ediddy Posted August 6, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2012 Won't be long until we find out what happens with the venture. Usually around September 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted August 6, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 6, 2012 yeah, and there will be a cassette player carbs, and maybe a different color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted August 6, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 6, 2012 Or............no Venture at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 6, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted August 6, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 6, 2012 I already ahve my Venture. No need for another one and with the depreciation, I would buy it 2 or 3 years old anyways. What I am looking at is possibly getting a Kawasaki Vaquero as a second pony in the stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted August 6, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 6, 2012 My 2000 Millenium is just about broken in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 6, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2012 2013?? Are they going to make them that far in the future?? Oh no wait a minute... Time flies don't it??? I've almost got my 86 broke in and ain't even got a good start on that 85!! 70k on the 86. 25k on the 85. 19k on the 83!!! I'm not going forward here!! A 2013??? Maybe in about 25 years!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted August 6, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 6, 2012 No changes other than color or pin striping, and maybe a different OEM tire...limited production...maybe some retail financing specials in the Spring to kick start sales...and no big dealer incentives since it is such a slow seller relative to their other street/sport bikes. The V-4 is a bullet proof, albeit lower powered, VMAX engine and no changes are expected. "Project X" on a beefed up EFI VMAX powerplant and other upgrades is under wraps, but I'm guessing that a 2013 intro (2014 model) is not out of the question. Anyway, that's what my guy at Yammie in CA are leading me to believe, but they are generally in the dark as much as we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted August 6, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 6, 2012 Yamaha does a GREAT impression of Apple. No, wait a minute, i take that back. We can find out way more info of what the next iPhone will be, than we can about the next Venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bob Posted August 6, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 6, 2012 Nothing is going to happen.Looking very hard at the victory cross country. My 07 midnight is the best bike I `ve ever owned. But they need to get with the times. I understand if its not broken don't fix it. But!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 6, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 6, 2012 Really... what needs to be changed ? I like the fork mounted fairing. I like the styling. ABS - absolutely necessary? Not if you know how to work the brakes in an emergency. Nice yes, but not a show stopper Fuel Injection - maybe to meet new emission standard and run better when cold. Carbs are fine. Cold running - so warm the bike up first ! Cassette - its hidden behind a little door. I never open mine except when I'm drying the bike to make sure there is no water behind it. Other than that... glue it shut or replace it with a tray to hold things. Some newbies don't even realize the door opens let alone that there is a cassette player there ! Updated engine (VMax?) - better be liquid cooled and 4 cylinder ! Necessary? Probably not when the existing engines are bullet proof (maybe beef up the clutch and eliminate the small percentage of units that whine) Still lots of accessories out there (OEM and 3rd party) to personalize your ride. As for some OEM accessories not being available... I wouldn't be surprised if there is no Venture for 2013. Let accessory inventory reduce, sell inventory of bikes. 2014... possibly an update. But how to change a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 6, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 6, 2012 Okay... one thing that would be nice in a new model (suggested by Nancy) - a reverse gear ! That would be nice for those times you park the wrong way and have to try to back up a hill or rise in a parking lot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted August 6, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 6, 2012 It will come out with a completely different shape almost innovative and futuristic looking and they will call it The VICTORY!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted August 6, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 6, 2012 I knew it!! . Now where is my cassette deck on this thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 7, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 7, 2012 I knew it!! . Now where is my cassette deck on this thing ? Go back to your corner and play with your lazers and photon tarpedo's. And don't forget your Buck Rogers helmet. The only thing your bike don't have is warp drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted August 7, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 7, 2012 Okay... one thing that would be nice in a new model (suggested by Nancy) - a reverse gear ! That would be nice for those times you park the wrong way and have to try to back up a hill or rise in a parking lot ! New model with reverse? Mine is a 90 model and it has reverse:stickpoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 7, 2012 Share #17 Posted August 7, 2012 Go back to your corner and play with your lazers and photon tarpedo's. And don't forget your Buck Rogers helmet. The only thing your bike don't have is warp drive. That little button on the left.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle_1300 Posted August 7, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 7, 2012 Nothing is going to happen.Looking very hard at the victory cross country. My 07 midnight is the best bike I `ve ever owned. But they need to get with the times. I understand if its not broken don't fix it. But!!!!!!!!!!! I agree about the 2007 midnights. I would like the fuel injection, ran a bit rough and gas mileage went down the tubes when I road out to stardays 2009 due to the high altitudes. and of course the whine about the whine remains. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted August 7, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 7, 2012 I knew it!! . Now where is my cassette deck on this thing ? I have one of those on my bike.... Now What is a Cassette???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted August 7, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 7, 2012 6th gear would be nice.Also reverse for backing trailer up when loaded,would be good for parking in more spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 7, 2012 Share #21 Posted August 7, 2012 We almost never use 5th, what the heck would you do with 6 gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted August 7, 2012 Share #22 Posted August 7, 2012 I got to admit - - last weekend I got more comments and looks at my '99 among a very large crowd of other bikes, mainly Ultra's, that it really surprised me. The styling is distinctive and stands out of the crowd. But there really are about 100 upgrades I'd like to see made to the RSV, but a major overhaul to the styling isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted August 7, 2012 Share #23 Posted August 7, 2012 We almost never use 5th, what the heck would you do with 6 gears? Where do you ride not to use 5th gear? If you ever get over 45-50, pop it in 5th. Never get on I-94? 275? I use 5th gear all the time. If I am 45 plus mph, I am in 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted August 7, 2012 Share #24 Posted August 7, 2012 I only run 5th gear over 65 mph. I get mid forty for mileage. When you lug these engines they burn more fuel than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 7, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 7, 2012 Where do you ride not to use 5th gear? If you ever get over 45-50, pop it in 5th. Never get on I-94? 275? I use 5th gear all the time. If I am 45 plus mph, I am in 5th. I used 5th gear on the super slabs, almost never on state roads. Even when I was on two wheels I didn't use 5th very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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