Venture Road VR_1986-02

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CONTENTS
ISSN No. 0883-7821
USPS No. 730 - 250
Volume 2, Number 6
February 1986
Publisher: Joe Schaerer
Editor. Ron D'Alessio
Copy Editor: J.L. Phillips
National Sales Director. Bob Senor
Production Manager: Norma Miller
Production Staff: Western Typesetters
Contributors. The Venture Touring Society
Venture Road is published monthly by the Venture Touring Society, Inc., a non-profit organization located at 1615 South Eastern Avenue, Las
Vegas, Nevada 89104, 702/457-6657.
Copyright° 1985, Venture Touring Society, Inc.
All rights reserved. Single-copy price: $2 nonmembers, $1 members. Subscription rate: $24
per year (U.S. funds only). All letters, articles,
photographs or other material submitted to Venture Road become the property of the VTS and
are subject reprint unless otherwise requested.
Permission to reprint any or all of this publication may be given upon written request and then
only if source credit is given. Send all material,
subscriptions, letters, contributions, notices, calendar items, classifieds, etc., to:
Ed Fuqua, Louisiana member, is pictured sending greetings to his friends, while on
part of his million miles of travels.
See story on page 11
Venture Road
The Venture Touring Society
1615 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Deadline is the first of the month, two months
preceding cover date. For advertising rates and
information please contact:
Bob Senor
National Sales Director
Second class postage paid at Las Vegas, NV
POSTMASTER Send Form 3579 to:
VTS Venture Road
The opinions expressed in this publication are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect
the viewpoint of the Venture Touring Society.
The Venture Touring Society is a completely
separate entity from Yamaha Motor Corporation,
USA, and is not affiliated with any other organization. The Venture Touring Society, Inc., is a
Nevada corporation. "Venture" and "Venture
Royale" are trademarks of Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd., and are used with the permission of Yamaha
Motor Corporation, USA. The VTS is a licensed
user in Canada.
The Venture Touring Society is an official chartered
member of the American Motorcyclists Assn. *5465.
Next Month . ..V-DAZE '86 Application and more about it ...Part Two of
"In the Beginning" ... plus more
stories, pictures and stuff.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FEATURES
11
17
Million Mile Rider
Ride For Sight
DEPARTMENTS
Peripheral Vision
4
Mail Call
6
Regional Update
12
Legal Word
28
Women's View
29
Roll Call
34
V-DAZE'86
34
Priority Dealer Network
32
This months cover comes from Bob Bertotti, #00134 from W Berlin, NJ. It was
taken at Lake Nockamixson in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania.
membership. We have now been contacted by a National Health and Accident company to make available a possible group policy for health an accidents. We don't know if it's worth the
bother.
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V-DAZE '86
By Joe Schaerer
Executive Director
Venture Touring Society
This month's column is going to be
short. Yea! team. I would like to thank
everyone that is sending in material for
the magazine. The file for cover photos
is getting quite good. We have put into
this issue some do's and don'ts for
Venture Road that were requested. This
article, elsewhere in the magazine, will
touch on subjects that are old to some of
you and new to others. It will cover the
basics of the organization including questions and answers that have been asked
over the past year and a half. It is being
done on a continuing basis so you will
not become bored with all that reading.
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AMA AFFILIATION
We have been asked about our charter
with the AMA and how it affects our
chapters and members. I called the
AMA and received the following information. I hope it will answer some of the
questions we have received. Our charter
and number can be used by a chapter to
put on a meet under the AMA rules and
regulations. To gain or give AMA points
within a district, we would have to join
the district. We have been told that a fee
would have to be paid. You should check
with your AMA district first on this
matter. BUT the bottom line is each of
our chapters can use our AMA number.
This has nothing to do with joining the
AMA as an individual or receiving
American Motorcyclist. If this all sounds
confusing
it is.
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INSURANCE QUESTIONAIRES
You want to hear something sad. That
questionnaire in the front of the November issue, about whether you would like
the benefit of group term insurance, had
a response factor of one percent of the
Page 4/February 1986/Venture Road
The official registration form will be
in the next issue ofVenture Road. It will
contain a section on advance bookings
for accommodations including camping.
You will receive not only confirmation
for your registration but accommodations as well. We are attempting to limit
the number of lodging facilities in order
to get better prices. This doesn't stop
you from making your own reservations,
but we cannot guarantee the price if you
do. The headquarters hotel will be the
Thunderhead Lodge as it was last year.
If you have a group and are interested in
obtaining a condo you will have to call
or write us and tell us your needs. We
will then in turn do the best for you.
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QUEEN SEARCH
We have decided to elect the queen
for "V-DAZE" 86 prior to the event so
the winner can be presented at the
opening ceremonies. Application should
be by letter and include a picture. Tell us
in 100 words or less why you, or someone you know would make a good
ambassador for the VTS in 1986-87,
motorcycle experience and anything else
you may think pertinent. Judging will be
done by an impartial panel and their
decision will be final. The Queen will
receive either $100 or four nights accommodations. Winner will be announced
and published in the June issue of Venture Road. NO KING THIS YEAR.
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OFFICERS NEEDED
If you are interested in becoming a
State Director for those states not yet
with one, please send in your request for
application. Also we would definitely
like to have as many officers as possible
at "VDAZE" this year and as coordinators if possible. This is good experience
if you are planning local or regional
events of your own.
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UP CLOSE NOT CLOSE
This attempt at obtaining editorial
information on advertisers for a new
column has met with a snag. So it is
being shelved until further notice.
SPECIAL ADVICE ON SERVICE
CONTRACTS
Been thinking about getting that service
contract for your bike? Tell you what I'm
going to do. For a limited time, until
February 28, 1986, you can save $30 on
the advertised price of $220. If your
Venture is still under the manufacturer's
warranty, now is the time to get in on this
one-time savings.
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ONE MORE TIME
While we're in the savings mood, how
about a special on those leather vests.
For the same time limit as the service
contract, you can purchase the leather
vest for $35 plus shipping. That's a
savings of $10. DON'T MISS OUT
ON THIS ONE! No other discounts at
this price.
Last Chance Venture Sale
—
20% to 40% OFF
The Entire Markland Line
1983-1984 and some 1985's — Yamahas
Bert Says All Must Go!!!
ALL LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND
Rear Mud Flaps
Both flaps come with chrome trim, molded
holes and fasteners. Stiffeners keep flap off
rear wheel. Custom version comes with a
chrome plate.
#070069 Rear - plain ...... Reg 17
#070070 Rear - plate ...... Reg 24
5
5
Trunk Rack
Rider Floorboards
Custom floorboards come with heel shifter
which attaches to stock shifter. Adjustment is
still maintained. Stock brake is retained.
Compatible with stock engine guards. Heel
shifter can be used with stock parts.
#011185 Floorboards ...... Reg 175 Now s140°'
5
-
00
9" x 21" size gives the best look for the XVZ. Big
enough to use.
#081001 .......................... Reg 60
5
30
Now 480°
Trunk Rails
Mounts fix to the rack so the trunk is still
removable. Use this rail to mount our color
matched bumpers.
Now '30 °
#021120 .......................... Reg 60 Now $42.00
Passenger Floorboards
Chrome boards match our rider boards. Must
use the adapter kit to mount. Bert's
Passenger Board w/adapter Bracket Board.
Now '35°°
Bag Rails
Clamps fix this set of rails to the rear bag
guards. These rails are necessary when
mounting our light bumpers.
#020510 .............................. Reg s110 Now 79
Rider Backrest
Pad color and design match the seat.
Adjustable. Tilts forward for passenger.
Trunk Relocation Brackets
This set of 4 brackets is used to move the
trunk rearward for more passenger comfort.
#011186 Heel Shifter ........ Reg 38
5
#011187
Reg
5
58
Reg 130
5
00
00
00
4
Now '9995
Accents
Chrome pieces to highlight or cover areas on
the side and under the trunk handle.
#070066 Front Side Cvr . Reg '20 Now 44
#070061 Rear Side Cvr .... Reg $25 Now 17°
Frame Covers —
#070067 - '83 Royal ...... Reg 30 Now 21 °
#070068 - Venture ........ Reg 30 Now '21m
00
,0
00
5
00
5
00
5
5
5
00
00
00
00
#021121
Reg
5
12
00
5
95
Now $9 60
Light Bumpers - Strip Lights
These bumpers are made of light weight ABS
and come in color match and chrome.
Require our rails for mounting.
Color Match Top .............. Reg 165 Now 99
Color Match Bag .............. Reg 274 Now 149
5
5
00
5
00
95
95
0
Exhaust Extensions
Two types. Both swagged over the rear tip of
the stock exhaust. Fasten with one screw.
#070082 30° Cut ............ Reg 43 Now s30 °
#070063 Turn Down .... Reg 52
5
Light Bumpers - Rectangular Lights
ABS plastic bumpers come in color match and
:chrome . Require our rails for mounting.
Color Match Top .............. Reg s150
Color Match Bag .............. Reg 230
5
00
Now 5 9995
00
Now 14995
1
Now '36 4°
Bag Third Rail
Trailer Hitch
A strong mount for trailering. Compatible
with our rails and bumpers. Comes with 1 /8"
ball.
7
Requires 020510 for mounting.
#020610 .......................... Reg 70 Now 39
5
0,
5
95
#091001 Trailer Hitch ...... Reg s100
Trailer Hitch Ball Cover
00
Now 5 800,
Now 5400
00
Now 13 60
00
Now 5 19 20
Front Fender Trim
One style comes with a round amber
reflector, the other with a round amber light.
#070065 Reflector ........... Reg 55 Now $39
5
95
00
#070064 Light ................ Reg $65
00
Now 44
Rotor Covers
Chrome or color matched with pin striping to
match your bike.
Color Matched ................ Reg 60 Now $29
Chrome ............................ Reg 50 Now 29
5
00
5
00
95
5
5
00
Now 5 3995
5
00
Now 5 39
Color Matched ................ Reg 70
Chrome ............................ Reg 57
5
5
00
00
Fork Leg Light Mounts
Assembled with 6 lights or in kit form. Pr.
stems with 6 lights assembled. Must have
Markland fender trim only.
#030567 ........................... Reg 114
5
00
Now 5 79 80
Driving Light Mounts
Just the right look and position for driving
lights.
#030526 .......................... Reg 35
5
00
Now 5 280°
Ride Off Stand
Easy to put up. This unit is compatible with
our spoiler and our rider floorboards.
#091002 .......................... Reg 120
5
00
Now s8995
Cruise Control
Tap up, tap down and resume features. All
installation is hidden.
#090103 .......................... Reg 180 Now 144
5
00
5
1 (8001 FOR-WING
We accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express
FREE freight with any order over S50.00 in continental U.S. except
APO/FPO. Alaska, and Hawaii are freight collect.
1 (818) 334-1288
95
Front Mud Flap
Protects your engine and spoiler from road
debris.
#070071 .............................. Reg 15 Now 12
Please list year, make, model and color when ordering.
1 (800) 367-9464
95
Caliper Covers
High impact strength ABS designed to
compliment your bike.
Outside California Call:
California Only Call:
0,
00
Bert's Motorcycles,
900 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
Venture Road/February 1986/Page 5
HELP!
I've been considering the Yamaha
Venture as my very first touring motorcycle. I've got questions and basically
need a lot of information on what I'm
getting into by Touring. I was hoping
you could help me out by sending me an
old newsletter and perhaps the name of a
member or two in my area that would be
willing to talk to me (or write) about the
Venture and touring in general. It would
really help me make a better choice.
Thanks so much for any information
you could pass my way.
Chuck King
1380 W. 48th #14
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(714) 887-0339
■ You may feel like you have a fan
club out there Chuck, if I know our
members. 1 think you will have more
help than you figured on. Hope you
make the only choice!
I MPELLER REPAIRED
I would like to express my appreciation
for the reader comments on the fiber
water pump impeller problem. I had
noticed a few drops of coolant leaking
from my '83 Venture during the hot
weather. I attributed this to the heat, but
after reading the comment in Venture
Road and upon closer inspection, I
found the fiber impeller did indeed have
a crack in it large enough to get a knife
blade in.
