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Saw this on Facebook and thought I would share it here. Rick F.

The first 3 pics are random shots in Oklahoma, the rest are pictures of our ride from Roswell NM to Ruidoso NM. Roswell is 3500 ft. elevation, and Ruidoso is 6900 ft. It was very warm in Roswell, but that changed quickly in Ruidoso. We stopped for lunch and put liners in our jackets. But the time we stopped for fuel 20 minutes later, we decided chaps and heavier gloves were needed. The locals say this has been a very cool spring for them. These are pictures leaving Roswell NM and heading toward Tombstone AZ. They all were taken in NM. We stopped for the night at a rest stop in Arizona. 4-28-23

I usually notice when my wife and I are riding on my '88 we get around 32 to 34 MPG. I am usually driving at the speed of around 65-75 MPH and I haven't ever gotten really good fuel economy, not at least as much as others have gotten. I'm no lightweight and both my wife and I have put some weight on over the years. We are both north of 200 lbs, me more than her. I really got some bad mileage for awhile a couple of years ago. I replaced the diaphragms on my carbs, which restored a ton of low end power but would cut out around 5K RPMs and fuel economy dropped to around 25-28 MPG. Finally figured out the rubber plugs at the bottom of the jet block on my carbs had dried up and was feeding way too much fuel into the main jet. Just my experience but could definitely be something else. It would be good to eliminate all other possible issues before dissecting carbs.

There were footboards available for the Ventures but you will have to find them on the used market as they long sense been discontinued by Yamaha and the after market crowd. They occasionally show up on Ebay or some of the sights that sell used bike parts. The issued would be to make sure you have all the parts needed to install them properly on the bike. Your warning alarm could be that the battery is missing the cell sensor from the battery. The computer uses the small current the sensor detects to determine battery condition and if battery is lights up the battery indicator on the dash panel and lights the red alarm light. Getting a different wiring harness might be the better way to go about repairing the old harness as if it is so chopped up that the PO had a toggle switched to turn on the headlight that would worry be a lot about what else he chopped up. Good luck with this project. Rick F.

Bike feels soooooooooooooooo much more stable with oem size tires Shinko's were a good choice

30 to 36 mpg is the best I've gotten from day one.

Plugs? Carbs clean and in synch? Brakes dragging? , high speeds?

These are pictures of the "Bottomless Lakes" near Roswell New Mexico. They are very deep, small lakes that are saltwater lakes. The largest is also the deepest, 90ft., at it's deepest point. This first picture is a large boulder that is on the side of the road near Lincoln MN.

Just about ready to set off on Saturday. We are going to Colmar in the Alsace region of France (that's our 'base') and taking in the Black Forest in Germany and Lucerne in Switzerland. A bit of rain in forecast, so, the only decision left is, do I take 'full waterproofs'? I don't remember ever getting uncomfortably wet on the RSV.

My wife and I have been "planning" a trip to the southwest since last year and are finally getting ready to leave. We had hoped to leave in late March, but the death of a family member delayed us. It looks like we will be able to head out tomorrow if I can get one more project finished on the RV. I am so looking forward to doing some serious sightseeing from the Trike in New Mexico and Arizona. I will try to provide some pictures when I can. Steve

@Steve S,, Tippy and I hope and pray your southwest adVENTURE is absolutely nothing but the grandest of times!! As you probably already know, you folks are headed into our memories of the "best of the best of CTFW times" touring experiences from years past and we hope you come back from your tour with the same WOWZY feelings. I truly look forward to your reports/pics!! I wont bore you with travel advice because your journey/fun will develop as you tour BUT,, if you have ANY interest in WW2 history/experiences,, if you get anywhere near Kayenta Arizona I encourage you to stop at the Burger King in Kayenta and check out the Navajo Code Talker display there! Also notice the "PLEASE DONT GIVE THE PANHANDLERS ANY THING" sign in the BK parking lot! GET A JOB was my interpretation = NICE!! I am, beyond words, wishing you folks nothing but the BEST of journey's and total GODSPEED my friend! Puc P.S.!! CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE!! PRAYERS UP!

That's great keep us posted and remember we like pictures 📸 and be safe

This is the latest I have waited to get out for my first ride. Went out for 1&1/2 hours . Will be ridding to Kitchener tomorrow to meet up (hopefully)with @ReinyRooster & @XV1100SE