BlueSky Posted June 7, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 7, 2018 I saw a 2007 Yamaha Venture with 22k miles on craigslist with such a low price, I may have to buy it. Going to look at it Friday with my trailer in tow if it's still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted June 7, 2018 I'm not sure I will like a Gen 2. I've never ridden one. But this one is so cheap, I can try it out and sell it if I don't like it. I plan to reduce my bikes to only one whichever one I like the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 7, 2018 Share #3 Posted June 7, 2018 I saw a 2007 Yamaha Venture with 22k miles on craigslist with such a low price, I may have to buy it. Going to look at it Friday with my trailer in tow if it's still for sale. Be careful, many CL adds that are to good to be true are just bait. They know that you will show up to look at it with a pocket full of cash that they wish to make theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted June 7, 2018 FF, Thanks for reminding me. Talking to the guy, he seems to be for real, but you never know. I will be armed. I wish I had someone going with me. I think I'll tell him that I need to go to the bank to get the cash if I decide to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AABBCC Posted June 7, 2018 Share #5 Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) FF, Thanks for reminding me. Talking to the guy, he seems to be for real, but you never know. I will be armed. I wish I had someone going with me. I think I'll tell him that I need to go to the bank to get the cash if I decide to buy it. You do you. With that said; I always do these deals at a bank and never carry cash with me. If the seller won't agree to these terms prior to my visit then I move on to the next seller. I'm not asking too much. I meet the seller at their location to inspect. Their ID must match the name on the title. The VIN on the title must match the VIN on the bike. If we reach a deal I have the seller meet at a bank of their choosing. At the teller window I withdraw/convert my funds into cash and have the seller sign the title in front of me. The teller acts as escrow. The seller can walk out with the cash or deposit/convert the funds how ever they want. No funny business, strictly a cash exchange. I'll buy it if you don't! That's the deal of a life time! [ATTACH=CONFIG]112939[/ATTACH] [h=2]$3000 23k miles[/h]2007 Yamaha Touring bike . AM/FM radio, CB radio, Intercom (2 Intercom ready helmets included), shaft drive, Royal Blue color. New wind screen. Carburetors rebuilt, complete service by dealership. Must be seen to appreciate the fine value of this motorcycle. ( Also have leather jackets and pants if they fit you ) Edited June 7, 2018 by AABBCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted June 7, 2018 Share #6 Posted June 7, 2018 If I recall, there was a Factory ECO on the 2007's for improperly torqued head bolts from the factory. I can only recall one instance of this being an issue. But something to be aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted June 7, 2018 You do you. With that said; I always do these deals at a bank and never carry cash with me. If the seller won't agree to these terms prior to my visit then I move on to the next seller. I'm not asking too much. I meet the seller at their location to inspect. Their ID must match the name on the title. The VIN on the title must match the VIN on the bike. If we reach a deal I have the seller meet at a bank of their choosing. At the teller window I withdraw/convert my funds into cash and have the seller sign the title in front of me. The teller acts as escrow. The seller can walk out with the cash or deposit/convert the funds how ever they want. No funny business, strictly a cash exchange. I'll buy it if you don't! That's the deal of a life time! http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=112939 [h=2]$3000 23k miles[/h]2007 Yamaha Touring bike . AM/FM radio, CB radio, Intercom (2 Intercom ready helmets included), shaft drive, Royal Blue color. New wind screen. Carburetors rebuilt, complete service by dealership. Must be seen to appreciate the fine value of this motorcycle. ( Also have leather jackets and pants if they fit you ) Aha! You found it! That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted June 8, 2018 Well, according to the specs on BikeZ, it is 104.5" long, 8" longer than my trailer. So, a uhaul will have to be rented. When I hauled my 89 Venture home, it was within 1" of the tailgate and I ended up loaded it diagonally to make sure the tailgate/ramp didn't rub against the trunk. I wonder if I could remove the trunk and turn the front wheel to make it fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted June 8, 2018 Share #9 Posted June 8, 2018 Well, according to the specs on BikeZ, it is 104.5" long, 8" longer than my trailer. So, a uhaul will have to be rented. When I hauled my 89 Venture home, it was within 1" of the tailgate and I ended up loaded it diagonally to make sure the tailgate/ramp didn't rub against the trunk. I wonder if I could remove the trunk and turn the front wheel to make it fit. When I brought mine home it was on an 8' trailer. With it tight against the front bar the rear contact patch of the tire was on the edge of the trailer. I did not turn the front wheel but that would have been better. As it was the load was a little tail heavy so I took my time coming down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted June 8, 2018 When I brought mine home it was on an 8' trailer. With it tight against the front bar the rear contact patch of the tire was on the edge of the trailer. I did not turn the front wheel but that would have been better. As it was the load was a little tail heavy so I took my time coming down the road. I can't remove the tailgate/ramp on my trailer due to the way the hinges are attached so I can't have the rear wheel that close to the rear. I don't want to load it diagonally like I did with my 89 because the front of the trailer only has the tongue extending from the body and the weight of the 89 twisted the trailer bed. My trailer is rated for 1600 lbs but it is a light duty trailer bought from Lowes. I may have to turn the front wheel and remove the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted June 8, 2018 Share #11 Posted June 8, 2018 I see. My trailer does not have a tail gate. I can pull a pin and the bed tilts for easy loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #12 Posted June 8, 2018 Here is another pretty beauty. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/177446446235929 I am in Joplin but don't have 3k Never ride faster then your angel can fly. I am as free as the wind on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #13 Posted June 8, 2018 Here is another pretty beauty. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/177446446235929 I am in Joplin but don't have 3k Never ride faster then your angel can fly. I am as free as the wind on my face.I just went and looked at this bike and I am shocked someone hasn't bought it. So it is legit, so question here is it a fair price? The headsets are not there. My issue with it is the fact that I can't use key to remove saddle bags or trunk. I would like to get it but I've got a road block in my way at the moment... 