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Some Helpful Information
Royal Star Venture Colors:
1999 Titanium Grey/Marble Silver
1999 Bordeaux Red/Shimmering Silver
2000 Pearl White/Ivory (Millennium Edition)
2000 Red/Salsa Red
2001 Cherry Red/Bordeaux
2001 Stardust Silver/Forest Green
2002 Titanium/Platinum
2002 Onyx (Midnight Venture)
2003 Beach Sand Tan/Raspberry Metallic
2003 Raven (Midnight Venture)
2004 Pearl White/Radical White
2004 Raven (Midnight Venture)
2005 Liquid Silver
2005 Raven (Midnight Venture)
2006 Black Cherry
2006 Raven (Midnight Venture)
2007 Galaxy Blue/Raven
2007 Raven (Midnight Venture)
2008 Black Cherry/Raven
2008 Charcoal Silver (Ventuer "S")
2009 Seashell/Raven (Venture "S")
2009 Candy Red/Raven
2010 Raven (Venture "S")
Royal Star Tour Deluxe Colors:
2005 Charcoal Silver/Raven
2005 Raspberry Metallic/Raven
2006 Pearl White
2006 Raven (Midnight Tour Deluxe)
2007 Candy Red/Raven
2007 Raven (Midnight Tour Deluxe)
2008 Galaxy Blue/Raven
2008 Charcoal Silver/Liquid Silver (Tour Deluxe "S")
2009 Charcoal Silver/Raven (Tour Deluxe "S")
2009 Candy Red
2010 Discontinued
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Reviews and General Royal Information:
Motorcycle Monthly
April 1999 Venture
2003 Yamaha Royal Star Venture: MD Ride Review
Open-Road Ramblers: King, Vulcan 1600 Nomad, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Motorcycles Compared
2003 Touring Cruiser Motorcycle Comparison: BMW R1200CL, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Venture
Touring Motorcycle Comparison: Harley Electra Glide, Honda Interstate, Yamaha Venture to
History of the Royal Star
2006 Royal Star Venture in South Dakota
2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
The Yamaha Royal Star Venture is a Touring Cruiser You Should Consider Before Making a Purchase
Venture Wikipedia Article
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Front & Rear Speakers Change:
It's a common upgrade to replace the speakers on the Venture with a good aftermarket brand. The OEM speakers are 4" speakers that are 2 inches deep. You can spend as little as $30 bucks or over $100 for upgraded speakers with a poly cone. The rear speakers are the same size as those used in the fairing. Alpine Model SPS-400 and Polk db-401 will fit. You can check out the selection at Crutchfield and look for speakers with a polypropolene cone.
To replace the rear speakers you need to pull off the black armrests that are held on with double-sided tape. You can get replacement tape at Autozone.
Here is the info.:
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Oil:
- Our Forum Member Pappy would like to offer 15% discount to all of this forums members on any Amsoil products. His toll free phone number is 1-866-688-4398 or go to www.americaslube.com email him from there for the discount DO NOT go directly to the store -Amsoil would then charge full price) Just Mention either on the phone or your email you are a member of the Royal Star Venture and Tour Deluxe (Yamaha's Best Kept Secret) Forum
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Oil Filters:
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Mobil M1-108
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Bosch 3300 (About 64mm, doesn't quite fit oil filter wrenches)
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WalMart SuperTech ST6607 or ST7317 (Made by Champion)
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AC Delco PF1237
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STP S-02876
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Purolator Pure One PL14612
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Tire Sizes:
Front Tire: 150/80-HB16*
*Optional size: 130/90-HB16
Rear Tire: 150/90-HB15
Popular choices in tires for the Venture and Tour Deluxe are the Dunlop Elite, Avon Venom-X and Metzler ME880.
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Accessories:
Utopia
Diamond R
Rivco
Tulsa Windshields
Buckeye Performance
Cruiser Backrest
Wagner Grills
Clearview Shields
Kuryakyn Highway Pegs #7976
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Comfort Adjustments:
GenMar Risers (note: risers do contact plastic tank cowling at full turn)
Baron Custom Risers (note: risers do contact plastic tank cowling at full turn)
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Flanders Bars for the VENTURE
Order the G2 Bars P/N: 650-08763. This is the "G2 Road Glide Style" bars. These will match the knurls on our bike.
Flanders Bars for the TOUR DELUXE
Order the Wide Max Pullback bars P/N: 650-08783. These bars are wide enough to clear the instrument cluster on the Tour Deluxe.
**Stock RSTD handlebars will fit the Venture and provide more pullback plus a wider grip.
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Venture/Tour Deluxe Seat Switch
Venture Driver's Seat adapted to fit a RSTD: go to post 3850.1 and see the sketch on how to make adapter brackets
Mustang Driver's Seat adapted to fit on the Venture: go to post 3850.26 to see photos of what needs to be done.
