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I have had bikes with full fairings since 1980, so I really can't speak to its performance on a bare bike. I can say that I usually wear it in the open position and the only negative to doing that is the air vents on the top of the helmet are then blocked by the open visor. This is my 2nd LS Advant. The first one was damaged when I met the ditch to avoid a head on with a car in my lane. The chin bar gears were damaged because it was open and I landed on my shoulder and the back of my head.

Not from the factory. Previous owner may have added a vacuum petcock.

I am not turn8ng off the peacock. It was my understanding that it is vacuum actuated. Perhaps not or that feature is no longer working?

Are you shutting the fuel off at the petcock when you park it? These bikes are known to leak past the needle and seat when parked due to dirt or worn needle/seat. Check your oil level because the fuel will drain into the cylinders and seep past the rings. This will dilute the oil and raise the oil level. Keep the oil level below the midpoint of the sight glass. The other frequent result of carb leakage is hydraulic lock of the engine which results in bent rods and or broken engine case. if it hasn’t been done, the carbs should be removed and rebuilt. Personal experience: I went to start one of mine when leaving the office and had forgotten to turn off the petcock. The starter simply clicked loudly. I removed the spark plugs, cranked it over, and fuel sprayed out of the spark plug holes. I was fortunate in that there was a piston near the top of its stroke with fuel locking it from continuing its stroke. A gap without the fuel would have allowed it slam into the fuel and ruin the engine. So carb overhaul and oil change was mandatory. Now, the fuel is turned off when I shut the engine off every time without exception

Good evening to all. Looks like weather will be nice and warm all this week, so that means I'll be riding all week long. Ride safe everyone.

I picked up a gorgeous 07 Midnight Venture a few weeks ago. I'm noticing a pretty significant gas smell when it's parked or I'm at a stop. When I first got it, it was dripping a little bit of fuel underneath. That stopped. I think the dealer had overfilled it. I've run 1/3 of a can of Seafoam through it thinking maybe a stuck float. It definitely still has a strong smell. Maybe residue from the overfill...but I don't think so. I think something is wrong. I had a carbureted bike a million years ago (81 Honda CB750) it also smelled of gas much of the time. Is this just a feature of carbureted bikes or is something wrong that I might fix? Pic for attention.

I have always used Scorpion EXO 900 / EXO 930 convertible modulars so I could ride with the same Open 3/4 face helmet as an option. I did get to use my buddies "Revolver" helmet, I think it was Shark brand that use to make them, and the wind would still catch that chin bar and force your head around awkwardly. I wasn't aware that LS2 made a similar style so obviously haven't tried it. Have you ridden on an standard non-fairing MC and how did it perform in the wind? As for the intercom, I'm a fan of the Sena 20 line with the optional mounting bracket that still has an input for our Yamaha / Honda style intercom on the Ventures. I can use the helmet on my other bikes with Bluetooth, or plug into the Venture and still use the factory Radio / Intercom / CB. Amazon - Sena Universal Honda CB

since you have already had back surgery look close at independent suspension IRS, and by the way the venture makes an awesome trike.

Thank You, that confirms what I was going to do.

Hey Paul, Check out this post: I believe you do have to remove that coolant hose, and the plastic tray between the frame and valve cover that the wires and hoses hide in. Drain about a quart of coolant from the radiator before removing the hose. With that hose and tray out of the way, there's just enough clearance to lift and slide that valve cover out the left side. Also check out this post - lots of pics doing a valve adjust and general clean up under the tank.

Steve, I have a friend who recently moved from his 2nd Gen Venture to a Can Am for similar reasons to what you mention. I went riding with him a couple of weeks ago. Not knocking the Venture nor GW trikes, but from what he said and I observed, Can Am looks like it would be a good choice.

Working on my 2008 Venture and have the rear valve cover all unbolted and free from the engine, I would like to have some explain how you can lift it high enough to slide out over the cam sprockets. II have tried all different movements with no luck at this point, it almost seems like I would need to remove the coolant hose as is somewhat between the frame and the cover to gain that space needed. It does not make sense that you would have to do that to change cover gasket. Someone with experience with this please help.

Hello Paul Baker, Welcome to Venture Rider. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Paul Baker joined on the 06/02/2025. View Member

This is 2007 RSV, I had to add this so as to ride with wife.

Hello Venture friends. I only got one short ride in last year, on November 19th, and broke my ankle that same day. It has rained so much this spring that I didn't try to ride until this week. I got 180 miles in on 2 different days and they were great rides, BUT I realized yesterday that I am going to have to go to a trike instead of the Venture. Between the back surgery and arthritis in my hips, it is a real struggle to manage the heavy weight of the Venture. I do ok when I get moving but getting on and off and moving around in tight places is very hard. I will be asking for advice or suggestions on different rides to check out. I want to stay with a touring ride, so a Goldwing trike looks good, but I am going to look at a Cam Am Spyder as well. Good luck to all. Steve.

Saw a beautiful beige 1st gen travelling along hwy 8 Ontario the other day....believe that was Friday. Was that one of us?? Could have been me, but I didn't ride on Friday.

In my opinion the only way to buy a helmet is on fit. Size varies between manufacturers and head shapes vary with manufacturers only fitting certain shapes. I replace mine every five years and Shoei modular as my go to. I use a comm system between helmets blue toothed to our respective iPhones

That’s pretty rare now days. I seldom see a Venture anymore.

Saw a beautiful gold/beige 1st gen Venture travelling along hwy 8 heading into Lucknow, Ontario the other day....believe that was Friday. Was that one of us??

I have the LS2 Advant modular helmet and love it. The reason I like it is that when the chin bar is flipped open it rotates all the way to the back and is not sticking up like a sail to catch the wind. I'm not sure if it is available with the built-in bluetooth, but there are aftermarket options for that.

I would say that is much over stated but to say if you have compromised shoulder(s) and find it difficult on a 2 wheels then don't go to a Spyder would be more realistic.

The last time Marca and I bought helmets we decided on the brand and size, tried on 4 different helmets each and one had a nice fit for me but not quite for her, so the dealer ordered 4 more and one of those did do what we liked. You might get lucky going on line and maybe not, so how much comfort will you sacrifice for price?

I'm looking to buy a couple of helmets for the wife and I. Looking online, there's so many choices at different prices that it's a little overwhelming trying to pick one. I'd like a modular, with the flip down sunshield, preferably with an already installed Bluetooth system, primarily for music or intercom so Lisa and I can communicate while riding....and to hear GPS directions. While I don't want to break the bank, I'm willing to spend a bit more for comfort / functionality / simplicity. With Ventureriders being the most knowledgeable group on the web.....I thought I should ask for opinions... Anyone care to opine?

Good morning to all. Hard to believe, but it is here. June is right around the corner and hopefully warmer days are coming. Gradual clearing and rain should be over by noon. Ride safe and have a great day.

Not a lot you can do to the sound system without butchering bodywork due to space limitations. Polk D404 speakers fit fairly easily in place of OEM. A lot of us add a Bluetooth receiver in the front fairing plugged into a “Y” at the cassette box. This keeps the original controller working. Welcome to the circus here.