbs were rebuilt, did they get properly synced, idle set, pilot jets properly set? I would check those items first, and check your fuel filter. You can also try searching venturerider.org, lots of knowledge on that site.

I have a 2001 tour deluxe, usually 40-41 mpg.

The old filter wasn't mushy, but it was pretty gunked up. When I bought the RSV, I was originally looking for a gold wing, but couldn't find anything in my budget range. I'm glad I ended up with the venture instead.

@@RotorKev Gold wings are absolutely perfect. They do everything perfectly. They have reverse, they have a center stand, they are fuel injected, there are millions of aftermarket trinkets you can adorn them with.. they are absolutely the smoothest motorcycle out there. They never break down…But……. they have no soul, no personality. It’s like owning a toaster.. like dating Jessica Simpson. She has all the equipment and looks but the mind of a 60s flower child.. I found My Goldwing to be boring, it just didn’t look or sound or feel like a motorcycle I wanted to ride..wings are quite a gas hog. 33 miles to the gallon. I have had three ventures and all of them got around 45 to 48 miles to the gallon. That adds up with todays fuel prices..if you like to do your own maintenance,you can work on a venture yourself, you don’t have to marry the dealer like you have to with todays BMWs( had a k1300LT.. my first and last BMW…I will never go out on that limb again- dont get me started on all the flaws that machine had).. I could go on and on about how perfect gold wings are and how much they appear to be better than the ventures, but what does better mean? I know from personal experience that the ventures are much much easier to work on. The ride is roomier & plusher on a venture.. ventures are just as reliable. They look like a motorcycle.. they feel like a motorcycle..not a space ship.. There are people that have to have the latest self parking Lexus. Then there are those of us that would Prefer a loaded 1959 Cadillac convertible..