First_N_Last Posted October 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) I'm a soon to be picking up a (new to me) 2008 Venture. My addVenture started by searching the internet adds to find the best buy (for me). Many slipped by from my hesitance... some just didn't feel right... some were priced like they were gold lined. Searches, eBay & Craigs List were used. After days of searches, notes & research; I stumbled upon a poor lonely Red/Black Venture abandoned by it's owner, which apparently left his bike love & turned over to the Dark Side. Yes, the previous owner succumbed to all of the Harley marketing & mantra; & is now marching in line with his buddies (this is just a guess). Well, the poor bike is anxiously waiting for me to pick it up & take it home. She (the bike) already nows that I love it & have started making preparations to take care of it. The plan is:search for & buy a Dowco cover for it as soon as I find a good price [Anyone have suggestions] buy insurance from Progressive the Wednesday before I get it purchased ticket to fly to Akron, OH (Orbits is the best) [leaving early & arriving in Akron on 11/7 @ 11:45AM] eat hardly anything before flying to minimize human pit-stops on the way home [pack some energy bars] after landing in Akron, get transportation to Dover, OH (in process of finding) [anyone have any recommendations - Shuttle service?] taking my rain gear/suit, full helmet, ski gloves, boots, level 2 armor jacket/pants & security after giving cashier check to owner, putting plate on, checking tire pressures, checking fluids, filling up with gas (adding Sea Foam)... I'll mount my GPS & call the wife that I'll be starting the final leg of my addVenture. Lastly, start the long fun ride from Dover, OH to Richmond, VA Woo! Hoo! I can't wait. These Venture bikes seem like they were made for me. So... I'm still looking for recommendations on: best transportation to get for travel from Akron Airport to Dover any suggestion for buying a cover for the new girl... - manufacturers - models - sellers Thanks; johnb Edited October 26, 2009 by First_N_Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrell Posted October 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 26, 2009 Congrats on the new ride. You will love it as I do mine. Just as a side. You do know you can have the bike shipped for less than $600 possibly less than you travel cost. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted October 26, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2009 Just wait, wouldn't surprise me if some of the Ohio guys chime in and offer transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 26, 2009 Hey Adventure 1943 lives out that way he may be able to give you some travel suggestions I live north of Akron but work during the day. good luck with the bike I love mine:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 26, 2009 I was thinking the same thing. Not sure if anyone is near the area you're going to, but you never know. Good luck on the ride home and let us all know when you leave. Some folks along the way might meet up with ya. Of course that would mean your trip could take longer. All that chatting that goes on and the possible food involvement. Enjoy the bike. Oh and now that you'll have one you're gonna have to make some meet and eats. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2009 Dover is quite a bit south of Akron. About 1/2 the way up the state if you were on I 77. About 35 to 40 miles above where I 70 crosses. Let us know when you are coming back down. Or going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2009 Put the Sea-Foam in at about 1/2 tank for a full can the 1st time if you think he has been slacking at all in upkeep. And carb sync might be good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 27, 2009 Dover is quite a bit south of Akron. About 1/2 the way up the state if you were on I 77. About 35 to 40 miles above where I 70 crosses. Let us know when you are coming back down. Or going up. Dover is 35 miles from the Akron airport all freeway about a half hour south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2009 This area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted October 27, 2009 Congrats on the new ride. You will love it as I do mine. Just as a side. You do know you can have the bike shipped for less than $600 possibly less than you travel cost. Just a thought. Shipping was a thought & priced just as you said (under$600) but... where is the AddVenture in that? My expected costs to get there are: $129 for flight to Akron might do $79 special Shuttle from airport direct to bike (unless someone knows about a regular shuttle) The ride home from there is just fun, food & gas. I don't even care if it's raining, freezing, etc. I'll just adjust the speed, might hop off expressways & use GPS for back road alternates. Thanks for the shipping thought though... johnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Here are a few pics of the NOB... http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/e/4/a/highres_8012330.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/e/5/4/highres_8012340.jpeg The Harley dealer has her hid away in the rear garage storage area of the building. Poor girl... Edited October 27, 2009 by First_N_Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMIKE Posted October 27, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 27, 2009 Sounds like you got a plan...Expect the unexpected and plan for those also. You be careful with that wonderful bike... Good luck to you...I hope it all goes smooth...sounds like a lot of fun. Oh yeah incase nobody has told you yet... :TEAL: Let us know if we can help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted October 27, 2009 Here is my old 1998 V-star which is looking for a new home... http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/d/9/2/highres_8012146.