How did you find VentureRider.org [Archive]

hig4s

04-05-2008, 04:35 PM

I was looking to buy a bike that would be comfortable two up. I knew I wanted water cooling, stereo and intercom. Being only an hour from Daytona, I did test rides on the Venture, the Wing and the BMW LT at Bike Week March 06. I was still undecided, liked them all. I did a search and joined several Venture, the Goldwing 1800 site and the BMW LT sites and read all about the pros and cons of the bikes at each site to have an idea what to expect. Still had a hard time deciding, test road them all again at Biketoberfest 06. Still was having a hard time deciding but was leaning toward the Venture. In Jan 07 took the wife in to look at one and she thought the blue/black was good looking. That was all the encouragement I needed, so I bought a Venture.

I know my join date shows Jan 07, but I'm pretty sure I actually joined here, possible under a different name, a year or so before.

Freebird

04-05-2008, 04:39 PM

I see that you also post on the MTA site from time to time. Are you are were you ever a member of the VTS (now the MTA)? Actually, I'm going to start another poll about that probably tomorrow morning. Just curious. They are a great group.

granby

04-05-2008, 05:31 PM

ReinyRooster

04-05-2008, 05:47 PM

I followed you over from "another" site.

Squidley

04-05-2008, 05:50 PM

I followed you over from "another" site.

:whistling:

BIG TOM

04-05-2008, 05:52 PM

Just curious. How did you find this site?

IMPORTANT THING IS... IM GLAD I DID......:cop:

nkbjones

04-05-2008, 06:09 PM

My husband and I both joined just this past week.
We love the site, a friend of ours told us about the site.
He bought our Midnight Silverado Road Star.
We bought our 1st RSV just a week ago....
can't wait for the opportunity to ride and maybe get to a meet and eat.

If your free next weekend, Riderduke and I are hosting a M&E in Williamsburg VA. We'd love to have you join us if you can make it. Here is link to that thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19685

86er

04-05-2008, 06:19 PM

I found VR.o with a google search in late 04 after I bought my 86. I didn't get on much and forgot about it until I searched again in 06 and found out about Vogel! I went to that and that's all it took to get me hooked. Of course right after Vogel, I tried to log on and couldn't get on. I figured that after I met everyone at the rally, they didn't want me here any more! :rotfl: Then I found out about the CRASH OF 06 and felt better!

cecdoo

04-05-2008, 06:40 PM

When I bought the 87VR it had that slow cranking issue, wanted to learn a little more about it, did a search, asked a question and Brad, gave me all the info I needed, I was hooked. craig

Nighthawk II

04-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Before I bought my 05 Midnight, I had only seen 2 of them and I wanted to find out more about the bike and it's characteristics. I searched around and happened upon VR.Org. After reading and seeing how the members not only helped all who came along, but had become a huge family with all the fun jibs back and forth as brothers and sisters do in a family, I was just hooked.
Thanks Don for building the best family on the net.

AKRefugee

04-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Seen one at the dealer when went looking for gloves. Test rode it. Loved it. Bought it.
Figured after that I aught to learn what I had just bought so did a Google search on
"Venture Forums" and there here I am. I know I know, got it a bit backwards but I was only looking for a pair of gloves!!!

OldDog

04-05-2008, 08:48 PM

I bought my RSV a year ago in Myrtle Beach, SC. One day at a gas station, guy came up to me & told me about this site.
Am I ever glad he did, as it's been really helpful !

pegscraper

04-05-2008, 08:49 PM

I flat don't remember. But if anything, I'd bet it was from a link on another site.

rod

04-06-2008, 12:45 AM

I was on the other Venture site when you left and started this one. I agreed with what you said have been here ever sense you started and not gone back. Rod

BuddyRich

04-06-2008, 01:44 AM

I had joined the one of the other sites in 05 and found this one thru a search engine. This one just seemed a LOT better so I started hangin around here.
Made the best friends I have right here.

Stanman

04-06-2008, 01:52 AM

Harvey Rounce told me about this site when I was considering buying the '86 Royale from him. I'm glad he did; this is a great site. Thanks Harvey!