50xxx isn't even broken in yet. And is it common for the gas tank to have Yamaha written like that on the gas tank. Btw I didn't notice top heavyness to get it of center stand so does that only seem notice at low speed I guess it would be a little bit then. Never ride faster then your angel can fly. I am as free as the wind on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserlover Posted June 8, 2018 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2018 You do you. With that said; I always do these deals at a bank and never carry cash with me. If the seller won't agree to these terms prior to my visit then I move on to the next seller. I'm not asking too much. I meet the seller at their location to inspect. Their ID must match the name on the title. The VIN on the title must match the VIN on the bike. If we reach a deal I have the seller meet at a bank of their choosing. At the teller window I withdraw/convert my funds into cash and have the seller sign the title in front of me. The teller acts as escrow. The seller can walk out with the cash or deposit/convert the funds how ever they want. No funny business, strictly a cash exchange. I'll buy it if you don't! That's the deal of a life time! http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=112939 $3000 23k miles 2007 Yamaha Touring bike . AM/FM radio, CB radio, Intercom (2 Intercom ready helmets included), shaft drive, Royal Blue color. New wind screen. Carburetors rebuilt, complete service by dealership. Must be seen to appreciate the fine value of this motorcycle. ( Also have leather jackets and pants if they fit you ) too good to be true.there is a scam here going on.They post a sensational deal with only 1 picture.You respond.They say give me your email address I can show you a lot more pictures.You do.Then they have a portal to your stuff.I fell for it ona bike.Its been for sale now for 2 months.So I know its a scam.There was an immaculate sportster for 800, an immaculate voyager for 1200, a shadow tour for 1000, an 08 vulcan 900 for 1,000. I even responded to one of them.I said clever scam.He never made another attempt to get anything from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AABBCC Posted June 8, 2018 Share #15 Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I just went and looked at this bike and I am shocked someone hasn't bought it. So it is legit, so question here is it a fair price? The headsets are not there. My issue with it is the fact that I can't use key to remove saddle bags or trunk. I would like to get it but I've got a road block in my way at the moment... 50xxx isn't even broken in yet. And is it common for the gas tank to have Yamaha written like that on the gas tank. Btw I didn't notice top heavyness to get it of center stand so does that only seem notice at low speed I guess it would be a little bit then. In running condition, yes, more than fair. I see Gen 1 bikes going for $2k easy. I just bought a 1999 Venture w/20k miles for $2,988 shipped. Looks like the front fender emblem was removed too. Edited June 8, 2018 by AABBCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Well I did it. I bought it. The owner bought it new and now he is in his 60's with health problems so he sold it. He is a really nice guy. With his help I managed to load it into my 8' trailer by tilting the ramp back and using pvc pipe with a rope inside the pipe to hold it in place so it would not rub the trunk. The owner insisted that I ride it before I bought it which is very unusual. Here is a couple photos of it in the trailer. I had to drive 2 1/2 hours each way to get it. He said it was completely stock except for the back rest and he added the rack on the trunk. Edited June 9, 2018 by BlueSky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kretz Posted June 9, 2018 Share #17 Posted June 9, 2018 Congratulations! Beautiful looking bike, hope it serves you well. See, there are decent honest people out there & genuine bargains do exist & are not always a scam, really pleased for you! ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted June 9, 2018 Share #18 Posted June 9, 2018 Great looking bike. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted June 9, 2018 Share #19 Posted June 9, 2018 Well I did it. I bought it. The owner bought it new and now he is in his 60's with health problems so he sold it. He is a really nice guy. With his help I managed to load it into my 8' trailer by tilting the ramp back and using pvc pipe with a rope inside the pipe to hold it in place so it would not rub the trunk. The owner insisted that I ride it before I bought it which is very unusual. Here is a couple photos of it in the trailer. I had to drive 2 1/2 hours each way to get it. He said it was completely stock except for the back rest and he added the rack on the trunk. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=112948http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=112949 Very nice! Congratulations!! Hope it brings you many trouble free hours of safe riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDawson Posted June 9, 2018 Share #20 Posted June 9, 2018 Congrats. I've got the same blue RSV. Hope you like it as much as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted June 9, 2018 Share #21 Posted June 9, 2018 Well someone stole that cherry red one about 2 hours ago I wonder if it was someone from this forum or a future member. Never ride faster then your angel can fly. I am as free as the wind on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 9, 2018 Share #22 Posted June 9, 2018 Very nice ike. some times it just is to good to be true but really is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted June 9, 2018 Share #23 Posted June 9, 2018 We're gonna need a full blown comparison to the first gen when you get some miles on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted June 9, 2018 Share #24 Posted June 9, 2018 that is a good buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoCA Posted June 9, 2018 Share #25 Posted June 9, 2018 Great work; that's a super deal, and that is my #1 favourite colour. (Has to do with the fact that my very first bicycle was an electric blue Stingray that I got for my 5th birthday. Blue ones always turn my head!) A couple of ideas for online purchases: set up an email address ONLY for online deals. I use Gmail. That way if you do get phished, you can just abandon that email addy and setup another one. If you are concerned about getting robbed or ripped off, let the buyer know you're serious, and ask to meet them in the parking lot of the police station. You will either: have a good experience, have your time wasted by a no-show scammer, or... meet the crook with the biggest set of brass balls ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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