20 Most Recent 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Questions & Answers

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clean the carbs and fuel system etc , replace fuel and clean or replace plugs !

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Often a code will show up after involved work like you accomplished. I would reset it, if it doesn't come on again don't worry about it. Here's the procedure, read this thoroughly before doing it please; 1. Disconnect the positive wire off the battery. 2. Take the positive WIRE and ground it to the frame (use a jumper or screwdriver if necessary) Hold it there for about 30 seconds. This will erase the code and flash memory. 3. Hook the wire back onto the battery and start the bike. Expect a little rough idle while the computer relearns it's parameters, Easy. Of course follow all safety precautions about playing with batteries, that warning should keep all the attorneys in the world happy.

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There is a round sight glass on the right side of the motor down low, near the front - you'll probably have to get on your hands and knees to see it. The bike must be held up vertically (not on the side stand) so you'll need someone to hold the bike up. It should also be level front to back and the oil level should be at about the halfway point between the top and bottom of the glass. Oil type recommended by Yamaha is SAE20W40. The site www.venturerider.org is a good resource for information on the Royal Star bikes. Be sure not to use automobile oil as most of those have "energy conserving" additives that will quickly ruin your clutch!! Stay with motorcycle specific oils to be on the safe side.

Try looking under your seat. A lot bikes/atvs carry them under the seat. It feels hard to lift them up but there is usually a lever to release it just at the tip of the seat near the gas tank. Being an older bike more than likely it has been removed especially if it was purchased used. Cabela's has kits for about 50.00. You can log onto their website at www.cabelas.com. Search the site along the left side of the page it is very easy.

You need to replace the housing not the pump, the thermostat does nothing but open or close depending on the coolant temperature.

check the fuel cap,my 02 sportster did this,the cap needed replaced,also had the same issue with my 02 f-150 truck last month,also a dirty filter does this --and I have seen bad fuel do it,1 of these might fix it,,,,

Check for blockages in the fuel line, including the fuel filter