RSTDRIDER

04-06-2008, 03:23 AM

Found it surfin around lookin for stuff about Royal Stars. Found everything I was lookin for and more :cool10:

cliffno350

04-06-2008, 03:50 AM

found it in 05 when bought a 83 basket and trying to figure out how to put back together did a search on msn for "venture" found here got it together and then asked "what up with 2nd gear, then tried to log on after a hiatus and found out about the crash and here I am everyone here deserves a pat on the back thanks Don...

spear

04-06-2008, 05:48 AM

GOOOOOooooooogled it.
#1 hit for Yamaha Venture in Oz.
I bought my bike on reputation, then started to find out if I really wanted it.
HELL YEAH! Just you try and take if away from me!:cool10:

Cougar

04-06-2008, 07:23 AM

I guess It would be word of mouth *LOL*

My Wife told me about this place from a
search Engine. after we bought the bike!
Jeff

Brake Pad

04-06-2008, 07:48 AM

I heard a few members of our Star Chapter talking about it
Star 297 Ft. Lauderdale.
www.chapter297.com (http://www.chapter297.com)

I've found more friends here, then I have living around me.
Just can't wait to meet them.
Did someone say Jax. Fl. Meet & Great Ruffrider?
I'm there.!!!!!!:cool10:

Riderduke

04-06-2008, 05:02 PM

I bought my RSV in April 05. I was told about your sitein Feb 05 by "Leo" aka Craig a friend in georga who was looking to buy a MSRV which he did 2 day after I did. I was a lurker for a few months. I signed up in I think May 05 and been hooked ever since. My first Meet and eat was in NC in November 05 and have been trying to make as many as possible since.

VTirelli

04-06-2008, 06:31 PM

It was karma that let me find you..............:rotf:

BOO

04-06-2008, 08:43 PM

As you well know Don it was from the "NOTORIOUS email from Freebird " asking if there was interest in a new site.

I was one of the first 5 or 6 that help get the site started and vote on the different forum software's. So if someone don't like the software being used today you can blame the first few people here.

See it's always been a democracy!

It's been a great site,

Thanks,

Jerry

Crash

04-06-2008, 09:06 PM

:thumbsup2:I followed you over from "another" site.

Joopster55

04-06-2008, 10:26 PM

I was checking out DiamondR's web site when I found a link to Venturerider.Org, checked it out, liked what I saw, joined, haven't looked back since. Thanks Don for having a great site for all of us.

cimmer

04-06-2008, 11:51 PM

Was searching for Yamaha Ventures and the site came up and I have been here ever since.
Rick F.

BradT

04-06-2008, 11:55 PM

Followed the link from the other site, pretty close to the Beginning. Since then, brought a few over, from the other side (do not get upset with me). Helped keep Mr. Owls math in check up to the hair clipping.

Brad

Carbon_One

04-07-2008, 12:30 AM

Bought the bike first and decided I better find a fourm to learn all about the bike. Instead I not only gained a ton of knowledge from those who have owned these fine machines but gained a whole lot of friends.
I either found this site thru a link at Delphi or thru Gooogle. Really don't matter as I'm here to stay.
Thanks for a great site Don
Larry

rosebud

04-07-2008, 10:46 AM

We were stalked. NEWTrk and I were riding through Granite OK in May of 06, first long ride with the new bike and next thing we know is we were being stalked by Wild Hair. He was sitting on a front porch as we rode by jumped on his 1st gen and followed us. He trapped us in a dead end at Quartz Mountain and forced us into a corner and made us take his card with this website on it. Best advertisment this site has is 'The Ambasador'.

Thanks Lowell! You always have a place in Catoosa to hang you hat.
:bighug:

Rickstir51

04-07-2008, 12:04 PM

believe it or not I was looking to upgrade from my M50. I was looking for a HD roadking was at the dealer to test ride the roadking and when I got back from the test ride I noticed the 07 midnight venture. I ask the dealer about it and he said it was in on consignment because the old guy could not hold it up at stop signs, I ask about damage and other than a couple of scratches on the crash bars no other damage. I ask the dealer If I could test ride it and he said sure took the bike out went about 10 miles and was sold went back to the dealer and bought it that afternoon. went home did a google search and here I am.