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/d/8/c/highres_8012140.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/d/a/4/highres_8012164.jpeg The pictures were taken today after a wash & wax with my camera phone. Good camera broke on lmy last vacation (rats - 1/2 way up the climb of Frenchman Mt. in Las Vegas). The YAHAHA plate will move to the new bike. It's my way of telling Harley people that Yamahas (& other mets) are at least $6000 cheeper. Ha Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrejx Posted October 27, 2009 Share #14 Posted October 27, 2009 shipping was a thought & priced just as you said (under$600) but... Where is the addventure in that? ........ The ride home from there is just fun, food & gas. I don't even care if it's raining, freezing, etc. I'll just adjust the speed, might hop off expressways & use gps for back road alternates. Thanks for the shipping thought though... Johnb You go boy!!!!! CONGRATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted October 27, 2009 Sounds like you got a plan...Expect the unexpected and plan for those also. You be careful with that wonderful bike... Good luck to you...I hope it all goes smooth...sounds like a lot of fun. Oh yeah incase nobody has told you yet... :TEAL: Let us know if we can help... Thanks for the thoughts. I hike & climb in the arid areas of Nevada, Utah & Arizona in the summer & often above 100 degerees. You plan, re-plan & plan some more. My Honda Shadow Spirit that I bought off eBay 5 years ago was from Mike's Harley Davidson in MD. That was an interesting Train ride with gear to get the bike & ride it home. HD dealers have good deals on non-HD bikes. Thank you HD! johnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted October 27, 2009 Dover is 35 miles from the Akron airport all freeway about a half hour south. Yep... only 35 miles... 20 to 25 minutes... and the dealer won't pick me up! Darn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted October 27, 2009 Share #17 Posted October 27, 2009 Becareful on your ride home, and you made a great choice. Gregg Why are Harley dealers afraid to put a metric bike out frount???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 27, 2009 Share #18 Posted October 27, 2009 First_N_Last - I'd be happy to pick you up at the airport. I'm guessing that you bought your 'new' Venture from Adventure Harley Davidson ? send me an email rbyrd5@neo.rr.com and we can make arrangements. Dick Byrd 330-754-5640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 27, 2009 Share #19 Posted October 27, 2009 First_N_Last - This is too freaky - I bought my 'new' 2007 Venture in Smithfield Va, just South of Richmond and now you're coming up here to buy your 'new' Venture. There's a years difference in time but still it seems quite a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted October 27, 2009 Hey; Are there any riders near Dover (OH) that would want to ride along for awhile as I ride home? On 11/7, I should be leaving Adventure Darley Davidson at about 2:30 PM. If no riders to ride along, does anyone want to meet an almost really old guy for a mid-afternoon meal/snack? Message me if anyone is interested. Rain or shine... Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted October 27, 2009 Here is a request for kindness; Any Venture Riders near Dover willing to stop by Adventure HD for me? I would appreciate a quick check of my bike to insure that the rubber is OK for my trip home? It would be nice to have a heads-up about any tire safety issues. Let me know please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted October 27, 2009 Share #22 Posted October 27, 2009 John, Save the plane ticket and Come up to Fredericksburg I'll give you a ride up to OH then Now there is and ADDVENTURE:scared: Congrats on your new bike. If you need any help with it Give me a call. Also keep an eye on the meet & eats we usually have a couple of VA members attend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 27, 2009 Share #23 Posted October 27, 2009 Here is a request for kindness; Any Venture Riders near Dover willing to stop by Adventure HD for me? I would appreciate a quick check of my bike to insure that the rubber is OK for my trip home? It would be nice to have a heads-up about any tire safety issues. Let me know please. Thanks. Ok - I guess I'm invisible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 27, 2009 Share #24 Posted October 27, 2009 LOL...I SEE YOU. I'm not too far from the area but of course am never home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share #25 Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) First_N_Last - I'd be happy to pick you up at the airport. I'm guessing that you bought your 'new' Venture from Adventure Harley Davidson ? send me an email rbyrd5@neo.rr.com and we can make arrangements. Dick Byrd 330-754-5640 Thanks, I'll email you... I'm also on Facebook as John Bauer... anyone hear is welcome to request me as a friend. http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Bauer/1044481842 Edited October 30, 2009 by First_N_Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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