GETTING THE FIRE OUT
I have a 1983 Venture. When I bought
I took the Venture Road magazine to
Westark Yamaha in Fort Smith and
showed it, along with my cracked impeller,
to Bruce Page, the manager. He informed
me that he was not aware of the problem,
but that he would contact the Yamaha
people to see if they were. Naturally, my
warranty had expired two months earlier.
Yamaha was aware of the problem and
supplied me with all necessary replacement parts free of charge.
Bruce made a copy of the magazine
article and put it on his shop bulletin
board. Thanks to Yamaha, Bruce Page,
the readers and Venture Road for the
help. The replacement job took about an
hour and a half in my garage — under
much more favorable conditions than
along the side of the road in the dark of
night in Hong Kong, Ethiopia. I love the
Venture and now have 25,000 miles on
it.
Van H. Witt
#01410
Fort Smith, AR
it, the dealer had a fire. I have had good
luck getting the chrome and engine clean,
but the body looks oxidized. I tried
everything from polish to compound;
nothing seems to work. I talked to other
dealers and they all say try WD-40 to
make it shine. Can you or your readers
help me to get it clean short of replacing
parts?
I would appreciate any information
anyone can offer. Since I ride year
round, I would like my Venture to look
as good as it runs.
Fred Patrone
#02407
Woodstock, CT
■ If anyone can help Fred, you can
reach him at: Rt. 17 Box 124, So.
Woodstock, CT, 203/974-1950.
END OF THE SEASON
This has been a great riding season for
my wife (Chris) and myself (Mike). We
purchased a new 1984 Yamaha Venture
Royale in April of 1985 and proceeded
to ride for 20,000 miles by November
3rd, 1985.
We have been to 14 states and Canada
this year. The Royale went all those
miles and all we had to do was keep the
service up to date and change the tires
once. On October 31, 1985, we put in
our order for a 1986 Royale.
We would like to thank all the people
we have met on our trips, especially our
friends in Canada. We still cannot believe
the size of your chickens! We also would
like to thank the VTS staff for putting out
a great magazine monthly. We would
like to ask if a list could be published of
the upcoming events for the year of '86.
This would help a lot of people in
planning their trips in the winter for the
'86 riding season.
We would also like to sign up for life
membership. We helped to start a new
chapter in Indiana with about twentyfive other bikes. We are the Ven-tour-ers
Chapter 2 of Indiana.
Thanks to all of our fellow Ven-tour-ers
for a lot of great times, fellowship and
also for your support for my family.
Mike & Chris Howk
#02307-01
South Whitley, IN
■ We appreciate your wish to become
a life member and look forward to your
application.
SNOW & ICE EVERYWHERE
I thought the enclosed pictures were
extra good, and I hope you can use them
in Venture Road. They were taken last
spring in the Big Bend Country of West
Texas. That sunshine sure looks good on
a day like today. It's 4° outside with a
wind chill of —30° — snow and ice
everywhere! Not good riding weather.
Still haven't received info from you
regarding starting a chapter here in
Topeka. Hope we receive it soon.
Bill & Judy Hunter
#01722-01
Topeka, KS
TOO MANY LIGHTS
I recently purchased a new '84 Venture
Royale at the end of July '85, and as of
Nov. 12, '85 have put on 9,300 miles
and loved every one of them! Haven't
had any troubles as of yet (except a low
battery — too many lights!). My wife
and I both think that Yamaha has designed
in the Venture the ultimate touring machine. We're looking forward to seeing
everybody at the second annual VDAZE '86 in Steamboat Springs. Til
then, "Rubber Side Down!"
P.S. Here is an application and check
for joining the VTS. Guess it's about
time I got around to doing so. I've been
going to the VTS meetings in Oregon
City for the Portland, Oregon Chapter
for the last three months, so I guess
you'll have to give Marvin Fackler another star. David Reid
4* 03083
Salem, OR
REDUCES RISK WHILE CYCLE TRAILERING
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GOOD EYES
In your game in the November issue,
the game you ran with the numbers and
letters, all the numbers have something
to do with the answers. Please tell me
what "5" has to do with 57 H.V.
Dan Kosek
#01630
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
■ That seems to be a typo. It should
have read 57 = H. V. So far, you're the
first to say anything.
ONE OF FIFTY-TWO
The entire staff of La Forte Yamaha is
proud to announce our designation as a
Yamaha Service Specialist Dealer for
Street and Touring. As one of only 52
Yamaha dealers nationwide chosen to
initiate this program, we have demonstrated the high level of commitment to
excellence in service that we know the
public wants, not only by providing the
best in facilities, equipment, personnel
and training, but more importantly, by
our customer-oriented attitude.
When the Service Specialist is also a
Pace Setter Award Dealer, showing
excellence in sales, parts and accessories,
as well as service; an early member and
supporter of VTS and a member of the
VTS Priority Dealer Network, you've
got a winning combination. We invite all
VTS members to pay us a visit, to utilize
our capabilities or just talk motorcycling.
Robert A. Lea
Vice President & Gen. Manager
La Forte Yamaha
Ft. Collins, CO
It
was
nice
to
have
an
opportunity to
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visit with you at the recent Yamaha
Dealer show in Anaheim. Hope to see
you again at V-DAZE II in Steamboat
Springs!
NOT P.O.P. BUT P.C.P.
First, I would like to commend you on
an excellent magazine. A magazine of
this quality does not happen without
extraordinary effort, and we appreciate
the effort.
There are a few items about our
Continued on Page 8
QUALITY CONSTRUCT1ON FEATURES:
• Lightweight Aircraft Quality Aluminum Construction
• High Tensile Steel Rod
• Aircraft Grade Tapered Bearings
• lip Seals for Protection from Environment
• Grease Fitting for Easy Servicing
• Steel Spring Ball Centering Detent
• Black Anodized Finish
SWIVEL SAFE ADDS TO SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
Allows 360 ° Swivel of the Trailer
Around the Horizontal Plane without
Affecting the Motorcycle
Leaning Into and Out of Tums
Limits Side Load to the Motorcycle
Price
$
1 1
9
95
EACH KIT INCLUDES:
• All Mounting Hardware
• Complete Instructions
Fits All Cycle-Kamp and Traylite
Trailers Plus Many Others With
2 1n. Sq. Tongue
WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD
INCLUDES FREIGHT
AND VISA
Swivel Sate Inc. I 2238 Violet Court I Avon, Ohio 44011 I (216) 934-4366
PATENT APPLIED FOR
Continued from page 7
dealership I would like to comment on.
On page 16 of your December issue in
Zack Laputz' comments, you refer to us
as P.O.P. Yamaha. Also you omitted us
from your list of Pace Setter Dealers
(probably because Yamaha lists us as
Professional Cycle Parts). We are also a
service specialist dealer. We would like
VTS readers to know who we are, and
that we stand ready to serve them.
Don Bajurin
PCP Yamaha
Sacramento, CA
■ We apolgoize for the typo. Your
name was not omitted from our list of
Pace Setter Dealers, rather we just
could not list all of them in the space
alotted. Your good work and reputation
proceeds you.
SAME BUT DIFFERENT
I have just been out shopping for my
first replacement tire on my Venture. I
was surprised to find that brands A,B,C
& D, all stamped the same size, were
actually different sizes. I saw tires almost
1" different in outside diameter and' "
Simon Anderson and his award winning Venture at Miller Lakes in Wooster, OH.
difference in width. Some of them looked
too wide for the Venture's drive shaft
clearance. How about an article on
replacement tires for Ventures? Which
brands will fit? What effect on speedometer, etc.?
Wes O'Connor
#02442
Cincinnati, OH
■ We think your idea warrants interest.
We have sent copies of your question to
the major tire manufacturers.
AWARD WINNER
Enclosed are photos of my '83 Royale.
Some of them were taken at a private
park (Miller Lakes) in Wooster, Ohio.
The other photos were taken at the Blue
Ridge Parkway in Virginia during the
AMA Southeast National Road Riding
Convention in July.
Simon Anderson
#00402
Wooster, Ohio
LOBSTERS ON WHEELS
I've been meaning to write this since
last June, when I purchased my first
Venture Royale '84 and joined the VTS.
The bike is great, as is your magazine.
Please keep up the calibre of your work
— the helpful hints, photos and advice
are above average. Enclosed are two
pics — one taken on my vacation in
Eastern Canada this summer on the
Cape Breton Run (especially after stopping on the Cabot Trail) and the other
taken last week on an inner-city tour
with our Toronto Chapter 3. In the one
picture you'll notice the lobster trap —
makes a great dinner outdoors!
Again, a great magazine — enjoy
every page — especially the "Legal
Word" section.
Don Kellar
#02429
Ontario, CAN
■ Thank you for the kind words and
I'm sure Russ Brown feels the same. If
you will look on page 20 that one would
have made that great dinner . . . wouldn't
you agree?
TROUBLE FREE RIDE
I am writing to inquire about your
pins. As my brother-in-law (who joined
the Society at the same time as myself)
recently received year pins for the duration
of his membership, and I have received
none (apart from the first), I'd be grateful if
you would look into this matter. I'd also
like to know if it is possible to get 1st
year replacement pins. If so, could you
please advise me of the cost for two.
Enclosed is a photo of my Venture on
this summer's trip to New Orleans and
Florida — 6,500 kilometers of trouble
free motoring. I have not seen one of the
Canadian Red Ventures (1984) on the
magazine cover before, so I thought you
might like to take it in mind for future
publications. Keep up the good work!
■ We could not read the signature on
the above letter— will the member please
drop us a line and tell us where the
picture was taken, etc.
DIAL-1-800-VEE-FOUR
This letter is a suggestion of somthing I
had been thinking about lately for VTS.
It comes about because of two points:
1)I Recently graduated from a Motorcycle Safety Foundation class and was
made even more aware of the hazards of
riding a motorcycle, although I've ridden
thousands of miles as a passenger with
Dick and am maybe more aware than
the average novice rider.
2) We deal with T & 0 Yamaha quite
a bit. As a matter of fact, Bob Klee is a
member of our California Chapter 3.
Recently one of Bob's salesmen had a
serious accident while riding in the mountains near here. I don't know the exact
events of the accident, and for the purpose of this letter, it isn't important.
Since I am more aware now and
because this biker's accident hits close
to home, I've made arrangements with
Bob to use his shop as a central number
for our chapter to call in case of emergencies. We will supply him with important
data on our members. In case of an
emergency, we need only call him and
he will pull the file for that person and
call the necessary relatives or be able to
relay to medical personnel pertinent
information concerning that particular
person. I suggested this practice at our
last chapter meeting and it was accepted
by all.
Now for the original reason for this
letter. How about the same type of
Emergency Number to call for all VTS
members that one could call when on a
trip or just goofing around close to home
on the weekend? By Emergency Number
I mean a central number, maybe the
existing VTS 800 number. This number
could be called if someone had an
accident and his riding partner(s) needed
to call a family member, find out if he's
not conscious. The information could be
stored on a computer and kept with
VTS. The service might be an option
with membership or maybe a charge
could be levied (it would certainly be
worth it) to cover the expense of assessing and updating the information. I know
you probably get a thousand requests or
suggestions to do the difficult, or just the
impossible, and maybe you will just toss
this on the pile you already have. In any
event, we think it's a good idea and will
still have it for this chapter.
Thanks for your time. Keep up the
good work.
Wendy Sader
#01863-01
California Chapter 3
■ Wendy, our 1/800 number was installed for these types of emergencies or
breakdowns. We definitely have the
means to store the information and will
consider its merit. In the meantime, it
does warrant chapter participation.
Maybe someone in the medical field
can come up with a handy form. The
only drawback is the liability of giving
out that information — and any implications resulting from misinformation.
Venture Eyewear
The latest in materials and design
make the VENTURE EYEWEAR a
step ahead of other sport frames on the
market today.