Gene-b

04-07-2008, 02:22 PM

Ive been riding Ventures since 2002. I'm on my second one now.

Anyway, One day I just decided to find out if there was other Venture riders in my area so I just did a search on the net, this site came up and the rest is history!

Now I'm hooked, I check in almost every day.

Gene

Stratcat

04-07-2008, 02:33 PM

I had turned my friend "Wrench" on to a deal on a Venture, about a year later I was looking at one and he turned me on to this site, and MAN AM I GLAD HE DID!! You folks are awesome!

PA RIDER

04-07-2008, 04:09 PM

I followed you over from "another" site.

PA RIDER.:cool10:

mavericksix

04-07-2008, 06:20 PM

Followed over from the "other" site, about a week or so from the start.

Semper Fi :cool10::cool10::cool10::cool10::cool10::cool10:

Cinderella

04-07-2008, 10:47 PM

well i dont know how Dale found the site...........but soon after he got into it i just had to find out what the heck was so interesting that he spent so much time in here.......so when he wasnt around I would peak in here and before ya know it , believe it or not I just had to make a comment :whistling: so I HAD to sign up...........and well the rests history (addiction, madness, call it what you will :D)
and at that time there were only a few lady members and they hardly ever spoke up or posted......well that soon changed !!!:innocent:
:rotfl::rotfl:

Dano

04-08-2008, 11:38 PM

Was at a local indie bike store 5 months after getting my 84, saw a MK11 outside, looked around for who I thought it might be. Met Millman 37 that day, he turned me on to the site, been here ever since (much to the detriment of trying to get anything else done!). Great people, great technical help, only place I know that I can talk to Australia and Germany at the same time about the same subject with no bullc**p like politics and the such to deal with. Even carry on PM's with a certain member in Germany about Auto racing! Haven't been to any other sites and most likely won't!

Thanks Don!

Dan

spear

04-09-2008, 02:24 AM

only place I know that I can talk to Australia and Germany at the same time about the same subject

Ah - what an unbaised ambassador! :rotf:

yamahamer

04-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Met Taz at bike night........been hooked ever since. Thanks Don for the great place for friends and knowledge.
:bighug:

Ruffy

04-10-2008, 04:45 PM

I had received the "Notorious" e-mail while I was with the other site. I remember some issues back then and, not knowing the players I wasnt sure what was going on then. A few months later I came across a link and VIOLA!!! I had arrived. :cool10:

big mike

04-10-2008, 11:33 PM

Several weeks before I bought my '06 MRSV I did a google search for Royal Star Venture and there you were.:dancefool:
I second that, I also found you through Google.

Big Mike:thumbsup2:

johnny-canuck

04-13-2008, 06:14 PM

I was googling info on something about Ventures ( I forget what now ) and came across this site. Fell in love and joined up.

John

Al Bates

04-14-2008, 12:42 PM

I Belong to the Venturer's and read about the new sight that was starting up. I belong to both for years.
I like them both, but the folks are much more friendlier here on the Venture Rider sight.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/venturerider/ADB/Bike.gif

dray

04-14-2008, 03:02 PM

Dogpile

Blackjack

04-14-2008, 03:59 PM

Janis and I were stalked by 86er at Two Wheels Only (in beautiful Suches GA) on a Sunday afternoon sometime late in the fall of 2006. Thanks, Todd!

Terry

bongobobny

04-21-2008, 07:10 AM

Yahoo search. Wish I would have found this site BEFORE springing for a 3 year membership on that "Other" site...

Redneck

04-21-2008, 08:45 AM

Don you forgot one choice on the pole. (Chased down by a loon who twisted my arm.):rotf::rotf::rotf:
It was a search engine for me.

dr_bar

05-25-2008, 07:46 PM

Found the site with GOOGLE...

Stopped by several times in the last couple of years, but decided to join after picking up my new RSV this year.

Doug

texasyamahamama

06-06-2008, 12:22 PM

I was in Durango Colorado a couple of years ago and noticed a gentleman at a gas station on a 89 venture just like mine. I struck up a conversation and he gave me a card with the website address.

