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do u have the VMax drive? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

i will get that checked as well. Thx! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok thanks. I had to take the battery box out on the first attempt. Is there a easier way to get to it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tried to adjust it but could not get the nit to budge. I didn't have bike on a jack so that could be the problem. I will try it on a jack today or tomorrow. The nut(top nut, I see nothing else to adjust on the shock)looks to be all the way out, do I turn it to compress the spring in order to soften the ride? I see no room to let it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

UPDATE!!!! Out riding today and came across a guy in my neighborhood with a 03 Venture with the Vmax gear swap. I was talking to him about the way my bike rode and he said it sounds like the swap. So I ask if we could swap bikes and for him to give me his opinion. He said sure and we were off. About 5 miles into the ride, he pulls over and said without a doubt it was the Vmax gear swap!!! His bike felt the same way mine does!!! So I am happy to find out that this is not a issue and normal for this mod. He also told me my front rotors were warp which I knew and I have the new rotors in hand. He also told me how the bike wants to "wonder" at low to mid speed which I also have felt. Now to figure out what that is all about. THANK YOU GUYS FOR HELPING ME WITH THIS AND LEADING ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!!!!!

Bike may be just fine, at 70-75mph the bike sound like its in 4th gear even though it's in 5th. If I roll On The throttle at 70mph she still pulls like a raped ape[emoji41]. But I have nothing to compare it to at the moment. Once I meet up with fitz, I will have a better understanding of the bike and if it does indeed have the VMax mod. Thank Zak for chiming in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yes, another member said the same which I was not aware of at the time. Going to get it looked at and see if that is indeed the case. I really hope that it is the Vmax mod, that way I can go back to stock.

The PO said he never did the swap. That doesn't mean the owner before him didn't do it. Hopefully after the test ride we can see if the clutch is the issue or if normal or whatever[emoji3]. Didn't think about the gear swap. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will post back the results after the test ride for sure. We are working out a meet up time here soon! Thanks guys!!!

thanks!!! PM on the way!

Thank you all for the support!!! I am now a paid member:322:

Well it looks like a stock final drive[emoji52] guess I will just have to get use to the higher rpm in 5th. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cool, I will check when I get home from work!! Thx!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what I'm looking for!![emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thanks for the info!!! I mad thinking now that it's the Vmax mod, will know when I hear from the PO.

i have had, Vulcan 1500,1600 Classics, VTX 1800 ect. All vtwins. But I have rode a Venture before and I know this one is rpms are way higher than it should. Again the rpm match the speed and torque. Vmax drive is making more since now, just waiting to hear back from PO to see if this is the case. If it is, it has to go.

Yes, when in 5th the OD light is indeed on. Reading thru all of this, the Vmax mod sound like the issue I am distribing. I just sent a email to the previous owner to see if the Vmax mod was installed. Will post when I hear back.....by the way this site ROCKS!!! Thanks for helping the newbie!!

It does not feel like the clutch is slipping. When in 5th, she pulls great when I twist the throttle, just feel like I need another gear to go into. The bike has 82,000 plus miles. Previous owner said he did clutch, clutch feels fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thx!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any way to find out if this is the case? Thx Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the welcome and reply!! Also, as I have a 99, am I in the First or Second gen group so I will know where I need to surf. Lol

Hello all, I am new to the forum and new to the Venture. I have a 99 and in 5th it sounds like I need another gear. Is the normal???