VENTURE EYE WEAR is specifically designed to provide total wind
protection. A uni-fit bridge effectively
seals the bridge area so that air cannot
enter around the nose to irritate the eyes.
This revolutionary eyewear takes on the
form of the wearer's face, eliminating
large gaps while providing a comfortable,
snug fit. This opthalmic sunwear can be
made up with prescription lenses and
will fit under protective headwear.
Widder Electric Vest with Collar
Widder Enterprises is pleased to announce their new model LECTRIC
VEST featuring a heated collar, heated
pockets, Thinsolate Thermal Insulation
and dual slide zipper. Made with 200
denier Navy blue nylon with grey trim,
the vest will be compatible with Widder
LECTRIC-CHAPS and LECTRICGLOVE S. Of course, thermostatic control is another available option. For the
riders who prefer a collarless vest, the
standard model will still be available.
Look for the new LECTRIC-VEST
at your local dealer or send inquiries
directly to the pioneers of electrically
heated riding apparel to:
Widder Enterprises
209 Delaware Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 653-7468
All VENTURE sport frames come
with organic polycarbonate lenses which
are impact resistant and have high
quality mirror coatings to block out
100% of all harmful ultra-violet rays.
Each lens has a polysiloxane hard coat
on both sides to help prevent scratching.
Available in 4 color combinations
with either standard or cable temples.
At only $49.95, VENTURE EYEWEAR comes complete with leather
eyeglass cord, polycarbonate lenses and
hard case that attaches to motorcycle
with velcro strips.
VENTURE EYEWEAR is the eyewear of the 21st century. The materials,
design and unique styling make VENTURE EYEWEAR a must for all people
who are involved in an active sports life
and want the best possible protection
combined with the smartest fashion look!
For more information, contact:
HITCH CO., U.S.A.
Diaz, AR 72043
(501) 523-8095
Venture Hitch
Drag Specialties recently announced
the availability of a trailer hitch,
designed for 1983-85 Ventures. The
chrome plated hitch comes with a
1Y8" ball and can be installed with
the VentureLine Accessories.
Suggested list price for the unit is
$129.95. For further information
contact:
Ray Tharaldson
Drag Specialties
5401 Smetana Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
to Watson Lake and on through the
Yukon across the border at Bear Creek
and on to Fairbanks to the Circle, and
then to Anchorage.
Million Mile
Rider
By Ed Fuqua #00347
I first started riding in 1929 on a 1928
Harley Davidson at the age of 17 and
have been riding ever since. I now own a
1983 Venture Royale with 48,000 miles
on it and it's still running great. Between
these two bikes, I have owned a number
of other motorcycles covering over a
million miles.
Besides traveling, I have been offroad riding endurance runs, turkey runs
and hill climbs.
In 1978 I retired and purchased a new
Yamaha Triple. I decided I wanted to
ride in every state in the U.S., so in that
same year, that's just what I did .. .
twice!
I covered 15,603 miles and was gone
59 days. It was not a mileage or speed
trip as so many folks do, but just something for me.
On the road, I visited and spent the
night with twenty-two kin folks and
friends scattered across the U.S. One of
the greatest things I saw was the Statue
of Liberty, which I walked clear to the
top of and back down. The arm was
blocked off and no one was allowed in
there. When I got to the bottom, I could
hardly walk much for three days.
Another trip I made was back through
New York to Bangor, Maine down to
Bar Harbor where I caught the ferry
named Blue Goose and went in to Nova
Scotia. There was so much to see, I
spent a few days there. If anyone goes
there, be sure to ride the Cabot Trail and
tour the old Spanish Fort in Lewisburg.
Go to Peggy's Cove where they have the
world's only light house with its own
post office in it.
I then caught a ferry to Prince Edwards
Island which I enjoyed very much. I
then caught the ferry to New Brunswick
and traveled on to Quebec, Montreal
and Ontario. I came back through Buffalo
and saw the Niagara Falls from both
Canadian and U.S. sides. Then I worked
my way home covering almost 8,000
miles.
One of the other great trips I took was
to Alaska. This was on my Venture
Royale.
I left home July 1st, 1983. I drove the
Alaskan Highway and went through
Calgary to Edmonton, Alberta then on
At Portage Park, I viewed the huge
ice glaciers, then drove back to Seward
where I caught the ferry that cruised
within bumping distance of a large iceberg. There I saw thousands of seals
sunning themselves on floes of broken
ice. I then continued on to Valdez where
I unboarded and continued my trek back
over the mountains. On the road I saw
bear, moose and Dall sheep. I then
returned to the states and zipped across
to Canadagne, N.Y. for the International
Retread Rally. I stayed there for three
days and dropped down to Washington,
D.C. to visit some friends. I then stopped
in Memphis, Tenn. and checked in on
my sister, then returned home.
On bike-back I have been in all the
United States (excluding Hawaii, which
I travelled by car), and all of the Canadian
provinces except Newfoundland and
the northwest territory. I have even been
to Mexico City. (That was a great trip!) I
have been on countless highways (some
several times) and plan on making many
more this year. Having traveled all these
miles, I have never been involved in a
single traffic accident. I have been a
member of the American Motorcycle
Association for 53 years. Anybody needi ng or wanting information on any of my
trips may write me at: R# 1202 Dogwood
Drive, Elm Grove, LA 71051, or call
318-987-3918. I am not home very
much, though.
Oh, I failed to mention . . . I pulled a
camper trailer the whole way on that
Alaskan trip. All told, the trailer's been
with me 70,000 miles!
One of Alaska's better highways — no doubt!
Regional Update
Southern California
Chapter 3
Dick & Wendy Sader #01863-01
Chapter Representatives
California Chapter 3 is making their
mark in the West. In less than a year we
have grown from the original 7 members
to 30 and increasing each month.
For an example of our growing enthusiasm, our chapter was represented at VDAZE with 14 of our 21 members and 8
machines out of 14. Since then, we, along
with members of California Chapter 4,
have participated in several Southern
California weekend events (not to mention a couple of Northern area rallies).
We supported Dale Edens in September
at the Annual Lodi Grape Festival with
10 machines (18 members) and at Napa
Valley with 8 machines (13 members).
In fact, at Napa we qualified for 2
trophies. One was for largest club ( nonAMA) and the other was for largest
number of man miles traveled (over
5,000). Our most recent accomplishment
was at the Wally Veach Benefit Run in
October. We captured a second place
trophy for club participation with 15
members attending.
When our chapter participates in an
event, we arrive en masse. Granted, we
are still outnumbered by "Brand X" by
about 20 to 1, but none of them make an
impact like our Ventures when we arrive
on the scene with an average of 5 to 12
machines. I'm here to tell you — we're
the center of attention.
California Chapter 3 is on the move!
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Northern California
Chapter 7
Zack Laputz #01851
Chapter Representative
The ride for October (19th) showed a
great turnout!
Those of you who couldn't make it
missed the most brilliant autumn colors
that day. We journeyed Hwy. 49 which
wound its way through beautiful countryside filled with goldens, crimsons and
auburns! You name it, we saw it! Once in
Nevada City, we shared a picnic lunch
and good fellowship under the tall pines!
Our Friday meeting (11 / 1) was very
interesting, informative and fulfilling!
This time it seemed to work out better as
the split between main dishes and salads
was about even! Many thanks to Frank
Kesling, Motorcycle Skills Institute
representative, for the informative movie
regarding increased safety awareness
and the interesting discussions following!
So long to Jim Steel, as he will be
working in Germany for several months.
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Diaz, Arkansas 72043
Phone 501/523-8095
We'll still save you a place till you get
back.
Thanks to those of you who responded
on the dues. Those who haven't — just
think how boring your life would be
without these informative, well written(?)
newsletters!
M.S.F. shares — "When you are
negotiating a turn do not abruptly slow
down, as this will aggravate your swingarm and provide less control. Keep
pushing the handlebar the direction you
want to go and if you must slow down,
do it slowly and evenly."
P.S. We are one of the strongest VTS
chapters in California. For us to keep
growing and keep enthused, we need
your participation! So come on out,
show the rest yer' proud to be ridin' the
best in the west!
Colorado
Chapter 1
Ken Kirchner #00068
November's meeting was held at the
Denny's restaurant located at 80th and
Wadsworth. The meeting started at 6:30
p.m. with a good meal and a lot of talk
about the 1986 dealer. The '86 will have
new colors (two-tone brown and a black
silver or black/silver-green combination
- it's hard to tell from the pictures), 50%
larger saddle bags, a tilting passenger
back rest, CB, 1300 cc engine and floor
boards standard for the passenger.
The Yamaha dealer in Loveland also
passed out sale fliers on many of the
Venture goodies. Going along with the
same subject, Doug Ludwig reports that
the Boulder Yamaha dealer wishes to
clear his inventory of 83-85 Venture
add-ons and is offering them priced from
dealer cost to cost plus 10%. To check
on particular items, call Jack at the
Boulder dealership for a firm quote.
(447-9559)
Speaking of dealers, I received several
good reports on B & K Motor Sports
Inc. 5030 S. Broadway (close to Broadway
and Bellview). Several members report
very good and timely service. If you live
on the south end of town, or just want to
try a new place, stop in and get acquainted.
Doug Ludwig and Karen Karkalla
reported on the formation of a new
motorcycle association in Colorado. The
Colorado Association of Motorcycles
or Colorado Motorcycle Association
(I'm not clear on the exact name - my
notes are somewhat scrambled) was
formed to promote all phases of the
sport and help focus any necessary
legislative efforts. Doug is hoping to get
a representative as a speaker for the
December meeting.
The November ride was to Royal
Gorge with riders gathering at the Village
Inn in Castle Rock at 10:00. The ride
plan called for a trip along Skyline Drive
on the return if the weather permits.
Speaking of weather . . . what is this
# %If crap on the ground?!!! How can
any (in)sane motorcyclist hope to have
fun when he/she can't even walk across
the parking lot without slipping and
breaking the old sitter-downer.
I just thought of a new use for the good
old mount. Let's all put studded snows
on the little sweetheart and a snow plow
blade on the front. Then when it snows
and the wingers are sitting home wishing
they could ride, we can be out having the
time of our lives clearing driveways and
sidewalks. Think of the added cash you
could get from your neighbors for clearing their sidewalks on your way around
the block. Just kidding!!
That's all the news for this month.
Remember . . . the best way to enjoy
motorcycling is to live to do it tomorrow!
Arizona
Chapter 1
Gerry Cook #01344
Howdy guys and gals! Ya'll been
falling off your bronco's lately. Haven't
seen so many of ya at our socializing
events or Sunday Go To Meetings. We
all missed a great historic ride into
yesteryear to Tombstone. They were
there — Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday,
Virgil Earp, the Clantons at Boot Hill
and Lilly Langtree at the Bird Cage
Saloon. See what we all missed!
April 20th is our big charity ride to
raise some money for a very good
charity in our valley. We need volunteers
to help man the booths. Come support
Continued on page 14
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Regional Update
your club and raise needed money for
our kids. Contact our director, Gerry
Cook, if you want to help.
Welcome to our new members! Rex
Alan Boyd, Mike Legrig, George Shepard
III, Joseph & Ellen Hrabak and Mark
Jacobson.
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Texas
Chapter 1
Morris Angle #01225
Not too much going on this past
month, except the rainy weather. Everyone I called had the same story. So I
guess this is a good time to put thoughts
into words.
It is almost a year since most of us
met and started this club. I really did not
realize just how many Ventures there are
on the road. We as a club have had our
ups and downs as I'm sure all new clubs
have, but we are still in there trying and
that's what counts. I would like to thank
each officer and member for the time
and effort they have taken this past year
for our club.
I also would like to thank all of the
dealers in our area for their support.
Many of you have gone beyond expectations in the help you have given us. All
we can say is many thanks to all of you,
and we will spend our money with you.
I would like to express our gratitude
again to Westbury Yamaha for their
raffle prize the month of September and
to Texas Yamaha for their raffle and
door prize the month of October.
We would like to have our dealers
come out and join us at our meetings.
We know you are busy, but come have a
nice long dinner with us when you can.
