Guest randy3116 Posted March 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2008 I am currently in the market (mainly researching right now) for a good one and/or two-up bike that can be used for local and long distance riding although I do not want a full dresser. The RSTD is one of a few models that has caught my eye that I feel might be able to serve my purposes. I am wondering, however, if there is a hard top case that can be fitted to the RSTD. Can you fit a Venture top case onto the RSTD or is there an aftermarket case that works (& looks) reasonably well? Also, I see that the RSTD is carburated for '08. Does anyone know if '09 will bring FI? All input is very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 24, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 24, 2008 If you can find off of a Venture the rack under the box and a box from one being parted out it will bolt right on..I would also think with some modification skills the Harley tour pack could be made to work..I saw one on a RSTD at Luckenbach a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mmmouse Posted March 24, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 24, 2008 Wouldn't it be nice if Yamaha made it to the 21st century with their touring bikes. Anti-lock brakes, heated grips and seat, and does anyone even sell cassettes anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 24, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2008 You know, I would like to see some of those things offered. I agree that the cassette is a total waste for most folks. I took mine out and put an amp/equalizer in its place. Fuel injection is a matter of opinion. I would like to see it but many here prefer the carbs. As for heated grips, I really don't care. I can add them easily enough..as well as a heated seat...If I wanted to. The bottom line though is that I knew exactly what I was getting when I bought my RSV and I still love it. Heck, when you think about all that you DO get for under $15,000 dollars if you shop around, you can't touch it with any other models. Buy a wing with the cb and etc. or an Ultra Classic or a BMW K1200 and any of those similarly equipped to the RSV are going to run well over $20,000.00. Even at that, only the Ultra has the style that would appeal to me at all. To each his or her own opinion but just paint me as a happy customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geresti Posted March 24, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 24, 2008 I have an 06 RSTD and found a harley king tour pack that fits great and is bigger than a venture tour pack and easier to find on ebay. It's great to have everything locked and out of the weather on a trip and if I want to take more I have a bag that fits onto the luggage rack on top of the trunk that works great also. Plus, it's nice when you ride around town to take the windsheild off when you want and enjoy that which I never thought I would. Check out my photos and good luck, Bob http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/5/5_2_110.gif http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp?pc=ZSzeb097&pp=ZNxmk393BBUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadwarrior Posted April 10, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 10, 2008 Nice bike and very useful information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted April 10, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 10, 2008 I put a Venture pack on mine love it. Traded it for my pasenger back rest, best move I ever made , wife loves too:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfromhull Posted April 10, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2008 I have one from Givi that came with my bike. I bought the bike used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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