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Hitch or Rack? Hi Hondo, I also have a 2005 Venture with about 5k miles on it and I really like the sled except for the track howl. I have a factory hitch on it and also a rack behind the rear seat rest and I use both options fairly often. Did Yamaha say anything about these options on the...

Ever Tried Slushbuster? I just got an email on this new product called Slushbuster. Supposed to stop snow and ice buildup in the tunnel. Anyone tried it? Website link: http://www.auroraalpine.com/catalog/21110sb/index.htm

Track Howl Solution I am happy to know that hondo has a solution to the problem and ultimately I may end up going down that path if Yamaha cannot solve the problem. But my dealer is willing to work with me to get some hard data to Yamaha regarding DB levels and hopefully that will lead to a...

Update on 2005 Venture Track Howl Problem According to Yamaha, there is no official fix for the track howl problem. In spite of what Charles Smith says in previous posts, my dealer said the addition of wheels in the upper part of the tunnel was not a fix recommended by Yamaha and doing this on...

Track Howl on 2005 Venture I called Yamaha to complain about my track howl and to ask about the fix posted by Charles J. Smith above in this thread. Yamaha would not give me any technical info over the phone and said I had to contact my dealer. They also asked who my dealer was. So later on...

Yamaha Bags Falling Apart I know this is an older topic, but I purchased a 2005 RS Venture with all the optional luggage options including two saddlebags and bag that fits in when the rear seat is removed. They have all pulled apart at the seams after only being used a few times. There is no...

RS Venture - One thing I would change I wrote in my previous post that there is not one thing I would change with the RS Venture. I was wrong. I would like to see the track howl fixed. I spoke with my dealer and he says Yamaha is coming out with a different set of rubber wheels that is...

RS Venture Impressions I purchased a 2005 RS Venture and I am just completing my first full season. I think the sled handles really well and the only complaint that I had initially was some ski lift coming out of corners. I clicked the front shocks up a notch and that seems to have solved...

I have a new RS Venture with 50 miles on it. The TORS problem started happening right away and is still happening every once in awhile. Like others it happens after you let off on the throttle and then want to hit it again. I don't know if mine is related to cable routing since most of my...

How old is too old? Age = 50. Been riding 2-stroke Yamaha's for 20 years.

NH Snodeo is this weekend The NH snodeo is mar 5-6 in Stewartstown, NH at Coleman State Park. They are planning to have rides on some of the 05 sleds but not all will be available. For example the 05 Venture will not be there. They will also have some 04 Warriors since the number of 05 sleds...

In NH, its going to be illegal New Hampshire is in the process of passing a law to make "skimming" illegal after 1/1/05, except at permitted events. Here is the text of that law: SB 346 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 02/05/04 - 2004 SESSION AN ACT relative to prohibiting the operation of...

Price on RS Venture Pricing from one dealer in NH for the RS Venture: $8,500 + keep $800 in extras or $8,100 and give up extras.

Motor is new I spoke with the Yamaha rep and he said the 3-cyl motor was designed from the ground up as a snowmobile motor as opposed to the 4-cyl motor which was originally designed for motorcycles. Other major difference is that it revs lower so gear reduction is not needed.

Saw Venture I went to the Yamaha open house in Lebanon NH and saw the Venture there. Very impressed with the layout. Lots of room for both driver and passenger. Passenger seat comes off and a knapsack style bag clips into place for storage. Also there are two snap-on side bags for more...