Our new officers took office in January.
We would like to thank all the officers
for the fine job they have done and are
looking forward to a great year in 1986.
The new officers are as follows:
President - Morris Angle; Vice-President
- Tommy Gardner; Secretary - Linda
Honeycutt; Treasurer - Barbara Watson;
Tour Director - Howard Ray; Asst.
Tour Director - Gary McGee.
Westbury Yamaha came through again.
Thanks for our door prize for the month
of November.
Submitted by
Gerry and Howard Ray #01006
Texas
Chapter 3
John Obermiller #01465
Area Representative
Greetings! Before I forget: If anyone
is interested in a manual for the Venture/
Royale 1983-84, contact Mike Pickle or
John Obermiller.
On November 3rd John and Sanna
Obermiller went for a "short" ride and
ended up at the Chevron truck stop for
breakfast. Shortly thereafter, Glenn Allen
arrived, and after that, Jerry Sellers.
Anyone for a ride? As a matter of fact,
we all enjoyed a ride to Las Cruces the
back way.
One week later, which was November
10th of the same year, we had a breakfast
meeting with the Wing Riders at the 76
Truck Stop. Attending on our minority
of Yamahas were Glenn Allen, Billy
Farmer, Bob Gove, John & Sanna
Obermiller. John Wiebert was unable to
attend because his bike has been in the
"hospital" in Las Cruces. He's been
without it for so long, he may need
training wheels when he gets it back.
Good luck, John . . . and soon!
Rumors have it that . . . shhhh! .
there is going to be a new Yamaha
dealership on the west side of El Paso.
Papers were signed this past week.
Welcome to RON SMITH from out
Horizon City way. Ron has been added
to our mailing list and we all hope you
will come and ride with us, Ron!
Region 5
Alabama
Chapter 1
Sean Barrett #02812
The Alabama Chapter One of the
Venture Touring Society had its second
meeting at the Quincy's in Madison, AL
on November 2. At the meeting, pictures
and a video were shown of the new 1986
Venture Royale and the Venture Touring
Society booth from the Yamaha dealer
show in California. The Royale got rave
reviews!
A decision was made to have all our
future meetings on the first Saturday of
each month at 9:00 a.m. This would
allow us to have a Saturday morning
ride, weather permitting in the winter
months. No set meeting place has been
established as of yet. The chapter members felt being new, we should try several
places before establishing a permanent
location. Until we do, feel free to contact
Alsport Yamaha, Inc. at 355-9706 or
our state Rep. Randy Emery at 3502937. You don't have to live in the
Huntsville/Decatur area to be welcome
to our meetings.
We hope to be doing a lot of riding
together this year and are looking forward
to continued growth. If anyone in the
state is interested in forming a chapter of
the VTS, please contact Randy Emery,
our state rep. and he will be glad to assist
you in any fashion. Until next month,
keep promoting Ventures and the Venture
Touring Society.
Submitted by
Steve and Cathy Armstrong #01156-01
Missouri
Chapter 1
Tom Smith #01258
Today it became a reality. The Canadian Honkers flew over the house and
Old man Winter arrived. Some riders
are entertaining the idea of tucking their
machine away in a safe place till the
spring thaw. Mal and I will probably lay
out our winter riding gear, mount up like
an oversized teddy bear and enjoy the
season. It's tradition at the little house
on Hardy Street to ride to the Country
Club Plaza and enjoy the Christmas
lights the day after Thanksgiving. We
always ride on New Year's Day even if
we have to shovel a path to the end of the
drive. It's just our way of saying "Hello"
to the New Years Baby. So consider this
your personal invitation to join us.
The Chapter, eleven Ventures and six
Honda guests met on November 3rd at
Skyline Inn and Restaurant for coffee
and some of us indulged ourselves with
sweetrolls prior to a ride to Squaw
Creek to see the snow geese. It was a
beautiful fall day with temps around 50
degrees. The ponds close to the highway
had been drained, so the geese were
settling in and feeding in an area three
miles back along a dusty gravel road.
Our binoculars steamed up a little when
the guests grumbled about the roads.
But, when you ride a Yamaha, it just
gives you another excuse to polish and
admire these beauties and nature. One
of the best things about riding a touring
machine is that it permits you to indulge
in nature. A sure cure for Metropolitan
Mind-Boggle.
We rode over to Big Lake State Park
for a fried chicken buffet. Big Lake
features camping and/or motel accommodations near a mighty fine restaurant
located on a scenic spot along the lake
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PART ONE
NOTICE: There has been a change
in the options when ordering TShirts. This is due to the need to
standardize. If we are going to have
clothing, we must do this. Be sure to
use the latest coupon when ordering.
All orders will be filled or substituted
as per that coupon. The only logos
available are a small VTS over
heart, and/or the VTS triangle on
back. The VTS wheel logo will be
available soon in a crest patch for
sewing on dress shirts, jackets. etc.
. IN THE BEGINNING
Over the past few months, many questions have been raised by the membership
about the nature of the VTS, regarding organizational matters, financial questions,
requests for assistance on local levels, etc. Some of these questions we will try to
answer here. These and others will be approached in another medium, that of our
new brochure to be released soon.
To start, let's go back to the beginning. This society was developed on an
individual basis — a sort of one-to-one relationship. We peel that each and everyone
has a voice in the matters of this organization. We encourage you to use it! We learn
from it. The Executive Board was established to not only administer, but to
establish the means for growth. We have accomplished many of our goals over the
past year and a half. We are proud of you because you made it happen. And, we have
only begun.
After looking at many similar organizations, we decided at first not to put any
special inference on the local chapter formations. We felt that if this was to happen,
members with a common, social approach and the goal to make something happen
in their community to promote motorcycling and its image, would be the most
successful. These chapters would add to our potential for growth from within. We
did not want to administer on the chapter level, but sent out a "suggestion letter" in
hopes that it would help establish a route. We have, in some cases, seen chapters
falter, but most of them have blossomed into well established, community-minded,
fun groups. More on this later.
The Venture Touring Society — a group of Yamaha Venture motorcycle
owners — brought together for the purpose of education, promoting motorcycling
and its image, and seeking those benefits and applications that will make
touring across the country more enjoyable, beneficial and safe.
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Naturally, we needed some sort of communication medium. Thus began
Venture Road. We feel that because this is a members only magazine, we would use
it for 99 percent of our communication efforts. The other 1 percent would be on an
officer-newsletter approach. If we feel a direct letter is needed to solve a problem, we
will do so, otherwise we want the membership to become involved in solving
members' problems, developing tech tips, products, telling stories, sending pictures,
etc. Participation has been the key to the magazine's growth. Our articles on "Use it
or Lose it" should be taken very seriously. The benefits that we establish and put
into use, are based on numbers and will only survive if the numbers are great enough.
The magazine is supported by advertising and this again is a numbers game.
Question: How do I send something into Venture Road?
Direct input into Venture Road is accomplished simply by sending in what it is
you want printed. Certain rules must be followed. Please limit travel stories to 500
words or less. They should be double-spaced typewritten, and are best if pictures are
included. Be sure to caption each picture and DO NOT use black felt tip pens on the
back. Keep the story interesting without telling about everything that took place. If
you plan on doing any serious continuing articles for the magazine, we would be
happy to send you a printed guide for writers. Pictures, other than cover, can be
either color or black and white prints. NO SLIDES. Cover pictures should be very
sharply detailed in either 4 x 5 color transparencies; 35mm slides; or 8 x 10 color
corrected prints to be possibly acceptable. They should be in vertical format, but
horizontal ones will be considered. REMEMBER, the background is just as
important as the subject. On letters to MAIL CALL — they should be signed with
your membership number and city and state. REGIONAL UPDATE should be
signed by whoever submitted the letter. The headings will carry the designated
representative in any case.
NEXT MONTH — Chapters, How and Why?
Ride For Sight Big Success
Over $150,00 was raised in Ontario
on the recent Ride for Sight, a 47
percent increase over last year.
Art Rea, co-chairman of the fundraising event for the Retinitis Pigmentosa
Foundation, said a total of 1,950 motorcyclists were involved, 1,290 riders and
660 passengers, also a hefty increase
over last year.
When a lone biker from Southern
Ontario, called Jim Bentley realized
that his girlfriend was blinded by the incurable eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa (RP), he rallied his biker pals
together. They set out on a sponsored
ride to raise money for the RP Foundation to carry out research into the debilitating disease.
That was eight years ago. Today it's
called the Ride for Sight and it's the
largest gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts in Canada.
Last weekend 1,300 machines carrying almost 2,000 motorcyclists rolled
down the highways in convoys of eight
to 800 from across southern Ontario
and the United States into the Minden
fairground. Every year bike clubs across
Canada choose a different destination in
their province which informs millions of
people about a disease which usually
afflicts the young. This year Haliburton
County found out all about retinitis
Pigmentosa.
The bikers began arriving in Minden
on Friday night for the third national
(and 7th Provincial) Ride for Sight. By
Saturday evening the 1,300 machines
rolled into the fairground where the
riders handed over almost $140,000 in
cash donations collected from friends
and businesses in their home towns.
The largest convoy of bikers, from
Pickering, Ontario, who rode two abreast
along the highway, stretched for almost
a mile. As the Ontario Provincial Police
escorted the estimated 800 wide-bodied
two wheelers safely to the fairgrounds,
the chatter of electric voices on CB
radios squelched over the rumble of
muffled engines.
Bearded smiles and sunburnt noses
and cheeks peeked through the visored
helmets which revealed the exultation of
the three hour ride they had just experienced in convoy.
Once in the fairgrounds, the riders
threw up a tent city covering about five
acres next to the ball park behind the
arena.
"That was beautiful. I've never seen
country like this where I come from,"
said one Michigan rider as he dismounted
his 1200 cc Honda Goldwing after an
eleven hour ride.
The fairground over the weekend was
a biker's paradise where they could cast
their critical eyes or admire the sheer
gleaming power of the spit and polished
machines, with embroidered leather or
sheepskin carpeting on armchair seats.
The bikers themselves came in all
ages, shapes and sizes. Those on the
three wheeled trikes generally sported
the long shaggy beard and traditional
barrel belly that sits on the gas tanks as
they leaned back grasping the bull horn
handle bits., Their ladies sat proudly
elevated on the rear pillion seat perusing
the scenery.
But many girlfriends and boyfriends ,
wives and husbands or mothers and
fathers all glided along the last mile into
Minden on their own Hondas, Harleys
or Kawasaki bikes.
Chairman of the annual Ride for
Sight, Karen Henry, in her early 30's,
rode up from Toronto on her own $7,000
Goldwing Honda with a 1200 cc engine
that carried her slight figure. Her husband ,
a road captain, who is responsible for
controlling speed and formation of his
club's convoy, rode in the lead on his
$14,000 Honda model which is decked
out with every conceivable accessory
(including four syncronized computers)
that can fit on a cruising bike.
Soon after the Pickering convoy rumbled into town, the fairgrounds became a
dust bowl. Clouds of smoke rising from
the barbecue pit where sides of beef and
pork sizzled, consumed the atmosphere
as it mixed with the dust kicked up by
bikers arriving all afternoon.
By late afternoon, the bikers had settled
down to innocent games such as "swallow your pride" which involved maneuvering a massive Harley Davidson through
an intricate obstacle course.
But those with all the pride enjoyed
having their bikes admired by a panel of
judges who had to decide on the most
elegant paint jobs, trimmings and the
most elaborate accessories fitted. Of
Reprinted by permission from The Haliburton County Echo.
course, every piece of chrome also had
to be gleaming. While the fairground
activities were in progress, restaurants,
bars and hotels in Minden enjoyed the
teaming business that poured through
their doors for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
The St. Paul's Anglican Church reduced their $35,000 debt on their new
parish hall in Minden, after serving
almost 400 complete dinners and a total
of 475 pounds of beef. Later in the
evening at the barbecue, Lloyd Johnson
said, "We had a lot of volunteers and
cooperation from the arena canteen which
closed, while we served dinner to let the
church make its profit," Johnson said.