Schlepporello

07-04-2008, 03:57 AM

I had already joined the "Other" site and made the comment to my friend in Carrollton, TX that if I wanted full membership on that board it'd cost me $20 per year. Being a member of many other free boards and the administrator of my own free board, this didn't set well with me. My friend is a far better googler than I and he e-mailed the link to me.

Rottdoglover

12-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Found VR.O by accident. Was searching for info on a Venture I was looking to buy, and poof! I found great info and more. Many thanks for this site

abnormalwon

12-27-2008, 12:40 AM

Was at the Wal-Mart eating a burger in the parking lot siting next to an 86 VR when its owner came back to leave. Struck up a conversation and talked about the 85 I had owned a fe years back. Was introduced to 86er and he told me about the site. Visited once, signed up then went away a couple of months. Came back and am now hooked, good times.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana::banana:

DKleven

12-27-2008, 08:46 AM

Orin, (who now rides a wing) said I should check it out, I did and am checking out what is going an almost daily, don't say much but visit often.......:whistling:

PB&J

12-27-2008, 10:22 AM

My brother Al is a member on the Shadow Ace tourer sight and was talking with one of several members over there that are also members on this sight. There were talking about how much I wanted a Vebture royale and they gave him the sight URL . I kept it until after i bought my 85 then joined. Been glad ever since.

wild hair 39

12-27-2008, 10:30 AM

was in leadville co 05 i thank,just got my 89vr,camped out with norm,and john,this site is not so pickey about,inabilty to read and write,have mate so meny great people,can't even began to memember them all,SO PLEASE FOREGIVE ME,FOR NOT RESPONDING
love this site,check it most every morn

lowell:bighug:

1rooster

12-27-2008, 09:15 PM

at a harley dealership.7 of us was heading to Cherokee Rally.6 were harleys and my RSV.They HAD to stop at the harley dealership .When i went outside to the parking lot there was a biker looking at my bike.He said i used to have one of those so we struck up a conversation.He also had a few venture parts like a backrest and service manuel which he offered to me for hundred dollar bill.He then asked if I knew about the web site and I said no.He gave me the address and the rest is history.

Honey

12-28-2008, 12:14 AM

Several weeks before I bought my '06 MRSV I did a google search for Royal Star Venture and there you were.:dancefool:

What he said...

uechi kid

12-31-2008, 04:17 PM

This site was recommended by someone from the Kawasaki site that I frequent.

MikeM8560

12-31-2008, 07:57 PM

Well when i wanted to get a new bike I knew I wanted a venture as I really missed/ liked my old VR so im sure i landed here from google.

IH Truck Guy

01-24-2009, 02:48 PM

Well,I was sitting in a club having a cold one, helping support single mom's and two big bad biker dudes came in and wanted to beat up the guy driving the Yamaha parked outside unless I joined their club..So being a lover and not a fighter,I signed up...:D
Never been in a gang before...Pretty cool....:whistling::whistling::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl :

Seriously,bought the Venture not knowing a thing about them.
I always just thought they were Goldwings until I knew better.:8:
I googled Venture and this site popped up.
What a wealth of info and knowledge on this site...
We didn't know anybody,but took a chance and went to one of Brad and Lonna's meet and eats......Met a great group of people who are the real deal......
Shari and I have made lifelong friends all because of a motorcycle....
We have yet to meet any clunkers in this group..Unless we are the clunkers and nobody's telling us..:whistling:
So to all the new members,get to any of the rallies or meet and eats.Or start your own meet and eat..
You won't regret a thing....
Thanks to Don for getting us all together and for all the time and effort you put into this site.:happy34::happy34::happy34:

Boy,the riding season can't get here fast enough..My typing finger hurts..:eek:

junkyardog53

01-24-2009, 05:37 PM

I WAS GOING TO SELL MY BIKE.....SO I KNEW I WAS GOING TO BUY A VENTURE SO WHILE SEARCHING THE BIKE FOR INFO I CAME ACROSS THIS SITE....GLAD I FOUND YOU
I DON'T POST MUCH....I HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEGDE OF THE MACHANICS OF A BIKE...BUT I'M LEANING A LOT FROM EVERYONE ON THIS SITE......THANKS TO EVERYONE
BOB:lightbulb:

