Just bought 09 RS Venture, few questions....

[yama_rider]

Yes, it's the base model. They still sell the same one today, at least in Canada

 

[theCATman]

Yes, it's the base model. They still sell the same one today, at least in Canada

No chit?!?!

Yamaha must have an assload of DBI chassis & 973 engines laying around.

Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

 

[yama_rider]

No chit?!?!

Yamaha must have an assload of DBI chassis & 973 engines laying around.

Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

Yep! Couple weeks ago the local dealer had a "truck load" sale on them for a price of $9000. They sold out in a couple days!

 

[maim]

i wish my brothers 2013 venture gt hit 90mph...... with mtx skis on it, best it has hit is about 80mph and that was on 10km of lake with throttle taped the whole time.

 

[yama_rider]

Brought it home last night, unloaded it off the truck and put 40 miles on it. Overall, I do like the machine, it actually has more power than I expected. But compared to my last 2 Yami's, the clutch noise is quite severe. There is also a bit of a growl or vibration at lower speeds so I'm guessing the driveshaft bearing is on its way out. Will check it out tonight.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Brought it home last night, unloaded it off the truck and put 40 miles on it. Overall, I do like the machine, it actually has more power than I expected. But compared to my last 2 Yami's, the clutch noise is quite severe. There is also a bit of a growl or vibration at lower speeds so I'm guessing the driveshaft bearing is on its way out. Will check it out tonight.

Clutch noise can be reduced with a Schmidt Bros. Quiet Kit. Inexpensive and they do reduce, but not eliminate the noise. Low speed vibration COULD be flat spotted belt. Try a new belt first.

 

[yama_rider]

Clutch noise can be reduced with a Schmidt Bros. Quiet Kit. Inexpensive and they do reduce, but now eliminate the noise. Low speed vibration COULD be flat spotted belt. Try a new belt first.

I will look into that quiet kit.... my rx1 and apex were actually very quiet. This thing, you would swear the primary is gonna fall off it. I will inspect the belt tonight and maybe even throw on the spair.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

I will look into that quiet kit.... my rx1 and apex were actually very quiet. This thing, you would swear the primary is gonna fall off it. I will inspect the belt tonight and maybe even throw on the spair.

Do you know why is the spare belt is a spare? I have to admit that Yamaha made it pretty easy to change the clutch side driver bearing. If you remove the cover on the bearing and grease it every year it really helps. Main sure that your chain tension is set correctly as well. Finger tight then back off 1/4 turn.

 

[yama_rider]

The left diveshaft bearing is easy to change as long as the set screws loosen up and its not seized on the shaft.....

 

[4strokeluvr111]

The left diveshaft bearing is easy to change as long as the set screws loosen up and its not seized on the shaft.....

You read my mind perfectly! Should have mentioned that....sorry!