Many of the American bikers who
had been "taken" elsewhere on the trip
to Minden were pleased to be getting a
fair exchange for their money, Johnson
said.
Steve Berry, whose Minden Rotary
Club set up the bar for the dance at the
arena said, "It was the biggest crowd the
arena has seen that had access to alcohol,
yet there wasn't one scuffle. The whole
evening just went like clockwork."
The Rotary Club sold all their liquor
stock including plenty of pop for the
family groups and elderly bikers who
also seemed to enjoy the dance, Berry
said.
"In fact," Berry said, "we are hoping
they will choose to ride through Minden
next year."
The security operation provided by
the bike clubs included 40 volunteers
equipped with two-way radios on constant patrol throughout the weekend.
The day tour
come in out of the
If there's a glamorous side
to testing motorcycles, this isn't
it. There's very little
glamour here at all.
And yet, it's in
this small and rather
uncomfortable room
that Yamaha does
some of its most important work. That of
testing our Venture Royales
against the elements.
Testing the components. The
speakers, for example, are immersed in water for 24 hours.
And testing entire
machines—with a
chassis dyno, high) powered fans and
water. Lots of water.
All the time
learning how
to make our new machines even
better than our old ones. And in the
case of the 1986 Venture Royale,
we succeeded.
First by enlarging the liquidcooled DOHC four-valve V-4 from
1198cc to 1294cc. Resulting in even
greater amounts of torque. And then,
by developing a diaphragm clutch
to help transmit all of that torque
to the five-speed transmission.
24-month limited warran ty . Warranty terms are limited. See Yamaha dealer for details. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rear views mirror(s)
standard equipment. Always wear a helmet and eye protection. This model sold in California is equipped with evaporative emission control device.
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ins riders
rain. so will we
4121.41111.P.
And to make the brakes even
more effective, we switched to slotted rotors and four-piston calipers.
Thereby increasing stopping power
while, at the same time, reducing
maintenance.
Not all of our changes, however,
were aimed at making the Venture
Royale perform better. Some were
aimed at making it perform more
comfortably. Like modifying our
VentureCruise cruise control system to include functions for Accel,
Decel and Resume. Adding a 40
channel CB radio with controls for
both the rider and passenger.
Adding a more comfortable seat.
Rubber-mounted floorboards.
A lower fairing. And a new travel
trunk with a three-way adjustable
passenger backrest for better
lateral support.
We also increased the size of
bags by fifty
the saddlepercent, and
•
added lift-out carry bags along
with a reflector that stretches
between the saddlebags.
But while much
on theVenture Royale
has changed, much
hasn't. It still features our exclusive
CLASS (Computer
Levelling Air Suspension System).
Which, in conjunction with a pair of
massive front forks
and Monocross rear
shock absorber, provides the
finest ride available.
It still has superb instrumentation.
And, of course, it's still the
finest touring machine on the road.
YAMAHA
We make the difference:
While one set of Yamaha engineers was working on making the
engine more powerful, another
set of engineers was doing
the same to the brakes.
Perfecting our electrical
anti-dive system, a system that not only reduces
suspension compression
during braking but also
eliminates lag time.
Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safely Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect fellow riders and the environment. For further information regarding the MSF
rider course please call 1-800-447-4700.
Rid e
For Sight Continued from page 17
Only one person was given treatment
by the St. John's Ambulance services
from Fenelon Falls for an unknown
cause during the whole weekend.
On Sunday morning, the Christian
Riders Motorcycle Club held a church
service at 8:30 on the baseball diamond.
They sang popular hymns and praised
the Lord" for half an hour while the rest
of the campers cleaned up their site,
packed up their tents and rode off into
the morning mist for a 50 mile tour
around the Highlands.
One RP foundation board member
who came up from Toronto to help
supervise the fund raising drive said on
Sunday morning "I haven't heard one
swear word all weekend. They were just
a bunch of pussycats."
Grant Duff, chairman of the RP foundation's fund raising committee said, at
least 55,000 people from across Ontario
donated to the bikers.
"That's 55,000 more people who
understand about what this disease can
do," Grant said.
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Efforts of our Canadian VTS members, with booths at local shows, was part of the
success of this years' Ride For Sight.
The Ride for Sight has made the "RP
foundation the biggest private fund of
our own research in Canada, which
employs 26 scientists to conduct their
Venture Silhouettes
research on the disease," Grant said.
"It was all the bikers' doing and we
are just damn fortunate to have been
chosen to benefit," Grant said.
Liberty Ride Schedule
CLEVERDALE, NY - Pony Express
Ride for Liberty National Coordinator
Patti Nelson recently announced a full
schedule of trade-show participation.
Representatives of the national level
fund-raising organization will be present
at all Great American Trade Shows,
and Dealernews Motorcycle and ATV
Expos throughout 1986.
According to Nelson, the trade show
exposure will aid in getting out the word
about the Pony Express Ride For Liberty.
"We want everyone to stop by our
booths at the shows to learn about the
project to help restore the Statue of
Liberty, and to find out how they can
participate in the national effort," Ms.
Nelson said. She went on to explain that
the Pony Express Ride For Liberty is a
chance for all motorcyclists, regardless
of brand or lifestyle to join together in a
common cause.
"This one's for all of us ... a way to
show the general public what we can do
... a way to express the love of freedom
that is shared by all motorcyclists."
For more information on the Pony
Express Ride For Liberty, write to:
Pony Express Ride For Liberty, P.O.
Box 199, Cleverdale, NY 12820, (518)
656-9207
California motorcyclists can expect a
major push to pass a mandatory helmet
law in their state early in the 1986
legislative session. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has learned
that behind-the-scenes maneuvering is
already taking place to speed up passage
of the bill before opposition forces can
become organized.
California is the only state that has
never had an adult mandatory helmet
law on the books. Current statutes require
only those riders under 151/2 years of age
to wear helmets, while the legal licensing
age is 16.
Mr. Bob Terry, a prominent traffic
safety and education consultant, has
been retained by California Assemblyman Richard E. Floyd as a staff member
to assist in the passage of mandatory
helmet legislation. In a telephone interview with Robert Rasor, AMA Vice
President for Government Relations,
Mr. Terry revealed that he is currently
exploring helmet legislation in other
states and "assumes they will go ahead
with ( and introduce) the bill."
"It is too early to say whether Dick
Floyd will actually sponsor the bill," Mr
Terry said. "His interest in the measure
does not necessarily mean he will. However, if he is unable to find a political
associate to carry it, I believe he will."
Floyd, a Democrat from Hawthorne,
and whose district also includes Gardena,
has traditionally been a positive force
for motorcycling issues in the California
Assembly. He has been a long-time
supporter of motorcycle rider education
and has twice introduced rider ed legislation. According to Terry, Floyd's motivation for getting involved in the helmet
issue is apparently sparked by "expres-
sions of concern" he has received from
his constituents.
The American Motorcyclist Association has traditionally opposed mandatory
helmet laws in the belief that the laws do
nothing to prevent motorcycle accidents
from occurring and that the decision to
wear helmets should be left with the
individual. The AMA has a long history
of support for motorcycle rider education
programs similar to the one contained in
A.B. 412 recently signed into law by
California Governor George Deukmejian.
Such programs emphasize accident avoidance as a means of improving motorcycle
statistics.
In commenting on the proposed legislation, AMA's Rasor has said, "We
would urge any motorcyclist in California
who has an interest in preserving his
freedom of choice on wearing a helmet
to contact his elected officials immediately.
It is likely that any attempt to pass
helmet legislation will occur quickly
after the legislature convenes January 6,
1986, to avoid the controversy that will
surely arise on this issue. Riders must
act now if they expect to overcome this
challenge to their freedom of choice."
The AMA is urging all riders to
contact their elected representatives on
this issue of paramount interest to California motorcyclists. Those not knowing
who their elected officials are should
contact their public library, the League
of Women Voters or the AMA's Government Relations Department.
■ The schedule of shows that the
Representatives for the Pony Express
Ride For Liberty will be attending is
listed on page 35 in the Trips, Tours &
Events.
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front. Let's plan to bust out the camping
gear in the spring or just brown-bag it on
a Sunday ride. It was a great outing.
MEETING NOTES:
A motion was made and carried that
Missouri Chapter No. 1 will continue as
an informal social chapter until further
notice. It was the members' desire to
avoid all formal structuring. The chapter
was intended to be a RIDE FOR FUN
SOCIETY.
Our Kansas City Priority Dealer,
Terry Tate from Metropolitan Yamaha
had recently returned from the showing
of the 1986 Ventures in Calif. He brought
posters and pictures of the beautiful
models, which will be available in February. The bags are 40% larger than in
previous years and undoubtably a customer request. Yamaha International is
setting up a Pace Setters Awards arrangement for the dealers. It's principally a
network designed to react promptly to
customer input. They intend to increase
their staff to accomplish this program.
Yes, Yamaha is listening & cares.
Region 6
Sung to "Taps"
Summer's gone
So is the fall
Gone the green
Gone the leaves
Here comes the snow
Riders dress
For it's cold
Your bike's at rest
Iowa
Chapter 1
Lee Baumhover #01192
With the exception of this Fall, we
had a beautiful season for riding in Iowa.
With our hills and winding roads along
the Mississippi bluffs and valleys, we
don't have to take too much of a back
seat to Colorado. Few of us realize just
how lucky we have it in our area. Most
of us took advantage of this during the
spring, summer and fall months. Putting
on 10,000 miles per year in our area
alone is not uncommon for tour bikers in
our part of the country. We were never
able to get everybody together this season
at one time, mostly because of conflicting
work schedules, interests, or whatever.
Some of our members we did not see at
all this summer. Sometimes it can be
very discouraging trying to hold a chapter
together. Some people's idea of a ride is
different from others, which is alright.
For the fall months we had laid out a
schedule of Sunday rides, but the weather
was so bad most of the weekends that we
were forced to cancel them.
Our second annual spring rally will be
held on May 17th. You will read about it
in the January issue of Venture Road.
Because of its huge success, we are
going to do it again. In a future issue you
will get more details on the rally.
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My apologies to Missouri Chapter 1
for not getting together with them this
summer. Seems like I could not get
enough people together to make a weekender worthwhile. Let's try again next
year.
Anyone who would like to join our
chapter is welcome. We welcome new
friends and new ideas. We would welcome anyone who feels they are in
driving distance of Dubuque to join us.
You guys and gals have been doing a
fine job in putting together this magazine.
Lots of good tips and ideas are in your
publication. Thanks again!
Minnesota
Chapter 1
Thain Dikkers #01047
We had a good turnout at the November
meeting with only Layne and Barb brave
enough to ride their VENTURE there.
Barb suggests that the way to stay warm
is to think of the car lights as heat lamps
and you just soak up all that heat!
Whatever works, Barb! We need more
of these cold weather riding tips to get
through this white stuff that's been around
lately. Rumors have it that there could
be a new '86 VENTURE in the group
next spring. With all the news about
better passenger accommodations, there
just might be more than one.
Mike Flathers dropped by and left some
stationery and envelopes that he had.
Wisconsin
Chapter 2
Bruce G. Carlson #01996
The best of the 1985 riding season is
over along the lakeshore in Wisconsin.
Soon the Ventures will go into hibernation,
but not the riders. We will remain active
throughout the long winter. Lot's of work
needs to be done on our Chapter Organization and planning the 1986 riding
season. We will focus on getting more
Venture involvement in organized events
throughout the state. We have got to get
out there and let current and prospective
owners know that there is an exceptional
alternative on the market.
We received our Chapter Status in
July of '85, with the 5 members required.
We now have 13 members and are still
growing. Our most memorable ride this
year was on September 6th when 9
Ventures got together for a trip up into
Door County (the 'thumb' of Wisconsin).
The roads of Door County are hilly and
full of curves — just right for Ventures.
The major industries of Door County
are tourism and cherries. Equally abundant are apples. For as far as we could
see there were apple trees bulging with
bright red fruit. One of our stops included
one of the many roadside stands to
sample its many wares.
