Target Audience:
Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics
Value Proposition:
Save significant money on repair and maintenance bills compared to dealership service
Dealership Equivalence:
Provides the exact same information used by dealership technicians and workshops
Availability:
Instant download
Longevity:
Manual never expires, can be saved to computer
Support:
Customer satisfaction is very important, problems will be fixed ASAP
Completeness:
Complete with supplements where applicable
Engine System:
Yes, including disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting, and specifications
Fuel System:
Yes, covers fuel injection, carburetors (if applicable to early models), fuel pump, and lines
Exhaust System:
Yes, including mufflers, pipes, and mounting
Transmission System:
Yes, covering internal components, clutch, and shift mechanism
Axle Drive:
Yes, including shaft drive maintenance and components
Suspension System:
Yes, front and rear suspension, forks, shocks, and linkage
Steering System:
Yes, including handlebars, triple clamps, and steering head bearings
Brakes System:
Yes, hydraulic brakes, calipers, master cylinders, and lines
Electrical System:
Yes, including ignition, lighting, charging system, and battery
Cooling System:
Yes, for liquid-cooled variants, covering radiator, coolant, and pump
Frame Chassis:
Yes, including frame inspection, repairs, and related components
Bodywork Exterior:
Yes, covers fairings, body panels, seats, and trim
Interior Accessories:
Yes, potentially including instrumentation and controls
Maintenance Procedures:
Yes, covers routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments
Repair Procedures:
Yes, step-by-step instructions for component repair and replacement
Disassembly Assembly:
Yes, detailed instructions for taking apart and reassembling various vehicle systems
Troubleshooting:
Yes, diagnostic guides for identifying and resolving common problems
Technical Specifications:
Yes, torque values, clearances, fluid types, and electrical data
Technical Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance to in-depth component overhauls
Diagnostics Level:
Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting
Diagrams Quality:
Detailed step-by-step diagrams
Compatibility:
Compatible with all PC & MAC computers (Windows 95 to 11, all MAC OS versions)
Print Restrictions:
No restrictions on printing; individual pages or chapters can be printed
Zoom Functionality:
Yes, allows zooming in and out on pages
Binding Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Paper Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Keyword Searchable:
Completely keyword searchable
Bookmarking:
Completely bookmarked
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months (details in manual)
Major Service Interval:
Refer to manual for specific valve adjustment and other periodic checks
Engine Oil Type:
Yamaha recommends 20W-40 or 10W-40 motorcycle oil (specific API service classification detailed in manual)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based, anti-freeze/anti-corrosion (specific mix ratio detailed in manual)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (specified in manual)
Gear Oil Type:
Yamaha recommends hypoid gear oil SAE 80W-90 or equivalent (details in manual)
Common Wear Items:
Gaskets, seals, brake components, suspension bushings, electrical connectors.
Potential Problems:
Early fuel injection systems can require tuning, charging system components may age, steering head bearings can wear.
Brand Focus:
Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, musical instruments, and marine products.
Model Introduction:
The XVZ1200 Venture was Yamaha's first true foray into the luxury touring motorcycle market, directly competing with established American and European brands.
Key Innovations:
Featured the innovative V-Four engine, shaft drive, and often came equipped with extensive touring amenities.
Production Period:
1983-1985 (for this specific generation covered by the manual)