stewart1944 Posted October 14, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2009 I live in Rome, Georgia and last week a woman saw my 2nd gen and told me her husband had a venture for sale. Today I had a chance to take a few pictures with my cell phone and talk with the son-in-law of the owner. It is a white Venture Royale and I am told it is a 1983. I saw some of the fairings that had been removed and the son-in-law said everything is there except for the headlght cowling. I have been told that the bike runs but the carbs need a lot of help and the starter solenoid is bad. The owner is bypassing the solenoid to start the bike. I didn't ask to start it because it was raining today and the bike is parked outside with a tarp covering it from the windshield to the trunk but not covering the sides or front forks/wheel. I pulled back the tarp for a few minutes to get the attached photos. The owner is asking $1000 but I suspect he will take less. This would probably be a good parts or project bike. Unfortunately I didn't get the mileage but I can get this if needed. I don't know much about what to look for on a 1st gen so please call me on my cell 706-346-1886 and I will try to get whatever info you need or I can provide the name and cell phone for the owner. Quillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 14, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2009 With '83 runners selling in the $1300 to $1600 range, I wouldn't give more than $300 bucks for it. No telling what the real problem is, and it might be 2nd gear?? If it is second gear???......$150 - $200. It's a real gamble so be kind to yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 14, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 14, 2009 Yah!! Looks more like a parts bike than a fixer upper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted October 15, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 15, 2009 I have seen some real pretty white 1st gens, that ain't one of them. They may be keeping that one a long time if they don't come down on the price, a lot. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted October 15, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 15, 2009 might need the frame welded up too..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 15, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 15, 2009 With '83 runners selling in the $1300 to $1600 range, I wouldn't give more than $300 bucks for it. No telling what the real problem is, and it might be 2nd gear?? If it is second gear???......$150 - $200. It's a real gamble so be kind to yourself... I'm definitely with Jack on this, missing lower fairing legs and if it's been sitting outside you never know what the electricals like, I'd offer $300 and let him know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 15, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 15, 2009 I'm definitely with Jack on this, missing lower fairing legs and if it's been sitting outside you never know what the electricals like, I'd offer $300 and let him know why. Now here's one that has a lot of potential. EBAY1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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