bart1963 Posted August 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2014 Does anyone have a place out there that they have found that is a good source for accessories for the 1st Gen's? Seems lately that all the places I've looked at when they say they've got 1st Gen equipment, it's really that it's meant for the 2nd Gens. Chrome, comfort accessories,etc, is what I'm looking for. Just wondering, maybe I just haven't looked hard enough yet. Thanks, Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2014 Its hard enough to find accessories for a bike that just went out of production last year. Much less than one they quit making 16 or more years ago. Well unless its made in Milwaukee of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebrrg3rd Posted August 4, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 4, 2014 If you find a place that carries 1st gen accessories, you better also buy a lottery ticket cause you be one lucky sob... It's hard enough to find new stock parts. All of my accessories have been used, from members selling their old parts to craigslist finds. I found a cheap parts bike on cl that had a ton of add-ons that I put on my bike. So I can't help with your request other than to search ebay and craigslist, with an eye on the classified here. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 4, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2014 Does anyone have a place out there that they have found that is a good source for accessories for the 1st Gen's? Seems lately that all the places I've looked at when they say they've got 1st Gen equipment, it's really that it's meant for the 2nd Gens. Chrome, comfort accessories,etc, is what I'm looking for. Just wondering, maybe I just haven't looked hard enough yet. Thanks, Brett Brett, as I've mentioned before: eBay is your friend. In fact, aside from your 'network' here, eBay is going to be pretty much your ONLY source for accessories for the First Gen. The quest for Venture accessories is an activity unto it's own. Learn to develop and massage, effective and pertinent eBay searches and then be prepared to PAY for some of the rare NOS accessories or rejoice when you find that 'rare as hen's teeth' accessory with a 'Buy It Now' price of $10. (It has happened.) An analogy to the 'motorcycle touring is about the journey, not the destination' premise: 'the quest is as much fun as the acquisition and installation' of First Gen accessories. Here is something to whet your appetite: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet3279 Posted August 7, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2014 are you lookin for 83-85 or 86-93?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebrrg3rd Posted August 7, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2014 Hey Kevin, would it be possible to get copies of that in a higher resolution? Not that I'm looking but it's nice to have just in case I stumble across any. Thanks. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 7, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2014 Andrew it is too big for my email server or a PM, so here is a link to the file on my Google Drive, (two pages) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwLuLxb8qHwMTUxVU1ZGdXIzM0E/edit?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwLuLxb8qHwMX0I1MXdnM3IxckU/edit?usp=sharing Let me know if you (or anyone else with the link) can download it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebrrg3rd Posted August 8, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks Kevin, got them saved. They're a little blurry zoomed in, but I can for the most part make out all the words. I'm always looking at craigslist, and seeing some of the aftermarket stuff on the bikes for sale I always wonder what was Venture specific. Some of that stuff is pretty cool. To have a time machine and stock up on all those goodies... -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart1963 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) are you lookin for 83-85 or 86-93?? 1st Gen, mine is an 89. Edited August 8, 2014 by bart1963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted August 8, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2014 2nd gen is 1999 to 2013. 1st gen MkI is 83-85, 1st gen MkII is 86-93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now