acain Posted April 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2009 I finally gave in to temptation and bought a 2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe/14000 miles. I was wondering if anybody had any advise or items of interests about this bike I should know about. I thought I got a good deal having paid $8000 for this classy machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemorrisonjr Posted April 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2009 You will love it.......I have the Midnight TD 06 and have put on 19000 in 2 years... And have put about 4 grand of goodies on or into the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted April 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2009 Ride it and enjoy. You have a 2nd gen. Venture without the box, so keeping up with the Venture items (under 2nsd Gen Tech Talk) will basically cover the mechanics. I have 102,000 miles on my 02 Venture without any unscheduled down time. Servicing them is easy and I do all my own work. If you are mechanically inclined, get a service manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2009 There's not much they need. Just get on and ride. Whereabouts in IN are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted April 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2009 You'll love the RSTD. You can make it as comfortable and convenient as a Venture but detach everything and ride it as a cruiser. Best of both worlds. As for 8K , I think you got a good price on your baby. There's a meet and eat in Indiana end of this month. Ought to go and meet some of the folks from here. You'll never meet a better group of riders. Here's the link to thread http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=33549 Now that your here, we welcome you and remember, if you tell about something we expect pictures... it's in the rules Ride safe and God Bless. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted April 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2009 Congrads, I have a 2006 midnight . I added a trunk and back seat from a venture . Both wife and I love it I am sure you will too.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acain Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted April 7, 2009 I'm located in Auburn, IN which is 20 minutes north of Fort Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 7, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2009 Hey, it's about time we see someone else from boring northern IN. That's only 35 miles away from us. My wife's parents live in Auburn. We were there visiting last Sunday and will be there again next Sunday. We're up there frequently. We'll have to look you up some warm Saturday and go for a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted April 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2009 I finally gave in to temptation and bought a 2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe/14000 miles. I was wondering if anybody had any advise or items of interests about this bike I should know about. I thought I got a good deal having paid $8000 for this classy machine. I also have a 2006 and love it. I thought the passing lamps and luggage rack were must haves. I also have added LED lights to the rear turn stalks to give me three points of light for safety. The last upgrade I have done was an air horn. Oh, and I had the stock seat modified by Rick Butler to make it more endurance-oriented. This thread features many of the RSTD owners, and will give you a feel for popular upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrieg Posted April 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2009 Hello from Fort Wayne! Congrats on the new bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 9, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2009 Someone else from Fort Wayne. Oh goodness. We need to find a good Saturday and go riding. Maybe you know a fun obscure road around here I've overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrieg Posted April 9, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 9, 2009 I would have to let you lead, I never know where to ride. Alot of times I just cruise to Huntington, Columbia City and back since I live on the south west side of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunman Posted April 9, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 9, 2009 If you haven't done so already, I suggest changing the rear brake light to the LED board. Much brighter, and faster to light up as well. A simple inexpensive safety change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted April 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted April 10, 2009 36,000 miles I did not like the stock seat at all replaced it at 2,000 miles with a Mustang Seat I have meet people that don't have a problem with it It has only been in the shop 3 times 1 -- 1200 miles for the 600 mile check up 2 --- Twice for tires 3 --- Carb sync I have Never had any problems or have I met any one who has Ride it Ride it Ride It I ordered new LEDS for the Tail and Blinkers I will put them on this weekend if they get here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManWithAVision Posted April 10, 2009 Share #15 Posted April 10, 2009 I bought my 06 new (non current) last October (08). Put about three hundred miles on it before the corners started getting icy. I had to do something with the handlebars cause the shoulders got pretty sore after an hour in the saddle. Switched over to the Flanders pullback bars for the RSTD and couldn't be happier. Also went with a Mustang seat, Strebel Ear Cannon horn, LED tail light / turn signals, Yamaha passing lights, luggage rack, tool bag, and about to order the Baron handlebar tack. Just finishing the break in period and starting to explore what those higher revs can provide. Enjoy your new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamico Posted May 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 1, 2009 acain, I beleive 8k would be a great price. I was at the dealer last week looking at a new RSV (wife is looking to upgrade the passenger comfort level). I have a 2005 RSTD, and he offered me 8k for it in trade. So... I'd assume, he's going to mark it up to re-sell. Thus, I'd think, you got a 1 year newer bike for what I was told is wholesale. Congratulations ! You'll love the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 1, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 1, 2009 I would have to let you lead, I never know where to ride. Alot of times I just cruise to Huntington, Columbia City and back since I live on the south west side of town. MKrieg, I seem to recall taking hwy 5 north out of Huntington was a fun road. Not too many curves, but lots of whoops (up and down). Old 24 to Wabash was also a fun road but I don't know if it is still open since they built the new 24. I graduated from Homestead and lived off of 24 in Forest Ridge. My folks have now moved out to Scotia off of Aboite Center. Where abouts in SW FtW are you? I will give you and Peg a shout when I am coming to the Fort this summer to visit the 'rents. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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