2005 RS VENTURE 40,000 MILE REPORT - UPDATE 3-19-2009

[hondo]

PAMikeC,

Thanks so much for your acknowlegement.

Doing projects like this takes me back to my USMC Aviator roots as a maintenance test pilot. Certainly a much different environment.

Yamaha Motors are absolutely bullet proof.

The way I have this sled set up, it is a pleasure to ride. The suspension works really well.

A letter to Yamaha, by a fellow TY member certainly wouldn't hurt.

Thank you,

 

[yamadoo]

Great report HONDO

Yamadoo

 

[hondo]

Thanks Yamadoo,

Yamaha motors are absolutely bullet proof!

25,000 miles is the first valve check on RS Motors.

Absolutely Amazing!

 

[rxrider]

Again - thanks for a great report.

that was quite some mileage awesome :ORC is all I can say. Hope I will be able to put on that kind of mileage on my sleds....

 

[hondo]

Thanks rxrider,

All sleds have issues.

In my opinion, this sled is a little harder on bearings than most because:

1. Its a 3 cylinder motor.

2. Has no gear reduction like the 4 cylinder.

3. The cylinders firing sequence is every 270 degrees.

4. The harmonics, and vibrations at certain rpm's are sent throughout the entire sled frame which causes the increased harmonic vibration that effect the bearings.

My mechanic sees more bearing problems on the 3 cylinders than 4 cylinders.

Never-the-less, I will put up with bearing replacement because the motor is so reliable, and provides great gas mileage.

You shouldn't have any problems with these motors.

Change the oil, gas, and go.

Just keep on repeating the above steps.

Have you gone to the TY-Ride section, and read my "TY-Mileage - Hondo" posts?

If not, take a look, and enjoy!

Speaking of gas what is the price in Norway now?

Thanks again,

 

[rxrider]

Have you gone to the TY-Ride section, and read my "TY-Mileage - Hondo" posts?

If not, take a look, and enjoy!

Speaking of gas what is the price in Norway now?

I'll take a look there
One gallon US of regular is priced at $7.02 USD at the pump today, and you could add a few more dimes for a gallon of premium :-(,

Weather has turned colder and it has started snowing again, we have got 3-4 inches at sealevel today and a lot more in the mountains, which is great cause we still have one month left of sledding until the trails shut down at May 5.

I wish you all a great easter holiday.

 

[hondo]

Wow, gas is out of control.

Ride a Norwegian Mile for me rxrider.

Enjoy the rest of your riding season.

Have a Happy Easter!

 

[franket]

Real nice report Hondo..
Fantastic sled. Owned one myself.
Trading it for FX Nytro MTX.
Little more power and EFI..
Outta be nice.
More quiet and ore comfy riding position..

 

[hondo]

Thanks franket,

Enjoy your new FX Nytro MTX.

 

[DaveyBoy]

Damn I dont recall hearing this thread was being movedhere instead of on the TY rides thread! I have been waiting patientley for you to post about rides.Well best of luck to u on your record I am sure u will surpass the standing record (with our Help when we come up and get u out rideing ) LOL Hope to see u around the 26th til thw 30th as we will being caribou and surrounding areas,but i remeber u saying u may not be available hmmm well keep intouch on that.As usual great pics,and bioghraphy of your rides.Also the info on survival is very valuable.take care be safe see u soon! Dave

PS When is NYATTACK going to be around havent heard from him in awhile must be tuning that sled

 

[hondo]

Hi Dave,

We have our very own and new "TY Mileage Fun Contest Section".
below the "TY Ride Section".

This is where all the mileage contest competitors are!

I won't be riding until Janaury again. Sled is getting overhauled. Then it's balls to the wall.

Have a great visit up here. My brother is putting his sled together after summer drag racing. He will be ready to go in January also.

Take care,

 

[ken0la]

Awesome information. Awesome post!

 

[franket]

RS venture crakshaft failure

Hay U guys out there !

Someone knows about RS Venture and crankshaft failures ?

VIN number for sleds to have crakshaft replaced ?

I've been reading som posts about it I know for sure, but where?

Any threads ?

 

[rxrider]

Re: RS venture crakshaft failure

Hay U guys out there !

Someone knows about RS Venture and crankshaft failures ?

VIN number for sleds to have crakshaft replaced ?

I've been reading som posts about it I know for sure, but where?

Any threads ?

There was a jackshaft recall on the RS Venture, I have not heard of any crankshaft problems on any 4stroke Yamahas ever.

Read thru these threads:

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... aft+recall

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... aft+recall

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... aft+recall

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... l&start=15

I'm sure hondo can fill in the details on the recall.

rxrider

 

[hondo]

There was a "jack-shaft" issue not a "crank-shaft".

There was a recall due to defective jack-shafts that were produced.

The best thing to do is to contact your dealer and see if your vin number comes as a sled vin that was recalled.

If so, dealer will order and replace the jack-shaft at no charge.