oldgoat Posted November 4, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2012 Item number:261122338968Item number:261122338968Item number:261122338968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted November 4, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2012 Ok I'll bite what's so interesting about them numbers? Since you didn't put any pics. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 4, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 4, 2012 '83 Venture "Rat" hot rod. Looks cool. Might even be able to keep up with a 2nd Gen without all that plastic ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-Rat-Rod-Hot-Rod-Bike-1983-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-/261122338968?forcev4exp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted November 4, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2012 Sorry, I think its fugly. Transforming a beautiful touring bike into a "crotch rocket"?? EEWWWWWW!!! But for those who like it, have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojira Posted November 4, 2012 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2012 I like how it looks, but seems like it would've been easier just to clean up a V-Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 4, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2012 Probably not that all different from where my winter project may end up. Better seat on mine i hope, bigger fenders. I do like the reduced plastic & minimal lighting & instrumentation look. Attached couple of pictures of ebay listing. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 4, 2012 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2012 I actually think it looks pretty good. I do wonder if before doing all that work, he took the time to update 2nd gear. Also, I would not be crazy about impaling myself on those air intakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted November 4, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2012 Yea I was going to say it looks alot like a V-max to me. Sure would be easier to start there, less stuff i the dumpster too. Not for me. If I wanted something that looked like that I'd by a Sporster or something, maybe one of the XR harleys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 4, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2012 Yea I was going to say it looks alot like a V-max to me. Sure would be easier to start there, less stuff i the dumpster too. Not for me. If I wanted something that looked like that I'd by a Sporster or something, maybe one of the XR harleys I am using an RSV to start on mine, think of all the dead weight that is there. None going in dumpster though, I only got stuff I was going to use. Thanks to Wrenchrob, Wizard765, Bongobobny, Dragonrider, Skydoc & Dano for help so far. It may be a quick RSV when I get done, who would have thought that possible ? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebrrg3rd Posted November 5, 2012 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2012 Yea I was going to say it looks alot like a V-max to me. Sure would be easier to start there... But with a V-Max you'd have the rear shocks exposed on the swingarm, with the Venture you have the hidden mono shock. Plus V-Maxs seem to command a higher resale price, where as a Venture can be gotten for cheap, especially if all the plastic is damaged/missing already. Not that bad, not for me tho, and I too would hate to hit those carb intakes on a rapid deceleration maneuver. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendtdj Posted November 5, 2012 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2012 I gotta admire the ingenuity (sp?). Not my style though. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted November 5, 2012 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2012 I am using an RSV to start on mine, think of all the dead weight that is there. None going in dumpster though, I only got stuff I was going to use. Thanks to Wrenchrob, Wizard765, Bongobobny, Dragonrider, Skydoc & Dano for help so far. It may be a quick RSV when I get done, who would have thought that possible ? GaryAhhhhhh! A first genner comingto the good side. I was wondering when youu were going to stand up in front of the class and say " Hi my name is gary and I..................! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted November 5, 2012 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2012 Ahhhhhh! A first genner comingto the good side. I was wondering when youu were going to stand up in front of the class and say " Hi my name is gary and I..................! :rotf: have a first gen motor on a 2nd gen frame yall 2nd genners looked like yall could use a hand :rotf::rotf::rotf: there wrenchbob i finished the statement for you :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted November 5, 2012 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2012 have a first gen motor on a 2nd gen frame yall 2nd genners looked like yall could use a hand :rotf::rotf::rotf: there wrenchbob i finished the statement for you :whistling: YOur close on that one but not quite. It should go something like... I have a first gen motor in a second gen frame cause I cant quite admit that I am in favour of a second gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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