bryckman

Well he made it easy, he sold it.

JYA31M005DA001903: Alright gurus! Here's the VIN what's the verdict? v/r Bryce

Well the title has now changed on the ad. It now states 83. I'm hoping it works out, but am ready to walk away. Bryce

I appreciate the honesty. It is something I would not have thought of. v/r Bryce

Well I will definitely be on the look out for said problems! You guys are awesome! Oh, and duder says that the odometer is reading 70K and "running like a top." v/r Bryce

You guys are awesome. So in summation: Mk1 bike, check VIN (obvious), luckily my wife works at the DMV doing registration and titling work! Check for everything on the checklist: oil, coolant, seals, elbow, cracked plastic, ensure the saddlebags are actually there, etc. Anything else other than the 2nd gear issues I should be aware of with these MK1s? v/r Bryce

Thank you everyone. I believe the ad states that the saddle bags come with the bike. So I'm thinking the photographer took the picture without them on, for some reason. Any more insight would be great! Where is the VIN on the engine with these guys? Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it! v/r Bryce

Well, shoot. I'll be getting a vin from the guy today. So maybe that will lead some things up. I'm going to take a look at it on Tuesday. Thanks for the insight. v/r Bryce

Hey All, My name is Bryce and I'm glad I stumbled across this forum. I have recently begun looking at bikes again and have come across what appears to be a great looking Venture. I had a Yamaha 750 Special and loved it, minus the trying to sync the three carbs. If I am correct in my research the 1200cc engine was stopped in 86, with 87 bringing on the 1300cc. Also, other than the "what to look for" I've already seen on this wonderful forum, are there any other things I need to look for? Here is the link to the webpage with the venture. https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/mcy/5663576576.html . v/r Bryce