RDawson

Or how old was the gas brought to you on the side of the road?

Prayers up and may only gremlin bells be tolling.

Asking for tire recommendations is almost like opening the what kind of oil can of worms. :confused24: Some really like the Shinko 777, some the Dunlop Elite III, I am using the Michelin Commander IIs. I didn't like the Shinko wear, that being said I have some weird affliction in my right hand that seems to crank the throttle in the curves and take offs. That seems to shorten tire life. Haven't tried the Dunlops, but really like the mileage I seem to be getting on the Michelin. I've only got about 2k on it and don't see much wear at all yet. Welcome by the way. It'll be the best $12 you can spend on a Venture. If there's a problem on a Venture it's been discussed here and the fix found. :sign16:

Lost the tip of one into the bone working on a fire truck. The good news it doesn't take long to be able to use it as long as you're careful. Take care of it and good luck on the healing.

Why are y'all riding with my wife?:no-no-no:

Congrats

https://m.ebay.com/itm/yamaha-venture-drivers-back-rest-mounts-and-saddle-bags-saver/232799208849?hash=item3633ea0591:g:rT4AAOSwx5laou~d A link to some brackets. I think these are MKI grab bars and brackets. I'm looking on my phone though. Might look on a computer to see em big enough to tell.

Not a great pic but all I've got. There are 3 diamond shaped holes it pins into for front-back adjustments.

You need the brackets. They mount in place of the helmet locks and the end bolt of the passenger grab bar. The locks then mount on tabs on the bracket. Just pulled one from my parts bike that Luv my 40 is interested in. Irony is that rest is why I bought the parts bike but it doesn't fit the MKII.

Ah I didn't realize the frame was threaded. Most good hardware stores here have a size/thread gauge if you take a bolt.

If you're replacing it anyway the thread pitch shouldn't matter. Find the right shaft size and get a lock nut to fit. I'd go with a hardened bolt.

I gave $4000 last year for same bike. Needed tires and battery with 31,000 miles and thought I got a good deal. Mostly stock, had a few extra lights and K&N filters. And you know blue is fastest right?

TCI connections? Maybe check all safeties, tip, sidestand,clutch/gear, etc.

Ignition switch? Wire pinched in triple tree? Loose connection? Loose fuse? Kickstand switch? I know Hannigan leaves kickstand in place, don't know about yours.

Glad it didn't strand you on the MD trip.

I've used a strip cut out of a 2 liter bottle before. Seemed to help some but my seals were shot.

Oh the things I would've done with the phone number he texted from if it had been me. Puc's much nicer than I am.

You can't fix stupid, not even with duct tape.

Moral of the story: Ventures are to be ridden. Trailers are for when bikes are broken.

I recently helped a friend replace a radiator and heater core on a 40k mile car. He was on the road when radiator started leaking and he used a fix in a bottle just to get home. Stopped both up within 300 miles. I don't know what brand he used but I will buy parts before I use any of them.

Take the screw out of the bypass, the plug should pull out to replace the o ring. Be ready for the detent ball and spring to try to fly away. I wrap a rag around it as I pull it out to catch them. I personally shy away from any kind of stop leak in a bottle, it can stop up radiators. Some have had good luck and like them, me not so much.

Congrats. I've got the same blue RSV. Hope you like it as much as we do.

In my opinion you're asking in the wrong forum. NOBODY wants to trailer a Venture. Might check over on a HD site. 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂 they might have experience.

Look in classifieds,member vendors.

I had this very discussion with Marcarl at MD. The family feel and lack of member bashing is the reason I joined here. I don't Facebook or join other forums because it seems they are full of negativity. We all will never agree on one bike being the best, it'd be boring if we did. I like to poke the bear now and again about different bikes and fully expect it back when I do. Just don't take it personal. Starbog caught a few jokes about Harley at MD and then helped to push a Wing to get it cranked. I'm still waiting to hear the jokes from that.