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Ran across this old ‘71 Honda CL450 last night online. Went to look at it and bought it today. It needs significant TLC but I think it can be a nice bike. Not sure how far I will go with it. Maybe just far enough to resell it and make a few bucks. Sure brings back some memories though.

Hi all, sorry for not being here for a while. Life gets in the way with health problems, but all is well now. I did pick up a couple older bikes. One is a 95 Harley Road King with 37548 miles I got from my brother when he passed. the other is a 78 Yamaha 550 that my son and I are restoring.

Ladies and gentlemen, at a ripe old age of 32 (soon to be 33 in May), I must admit I'm feeling my age somewhat... We took a trip to Kansas City on Saturday and pulled the trigger on this little beauty! She's a 2012 GL1800 Comfort/Audio. It was advertised as ABS but I don't believe it actually has ABS equipped. Its got 59,000 miles and we picked it up for $8,500. I still have the 1988 Yamaha Venture. I've had that bike for 12 years, bought it with 22,300 miles and it now has 112,000 miles. I started to feel it was getting sort of long in the tooth, and since having the carbs out again this winter and having it idle better than it ever has, I finally cussed when it started idling not perfect (still idles good, just not perfect) and decided it was time for an upgrade. I've been around Goldwings my whole life and have ridden several 1800s. The original goal was to get a 2021 + Goldwing, but after sitting and thinking on it, financially it makes more sense to stay with the last generation. Plus I love this color. I think its beautiful. The sound system on this 2012 is better than the 6th Gen Goldwings that I have ridden. I now need to go through it, change all the fluids, add some highway pegs and maybe look at new windshield. We live about 200 miles from Kansas City and I rode it home in 48 degree weather. Those heated grips and seat make a huge difference. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep the Venture or not. Its been a great bike for me all these years, but I've done almost all the kinds of different maintenance and I'm starting to feel as though I'd like to find another, smaller bike to maybe start to restore. Anyway! Safe travels everyone!

It was nice to have some kids home and papaw got to take some littles for a short trip. Hope all had a Blessed Resurrection Day

Still riding my 88 Venture Royale, here is the latest pic I had taken, last year on a ride to Arkansas. The other bike is my brothers 1984 Kawasaki Voyager. I guess we are partial to old bikes, being cheapskates, or a little of both.

Very nice. But if you think that 33 is getting old, you need to get you mind straight. Heck, I’m more than double that. I don’t even remember being 33.

What you get from burning your whiskey instead of drinking it.

Still a go on our part, talked with some other Venture Riders that are not on the site any more sounds like a couple of them are coming. Sure am looking forward to seeing you all.

Just had the stereo and n the Roadglide upgraded. Tim’s Stereo was in Cleveland and I had him add the Soundz 500 watt amp, dsp, and speakers. Fantastic sound.

He now sits on the throne, there none else but Him.

Hope everybody had a great Easter. I got booked for work, but I was able to watch some online mass.

My 85 now gone and my present ride, when and if I ride.

I could only dream of a scoot at 33, and then only maybe. Just had the last of 6 kids that needed guidance.

@N3FOL Picked up a gasket today for$12can today from dealer that had one in-stock. Thanks for your offer anyways! Now just have to wait for parts to show up!

@N3FOL Yes it is! It is our HST(Federal tax) and PST(Provincial tax)which we pay on all purchases except food which is PST only! So when I bought my parts it cost me $48can in tax.

@N3FOLJust ordered a new Ricks Motorsports Stator, Kimpex HD Voltage Regulator and a gasket for Stator. Nobody has a Cover2 gasket for the chrome cover behind Stator cover(Cover1) from Fort Nine in Montreal Quebec Canada $433can free shipping! Should arrive by Friday or Saturday!

Looks Good

Finished up a shop project and yesterday took a ride on the trike maybe about 2 hours. came back home and started loading the camper. Now I'm washing the truck and the camper hoping to get to use it later.

1st gen Venture Royale, 2nd gen Venture, 2nd gen Venture trike, Honda Shadow 600cc 4 speed.

Would be nice to see them again.

Anybody else need a new old bike? Need to clear some out. 🤣🤣🤣

My second motorcycle was a 73 CB750 with an orange metalflake tank bought in February, 1973. It was used with about 800 miles on it and paid $1150. A new one cost $1450 in the winter. What a smooth great bike after learning how to ride on my vibrating 71 CB350. Now my run around town bike is a 1985 Kawasaki ZN700.

Orlin posted a ride and get together for june 26t and 27th up in Wisconsin. looks like several riders are going to show up.check out his post.

