coy55boy Posted February 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2011 I just bought my Venture Royale last August and even though I really enjoy the bike, I wanted more. So, I watched and watched and looked at literally hundreds of ads on eBay and Craigslist and elsewhere and finally found the right one. Naturally, it's on the other side of the country and will take about 3 weeks to get here, but I'm still pumped. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/FullSideView-Outside.jpg http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/IMG_0093-1.jpg http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/VeryNiceRearShot-1.jpg http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/RingofFireRadiator.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted February 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2011 That sure is a purdy bike... Won't have a problem being seen... Also noticed it's from Pennsyltucky, my old stomping grounds! Enjoy! Thats really weird... My friend got like $3000 off his New 08 Ultra Classic but he had to go to Arizona to pick it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2011 Beautiful bike..I love mine..Word of caution,when you get it watch those floorboards out front on the crash bars..They will scrape real bad as the Wing corners like a sport bike and YES you will drag them..Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooer Posted February 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2011 Yes sir, you should be pumped. Looks like you got a dandy and I don't think you can add anything to it. All you have to do is ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBear Posted February 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2011 Nice Ride!! You'll love your new 'Wing!!! I've never looked back since I first climbed on mine last fall! Enjoy it!! You WILL find it rides like a sport bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted February 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2011 Congrats that sure looks sweet !!! Enjoy the new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coy55boy Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted February 10, 2011 Beautiful bike..I love mine..Word of caution,when you get it watch those floorboards out front on the crash bars..They will scrape real bad as the Wing corners like a sport bike and YES you will drag them..Enjoy! Thanks for the heads up, Tom. I reckon I'll have to reign them in a little anyway as my laigs just ain't that long...! Really looking forward to learning about leaning on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Raider Posted February 10, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 10, 2011 That is one beautiful bike, what year is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted February 10, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 10, 2011 Great looking bike...you will not be disappointed! I assume you will ride it back home from PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 10, 2011 Share #10 Posted February 10, 2011 Keep your feet on the TOP side of the foot pegs when going around corners too...!!! Ask me how I know................(ouch)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted February 10, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 10, 2011 Keep your feet on the TOP side of the foot pegs when going around corners too...!!! Ask me how I know................(ouch)... you sayin keep them toe's up LOL got that right very nice ride Dray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coy55boy Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted February 10, 2011 That is one beautiful bike, what year is that? Thanks, Raider. It's an '01. I could've gotten a newer one for the same money, but as others have noted, this one's already been decorated to the 9's. Lotsa extra chrome bits including the wheels. Upgraded speakers and a 240 watt amp. Heated leather seat. The seller said there are over 1000 led's to light the bike up for shows (He has a table full of trophies he won with this bike). But, the big decider for me was that it was recently upgraded with the complete Traxxion Dynamics suspension system front and rear with 'All Balls' steering head bearing kit and 5-piece fork brace. I can't wait to get in some twisties to check it out! [ame=http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/?action=view¤t=2010-10-04007.mp4]Black Beauty :: 2010-10-04007.mp4 video by coy55boy - Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://vid112.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/2010-10-04007.mp4@@AMEPARAM@@vid112@@AMEPARAM@@112@@AMEPARAM@@n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/2010-10-04007@@AMEPARAM@@mp4[/ame] http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/?action=view¤t=2010-10-04007.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my14car Posted February 11, 2011 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2011 What a nice buy 01 or 10 there the same and will last forever. I upgraded from a 05 Royal Star Tour Deluxe.Your going to love your new wing the ride is unbelievable compared to what you had. I found the stock pegs work fine i felt a little cramped up on mine when frist got it. But it is a very comfortable bike. You will be scrapping your pegs an floor boards these things are rice rockets with saddle bags. Wish you well ride safe Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 11, 2011 Share #14 Posted February 11, 2011 Looks and sounds great!! Did you keep your 1st gen or sell it?? You are always welcome here at thois site you know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted February 11, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 11, 2011 Looks like a great bike for you, and you should enjoy the heck out of it. I would mention one maybe...maybe downer. Blue lights are sometimes illegal on vehicles other than police or fire. Check that out, and maybe those are for static display only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coy55boy Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted February 11, 2011 Looks and sounds great!! Did you keep your 1st gen or sell it?? You are always welcome here at thois site you know!! I've still got it. I want to keep it, but the wife says I want to sell it. It's funny...I pulled into a local Honda dealership last weekend hoping for an offer of a test ride (no luck there). Right behind me was a fella on an '06 Wing. He walks right up and says "Wow, there's a million of them (pointing at his bike) but you don't see one of these very often!" I like driving the extraordinary, it's one of the reasons I got the Venture in the first place. But, for a number of reasons, I decided that it just wouldn't work for me long term. When I came to that realization, I began the process of looking for another bike. There are lots of touring bikes around but I was able to quickly narrow it down to the Wing or a Harley. In the Harley lineup, I really only liked the looks of the Road Glide and the Electra Glide. Both models have pros and cons, but ultimately I chose the Road Glide based on the frame mounted fairing. So, now it was a competition between the Glide and the Wing. Long story short (or at least not as long...) I gave the Glide points for style and performance upgrade-ability but in every other category, (stock performance, handling, comfort, bells and whistles, reliability, cargo capacity, etc.) the Wing won hands down. Another amusing anecdote: While I was still looking at Road Glides, I spotted different ads where a Glide owners was selling a bike but was willing to trade for a Wing. That pretty much cinched it for me. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/Black%20Beauty/CockpitAllLitUp.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coy55boy Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted February 11, 2011 Looks like a great bike for you, and you should enjoy the heck out of it. I would mention one maybe...maybe downer. Blue lights are sometimes illegal on vehicles other than police or fire. Check that out, and maybe those are for static display only. Thanks, Don. That's a good point. I think the PO put those on mostly for shows. I never really figured on driving around like that anyway. [Flashback to Robert Redford and Electric Horseman] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted February 12, 2011 Share #18 Posted February 12, 2011 Beautiful bike and I can't believe you got more lites than me http://cdn.content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002041D.gifyou will enjoy it, and it's deffinately a different ride. I'm on my 7th wing and at my age it'll be my last. She's a biute enjoy:twing: http://content.sweetim.com/tbsig/sig.asp?img=ad1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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