VANDERHALL: Downloadable Owner’s Manuals (PDF)
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The Vanderhall Owner’s Manuals are available on-line in PDF [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]format at: [/COLOR][URL="https://vanderhallusa.com/manuals/"][COLOR=#0563c1]https://vanderhallusa.com/manuals/[/COLOR][/URL][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I downloaded the newest (2018) Venice manual and found [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]numerous spelling and grammar mistakes in it; I converted it to a MS Word[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Document and corrected a few for my own satisfaction. And, I added a few things for me as well – a [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]section on how to lift/jack the vehicle up; a section on how the VIN is [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]translated; a simple maintenance log; and I even put some handy quick reference [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]tables in it.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][SIZE=3][/SIZE][COLOR=#000000][/COLOR][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I must say that I think Vanderhall could do a better job [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]with this manual; but, it works……..
BRUMMBAR
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Vanderhall manual: Needs work
I printed the manual for the 2018 Venice (V1.2) and marked it up with red ink. What a mess. I agree it needs a lot of corrections, formatting, and completions. I hope they can do better in the future; and maybe even put out an updated version of this one. I see on their website they no longer list the Version number, and have a separate manual for the 2019 model.
Cool Whip
So how do you jack up a Venice....pray tell!
New Speedster owner here. Would think that a small scissors jack applied to the aluminum bathtub frame near the wheel in question would work well enuff. how do you do it?
Do you do your own oil change? I was thinking of driving it up a pair of short ramps to get to the drain or using a suction pump to empty. And where is the oil filter located anyway? Didn’t search it out when I had the bonnet off the other day.
Thanks for any sharing of your experience with the Venice.
Agreed that the manual is not very informative; especially for those who like to do a bit of their own maintenance or in need of making a roadside tire repair.
PaulAB
[QUOTE=Brummbar;598315][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The Vanderhall Owner’s Manuals are available on-line in PDF [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]format at: [/COLOR][URL="https://vanderhallusa.com/manuals/"][COLOR=#0563c1]https://vanderhallusa.com/manuals/[/COLOR][/URL][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I downloaded the newest (2018) Venice manual and found [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]numerous spelling and grammar mistakes in it; I converted it to a MS Word[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Document and corrected a few for my own satisfaction. And, I added a few things for me as well – a [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]section on how to lift/jack the vehicle up; a section on how the VIN is [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]translated; a simple maintenance log; and I even put some handy quick reference [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]tables in it.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I must say that I think Vanderhall could do a better job [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]with this manual; but, it works……..
BRUMMBAR
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Thanks for the welcome guys.
[QUOTE=Cool Whip;698732]I changed my own oil in my 2018 Venice, which is probably the same as the Speedster. I suggest you also check out VENICEFORUMS.COM.
I drove up on ramps. Jacking would be OK also - just not under the front, forward of the "seam" in the frame.
The oil filter is high up on the left side of the engine; get to it under the hood. A cartridge filter is required. Some conflicting info about which one is required. Mine took GM# 25195785 even though the filter cap was labeled with a different number. Use full syn oil. 10mm wrench for drain plug, 24mm for the oil filter cap. Just push the hose out of the way.[/QUOTE]
I appreciate the responses. Thanks Cool Whip for the details. The seam reference has me puzzled; I will have to take a look. Sounds like ramps might be a good investment either way. Then after finding the seam, etc. I should be able to figure out a scissors jack for road carry. So the filter is a puzzle? Perhaps my dealer can give a definitive answer or supply the filter in question. I wouldn’t use anything less than full synthetic but appreciate your emphasis on that. And finally yes the Speedster is just a Venice without a seat, 😁,
what do do you think of just pumping the old oil out through the filler access, making ramps unnecessary for a quick oil change?
I’m just off the motorcycles after decades of riding; medical limitations on riding finally became too much. Speedster has been even better solution than I thought it might be; enjoying it immensely and piling on the miles daily.
Again, thanks and cheers to all.
PaulAB