When to kill a Yamaha Star Venture engine?
Newer Star Venture/Eluder models also feature large air ducts that help redirect heat away from the rider and increase airflow towards the engine cylinder. However, if you’re stuck with an older model, the smartest move to make is to kill the engine if the bike is idling for more than 5 minutes.
Is there a problem with my Yamaha Venture?
This is a known problem on the Venture/Eluder line of motorcycles. In fact, older models were known to have their fuel pump fail at high mileage (mostly at 50,000 miles or higher). The fuel pump directs fuel from the tank to the engine. Every motorcycle owner knows that a bike will run poorly without fuel or may not run at all.
Why does my Yamaha Star Venture engine overheat?
Note: If the overheating persists, it may be a sign that something is wrong with the bike. Particularly, if the engine is running lean or is low on oil, it will overheat. You should make sure to inspect your engine because if the bike hasn’t been idling for long, it shouldn’t be an issue.
Why does my Yamaha Venture make a whining noise?
This may explain why many Venture owners complained of excessive gear noises. As said earlier, Yamaha directed dealerships to replace the clutch basket with a newer, improved variant. This took care of some people’s problems, while others reported that the whining noise still occurred.
Newer Star Venture/Eluder models also feature large air ducts that help redirect heat away from the rider and increase airflow towards the engine cylinder. However, if you’re stuck with an older model, the smartest move to make is to kill the engine if the bike is idling for more than 5 minutes.
Are there any problems with the 1983 venture?
Sometimes Sea Foam will help. There is another inherent problem with the 83 thru mid 85 and that is associated with 2nd gear. Not a great big deal with some mechanical skills. Computer control panel. these things sometimes need a re solder job. This can cause a multitude of problems.
Why is my Royal Star Venture bike running slow?
From a cold engine, start it up and monitor the exhaust pipe temps to see if one heats up slower than the rest, this is likely your weak cylinder. it could be spark, fuel or mechanical. Can you give us some history on the bike?
What makes up the clutch assembly on a Venture Gear?
A hydraulic actuation system (clutch master cylinder, fluid lines, and slave cylinder) and mechanical clutch system (flywheel, clutch disc, and pressure plate) made up the clutch assembly.