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Handlebar Grip Enhancements:
If you want to try a softer grip to relieve some of the buzz you can sometimes get in the handlebars try out pair of GRIP PUPPIES ! They slip on over your existing grips and do a great job in increasing your hand comfort. Here is where you can get some:
California Sport Touring
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Venture gas tank conversion for the Tour Deluxe:
The Venture gas tank is a direct exchange for the Tour Deluxe gas tank. Why would you do this? The first reason is that you gain a gallon of fuel capacity. To see pictures and a description of what to do see this post 7054.1
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Paint:
ColorRite provides colormatch paints for all years of the Venture and Tour Deluxe.
(CAUTION: ColorRite does not use the Yamaha marketing color descriptions listed at the beginning of this page. If you are not sure of the color to choose, contact ColorRite directly)
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Antenna Mods:
The Marshall Mod
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Electrical:
Electrical Connection
Sierra Electronics
Signal Dynamics
Custom Dynamics
Radiantz
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Spark Plug Options:
Standard plug: NGK Iridium DPR8EIX-9, Gap .035
Optional plug: Denso Iridium IX24B, Gap .035
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Adding REAR lighting to the Venture:
Add more lights by using the Harley-Davidson License Plate Bracket Light Kit (Harley-Davidson part number 68230-97A or 68230-97B).
Add a LED light bar under the trunk. Go here for a RED, 15" Ultra Light Bar
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RSV & RSTD wiring:
Blue = tail/running lights
Yellow = Brake lights
Brown = Left turn signal
Green = Right turn signal
Black = Ground connection
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Tools:
Craftsman Motorcycle Lift
(keep an eye on the sales, they can be had for as little as $79.99 and they work great with Larry's Lift Adapter)
Larry's Lift Adapter
Morgan Carbtune Synchronizer
Morgan Colortune
D.I.Y. Brake and Clutch Bleeder
Suspension Air Pump (two available):
Harley-Davidson Touring Suspension Air Pump, p/n:54630-03A
Progressive Suspension Mini-Gauge Suspension Pump, p/n: GP3-60
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Recommended Dealers:
Yamaha of Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Harper Yamaha, Hendersonville, NC
Performance Yamaha, Senenca, SC
Yamaha Sports Center of Texas, Longview TX
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Yamaha Factory Rep contact #: 800-962-7926
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Audio Pinout for headset connector:
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GPS Wiring Conection:
The instructions in this thread relate to the GARMIN ZUMO but can be used for connecting the power wire of any GPS unit to the white accessory power plug (Owners Manual page 3-21 ) found under the seat of the Venture or Tour Deluxe.
Click on this thread: 5683.2
Or for more info click here: 5563.1
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J&M CB-2003 Mounting
When mounting the J&M CB-2003 radio to your Royal Star Tour Deluxe order the Harley-Davidson mounting bracket. It comes in black (JCB03-HBK02) or a polished finish (JCB03-HBK02P). You will need to buy two M6x1.0 x 35 LG socket head cap screws as the H-D bracket kit comes with SAE screws.
DO NOT order the "Yamaha Cruiser" bracket.
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Brake Pads:
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Yamaha OEM Replacement Pads
Front P/N: 4WM-W0045-00-00 (2 sets required)
Rear P/N: 4NK-W0046-00-00
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EBC Organic Replacement Pads
Front P/N: FA179 (2 sets required)
Rear P/N: FA123
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EBC Sintered Replacement Pads
Front P/N: FA179HH (2 sets required)
Rear P/N: FA123HH
Check out post #3060.32 for important information on a possible "fix" for excessive rear brake pad wear
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Replacement Brake Caliper Bleeders
SpeedBleeders are a great way to make changing your brake and clutch fluid a simple job. You can order them from SpeedBleeders or other motorcycle parts vendors.
SB7100S - Front brakes
SB8125L - Rear brake
SB8125 - Clutch
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YAMAHA/STAR OEM Parts Look-up:
Get part numbers at the Yamaha website
(Note: You can also access the owner's manual at this link)
Get prices here (this is a guideline ONLY)
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Yamaha Royal Star Manuals:
Venture Owner's Manual: here
Shop Manual: here
RK Muffler info:
Compliments of Pudge (kenandshe)
Read information about the RK muffler and installtion
Guide in WORD DOC Format #1 #2 #3
See the RK Muffler Mounting Bracket Layout Here
You will also need a WIDE Muffler Clamp (expensive version) or this MUFFLER CLAMP (cheap version)
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Cylinder Numbering:
Front left = #2 Front right = #4
Rear left = #1 Rear right = #3
(Note: This is as you are sitting on the bike)
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NADA Values
Kelly Blue Book Values
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YAMAHA CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
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