gradona Posted March 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2009 I'm heading out tomorrow A.M. to pick up my "New to Me" 2005 Venture. I'll be going to Youngstown to see Randy (Crash) and picking her up. I've never ridden a Venture but I have ridden a Tour Deluxe. Is there a lot of difference in handling? I know that the Venture is a bit top heavy and that concerns me a little. I've been riding for over 30 years and I've learned that if your not a little nervous on a new bike there's something wrong. I was just wondering if there was any advice that you guys would give to a "Venture NewB"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted March 17, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2009 Get 'er going and don't stop and you'll be just fine. The only time 'top heavy' means anything is when you are stopped,,, at that point keep the front wheel pointing straight ahead and then get rolling before you turn,,, also watch where you're gonna put a foot down,, that it's not in a low spot,,,enjoy your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 17, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2009 Just be carefull and you will be OK. Good Luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2009 Any new to you Bike takes some getting use to. I'd take it around some side streets to get use to the feel of the clutch and how it handles. Enjoy it and congrats on your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for the responses. I'll be heading straight to the Interstate for a 260 mile ride home so the side streets will have to wait but that's good advice, none the less. I'm actually as excited as I am nervous cause my ride on the tour deluxe is what sold me on the Venture. What a ride:256:. I'm just hoping that the Venture is just as Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrell Posted March 17, 2009 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2009 Jump on it and take it slow to start off with. Think about your safety and forget about what you heard. Ride very carefully when going really slow. Use the "friction zone" riding while going slow. I bought a Venture 6 months ago and had no problems when I started riding it despite the fact that I had not ridden since 1984. I took the MSFC and that helped with the concers over a "big" bike. Teh Venture rides great but you need to learn "How it handles" at various speeds. Get a copy of the "Ride like a Pro " DVD and use the info you find there to ride safely. Since you already had a bike you most likely know all that anyway. Just get on be safe and have a good time. :happy34::happy34::happy34: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted March 17, 2009 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2009 I was just as nervous as you when I picked my 06 up last year. I heard all the horror stories about how top heavy they are and how easy they go down. Dont worry at all, with 30 yrs exp. you are gonna love that bike. They handle great for a big bike and with 12k miles I never came close to dropping it, there was that pickup truck that knocked it over in Asheville but thats a whole nother story:crackup: Enjoy the new bike. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted March 17, 2009 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2009 DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA OR YOU WILL NEVER HEAR THE END OF IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted March 17, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2009 If you are used to the Tour Deluxe, you should not have any problem with the Venture - I would think. I ride a Tour Deluxe - and find it very top heavy. For me - I sit better in a Venture - so from my perspective you should not have a problem. Remember the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted March 17, 2009 Share #10 Posted March 17, 2009 Keep the RPM's on the High side !!! These engines like to Spin up !!!! Don't lug down the engine, down shift when in doubt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted March 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 17, 2009 I bring along a air pressure gage and head straight to a gas station. On the way to the station - with no traffic around - I would hit the front and rear brakes fairly hard. At the station I would put her on the center stand - spin both wheels and look for sticky brakes by seeing if the wheels spin freely. I would then check air pressures front and rear. Also check the oil while I had her up.. Now give her the once going over looking for loose nuts and bolts that might cause me troubles.. Then, if it already had the break-in miles on its clock, I would hit the road and not look back - yeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Congrats on the new bike and have fun out there. 'Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted March 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2009 You'll do just fine, and thats a great bike your getting. Randy has taken good care of her, just sad to see he has to let it go. Be safe and were looking forward to your report once your back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted March 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted March 17, 2009 YEP, I'm here waiting to wave GOODBYE to my midnite. I'll have my camera ready so I will post the first SMILE from Grant! Will be tuff saying GOODBYE.:Venture::Venture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 18, 2009 Share #14 Posted March 18, 2009 It would be hard to say goodbye to any of mine. Hope you get one back soon Crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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