Busta

Hey Brian, All the preceding messages have been a wealth of good information, in which case I would like to add some. * It was said, the bike tends to want to take you down at parking lot speeds. Ride like a pro teaches you exactly how to overcome this. Do not worry, look and use your head. Friction zone riding is a key element to the enjoyment of a good all around ride with any bike, but especially with the Venture. * I have been riding my 2006 RSV for one year now. I have noticed that is is very important to be perfectly upright with your posture in the saddle. You will see by having a better arm position relationship to the handle bars, it all of a sudden feels like the horse has power steering. Some articles within these forums speak to this a bit, with several alternatives to help you achieve this. It basically puts the bars closer to you, in a nut shell. ( obviously I am not aware of your particular situation, but these comments are intended to give you some additional mental tools to work with ) So: riser extenders, Barons makes a set of bars which they claim you need not extend any of the controls / cables / lines, etc.. * I use on my RSV Michelin Commander tires. I have not had any issues with them. The wear on the tires after 10K miles is minimal and my best guess I should be able to go another 10K if nothing bites them on the road. The sizes are stock sizes and I do not use the links in the rear. I am 5'-10" and I am riding the machine and having a blast. Good luck with your purchase, and get out and enjoy the ride. P.S. - I purchased my RSV from a gentleman down in L.A. (lower Alabama) Same day started home to N.Y., with the wifey on the back. Her and I felt comfortable and safe for the entire ride home, Blue Ridge Parkway and all that. Take er easy dude. Ricardo Bustamante Star Touring and Riding Association VentureRider.Org Venturers.Com

Joe, FYI, I found one out in Bridgehampton - Bridge Lane. I'm still going to take the ride. Does a game farm satisfy the Zoo sign target? I do not feel like going to the Bronx. Ricardo

Hey, The dude with the South West Moto reccommendation hit it on the head. Same for me. Picked up a screw. Brand new set of Commanders. Internet hit on SWM. I bought the tire and had it shipped, mounted, and balanced for less than the dealer wanted for the tire alone. I had the tire at my doorstep in two days. Cannot go wrong there. Good luck partner. Ricardo.

Please let me know where to send the check Don. Thanks for all of your efforts. Busta

Hey gang, Just last summer, I purchased my 06 RSV from "Cookster" down in Dothan, Alabama. I made my way back to New York - riding every long roadway I could. What a ride!! The Cherohala to The Blue Ridge to Skyline Drive. I have never seen our United States looking so beautiful. This year, Arkansas for Star Days. Hope to see you all there.