Robin and ! are going to give this some thought. will let you know

To answer the question. No, I do not have the bag speakers. I debated that option for a while but decided against them. The stock system was almost good enough so I decided to just upgrade the fairing speakers and add the 500 watt amp. I’m not at all disappointed. The sound is much cleaner and plenty loud. On the 40 minute ride to the shop, mostly freeway and 70 mph, I had it set on full volume. On the ride home after the upgrade I ran mostly at 50% volume and the sound was great. He was prepared to do the bag speakers if I wanted to but of course it would have meant I would have given up my bag covers, cutting the lids, etc. I like the bag covers and the demo I listened to convinced me that I would be happy with just the fairing speaker, dsp, and amp. I didn’t want to lose my covers and pay another $1,000 for the bag speakers, larger amp, etc.

I kinda like to hear the motor purring along. I have the same tape in the tape deck from when I bought the bike....Molly Hatchet. LOVE "Dreams I'll Never See".

Earbuds with noise cancellation is the way to go, I cant even hear the bike run now.

You know it is always nice to have someone with you, if you run out of gas. This way you have someone to push the bike.

Snowed overnight! Gone by 10am and warmed up considerably!

I have them on my 2013 rsv sounds great

Happy Easter to everyone!

I think I was in the same battle.

Happy Raster everyone

Your meter looks like it can measure AC and Resistance. From what I can remember and read, measure resistance (usually at 200 Ohms) between the different phases of the stator...Phase 1, 2 and 3 and off course the AC voltage between the wire terminals by which documentation should measure between 40 to 70 volts. Documentation online states to check your manufacturers specs to compare what you get. It is recommended to check the bike's service manual for the correct specs. I've never done it, but just be careful. Best of luck.

tried to enter this elsewhere but couldn't! Want to try and test stator and voltage regulator as bike hasn't been charging like it should (carry spare battery in saddle bag)! Looked up in maintenance area and pretty sure my tester doesn't have same settings needed to test right. What settings can I use on this tester. Think I need one for AC test. Any help!

There was a time when just about everybody here was riding the Yamaha Venture. Over the past 20 years, many have changed bikes several times. I know that I have gone back and forth between various Ventures and Harleys. My current bike is a 2025 Harley Road Glide. I owned several Harleys over the years and I honestly think that this one is the best yet. Due to problems with my eyes and some vertigo issues, I'm pretty sure this will be my last one. So what are you riding now? Let's see them.

I remember 33. Had a lot of fun way back then.

Still have my 88 Venture Royale! I put about 10k miles a year on. We had our first child last year, so it was hard getting it done but I did it. Even did an iron butt last year. The year before I rode with my mom, she has a 2005 goldwing trike to Washington and back from Nebraska. So we're still out here!

'01 RSV (the one with the orange helmet) Still ride this one too...'82 Yamaha XV920 (didn't sell it) And just picked up this lil project - hasn't been cranked since 2008...carbs are a mess. '77 CB750A Hondamatic So haven't actually ridden it yet.. But 3 bikes - that makes me officially a collector now, right?

Both 08's blue roadstar silverado and Venture

the I’m still riding my ‘09 RSV and my wife rides her CanAm Spyder. When we ride 2up we take the CanAm.

Some of you may recognize the trike as Motorcycle Mike’s, I bought it last fall. Medical decision to get off the top heavy bike after spinal fusion. Putting the 07 bike up for sale today or tomorrow. Still sticking to the Ventures.

presently riding 2019 wing/csc, FIL still has 2 ventures

Still ridding my 2012 Royal Star Venture 135750klm(84351mi)

I replaced mine last winter for the same reason & tightening didn't do anything on mine. I added some RTV at the half circles when I replaced them and its been perfect since. Replacing the gaskets is fairly easy, its just tight working in that area. What got me was figuring since I was doing that, I might as well check the valve adjustments, then I was like what the hell, might as well replace the twinkie gaskets & rebuild the carbs... which let to Ivan's jet kit & figuring out how to re-set my float heights. Then while waiting for some parts I tore off the swingarm to re-pack the all the bearings which lead to re-packing the wheel bearings too, lol. Ended up having it stripped down & tinkering with it for over a month. I enjoy wrenching tho so I was looking for excuses to be in the garage. Upside is the bike has never run better and its nice not to have oil dripping down the back of the engine!

Yahhhh, I don't visit as much as I used to, but I still love the site for what it gives us,, well at least some of us. Thanks for keeping it going Don.

Thanks, Don. I'll be here as long as it exists....or I do..... Thanks for all you do. !!!

Some pictures as promised. Venture rear lighting breakout harness. 5 wire trailer harness with isolator 4 wire trailer harness with isolator.