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Hi all, I'd like to get some heated clothing layers for the wife as a Christmas gift this year (probably from Warm & Safe). She rides 2up on the back of my 2013 RS Venture TF. The clothing would be wired direct to the battery, but I don't want to over-do it and end up with a dead battery or...

Fellas, I'm pretty excited as I recently purchased a new leftover 2013 RS Venture TF. I haven't taken delivery yet, but I'm already planning the installation of an Autocom intercom system, which the manufacturer suggests wiring to switched power from somewhere on the sled (tail light circuit...

Guys, a couple of questions regarding the trail system in Marquette County Michigan: 1. I have some guests coming up next month who have never seen Lake Superior. Where is the best place to view it via snowmobile? I've only been up that way once, to Big Bay, where I had hoped to be able to...

Anybody using this tank bag on a Venture GT? All the ads for them on Ebay claim that it will fit, but the Yamaha accessories website doesn't say that it will. It's part # SMA-8FP83-DX-00. Thanks.

Hi all, I'm trying to find a RAM mount base that will clamp on to the windshield support bracket on an RS Venture GT/TF for the purposes of mounting a GPS, cell phone, etc. Can someone go out to the garage with a caliper and take a diameter measurement of the "rods" in that bracket for me...

Hi all, I recently discovered that my left side passenger handwarmer doesn't work while on the high heat setting. The multimeter indicates infinite resistance, meaning a broken element. Has anyone ever replaced one of these before? I assume it would probably be fairly straightforward...

Hi gents, I've been doing some reading up on the Venture TF now available in the US. The Yami description mentions an "articulated rail" which supposedly "helps backing up in deep snow". How does this work? Is it just a turned up portion at the rear of the skid? I looked at a few pictures...

Anybody have any hints for removing the front seat on an '06 RS Venture? I want to run some wires to the rear, and stuffing them up under the edge of the seat doesn't work too well (and seems kind of ghetto). Thanks all!

I see an ad on the local Craigslist for an RX-1 Mountian (2003 I think). The Yami website http://www.yamaha-motor.com/content/83/ ... _home.aspx doesn't list that machine at all. Was it discontinuted? Did it turn into something else? Why?

OK, so we all know the pilot jets on our Yami's are very susceptable to clogging with fuel sitting in them for an extended period. The bowls also get gummed up over time. I've read about using fuel stabilizers (and I use them too), but I figured storing the carbs dry would be the best...

Hi all, A guy on the local Craigslist has a set of saddlebags for sale I may pick up if I'm reasonably sure they'll fit my '06 Venture. He doesn't list any kind of model number, but says they were for a '95 Phaser. I don't have access to my sled right now, so I'm wondering if someone can...

Hi all, My Venture squeals when I'm sitting at idle, which I assume is the belt. I did a search, and came up with some info. However, most of the info related to a squeal problem with a NEW belt, and the advise was to change shims/washers or ride a few hundred miles and let the problem fix...

Hi all, I picked up a set of Simmons Gen II skis to mount on my '06 Venture. The mounting brackets on the new skis are wider than the ones on the stock skis, and I now have about 1/2 inch of space on either side of the (spindles?) to fill so the skis won't slop around on the bolts. My first...

Another thread about washing your cover in the washing machine made me think of this.... do you guys use your cover when trailering your sled? IMO, it keeps road grime, rocks, bugs, etc from beating up your paint job, and also saves a wash job when you get home. My buddy, however, thanks that...

Anyone know how strong the rear bar of my Venture is? It doesn't really inspire a ton of confidence by the look/feel of it. I'm wondering if I could tow another sled from this point, either just to get it unstuck or to tow for any real distance? PS - yes, I used it as a temporary tie down...

So let's say your buddy's snowmobile won't start for whatever reason and needs to be towed somewhere (home, trailhead, nearest road, etc). What precautions need to be taken to avoid damage to the machines? My buddy says the belt needs to be removed. Is he right? Any other considerations...

So I went to the local hardware store the other day to have a duplicate key made for my garage door. I grabbed the ignition key to my Venture before leaving the house so I could have a spare made of that key also, since I only have one. For a little over a buck, I got another key to my garage...

I'm going to add an intercom/GMRS setup on my Venture this year, and need somewhere to stash the radio and intercom unit. I'm thinking a handlebar bag would be best (vs. the windshield bag). The Yami website has a few different styles listed, but no pics "as installed". I'm interested to see...

Hi guys, I made the post below in the RS General section a week or two ago, but got no replies. Anyone care to comment? Advice appreciated. Thanks! I picked up a 2006 RS Venture last season for use at the family cabin when the wife and I go to visit. It has about 1200 miles on it. I...

Hi gents, I'm the proud new owner of a 2006 RS Venture, which I purchased with about 1200 miles on her last winter. I have a grand total of 3 days riding time so far, and have been loving it. I've already experienced the "tippy nature" of the machine as reported by other Venture owners, so...