As we proceeded North, we came to a
small bay just south of Egg Harbor
called Horseshoe Bay. Out in the quiet
waters of the Green Bay rested an old
pier. It looked like the perfect setting for
some pictures. Only one problem —
how to get out there. The only way was
via a narrow walkway (about 12 inches
wide). On either side was a rocky dropoff. But what the hey, anything for a
good picture. There was some skepticism
at first, but we slowly started making our
way across. It was then that we came to
the stark realization that if we started to
lean, we were going for a swim. There
was no place to put our feet down!
Fortunately, we all made it across and
were rewarded with some fabulous pictures. There were even tourists standing
on the beach taking pictures.
After slowly maneuvering our way
back to the main road, we again headed
North. We drove as far as two wheels
could take us. The place was called
Gills Rock, and it is the departing point
for the Ferry to Washington Island. At
the tip of Door County between Washington Island and the peninsula is a
hazardous strait known as La Porte des
Mortes (Death's Door), whence the
name of Door County. Maybe some
other time we would continue North, but
for today it was time to head back.
During this past summer of driving
there is one very important fact that I
observed. There is only one thing prettier
than a Venture - a whole bunch of
Ventures!!
Region 7
Indiana
Chapter 2
Tony Dunham #01737
Boy! Talk about Die hards!" Or, as
George puts it, "Dedicated Stupidity!"
Nov. 10th was not your basic nice riding
day! Rain! Temperatures in the 40's!
Yet, we rode our Venture to the meeting
( Kathy and I on the Venture and my son
on his Honda were the only ones that
rode). Don't think we'll be that daring
for awhile again! On the bright side, we
discovered that our rainsuits and totes
really do keep us dry. Enough on that!!!
"
WINTERIZING! Just too many
things going on in October to get the
Video put together - so here are some
hints for the "do-it-yourselfers:"
• Fill the gas tank (to the brim)
• Add "gas stabilizer" to the gas tank
• Pull plugs to squirt light weight oil
( WD-40) into the cylinder heads)
• Replace plugs
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Wisconsin Chapter 2 members enjoy one last ride for 1985.
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• Remove battery (keep charged, keep
off concrete, keep in warm dry place)
• Spray chrome with Pledge (don't wipe
off)
• Check anti-freeze level (factory mix
is 50/50)
VISITING! The Alexander's and
yours truly enjoyed a beautiful sunny
Sunday morning driving down to Indianapolis to visit Chapter 1 on Nov. 17th.
We both four-wheeled it. We had some
good fellowship, exchanged ideas and
information and just had a good visit in
general. Wish more could have gone
with us.
Pennsylvania
Chapter 1
Ed Albert #02644
Meeting was brought to order by
Laura Yeager, wait a minute . . . let me
read these minutes over again. Yep, it
says Laura Yeager, (wait, make a phone
call) Yep, Laura Yeager! Seems our
chapter rep. was out in Colorado somewhere playing "Sky King." Boy, what
some people won't do to get out of
running a VTS meeting?
Next, we discussed runs for 1986. We
need your input on this subject. What
kind of runs do you want? Day trips . . .
to where? Weekend trips ... to where?
. . . etc., etc. Remember, this is your
chapter and we want everyone to have a
say, but if you are not at the meetings,
you can't let us know what you want for
1986.
The one run we already have started
on is the 1986 Aspencade up in Lake
George, N.Y. This is a 15 day trip. You
can go for as many days as you want, but
we must know your plans if you want to
stay at the motel with the rest of the
chapter. Dates are May 27th to May
31st. We have to reserve the motel no
later than Dec. 31st in order to be
guaranteed the number of rooms we will
need for everyone.
I am waiting for a reply on the price of
rooms and I should know by next week.
You will have to let Ed or myself know
how many nights you will be staying no
later than Dec. 20th and have one
night's fee in our hands by the 31st.
After the 31st, you will be on your own.
Remember, last year there were 15,000
motorcycles there, this year will be even
bigger, so make your plans now!
Paul informs me that his chapter will
be right across the street from us and we
hope to have Chapter 3 a couple of
motels down the street. We want to keep
all our people as close together as possible,
so please help. Let us know what and
how many ASAP.
Last, we held our 50-50 and guess
who won? Yep, Terry hit the lucky
number. I made her buy breakfast. Boy,
what a mistake that was. I still haven't
heard the last of that one.
Just as we finished up the meeting,
Chapter 2 pulled in. What a picture we
got with all those Ventures all lined up in
front of the Valley Forge Music Fair.
We have a new member, Sam High
who is now officially a member. Glad to
have you with us, Sam. We also had two
guests who were thinking about joining
our merry band of Venture owners, Jim
Alexander and Arlene Anderson. We
will really enjoy having you two as
members. You are fine people and you
will fit right in with us.
Submitted By
Ron Fors #00302
Area Representative
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Region 8
New Jersey
Chapter 1
Robert Eberhart #01530
We want to welcome two new members to our club, Bill and Stella Lownes
from Deptford, N.J. We were pleased to
see them get into the swing of things by
jumping right in and helping out at our
poker run. These are the kind of members
we like to see!
Tom Gitto, who is our State VTS
Director for New Jersey, can rest easy
now — he is such a worry wart. Our first
poker run went off beyond our expectations. It ran very smoothly all through
the 21/2 hours of sign-in, we had no major
problems and we had a very well behaved
group of bikers attend. We had over 262
people attend the run and one blue and
brown-eyed sheep dog by the name of
Jamie — no! We didn't charge her for
the run, even though she was a passenger,
she wasn't old enough to write and paw
prints are not allowed!!! Unfortunately,
there were four incidents on the first leg
of the run. Three bikes had gone down
somewhere, no details were made available, and no one was hurt. However, at
our first check point, a bike went over
and the passenger was hurt. We found
out later she had shattered her wrist, but
did not hold the club responsible for the
accident at all. The club will send a getwell card, as we are sorry this had to
happen. The end of the run was held at
the Woodshed on Route 72. Mike Capone, a Chapter 1 member, from Music
City, Burlington, N.J. provided his band
for entertainment. We raffled off close to
30 door prizes and everyone seemed
pleased with the selection. We held two
games, the slow race was won by Les
Clemens who entered on a 1939 Indian,
a trophy was given to him for his effort.
The hot dog race was won by Glen and
Becky Logan, and they also received a
trophy. We also gave out trophies for the
best poker hand, three went to the three
best drivers for the best poker hand and
three to the best poker hand of three
passengers. A trophy for the longest
distance club went to the Jersey Capes
Motor Cycle Touring Assn. This was
presented to Mike McMillan who is the
club's vice president. Our largest trophy
went to the best represented club and
we're pleased to announce it went to the
VTS Penn. Chapter 2 club. Ron Fors
accepted the trophy.
Now that our first club event is over,
we feel we can plan other events, but we
need help, suggestions and ideas.
Now that our weather is cooling off
and some of you are getting ready to put
your bikes into moth balls for the winter,
don't forget our meetings will still be the
third Sunday of every month. Try to
keep in touch with someone in the club.
If you need an updated membership list,
just let me know.
Lastly, we want to give our special
thanks to all those members who attended
our poker run and who spent the day
helping out in some way. You are the
members who made it all work. Len
Lowe, Cathy and Tom Gitto, made it all
happen. They spent many hours setting
up the run, planning the route and
making up flyers. They deserve a big
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thanks! We want to thank all our sponsors
who donated door prizes — Yamaha
Corp., VTS of Nevada, Mt. Holly Yamaha,
Flemington Cycle, CN Messenger, Custom Business Systems and Frederick
Mens Clothes. If we have overlooked
anyone, we are truly sorry. Thank you
letters will be sent out to all of the above
sponsors.
Guess that's all for this month. We
will continue to have brief newsletters
after each of our winter meetings.
Submitted by
Chuck Norris #00525
Secretary
Region 9
Guy Buster was top "Teddy Bear" bagger for VA Chapter 1 with 160 Bears.
Virginia
\
Wayne Hart #02422
Area Representative
Tropical storm Juan had been venting
its ire on us for a couple of days. Today
began with 52 degree temperatures, and
a light rain — not a good day to have a
motorcycle event. But today was something special — the 3rd Annual Teddy
Bear Run to benefit the Crippled Children's
Hospital of Richmond, Virginia. Despite
the cold and wet weather, a heartstring
had been plucked and Virginia Chapter
# 1 responded. We arrived at the run
with 9 bikes and 16 guests and members.
For several weeks prior, we had been
collecting $5.00 donations to purchase
Teddy Bears which the hospital will
distribute to the children who enter as
patients. The Blue Knights Chapter #3
and the Shriners purchase the bears and
pass them out to run participants for the
parade to the hospital.
Many of the people at the run did not
know VTS existed until our group rolled
in to purchase 397 Teddy Bears. That is
a $1,985.00 contribution! More eyes
were opened and heads turned when our
group was presented a plaque for the
most bears donated by one club.
Guy Buster (00563) was top bear
bagger for our chapter with 160 bears.
Guy did an outstanding job and made
quite an impression with three dozen
bears tied to his Venture for the parade.
Leon Wainwright came in second with
about 80 bears and used his sidecar rig
to give Carolyn Quinn, a member of
Wheel Wizzards, a ride in the parade.
Wheel Wizzards is a club of children
confined to wheel chairs that participate
in athletic events.
During the ride home this afternoon,
we shared a common feeling of pride
and accomplishment. I would like to use
this forum to thank our members for
their support both in getting contributions
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and attending the run. Damn, I am
proud of these people!!!
I believe George Mulley (Chapter
Rep.) is going to be putting out a chapter
newsletter shortly on a monthly basis.
I was greatly disturbed by some of the
problems identified in the November
memo. I feel that good dealer relationships
are a cornerstone of our organization
and would appreciate immediate notification of any dealer/VTS or dealer/
member problems in Virginia.
Tomorrow I will be spending time
with Cycles Arlington to see about
setting up a Technical Seminar. It would
be nice to coincide this with the arrival
of the 1986 Venture. I would very much
like to have the name of the Yamaha
Corp. dealer contact for Virginia as well
as a list of Yamaha dealers statewide.
I was delighted to see you are publishing
a list of Tech Bulletins for Venture
updates. I have a set of these bulletins
and made a synopsis available to our
members in Virginia as some information
I can see Yamaha would like to keep
confidential.
Two of our members installed VentureLine Heat Shields without the chrome
Toronto
Chapter 3
Jim Morgan #01247
Wayne Hart and Gene Winfrey show
"Bears" that were tied to motorcycles
for the parade from DM V to the Childrens Hospital.
trim kit. The upper installation screw
was found rubbing against the carb on
both bikes and a puncture was narrowly
avoided. The thickness of the side panel
trim plate is needed to act as a spacer to
prevent the screw from touching the
carbs on the inside. If the trim kit is not
used, the screws must be shortened, and
the inside lock washer removed to prevent contact.
Ride Safe!
As president of the Toronto Area
Chapter 3, I would like to invite any
interested VTS members to get involved
in what promises to be a great year. If
last year was any indication, our chapter
should triple in size. Good times, good
people and the greatest bike built, all
work together don't they?
The VTS has a booth in the Yamaha
display at the MMIC Jan. 31st, Feb. 1st
and 2nd at the CNE in Toronto. Art Rea
and many other "boys and girls" of the
area will be there recruiting and promoting
what we do.
I know the ride calendar is a bit long to
print, but if you could do so, it would
help promote us all over North America.
■ See Trips, Tours, Events
We are glad to hear from our members
in Canada and hope to get more pictures
and articles. Also there is wind (warm)
of good things to come.
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The small car does not lean very much in a corner
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A SAFE PLACE TO RIDE
On many occasions, I have been told
by riders who live in rural or semirural
areas that coming to a big city on a
motorcycle is a frightening experience.
Because of the number of cars, and the
speeds at which they travel in close
proximity, it is understandable why these
situations are viewed as threatening and
dangerous.
