stvmaier Posted November 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2007 How many trouble free miles have you put on your RSV???Don't be shy....Brag away!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted November 28, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2007 steve. is this for the '07 owners, or for all of the 2 gens? if it is for ALL 2nd gen owners, this will be a SHORT thread! lol just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2007 It's for ALL 2nd gen owners. Why will it be a short thread??Sorry.... I'm new here.. they've been out since '99,right? Surely some people have some miles on them....don't they?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted November 28, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2007 yeah, steve, but you said "trouble free miles"lol don't mind me, i am just :stirthepot:! you'll fit right in, in no time! welcome to OUR HOUSE!!!!pull up a chair, and feel right at home! just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clowe Posted November 28, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2007 I've got an '06 with 24k on it. No trouble yet. Just the usual wear down items. Trip pictures at http://myweb.cableone.net/cblowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks hipshot!! Thought I said something dumb!! ( dumber than normal..that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikenut Posted November 28, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2007 I think what Hipshot is saying is that we all have had some problems with the 2nd gen Venture. But that is like that with all bikes I don't care what make or brand. I have been riding the 2nd gen Venture for almost 80,000 mile now. My first was a 1999 and now I have a 2006. In that time I have replaced two shocks Under warranty, Replaced two wheels under warranty because of pitting (1999)and have had one clutch basket replace on the 06 under warranty. other that that it has been general Maintainance. WHy do you ask the question anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvmaier Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted November 28, 2007 I'm planning on buying one this spring..so I'm curious of longevity(sp ?) I dont really like the looks of the goldwing.... and really....what else is out there for a touring bike in this price range?? Besides ..I absolutly love the looks of the RSV.... the wife & I checked out the RSV and the Goldwing.... our opinion was the RSV is WWAAAYYYY more comfortable than the Goldwing...so...there it is, for what it's worth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted November 28, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 28, 2007 I have a 00 with 67K and the only warranty work has been one rear shock. Other than that, just normal maintaince. Earl 86 VR 00 RSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted November 28, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2007 I've put on 30,000 miles in the two years I've owned this bike with no trouble whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TFD69 Posted November 28, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 28, 2007 75,000 plus trouble free Kms on my 05 Midnight. Replaced the FM/CB/Aux control unit on the left handle bar (mount was cracked) and right exhaust Y (leaking) all under warranty. Other then those two things just changed the oil and tires. Just an awesome touring bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Rider Posted November 28, 2007 Share #12 Posted November 28, 2007 Mine is an 01 with 57k. Two rear shocks and the clutch basket replaced under warranty. Just do the regular maintenance and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted November 28, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2007 Put 50k miles on my 05. Had to have the rear shock replaced under warranty. I saw an 01 on ebay with 160k on it once, so they go for a while. Many 1st gens are well over 100k and since they are the same engine you can count on these V4's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted November 28, 2007 Share #14 Posted November 28, 2007 How many trouble free miles have you put on your RSV???Don't be shy....Brag away!!!! Are you referring to the scoot or the riders ? If it the riders you are referring too , without a doubt the 1st Gen'r cause the most trouble every mile ! :rotf::rotf: Now for the scoot , 06 flawlessly at 28,000 miles other than normal maintinence . BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted November 28, 2007 Share #15 Posted November 28, 2007 How many trouble free miles have you put on your RSV???Don't be shy....Brag away!!!! got my 2003 in 2006 with 9000 miles on. Has almost 36000 now and only had one bolt come loose, shock crapped out, windshield, and 2 sets of rear tires, one front. To me that's trouble free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted November 28, 2007 Share #16 Posted November 28, 2007 I have an 05 RSV... At aprox 7k, I had the clicking noise in rear wheel. I pulled it apart, greased drive shaft splines and rear hub pins. clicking has never been heard since!! At aproximately 36k electric fuel pump went out (replaced under warrenty). No other problems other than "preventive maintenance" .. and the normal replacement of tires (on my 4th set), rear brake pads (2nd set), oil & filter changes, fuel filter changed and relocated for my ease of accessability. I really like this bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dakotasport Posted November 28, 2007 Share #17 Posted November 28, 2007 How many trouble free miles have you put on your RSV???Don't be shy....Brag away!!!! Ok well i have a 05 midnight and have a little over 31,000 miles trouble freeee other then required maintanence...........Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Venturer Posted November 28, 2007 Share #18 Posted November 28, 2007 All of them 2nd Gen................!!!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahamer Posted November 28, 2007 Share #19 Posted November 28, 2007 MY 2005 RSTD 36000 WHEN I TRADED IT IN ON 2006 RSV IN FEBUARY 2007 NOW HAS 14000 BUT I DID BLOW A FUSE ON AUX.. PLUG:rotf: I WOULD CALL THAT WORY FREE AND I RIDE IT LIKE I STOLE IT EVERY TIME I START IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted November 28, 2007 Share #20 Posted November 28, 2007 I rode a 1st gen (I know, wrong thread), if I remember correctly it was a 1994, and I put over 90K miles on it. I now have an '07, just over 4K miles, no major problems...........yet?? (altho, I did experience the clicking noise from the rear end at just over 1000 miles while on vacation in Lake Placid...luckily, a local dealer there was very familiar with the problem and corrected it for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trandeod Posted November 29, 2007 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2007 I've put 12500 miles on my 06 RSV and zero problems yet. I think the rear brakes are to sensitive but I believe I've cured that with Zach's TCB Valve. Looking for many more trouble free miles!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted November 29, 2007 Share #22 Posted November 29, 2007 ok. i have to ask. what is the difference, between ,"worry free miles", and problems (large or small) "fixed under warranty"???? does worry free, mean you don't worry, 'cause warranty will fix it? or does it mean NO problems at all? i am confused by the question, and the answers, as well! i did get to ride today! WORRY FREE,'cause it my brothers scoot! lol just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boominup Posted November 29, 2007 Share #23 Posted November 29, 2007 03 RSV with 13,000 TROUBLE Free miles. The only problem at the moment is WINTER SETTIN IN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainfart Posted November 29, 2007 Share #24 Posted November 29, 2007 bought an 07 RSV in May - (blue/black), rode it a few thousand miles then took it apart or 2 months while re-painted (added silver metal flake over the blue / chagned the black to silver / blue flake). Rode it to Chatanooga in July. Just turned 18,000 miles. LOVE IT!!! btw - before this i put 70k on an 04 V* 1100 in 3 yrs. can't go wrong with the STAR bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted November 29, 2007 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2007 Quick highjack...Karl..on the vstar, do you have the filter relocation kit? If so is it worth the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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