Dave82

Thanks very much for all the replies guys. Puc - the carbs have just been rebuilt and balanced and she is on new rubber so that should be a good start. I will pull the calipers apart and give them a good going over once I am a bit more mobile. I have only been in vegas 18 months ( came over from the Uk ) and have already found that the heat and rubber don't mix! List so far is 2 carb diaphragms, and a rubber speedo drive amongst other bits so I will follow your advice and pull the carbs apart quite early on as the bike has lived in the desert for at least 5 years. Sounds like michigan has has some good dirt to offer. It's pretty good here but I do miss mud (never thought I would say that) and riding in the forests! Anyway, bit off topic as I don't think I fancy taking the venture royale into the forest or desert dirt! Thanks again for the info.

Hi all, I have just agreed to buy a 1990 venture royale so thought I would join the forum. I have done all the usual reading so don't think I will be in for any huge surprises but one thing I haven't been able to find much info on is expected mpg. What I have seen varies from 30 mpg up to 50 ( sounds a bit hopeful?). I am going to be covering 22,000 a year just going to work and back, I live in Vegas but work out in the desert. I also hope to do some touring so looking to see what I have let myself in for! It will be a while till I can ride the bike as I am recovering from a desert racing crash so I thought I would see what figures other people are getting for the time being. Thanks for for any info people have..... Dave