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The CTX as you know has a feet forward position which makes the riding position different. I wish Honda had not neutered the V4 ST1300 engine when they put it in the CTX. Evidently the cruiser chassis is not suited for high speed maneuvering because all the cruiser style bikes are down on hp.

I agree. When I look at it, I see an updated Gen I.

Wow! That 89 octane is quite expensive!

I think I would have cut the video off after the right side and not shown everybody how I messed up.

Yeah, I need to reduce my carbs too!

I'm very interested in finding out just how much lighter it is. It will be quicker with the same hp if it is lighter. With the low cog and less lbs, the GW should be a great handling bike at low speed.

If I had known that I might have bought that Voyager because I thought it was a great deal. And I liked the idea of a straight 4 powering it.

In 2010, I was looking for a bigger bike that my wife would be comfortable riding on the back. I test rode a 2002 Voyager that a co-worker had. The transmission was extremely noisy and it was sorta cramped even for me with a 29" inseam, and top heavy. I then test rode a 2006 Goldwing. It was like night and day difference to me. It was so quiet in comparison and the center of gravity was much lower. I loved the Wing! I didn't buy it because the dealer in Miami was asking $17,500 for it and I didn't want to spend that much money. The 02 Voyager with 34k miles on it owned by a co-worker was priced at $4k but I knew I couldn't tolerate the whining transmission. The co-worker bought a Harley EG and wasn't happy with it and then bought a second gen VENTURE!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Filter-Adapter-plate-83-93-Yamaha-Venture-Clear-Anodized-/261045385834?hash=item3cc7847a6a:m:mek-XLLv_A1AD_H-f-ZDFTQ

Looks like a heckuva price! Should be fun rides. But, that seat looks like a butt killer.

What! No air cooled V-twin? I think I really like it. It appears to be made to lean over farther before dragging and is LIGHTER! If they offer demo rides, I'll go for one on this bike. This might make me go crazy and spend a ton of money? "Although instantly recognisable as a ‘Wing, the new bike is a radical departure from the glacially evolved existing model. The most striking impression is that the new ‘Wing will be considerably lighter than the outgoing version, with a healthy reduction in bulk as the bulbous fairings and whale-like front-end make way for a much sharper styled package that’s likely to appeal to a slightly younger and more tech-focussed buyer."

There just aren't many bikes available with an upright seating position. They seem to be cruiser style with the feet forward or sport bike style supporting weight on the arms. I've been looking around craigslist for a good while reading all I can about different used bikes. Seems to me the BMW R bike is the best candidate. It's lighter 608lbs wet and in 2014 they even went to water cooling from what I understand.

I backed my 04 Concours out of the garage and turned it 90 degrees before I got on it and started it. I wouldn't do that with my venture. I'd drop it for sure. To be fair to the Concours, my riding skills were very rusty at the time and they are much better now. I've been seeing an 06 C10 with only about 13k miles on it for sale on craigslist in my area. It's dark blue. The guy is asking $4300 for it but after a while, that number will probably come down. The 08 C14 is selling for mid to high $5k now.

An FJR is a great bike! You should ride one to see if you can tolerate the riding position. Your legs will be folded up more in a semi-sport bike riding position. I owned a 2004 Kawasaki Concours and I didn't really like the riding position that much. It provided great wind protection. I rode it to work in 40 degree weather sometimes. The old model Concours like I had is probably the most top heavy bike on the road. The FJR should be a little better. I could have tolerated the riding position but the top heaviness bothered me the most. The guy I sold the 04 Concours to traded it for a new FJR. I think this was in 2012. A BMW R1200 RT might be a better choice, lighter, upright riding position, with all day comfort. I would like to ride one as well as a Honda ST1300. The ST1300 is supposed to be the best around town sport tourer, the least top heavy.

Hang in there! Visit when you can!

Just tossing this out there. I checked the battery voltage in my truck one time and it checked 18 volts. After scratching my head a bit, I replaced the 9 volt battery in my multi-meter and the truck battery checked 12.6 volts.

Yeah, but they have to meet federal standards to be sold in the USA.

Would you do a review of the pluses and minuses of each bike? A carpenter contractor whom we used to remove a wall and install some new windows in our home two years ago has a 1983 Blond Yamaha Venture. We recently contacted him to do some more work for us and he showed up riding a really nice looking 92 green Goldwing. He seemed to be really pleased with his Honda. He still has his Venture, but will probably sell it.

The design may be 34 years old but it is still a beautiful bike!

If you get a Lowes credit card, you get 5% off everything you buy from Lowes using the card. Home Depot used to do the same but not any more.

I suppose that you would go dark side for sure to keep from spending a fortune for a new rear tire.

Good Looking bikes and congrats on the adapter!

Many of today's paints are highly toxic. So make sure you protect yourself. I think it is even illegal to paint a vehicle without a properly designed paint booth is some areas. Your buddy should be able to explain all to you.

Wow! That's impressive! Something is cheaper in CA! Who'd a thunk it?

Don't waste your time and money by buying a used clutch slave cylinder. Either rebuild it or buy new. Most members recommend buying a new one because if the cylinder is pitted inside, it will leak after new seals are installed.