saddlebum Posted October 14, 2008 Share #26 Posted October 14, 2008 She looks MUCH better in your garage than at the dealership. I bet she would look even better in my garage:lightbulb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 15, 2008 Share #27 Posted October 15, 2008 Maybe I missed it in the thread somewhere, but what bike did you trade in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted October 15, 2008 Share #28 Posted October 15, 2008 Congrats and Welcome. When leaning it over at a stop just remember it is heavy, and hope you continue enjoying your ride, as I am sure you will. Also glad you stopped by as this place is almost as addicting as your new ride is Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSTDRIDER Posted October 15, 2008 Share #29 Posted October 15, 2008 NICE LOOKIN RIDE!! Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMIKE Posted October 15, 2008 Share #30 Posted October 15, 2008 I got a 07 a couple of weeks ago with 19 miles...now 879 miles. I have a 30" inseam and I cannot flat foot the bike either...but it is so balanced I have no problems. I would leave it alone... It slow speed handles better than other big bikes I test road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share #31 Posted October 15, 2008 I bet she would look even better in my garage:lightbulb: +1 on that. The Venture looks great at every angle anywhere, anyplace. It surely is a head turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share #32 Posted October 15, 2008 Maybe I missed it in the thread somewhere, but what bike did you trade in? I traded in my '06 Vulcan 900 with 21K miles. At first they did not want to take the trade since it came from eBay, but the dealership was so willing to work with me throughout the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share #33 Posted October 15, 2008 Congrats and Welcome. When leaning it over at a stop just remember it is heavy, and hope you continue enjoying your ride, as I am sure you will. Also glad you stopped by as this place is almost as addicting as your new ride is Brad I agree. With the weight, I give the bike lots of respect. I cannot afford to loose concentration and lean it at a stop. Just like last night on my way home from work, they were paving parts of I-83N near the MD/PA line and it was a stop and go for about 15 minutes. One thing I like about this bike...even at slow speeds...it seems to be well balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share #34 Posted October 15, 2008 I got a 07 a couple of weeks ago with 19 miles...now 879 miles. I have a 30" inseam and I cannot flat foot the bike either...but it is so balanced I have no problems. I would leave it alone... It slow speed handles better than other big bikes I test road. I can flat foot one side, but not quite flat foot on the other side. You are right and I am glad that I did not have the bike lowered in any way. Regards and ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted October 15, 2008 Share #35 Posted October 15, 2008 Mike, Are you active on HF? Skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share #36 Posted October 16, 2008 Hi Skid. Yes I am. I frequent 10m, 40m, and 75m and mostly on a weekend. How about you? We can set-up a time and frequency to have a QSO. 73 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted October 16, 2008 Share #37 Posted October 16, 2008 Hi Skid. Yes I am. I frequent 10m, 40m, and 75m and mostly on a weekend. How about you? We can set-up a time and frequency to have a QSO. 73 Mike Yes. a little on 75m and 60m...... a West Virginia group is on 3.830 every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share #38 Posted October 16, 2008 What time on 3.830 Mhz? If you guys are also on over the weekend, I may be able to join the QSO and introduce myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted October 16, 2008 Share #39 Posted October 16, 2008 I have the same one got it in aug of 07 and have almost 8000 mi on it and have loved every one of them.. i added a bunch of chrome and l.e.d.'s but thats the fun of haveing a bike making it yours .. im in cincinnati let me know when your ready for the big ride and i'll meet up with ya if you want sometime. Ron:mugshot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share #40 Posted October 16, 2008 Hi Ron. Thanks. I really do like the color scheme...of the blue and some black on the side of the tank, bags and fenders. I had the dealer add the light bar and the run/brake light on top of the trunk. That's about it...for the bike has everything that I want for a nice touring machine. When I started riding, I thought I will never have a radio on a bike and owning an '07 Venture was a dream come true. Keep in touch as I am going to be as frequent as I can in this forum, so we can coordinate a nice ride next season. I do ride all winter long, but I think I am going to stay local and commute to and from work. It is amazing that one can rack a lot of miles just commuting to work... BTW, how did you get 8K miles in just 2 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted October 17, 2008 Share #41 Posted October 17, 2008 What time on 3.830 Mhz? If you guys are also on over the weekend, I may be able to join the QSO and introduce myself. They're on there every morning starting around 8:00 a.m. and go for a couple hours. I'm not on the air, but sometimes listening while I'm working around the house. They're a really good bunch of guys, I've known about all my life. Sometimes they're on in the evenings, but move up to 160 m. I'm listening now, but no ones around...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted October 17, 2008 Share #42 Posted October 17, 2008 Hi Ron. Thanks. I really do like the color scheme...of the blue and some black on the side of the tank, bags and fenders. I had the dealer add the light bar and the run/brake light on top of the trunk. That's about it...for the bike has everything that I want for a nice touring machine. When I started riding, I thought I will never have a radio on a bike and owning an '07 Venture was a dream come true. Keep in touch as I am going to be as frequent as I can in this forum, so we can coordinate a nice ride next season. I do ride all winter long, but I think I am going to stay local and commute to and from work. It is amazing that one can rack a lot of miles just commuting to work... BTW, how did you get 8K miles in just 2 months? Well ride that baby up to Shillington this Sunday, show her off, shoot the bull, take a little ride, meet a few members and still be home before dark. Craig:hurts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share #43 Posted October 17, 2008 They're on there every morning starting around 8:00 a.m. and go for a couple hours. I'm not on the air, but sometimes listening while I'm working around the house. They're a really good bunch of guys, I've known about all my life. Sometimes they're on in the evenings, but move up to 160 m. I'm listening now, but no ones around...... Skid, What is your call and I'll add it in my log. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share #44 Posted October 17, 2008 Well ride that baby up to Shillington this Sunday, show her off, shoot the bull, take a little ride, meet a few members and still be home before dark. Craig:hurts: I thought a saw an exit to Shillington from 76W... Not this Sunday, but we can definitely pick a nice weekend after Halloween...my weekends are pretty much booked for now and have been helping my daughter pick the college or university she wants to attend in a year from now....that is very stressing for her:sick:. Anyway, I am sure and hoping that we will have some nice weekend in December and I may be able to bring along a ride buddy who also got himself a brand-new '07 Tour Deluxe a couple of months ago. Regards and Ride Safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted October 17, 2008 Share #45 Posted October 17, 2008 Skid, What is your call and I'll add it in my log. Thanks. Jeff / N8YOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted October 18, 2008 Share #46 Posted October 18, 2008 One thing you need to keep an eye on with the 2007 RSV is a possible coolant leak from improper torqueing of the heads. If it is not leaking yet I would have them checked at the first service opportunity. They can re-torque if it isn't leaking, but if it has started leaking they have to replace the head gaskets. It is all covered under warrantly but can take the dealer a week or two to get it done. There is a service bulletin on the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share #47 Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. I remember a forum member had mentioned this to me before and I will check on this so a shop can do the warranty job. The last time I checked and inquired about this particular problem is that only a number of Ventures actually had the problem...not sure if they are pulling my leg or not. :rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdoc Posted October 18, 2008 Share #48 Posted October 18, 2008 I'm only 5'7" so I just bought me some Johnny Reb boots. Works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share #49 Posted October 18, 2008 You are 2" taller than me, so you should not have any problems. I just use my regular Timberland Pro Titanium Steel toe boots and it works well. BTW, what website did you see those Johnny Reb boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted October 21, 2008 Share #50 Posted October 21, 2008 Not every 07 has the problem, but it is best to have them re-torque the heads to be sure. If it starts to leak then they have to tear down the engine and replace the head gaskets. There is a TSB on the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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