Last week, an experienced old-timer
and I were discussing various locations
and trying to come up with an answer to
the question of which areas were the
safest places to ride. After some reflection, I related the following accidents
which came to mind. A young woman
last summer was riding her motorcycle
along an isolated portion of the roadway
early in the morning, about dawn. She
had been traveling for approximately 20
minutes without encountering any other
vehicle on her route. All of a sudden, as
she was approaching a curve, she encountered a vehicle coming in the opposite direction on the wrong side of the
road. She veered to the right-hand portion of her lane, right up against the
roadway, where she was struck. The
driver of the offending vehicle was subsequently arrested for driving under the
influences of alcohol. She sustained a
rather serious injury to her left hand and
elbow, which has resulted in permanent
disability.
Near Phoenix, Arizona one summer
morning, a couple was traveling along
the two-lane roadway approaching an
intersection. The only vehicles on the
roadway were the motorcycle and a car,
which was approaching the same intersection at a 90-degree angle. The car
failed to stop for the stop sign, and the
motorcycle struck it directly in the side.
Both husband and wife were injured and
required hospitalization.
About a month ago in an outlying
community in a residential neighborhood, a young man on a motorcycle had
just left his friend's home and was
approaching the first intersection along
his route. The only vehicles on the road
were himself and a car approaching the
same intersection from the opposite direction. The oncoming car, at the very
last moment made a left turn, and a
collision resulted. The autopsy report on
the biker listed his cause of death as
homicide.
Recently, over in Arizona a husband
and wife riding a Gold Wing just after
dark in a remote area were traveling
along at approximately 50 to 55 miles
per hour when the rider observed a
vehicle immediately in front of him
traveling at approximately 5 to 10 miles
per hour with no taillights. It was a very
dark night. The rider attempted to swerve
to the left but was unsuccessful and
collided with the left rear wheel of the
leading vehicle.
Statistically, there is no question that
more motorcycle accidents occur in
congested, densely populated areas. How-
ever, one must take into consideration
that there are more motorcycles in congested, densely populated areas. An
argument can be made for the cities in
that you know the cars are there, and
you know you must watch out for them
all the time. In the outlying, remote
areas with light or practically nonexistent traffic, a rider can be lulled into a
sense of complacency believing that he
is safe. He can frequently relax his
vigilance and blissfully ride along without a care in the world. Unfortunately,
as the above examples illustrate, this
can prove to be a mistake. One never
knows, nor can they anticipate, what
other vehicles may do or where they
may come from.
As far as a safe place to ride is
concerned, this rider is still looking.
LIMITED EDITION
VTS POSTER
The Venture Touring Society is
now making available to the membership its recruiting poster/calendar. This full color, varnished
poster measures 23 x 35 inches
and is suitable for framing. It
would make a nice nostalgia gift
as it is part of our beginning.
Perfect for chapters, having events,
for recruiting or at home as a
calendar. Mailed in tube and insured for your protection. $6.00
includes shipping. Use "For
Members Only" coupon, indicate
CALENDAR in description.
Woman's View
By Judith Silver
We frequently see Ventures with their
owner's names or other identifying artwork, but until recently, Joel refused to
adorn "Baby." Now, however, she sports
white "4 x 4" markings on her front
cowling. And therein lies a story .. .
In Colorado, the big deal is four-by
and off-roading as done by those who
are enamoured of jeep-type vehicles or
those trucks that have been raised above
the wheels to the point where you wonder
what they do when they get a flat.
One of my friends is a four-by nut who
frequently regales me with the details of
his latest adventure. So, when Joel and I
came back from a weekend in Vail via
Weston Pass, I couldn't resist the temptation to tell him about our route.
Weston Pass was once the main road
between Leadville (the highest city in
North America) and Fairplay, and a
major highway as far as bringing supplies
in and gold out. When the gold rush
fizzled, the road was all but abandoned,
and with the advent of paved roads in the
area, it was allowed to fall into disrepair.
Now however, the fishermen and fourbyers have started using it again and the
state runs a road grader across the pass
every spring.
The weekend we decided to head to
Vail, we hit snow over Tennessee Pass,
got caught in a torrential downpour just
outside of Vail and darned near baked
the day we headed home. This typical
Colorado weather tends to do wonderful
things to unpaved roads, so we were
careful to ask the Leadville police, and
several four-by types what condition the
Pass was in and if they thought we
would be able to take "Baby" across.
The general consensus of opinion was
that we were crazy - or worse - to even
attempt such a stunt. Needless to say,
we decided to make the effort!
Actually, we have been on far worse
roads, and non-roads, and the scenery
was nothing short of spectacular. The
Aspens were turning and the sky was a
hurt-your-eyes blue. The few people we
met on the way up the mountain looked
at us as if they shared the views of the
people we had spoken with in town and
one lady offered the opinion that we
really didn't know what we were doing,
but we pushed on and, aside from a few
places where the road was somewhat
washed out, Joel really didn't have a
hard time keeping "Baby" on the track.
The old gold mining areas and several
"critters" added to the enjoyment of the
day and the view from the top of the Pass
was worth all the bumps and dust. The
road down to the highway, and thence
into Fairplay, was prettier and easier.
Although we saved some 45 miles, the
trip did take us more than twice the time
the longer route would have required,
but it was well worth the hours.
On the way home we ran into my
friend the four-by freak and had to tell
him how beautiful the road over Weston
Pass had been. Nothing would do but
that he had to plan a trip over the Pass
for the very next day.
The morning after his trip I got a
frantic phone call. Seems he wanted me
to know just how expensive it is to have a
Bronco hauled back to Leadville from
half way up the Pass road and, amidst
the sputtering, I got the news that we
obviously had "The World's Only
Four-by-Four Motorcycle!".
We told the story to friends, at a
meeting of the Texas Yamaha Supper
Society, and mentioned that we were
seriously considering adding a "4 X 4"
to "Baby's" decor. Next thing we knew
a box of numbers and letters had appeared
and our bluff had been called. So, if you
see a blue Venture with white lettering
heading in the direction of someplace
you-can't-get-to-from-here, give her a
big wave or a honk - she has earned it!!
Speaking of out-of-the-way roads .. .
I promised you a list of some of our
favorites. Please realize that this is arbitrary in the extreme. What may seem
a wonderful ride to us might be dull to
you, not to mention that we may have
never been within 600 miles of your
special place. At least not yet!!
As you may have gathered, Joel and I
love mountain roads, we also adore
ocean views and two of the prettiest
combinations of this sort of scenery are
high on our "Let's go back" list.
The first is in California and runs the
entire length of the State. We followed
Highway One, which has to be one of
the best roads to ride in the entire
country, from the Mexican Border clear
to Oregon. My love of history was
pleased by the many old Spanish Missions and Joel's fascination with geolContinued on page 30
HELP HELP HELP
We need a logo for V-DAZE '86,
so all you artists our there brush
up on your talents and enter our
V-DAZE '86 LOGO CONTEST!
It's that time again to get creative
and help us find a design that will
be use as our official logo for the
2nd Annual V-DAZE International Motorcycle Rally.
We feel that there is a lot of
hidden talent within our membership ranks, so let's put it to work.
The 1986 slogan is "Back to the
' Boat" and will be held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Contestants must be a full, honorary,
or associate member. Entries
are judged on content, artistic
i mpression and feasibility for reproduction. Entries become the
property of the VTS.
The lucky winner will have
their choice of:
$100 CASH
OR
4 nights accommodations &
basic registration fee for 2 at
V-DAZE '86
1 Women's View
ogy found ample food for thought. We
both enjoyed watching the seals and sea
lions frolicking in the bays, and fell in
love with some of the offshore islands.
The fishing boats and Golden Gate
Bridge were even prettier than we had
thought they'd be and almost made up
for the fact that the Cable Cars were not
working.
Up the coast we travelled through the
aptly named "Avenue of the Giants"
( Highway 101) in the Redwood Country of Northern California. The Pacific
Northwest is full of these huge trees,
some of whose branches are bigger than
a "normal" big tree would be anywhere
else. We were actually able to drive right
through two of them, a weird feeling
when you are on a bike.
Another route, on a different ocean,
that combined both mountains and sea
was my old stomping grounds of the
Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. This is
justly known as one of the most scenic in
the world, and the crowds of tourists are
an unfortunate tribute to that claim. We
rode a bit off the beaten path to Meat
Cove, on a road that is a good training
ground for Weston Pass, and managed
to get a glimpse of the "real" Nova
Scotia. A two-day stopover in Cheticamp really recharged our energies after
some hard riding in Newfoundland and
Prince Edward Island.
There were some beautiful coastal
roads in Newfoundland, but the cold
rain dampened our enthusiasm somewhat, especially after the warmth of our
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our new deluxe model with a
dinette, 20' of storage, luggage
rack, and shocks.
day on Prince Edward Island. We could
not have planned better than to "do"
both P.E.I. and Newfie "back to back"
Newfie is almost primitive, making you
feel as if you've stepped back in time by
at least a century, and the Island is a
virtual garden in the ocean and very upto-date. On Newfoundland we took
"the" road, and on P.E.I. followed the
beautifully marked tourist routes. This
is one of the few places where we'd
recommend following the signs instead
of exploring on your own (however, we
did some of that, too). We met another
group of tourbikers in a coffee shop near
Stephenville, one was a gold Venture
who's owners agreed with us that Newfoundland would be a great place to ride
in summer . . . providing one knew what
day summer was! Incidently, the time in
Newfie is one-half hour off from that of
the mainland, and the basis for a lot of
jokes.
Although coast roads are beautiful,
there is a special loveliness to the desert
areas, as we found in Nevada and Utah.
The road from Tonopah to Ely (Rt 6),
and the road from Ely to Lehman Caves
( Rt 50), cross some of the prettiest
country imaginable. The area around
the caves themselves is fascinating to
those of us who enjoy geology, wild
flowers, animals or just plain pretty
scenery and the camp grounds are clean
and full of nice people. I'm saving the
caves to tell you about some other time
because they are a story in themselves.
Next month, more favorite roads both land and water.
is a bad cell in the battery. This test
shows a low amperage reserve and the
battery should be replaced.
TO CHANGE OR DOT TO
CHANGE?
By Bill Daly
USED AND ABUSED
Batteries that sit all winter long in a
bike without any care may have you
saying to your local dealer "what do you
mean it's no good, the battery's not that
old and I didn't even use it for six
months. How many times have I heard
that one? A battery that is not being used
for a long period of time shouldn't just be
abandoned. It should be removed, cleaned,
tucked away in a nice dry place (preferably at a moderate room temperature)
and charged on a low amp trickle charger
every couple of weeks for a few hours.
By removing it you eliminate the
consistent draw of the clock and the
memory of a CB or some after market
radios.
Cleaning the outside of the battery
with soap and water and drying it, will
help eliminate any build up of electrolight between the positive and negative
terminals. A build up of this sort will
cause a draw and slowly lower the state
of charge as it sits.
Giving the battery a light charge every
couple of weeks will keep it at a full
charge and it will be less likely to sulfate
and turn white in the cells.
A battery that sits unused for a long
period of time will lose its voltage and
will be more susceptible to sulfonation
and could freeze and crack if left in the
extreme cold. A battery that is being
used will normally last longer, if properly
maintained, than a battery that just sits
for a long time. Remember, what you
don't use, you lose.
The specific gravity of each cell should
be between 1.275 & 1.280. Unfortunately,
only one cell can be checked with a
hydrometer. On a fairly new battery, it's
a general indication of the other five
cells. On batteries over two years old,
it's all guess work.
After the battery has been on the
charger, and the volt meter shows 13 or
more volts, press the starter button and
watch the meter. If it drops five or more
volts and stays there as the motor turns
over slowly, then the chances are there
"
Dot 3 is recommended for use in the
Yamaha Venture by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Most people will ignore the
owners manual when it comes to changing brake fluid, master cylinder seals
& hoses at the recommended time. Therefore, Dot 3 is a better choice because of
its moisture absorbing properties.
In a case where the fluid and seals are
changed every two years and the brake
hoses every four years, as stated in your
owners manual, Dot 5 should work just
fine. Here again it's a personal preference decision.If you live in a very
damp or humid climate you may want to
stick with # 3.