BuckShot

01-24-2009, 07:13 PM

Friend from the old VTS told me about the other Venture site. I did a search and found this one and the other one. After looking and reading on both for a few days, I decided that I liked this one. Everyone seemed so much nicer and all the friendly kidding around just said this was one big happy family. Post once in awhile,but can't seem to not a least look around every day or so. This site is addicting just like MM w/peanuts. Like so many have already said, Thank's Don and to all who first started this site.
To any new members--Just jump right in, everyone makes you feel welcome and treats you like an old friend.

Oldseadog

01-24-2009, 07:57 PM

I found this VR.org after I bought my 84. I was looking for information on known problems with the first gens, and how to correct them.

RawHide

09-01-2009, 09:50 PM

and his brother said their are supporting sights that we should look into. So we did and upon discovering this sight we also made friends with BIG TOM. He introduced us to his loyal VR members and non members as well. This is the second year for me and Philip since he bought his new used bike just last year. Drove all the way to Michigan and back with a rented truck to bring a tour bike for me for comfort! Am I glad he did. That is where the name RawHide developed. I was getting too sore on long trips with the other bikes, BUT NOT WITH VR! Hail to VR! And guess what we did our first host for the Finger Lakes area upon the urging from BIG TOM! It was successful and we definitely will do it again. SEE WHAT HAPPENS when you sign up and join VR...it sure does motivate you!

:clap2:

Wanderer

09-01-2009, 10:54 PM

I was on the Suzuki and Kaw Forums, but wanted more info on the Yamaha tourers. I don't know how long I was on here, but was finally pushed over the edge by a few of the great members on here and that's pretty much how I ended up with the RSV. I guess I probably Googled myself over to the site.
:Venture: Wouldn't trade my RSV or this site for nothin'.

saddlebum

09-02-2009, 02:06 AM

I had just taken my 89 out for its first real ride and came across a nice couple from london who had an 84 if I remember correctly. In any case we talked for a bit and then they suggested I check it out. and here I am all you lucky people.:big-grin-emoticon:

Zfrebird4

01-24-2010, 03:40 AM

... a deers attempt to ride my FIRST New 86 VR (Ursula Black on Gold = beautiful!) ... some guys in an organization I belong too were riding. I got the itch. Tried a used Gold wing but with my new knees I could not manage the sifter position.

I went to the local Yamaha dealer and told them I wanted another Yamaha after I did a trial ride on a member here's bike in a parking lot ... and they said one was for sale on this site. That's how I got hook up with Squidley who had an 86 VR for sale. After meeting his lovely wife, Lonna, ... I fell in love ... with the Bike! And he brought it down to me after picking up a trailer the gang here fund raised to give to our great Adm of the site, Dan, and parked the trailer in my garage as he went to Texas to pick up his new bike, back to here, loaded up the trailer, and they drove it with their new bike back home.

Long story, great results. Found two great people to love, and an honest deal and great bike. Still riding happy.

JackZ:missingtooth::hurts::banana:

emtdouggood

01-24-2010, 06:48 AM

Looking for repair ideas and this site came up. Thanks for having this site it has saved me alot. Also found some good people to go with it.

Evan

01-24-2010, 09:52 AM

Last winter, I was thinking about finding a more comfortable touring bike than my Pacific Coast especially for my frequent long runs to the cottage (over 200 miles). That triggered memories of an old riding buddy's VR back in the late 80's. Did a google search which turned up an 88VR and also led me to this site. Had a quick look at the VR and was turned off by a several problems including no clutch pressure, an E4 error message etc. However, I was so impressed with the the helpful info and people on this site that I bought the bike. Thanks to the amazing information and help of many members, buying that VR turned out to be one of my better decisions in 2009.

First_N_Last

01-24-2010, 10:32 AM

Google search on "Yamaha Venture forums".

johnny-canuck

01-24-2010, 02:08 PM

I found it through google when researching Ventures before I bought my '07 Midnight.

