Who is still out here riding their First Gens.

[cimmer]

I was just curious who is around here still and riding their 1983 - 1993 Ventures.  I am still riding my 89 VR and hope to put on a lot of miles this coming season up here in Minnesota. Last season I ended up having to repair the right half of my fairing as it became real brittle and was breaking everywhere on it. I was lucky as I have a motorcycle junk yard close by, Sport Wheel in Jordan, Mn, and they have a lot of first gen Ventures in the yard. I was able to pickup a right half with the same color combo as my 89 and it only needed few repairs to make it 100%. So I was able to cast pieces off or other fairing components with PLASTEX Plastic Repair Kits, https://plastex.net/ , to graft on pieces or make molds of pieces. Just a side note, I learned about this company form the forum here years ago.  Now the fairing is solid and doesnt move as I hit bumps or holes.  So I am hoping for a nice ling season of riding here in the upper midwest.

Let us know what you have done lately to your Venture and what you are hoping for this summer. 

Rick F.