cowpuc Posted January 29, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2015 If I go with him to check the bike out, is there anything in particular to the first year of the 2nd Gens that I need to be aware of? Thanks in advance gang!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted January 29, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2015 the trunks bottoms were prone to cracking in the first year , and like all G2 Ventures the rear shocks are prone to leaking, and needing replacement for about 600 bucks. just check for oil on the shock, if its not wet you should be ok. Roll on the throttle while in 4th or 5th gear and check that the clutch doesn't slip. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted January 29, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 29, 2015 Early '99's have a weak plastic base for the antennas. Make sure they aren't cracked. Whine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted January 29, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 29, 2015 Ill sell you mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 29, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2015 Then there is always this; http://www.venturerider.org/forum/known-problems-and-things-to-look-for/1067-list-gen-venture.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted January 29, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2015 One of the BIGGEST flaws is you'll always see the tail end of a 1st gen in the windshield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted January 29, 2015 Exactly the info I was looking for, thanks for the help guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted January 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2015 just check for oil on the shock, if its not wet you should be ok. Brian Or like in my case, all the oil had already leaked out so it was never wet, but never had oil either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted January 31, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2015 wasn't it real bouncy when you rode it? usually when the oil is gone you have a pogo stick effect happening. Brian Or like in my case, all the oil had already leaked out so it was never wet, but never had oil either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted February 2, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 2, 2015 wasn't it real bouncy when you rode it? usually when the oil is gone you have a pogo stick effect happening. Brian It wasn't to bad, but yes it did not feel as planted. I am also 300 pounds and it did hold air so that helped some. But I went with a Hagon shock to replace it and could not believe the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted February 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted February 2, 2015 Did your buddy take it? I'm still interested as well lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted February 2, 2015 Did your buddy take it? I'm still interested as well lol If your talking to me Cha, no,,, it got sold out from under him.. The guy only wanted 2 for it and it was gone before he could get to it.. Like I told em,, being all snowed in like we are up here - no need to panic,, LOTS of deals out there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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