John

retusn

01-25-2010, 01:27 AM

Google search after I purchased my bike.

Rickster

01-25-2010, 09:36 AM

Pioneer Motorsports in Chaffee, NY great bunch of people not to mention home to BIG TOM's WNY mini rally.

Aussie Annie

01-28-2010, 01:57 AM

Was a member on the "other" site, then through a link found "family" :clap2::clap2:

saddlebum

01-28-2010, 02:47 AM

I bought my Venture and while out on my 1st ride with it, I pulled into a timmes for a coffee. Low and behold in comes another venture and we get to talking. Some where in the conversation the couple who where out of london informed me about the site and the rest is history.

midnite

02-11-2010, 11:25 PM

researching touring bikes. Decided on the RSV, bought one new Sept of 09. came home searced for forums, found this site, rest is history. Thanks to Don, Squidley, Goose and all the others who contribute to the site, friends made, memories to be made.:thumbsup2:

MidlifeVenture

02-20-2010, 11:27 PM

Fell in love with the bike first then found this site was a lurker for a year or so then was told to buy the bike singed up that night:big-grin-emoticon:

Zippy69

09-11-2010, 02:36 PM

I searched for Yamaha Venture Forum, and there it was......

tcoop

09-15-2010, 12:28 PM

Posted pictures of my newly purchased(traded) bike on other non venture sites and MiCarl suggested this site and so far I like what I see.

SMSgt

11-07-2010, 07:03 PM

I have been on Road Star Clinic for years. Then when I bought my RSV the guy I bought it from told me about this site. I'm glad to be here but now I have to look at both sites to try and learn all I can about each bike.

Golf&Venture

12-31-2010, 01:03 AM

In June 2010 While visiting my daughter in Vacaville CA. I purchased an 89 VR from South Lake Tahoe. I continued to search craigs list for VRs and saw an add for the front fork brace. Later I discovered that the seller was Condor who suggested that I contact some members of the Venture Riders for referrals about the brace. I bought the brace and the rest is history.

Kirby

12-31-2010, 12:53 PM

I don't exactly remember but I think I was on the Venturer.org website as I was looking to purchase a RSV and wanted to know all I could about it. I had been without a bike for about 18 years. I think someone on that site made mention of this site over there and I just had to check it out. Then I got hooked!!! With the bike. With the site. And with the people!!! Thanks Don, and keep up the great work. And to all the others I've met here or on the road, it has been an honor and a privilege just knowin' ya!!!!

slick97spirit

01-01-2011, 03:22 PM

I bought my RSV a year ago in Myrtle Beach, SC. One day at a gas station, guy came up to me & told me about this site.
Am I ever glad he did, as it's been really helpful !

Have any idea who that person was....Could it have been the ambassador?

Learned about it from my brother who rides with several venture riders in a Dallas area Star riders group. Been intrigued ever since....don't post much, but check in everyday.

Merlin

07-05-2011, 05:09 PM

I bought my RSTD and joined another Yamaha forum hoping to get information. Their Royal Star section was small and did not have a ton of stuff. I was looking for information/instructions about installing an RSV seat on my RSTD and a member at that site gave me a tip about Venturerider.org. He is also a member here, so I joined up on a trial basis. With the help I've gotten, the membership won't be a "trial" one for very long.:beer:

XV1100SE

07-05-2011, 11:07 PM

First thing I do when I see a Venture rider is ask them if they are on the site. If they say no... I tell them of the benefits and of the weird.... errrrr GREAT people on the site !
Word of mouth is one option for the poll... but recommendation from a member should be on their too !
Hmmmm.... finders fee for new members?

Venturous

07-06-2011, 07:39 PM

I ran in to Don Harrell (tazmocycle) and his wife Susan at an intersection south of Birmingham while on a test ride after I had resoldered my CMU. They invited me to a local bike get together and when I did they asked if I was going to Vogal. I said "What's a Vogal?" At the time I was a member of The Venturers.
I went to Vogal one and ended up joining Venturerider.org and life has never been the same.
RandyA