The above comment is directed to
those members who expressed concern
about the Dots. It is offered to further
explain our position.
KICKSTAND SAFETY SWITCH
I thought I would write you about a
problem I had with the side kickstand
safety switch of my 1984 Venture Royale.
The problem started with the sidestand
indicator coming on, on the computer
monitor as I was driving. Of course, the
stand was up, but when the indicator
flashed on, the engine would stall.
This caused me no end of utter frustration and having to put up with it until
a new switch came in at my dealer was
out of the question.
Anyway, this is why I am writing. If
any of the other Venture owners run into
this problem out in the middle of nowhere
while on that great ride, there is a
solution. You can't just disconnect the
switch (which is down by the sidestand)
as this just continues to flash the indicator
on the monitor and the bike stalls every
time you put it in gear.
The solution is to locate the switch
and cut the three wires that lead from the
switch. Then you join all the wires
together which will by-pass the signal to
the monitor and allow you to go on your
way.
A word of warning though . . . don't
forget about the sidestand.
David S. Lowe
#01930
Toronto, ONT
WIRING EXPERT
STRIKES AGAIN
Recently I helped one ofour members
troubleshoot an electrical failure and
found that I had the same problem
earlier. It seems that when I installed my
driving lights, I used a fuse holder with
an 18 gauge wire in it and hooked it up
with a circuit that used a 14 gauge wire.
After using the lights for 2 hours, one
night they went out.
The fuse holder melted and allowed
the wire to break contact with the fuse.
The reason is that while the 14 gauge
wire is good for 15 amps, the 18 gauge
fuse holder wire is good for only 6 amps,
so the current was forced through a
smaller wire and it became very hot.
Wire sizes are extremely important
when doing any kind of electrical wiring
on your machine. It's always better to
run a wire too big than too small. Here is
a rundown of wire sizes commonly used
on your motorcycle and their maximum
allowed amperage rating:
Size ...................
Amperage
#18 .................
#16 ...................
# 14 .................
# 12 .................
# 10 .................
6
95
15
25
40
Hope this will help you when you're
wiring something up. May all your short
circuits be easy to find and above all . . .
keep the rubber side down!
Ron Ray
#01796
Indiana
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V-DAZE '86
V-DAZE UPDATE
We have been asked if we extended
the dates from last year. All we have
done is include a full day of activity for
Saturday and a Sunday breakfast. The
event will open for registration on Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. It will close on
Sunday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Exhibitor packets will be available
soon. If you are seeking space, call now
for advance reservation. ( 1-702/4576657) or drop us a line. Delegates,
please do not use the toll-free number for
advance registration. Use the handy
application and mail it in.
We have had good exhibitor interest.
We will have an indoor area this year, as
well as the outside parking area. One
side of the Gondola Square parking area
will be used for motorcycle parking only
and be security patrolled.
We have been told by the Steamboat
Ski Corporation that some construction
may be going on during the month of
June. We asked if this would affect our
convention. They assured us it would
not. The only un-answered question
was whether the Gondola Tram would
be running. We hope so.
Hal Hoffman from Craig, CO has
told us they are going to do it again. So
we will have this mini-run, plus maybe
one or two others.
"People's Choice" bike judging will
be pre-registration only. We will send
you the rules and classification sheet
along with your registration confirmation.
The registration form will have some
added information on it, so read it
carefully. Souvenir shirts and hats will
be sold on site this year and not with
your registration.
Additional coordinators are needed
(to those already in the January issue) in
the areas of: Food Coordinator, Parade
Coordinator and Seminar Coordinator.
VTS Chapter Meetings
B.C. CHAPTER 1 meets every 3rd Sunday at
the ABC Restaurant on Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford at
8:30 am. A ride follows. For more info, contact S.
Tucker 859-6877 or K. McDonald 859-0852.
MINNESOTA CHAPTER 1 meets the 1st
Saturday of each month at the Prairie House
Restaurant, Lake Crystal, MN at 9:30 am. When
weather permits, ride will leave at this time. For
more information, call Thain Dikkers 507/6423152.
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER 1 meets the last
Sunday of the month at Denny's Restaurant on
Swedesford Road, Devon, Pa., next to Valley
Forge Music Fair right off Route 202 at the
Devon exit. Breakfast is from 8-9:30 a.m., then
they ride. Edward Albert 215/277-4438.
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER 3 meets and
rides the first Sunday of each month at Spangler's
Restaurant on U.S. Rt. 15 and PA Rt. 394,
Gettysburg, PA. Maurice Bull, Road Captain.
OHIO CHAPTER 2 meets the second Saturday
and fourth Sunday of each month April thru
October and the second Saturday only, November
thru March. Sat. meetings are at 1:00 for lunch
and 2:00 for a ride. All meetings are at Walkers
Restaurant, 1-77 and Ohio Rt. 241 (Massillon
Rd.), between Akron and Canton. Roger Kyer
21686-2721
NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 1 meets the 3rd
Sunday of every month at Vicentown Diner, Rts
38 & 206, Vincetown, New Jersey at 8:00 a.m. for
breakfast. Meeting following at Franklins Firehouse, Atlantic Road, Columbus at approx. 9:15
a.m.Scheduled rides almost every Sunday. Call
Tom Gitto, 609/893-5972.
IOWA CHAPTER 1 meets the last Wednesday
of the month, 7:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2699
John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, IA. Come early
and enjoy an all-you-can-eat chicken supper,
complete with salad bar. Cost $4.25. All bikers
welcome.
OKLAHOMA CHAPTER 1 meets the third
Sunday of each month at Denny's, 1-35 and S.E.
82nd in Oklahoma City at 2:00 p.m. Our meeting
agenda includes an informal tour (weather permitting) and usually dinner.
FLORIDA CHAPTER 2 meets every other
Sunday at Denny's, just east of the Palmetto
Expressway on Northwest 36th Street, at 9 a.m.
for breakfast and a ride. Call first. Bill R. Martin,
305/821-0944.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, CHAPTER 1, meets
at the APWU union hall at 1752 S. Industrial Rd.
This is a temporary site. For further information
contact Fred Vogt, chapter rep. at 702/648-3522.
INDIANA CHAPTER 1 meets the first and third
Sundays of the month at the west side Waffle
House, on the southwest corner of Rockville Road
and Girls' School Road, Indianapolis, IN at 9
a.m., rain or shine. Lance Wilds, 317/357-3033.
PORTLAND, OREGON, CHAPTER 1 meets
the fourth Sunday of each month for breakfast at
9 a.m. at Tee Dee's Pie House & Restaurant,
1715 S. Beaver Creek Road, Oregon City. Gil
Gilson, 503/252-8208.
SAN JOSE, CALIF., CHAPTER 2 meets the
second Wednesday of each month at the American Family Steak House, 1164 North 4th, San
Jose, at 7 p.m. Michael Stansbury, 408/6292665.
Trips, Tours & Events
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER 3 meets the second Friday of each month at Red Heath's house,
11814 East 223rd Street, Hawaiian Gardens,
Calif. Once a quarter, starting June 14, the
meeting will be at T & 0 Yamaha, 24020
Narbonne Ave., Lomita. All meetings at 8 p.m.
Dick Sader, 213/618-6908.
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER 7 (Sacramento)
meets the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. for
a barbecue during or a pie run after a short
meeting. Also, a regular ride is planned for the
third Saturday of each month. Call Zack Laputz
at 916/371-5539.
"Ride With The Best"
Unclassified...
Trailer Hitch Plans - 20 pictures, scale
drawing and template for VTS members
only. $10 covers cost and mailing. Write:
Edward Weisinger, 2900 W. Superstition
Blvd. Lot I, Apache Junction, AZ 85220.
Richard Townsend has a black full face
BELL STAR helmet for sale — asking
$35.00. CALL 317/784-7097.
1983 maroon VENTURE for sale with
many VentureLine accessories — Les Fears
for info. CALL 317/638-5326.
1984 red VENTURE for sale by J.R. Gyger,
dressed with mostly VentureLine accessories.
CALL 317/482-5727.
ADVERTISERS
Accessories Unlimited .................................... 8
Bert's Motorcycle ............................................ 5
Bikers Against Manslaughter .......................... 6
Brown's Plating Service .................................. 26
Bushtec ............................................................ 27
Chariot Mfg. Co .............................................. 29
Cycle Comm CB ............................................ 13
E-Z Touring ...................................................... 21
Escapade Trailers ............................................ 7
Hitch Co .......................................................... 12
Jefferson Insurance .......................................... 10
Luran Emblem Co .......................................... 34
Motovation Inc ................................................ 26
Neosho Fiberglass .......................................... 13
Network Federal Credit Union ...................... 24
Northeast Riding.............................................. 22
Road Rider ...................................................... 25
Rider .................................................................. 15
S & S Manufacturing ...................................... 14
Al Simmons Inc .............................................. 30
Starquest World Tours Ltd ............................ 31
Swival Safe ...................................................... 7
T & 0 Yamaha ................................................ 28
Time Out .................................................... 23,30
VTS Extended Service .................................... 25
V-DAZE Goodies .......................................... 16
Westway Enterprises ...................................... 29
Widder Enterprises .......................................... 25
Yamaha Motor Corporation ...................... 18,19
Yamaha Parts & Accessories .......... Back Cover
We are forming a chapter and
you are invited. It's at Kelly Tidwell's 5842 McFadden, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Call 714895-6344. We will have a 1986
Venture Royale for you to see.
Come and join us on Saturday,
February 15, 1986.
Canada Region:
JAN. 31 - FEB. 1 & 2 — M.M.I.C. show at the
Canadian National Exhibition Automotive Building
Venture Touring Society booth with Yamaha
Canada. To volunteer, call Jim, Art or Terry.
FEB. 8 & 9 — Snowmobile weekend. Details yet
to be decided. Accommodation Saturday night.
Snow vehicles of members and Yamaha Toronto.
FEB. 15— Valentines Dance. Huge buffet, hors
d'oeuvres, disc jockey - a great success last year! 7
p.m. - 1 a.m. $40 per couple, $20 singles. At
North York Veterans' Hall. BOOK BY JAN. 15.
MAR. 1 — TECH SEM1NAR at Yamaha
Toronto. (Will include preseason info ... handling,
set-up, etc.).
MAY 23, 24, 25 — Security Patrol for Choo Chili
Cook-off in Ajax. Confirm with Dave Stewart.
MAY 27 - 31 — AMERICADE (formerly called
Aspencade) VTS International to stay in large
central motel. RESERVE BY MAR. 31 with Art
Rea. 13,000 motorcycles are expected to turn out
for this huge event! Boat cruises, parade, dancing,
test rides, everything for the touring enthusiast!
This will be one of the GREAT RIDES OF '86!
Great American Trade Shows
JAN. 3-5 — Tarrant County Convention Center,
Ft. Worth, TX.
JAN. 10 - 12 — Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona, CA.
JAN. 17 - 19 — Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta,
GA.
FEB. 7 - 9 — Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA.
FEB. 14 - 16 — O'Hare Expo Center, Chicago,
FEB. 21 - 23 — Valley Forge Convention Center,
King of Prussia, PA.
FEB. 28 - MAR. 2 —Nassau Coliseum, Long
Island, NY.
MAY 2 - 11 — Great American Festival, Newport Beach, CA.
Dealernews Motorcycle and ATV Expos
JAN. 18 - 20 — Long Beach Convention Center,
Long Beach, CA (Trade Only)
FEB. 15 - 17 — Cincinnati Convention Center,
Cincinnati, OH (Trade Only)
JAN. 2 - 5 — Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI.
FEB. 28-MAR. 2 — Bayside Exhibition Center,
Boston, MA.
MAR. 6-8 — Ocean Center Daytona, FL.
6th New England Sidecar Rally
JUL. 17 - 20 — Swimming, Two Poker Runs,
Tours, Games, Parade, Movies, Pins, Trophies,
Work Shops, Carl's Chili - Norridgewock, ME.

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