ediddy Posted February 8, 2013 Share #26 Posted February 8, 2013 Never. My wife and I have enjoyed our venture but I would never buy one again. If I can ever get another bike before I'm too old to ride it will be an ultra classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 8, 2013 Share #27 Posted February 8, 2013 ***Best Dave Hester voice***YUUUUUUP!!! If the Victory were the same price it may be another matter though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 8, 2013 Share #28 Posted February 8, 2013 Good question. I donno??? Probably, but I'd shop around. Even look at something like a Stratoliner. With Yamaha turning their backs on the Venture I think I'd take the low road.... Definately be used.... it's just my nature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted February 8, 2013 Share #29 Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) In 1986 I went into the Harley dealer to buy the last Soft Tail Classic left in Utah a beautiful red and cream color.It was closing so I shook hands with the salesman said I'd get the money from the credit union after work Monday and buy the bike,He said OK.When I returned on Monday the bike was gone ,sold to a friend of mine. I have never been back to that dealership again,but I have owned 6 Ventures including an RSTD and an RSV and yes I would buy another in a heartbeat.When I wrecked the last one I should have kept it and triked it but I got a deal on a Goldwing trike.It is a fine trike but I don't like it.Not that its a trike but that its not a V4 Royal Star.I have looked seriously at every bike out there,I even had an 1800 rider offer to trade straight across for my 1500 Trike.Some other bikes I really like and would love to have as a second bike if I could afford them,but for a primary I'm going back to an RSV/RSTD as soon as I can afford it. Edited February 14, 2013 by Pegasus1300 clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamue Posted February 8, 2013 Share #30 Posted February 8, 2013 Sure would, but will run my '08 until they add fuel injection. Glad the RSV will last several hundred thousand miles, I may have to wait a few more years before Yamaha adds FI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE50 Posted February 8, 2013 Share #31 Posted February 8, 2013 I'd have to test ride a Statoliner Deluxe first to make that call. Another RSTD would definatly be in top 3 though. Triumph Rocket Touring as #3. It has very similar styling cues as a RSTD. I don't want to limit myself. So many bikes, so little time left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted February 8, 2013 Share #32 Posted February 8, 2013 Not sure. I love my RSV, but contrary to others, I really like the Kawaski Voyager. I probably would. I would like to pick up another one that is already triked for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL Cid Posted February 8, 2013 Share #33 Posted February 8, 2013 without a doubt. 86 Royale 99 rsv silver wife's bike, 2000 MM #24 pushing 107'000 miles best bang for the buck. Leonard:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle_1300 Posted February 8, 2013 Share #34 Posted February 8, 2013 I have a 2004 goldwing (wouldn't bother to replace that) and a 2007 Venture midnight would replace it in an instant if it dissapeared. Additionally I would buy a new Venture right now if it came with a smooth quiet 6 speed transmission, and or fuel injection. the venture averages 12 thousand miles a year and the wing about three. have also owned 1982 aspencade, 1992 venture Royale, 1999 royalstar plus a handfull of other bikes which do not apply to luxuary touring, The venture is by far my favorite bike. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted February 8, 2013 Share #35 Posted February 8, 2013 Absolutely, but I would still like to see a bit more power and full instrumentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted February 8, 2013 Share #36 Posted February 8, 2013 Our RSV trike has 16,000 miles on it. Told Jeannette I want to be buried with it. Guess that says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 8, 2013 Share #37 Posted February 8, 2013 yuuuuuuuup:thumbsup2: Now that reminds me of that guy in Calif on TV "Storage wars"......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted February 8, 2013 Share #38 Posted February 8, 2013 Not sure. I love my RSV, but contrary to others, I really like the Kawaski Voyager. I probably would. I would like to pick up another one that is already triked for my wife. Ya can't go wrong with any of these choices. I have had a kawasaki Vulcan for many years. It's fuel injected, rides and handles like a champion, reliable like the dickens, never any issues. I would give a +1 on Vulcan. Now...I am NOT saying ditch the RSV, but if one HAD to get another bike, vulcans make happy owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8hwfan Posted February 8, 2013 Share #39 Posted February 8, 2013 Yes I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallio Posted February 8, 2013 Share #40 Posted February 8, 2013 i had an 06' and i loved the touring style but because i am short on the inseam it was to bulky for me. i test rode a HD ultra classic which in my book is equielant to the RSV. and when i looked at the price new for new it was only about $1000 more so i liked the bike andvery nice ride i will stay with my ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 8, 2013 Share #41 Posted February 8, 2013 I think you are seeing that many of us WOULD indeed buy another RSV but many of us have proved it over the years. A lot of us have owned several Ventures over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 9, 2013 Share #42 Posted February 9, 2013 I paid 15000 out the the door for my 2004 Midnight brand new. Now for the same bike 9 years newer with no changes at all the price is 20000. Would I buy another new one . No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted February 9, 2013 Share #43 Posted February 9, 2013 After thinking about it, and considering my age and joint problems, I would buy something lighter. Not that the RSV isn't my favorite m/c, but just being practical. My 02 and I have been all over the country with many tens of thousands of miles. Sylvester has never let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky. Rider Posted February 9, 2013 Share #44 Posted February 9, 2013 Good question but my answer is yes, I think I would. I don't get hung up on the tape deck and carbs like some do and I really like my Venture. For the $$, in my opinion, it is the best buy on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #45 Posted February 9, 2013 I have had several ventures and a few tour deluxe models, and i'm sure i will have a few more. They just fit real well and i'm not quite done creating more diamond cut items! Enjoy the ride and the great folks that ride them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted February 9, 2013 Share #46 Posted February 9, 2013 I did buy another one. That year I was without one was a looonngg year, even though I had no complaints with the Roadstar. If anything happens to this one I'll definitely buy another one,,,, in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac345 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #47 Posted February 9, 2013 I did...totaled my 01 in Sept that had 86K on it and bought an 08 with 11K a week later. Have rode ALL other touring bikes, and once you get the RSV set up the right way, there is no comparison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz89 Posted February 9, 2013 Share #48 Posted February 9, 2013 I love my 1st gen, but sometimes regret passing this one up. $7000. If you are thinking about putting on a short windshield take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted February 9, 2013 Share #49 Posted February 9, 2013 i loved my 85 g1 venture, but will be looking for a good price on an early G2 Venture when i get this surgery done in a couple of weeks. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda H Posted February 9, 2013 Share #50 Posted February 9, 2013 I'll settle for buying my first one!! I'm happy with my '96 RSTC for now. But The Plan is to buy myself a trike when I retire in a couple of years. With luck, my small 401k account will cover the cost of a nice RSV and the Hannigan kit for it if I can't find one already done. Otherwise, I'll join the GW outsiders as those trikes are alot easier to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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