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I don't know personally. I have seen reports online of people getting flats with their run flat and not noticing at 40 MPH. There's a Facebook group I'm in for Dark siding that's pretty good. guys are helpful and no drama. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Y3X5dNi16/

Did ride the '06 double dark. I'm not double dark on the 2018 either. On it I still run the factory model. 45K miles and only 3rd front. Which I don't mind the mileage on the front. The back was killing me. I did the factory model as the second tire on the back and only go 5100 miles before having to replace it. Complained to the shop and they agreed to prorate the 3rd with a factory model and got 6000 miles on it. That's wen I pulled the trigger on the g-force. BTW: I believe the G-Force has a run flat that some use on the 2018 and newer.

Additionally, I thought there was a little more counter steer when I first went dark but that feeling dissipated quickly. I 100% notice better stopping and better handling in wet weather. There was no difference in cornering traction. Tires have lasted 20 -30 K miles compared to 5 - 8 K with MC tires.

On the '06 I ran a Nexan. on the '18 I run a g-Force 2 205/55/16

I was able to get out last weekend for the First Time since the stoke in April. Still a little shaky with backing the bike up without the sure assist but everything else was good. Was a little nervous but all was well. Hope to get out between raindrops this weekend.

I would put the car weight over the axels. Only towed a combo once though and it was a long time ago.

Not what I found online: Here is the full online item for inspection: Item 6 seems to be the key item. 19VAC30-70-400. Motorcycle tires, wheels, rims. Inspect for and reject if: 1. Any tire has a cut or puncture, not to include a plug or patch that may be used as a manner of repair, or is worn so that the fabric is visible. NOTE: Plugs/patches shall be in the tread area only. Plugs/patches are not permitted in the side wall of the tire. 2. Any tire has knots or bulges in any side wall or if there is evidence of a broken belt under the tread or of the tread separating from the fabric. 3. Any bolts, nuts, lugs or spokes are bent, loose or missing. Rims or wheels are bent, cracked or damaged so as to affect the safe operation of the motorcycle. 4. Wheel bearings are excessively worn or out of adjustment. 5. Any motorcycle is equipped with a tire that has a tread depth measuring less than 2/32 of an inch when measured in accordance with the instructions set forth in subdivisions 6, 7, and 8 of 19VAC30-70-130. 6. Any tire is marked specifically for use other than on the highway such as "For Farm Use Only," "For Off-Highway Use Only," "For Mobile Home Use Only," or "For Trailer Use Only." 7. Any motorcycle tire has been recut or regrooved. 8. Directional tires or wheels designed and manufactured to go in a certain direction or rotation are not installed in the proper direction of rotation.

David, Just a thought, I have bad Arthritis in my left shoulder and recently had a stroke where my left arm lost most of its motion. I picked up a therapy shoulder pulley from amazon and it helped immensely for range of motion and shoulder strength. Not sure if you have something like this but using it daily help alleviate the pain and now I'm just short of full motion. Not sure if it would help you but. . . . . Amazon.com: Shoulder Pulley for Physical Therapy, Pulleys for Shoulder Rehab Over Door, Shoulder Pulley Over The Door Physical Therapy, Door Pulleys For Physical Therapy, Arm Pulley, Over The Door Pulleys : Health & Household

Congats!! A future Venture Owner.

My wife had one for about 3 years and there was nothing wrong with it. Never any issues. she stopped riding out of fear (and weak shoulders). She had a close call on a ride that scared her pretty bad. The spyders do take a lot more shoulder input than a bike or trike.

Well I have the bike home now. a lot lighter in the wallet though. talking to the mechanic they had to nearly disassemble the entire rear end to get to the last bolt on the fuel pump. Right after they gave me the quote (3 weeks ago) I suffered a stroke so had to have a friend ride it home. I won't be riding for a couple of months. I lost control of my left side. I can now walk and working on the arm so I will get there. I did tell the guy I blame them lol. That wasn't cheap, but really not bad for what they had to do.

I had a similar issue. I had to basically pry up with my fingers. Once I got it open I cleaned the latch well with brake cleaner and the applied some light oil/grease.

Yeah, I thought I was getting them Guten tight but I developed a leak on one of the drain plugs. Kept telling myself not tight enough. I actually drained the Oil and replaced the crush washers. Right now the bike is in the shop for a fuel pump. I will put this on it and see how close I am.

I've always been a little frustrated when the oil drain plugs are in a location where you cannot get a torque wrench. The 2018 Venture has 3 drain plugs and 2 are close enough to the frame where getting a socket on them is impossible unless you have very low profile wabble sockets. I saw this in a YouTube video and ordered one off of amazon. I have not had a chance to try it as my bike is in the shop for a fuel leak. Has anyone seen it and had a chance to use it?

I'm going to have to put it in the shop. After pulling the battery, connecting jumper cables to provide power it is coming from under the fuel pump area. I don't have the skill set or the tools to get under that area easily. Using a small mirror I could see the area but just couldn't get to it and have the confidence I could get everything back together. I've got a weekend trip to the kids planned and several business trips lined up. The Yamaha dealer here charges a storage fee if you cannot pick the bike up right away so it will be 2 weeks before I can get it there.