dave_wells

Please post details of you trip to the dealer I would like to see what they recommend feel your pain My 06 tour deluxe has a slight whine The Yamaha lube 20/50 semi synthetic helped fixed that When I bought my 2000 Venture I based it on that Boy was I wrong

Two thoughts The last full weekend of September or the first full weekend in October Thursday night through Sunday Snowden Lake just south of Athens Ohio of rt 50 Let's see what the group wants to go with Then I will set it up and post it on the calendar The RV site are nice if you want to take it

We had a decent turnout in June for our camp out The rides were fun and paced I few people asked about making it an annual event Well I do not want to compete with Freebirds MD in June so I think late Sept or early October when some leaves may be turning cooler temps but not to cold for a tent.( I have a few loaner heaters ) a nice end of the year get together I would like a Friday night cookout everyone bring your favorite camp Recipe followed by a fire ans talk Saturday early up and a light breakfast cook Followed by a ride and diner stop at the wounded goose restaurant Any guitar players want to show I can bring a couple of guitars and we can have some music around the fire , I don't have enough material in my picking arsenal to keep everyone entertained Lets make this happen Lets pick a week that works best for most Will add to the calender next week sometime after some replies

Sierra Electronics in troy Ohio I purchased a J&M headset from them around 125.00 They have good service as well I WOULD NOT RECOMEND IMC..... Been through 3 sets in one year all the same issue

I have one on the tour deluxe for 7 years now I can ride that bike all day long with no problems I Find the seat very comfortable,With the 500.00 card I won last year it only costs me out of pocket 160.00.With the bad back the forward push seems to help , Well on the RSTD anyway The back rest is the big thing The last 2 long trips I took my back was out with in 3 days of the trip The seat I have now just really hurts the tail bone I wouldn't hurt if I lost a few pounds also

We decided to take Friday off and go for a ride Robin and I hit 8 stops around Dayton Ohio We stopped for Lunch at Quaker Stake & Lube in Beavercreek I bought a new Durag at Estelle's leather in Enon I did decided after a few long rides then This past Friday to go order me a new seat Today I went over to Iron Pony and ordered a new Mustang Seat I looked at the seat on J&P Cycles for 620.00 including free shipping Iron Pony had it for 689.00 I asked and they matched the price Total out of pocket for me was 160.00 I used the 500.00 dollar gift card I won in the dice run last year

That is about all there is to it

Saturday Robin and I met up with Dan ( Campfire12 ) and Deb We manage to add up 470 miles We did 15 stops a combination of Freeway,City and Country roads Rained on us for about 15-20 minutes then overcast for the remainder We had lunch at : Vaughan's Pub & Grill 10983 State Route 212 NE Bolivar, OH 44612 (330) 874-1092 http://www.facebook.com/vaughanspub&grill Open Daily 11am-2:30am Bike Days – Sunday Brisket Sandwich and fries for lunch Portions were a good size Tasted real good too.. Next weekend it is off to either Toledo or Dayton OH ... Thanks for meeting up Dan As always Robin and I had a great day with You and Deb

My big issue is my tail bone I had my seat done by Rick It was a great improvement I think being 295 pounds is my problem My tail bone hurts Maybe this will help you http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php

Last weekend Robin and I knocked out 28 stops Racked up just about 700 miles doing it. It was just a beautiful weekend to be out on a ride This Saturday June 21 we are going to meet up in Newcomerstown Ohio West of route 77 on 36 from there we plan to head up along 77 into Canton Ohio There are about 13 stops that can be hit Maybe the Hartville flea market after that Anyone want join us you are welcome...

Hey , Ohio VR Members Thinking about a few meet ups during the season This is a great way to get some miles on the bike Ridin on Magazine is doing a season long Dice Run... Link - Dice Run Last year we a had a fun time going to all the stops The stops are a mix of dealers - restaurants - bars I ended up winning a 500.00 gift card for Iron Pony Robin won a nice riding jacket take a look at the map go get the booklet and the we can pick a stop as a meeting point From there we just pick a lunch stop and start playing

If you have the original bolts you should replace the bolts I got mine at sears hardware they were cheap On my 06 By 09 I had drilled every on one of them out Put some grease on he when you put them in

Put the thermostat in filled the system Ran the bike and checked and had 1 leak after about a minute It is the stem on the outside that runs back to the rear cylinders The leak is at the thermostat housing The gasket is a O ring I removed it cleaned it and added some super lube And reinstalled the fitting Bike has been running at an idle now for 15-20 minutes and no leak Fan has come on 3 times Should I replace the o ring or just go with it ?

Looks like that will be an amazing journey Be safe and have a great time

Robin and I are working on our summer plans We are looking to take a couple of 3/4 day weekends Just poking to see if any of our VR Campers are planning any camp outs this season here is a link to the Ohio Camp out for June 5-8

don't forget the 2 screws on the bottom side of the gas cap

Sad news for sure The poor girl friend following him To add to what Randy has mentioned about inexperience : I was at the dealer looking around and speaking to the guy just retired Never owned a motorcycle looking at one of the Suzuki boulevard 109 He wanted this bike bad --- Well the salesperson said --- I will not sell you this motorcycle It is to much motorcycle for someone that has never riden Then pointed him at a real nice looking used V Star 650 Saying ride something like this for a year or so

Ouch!! Hope you heal soon Ouch again

A NAPA 156 will not fit a second gen Bought one and tried I did tested my thermostat in hot water It started opening at a bout 185 full open at about 195 I am assuming it is good Just going to put it back in

2000 Venture Trying to cool the engine I am thinking it is running hot .I am comparing it to how hot my RSTD gets The stat housing out of the bike. That was fun I read this on another thread : If you need a new thermostat, there is a Napa #156 and on the Napa box was a #33708 that I was able to cross reference to a Stant #13758 at my local auto parts dealer. A stat at the MC stealer was ~$30 and at the auto parts dealer it was ~$7. All are 180* stats. I just wondering if current sometime things change Going to Napa on my way home today Thanks for your input...

As I mentioned I think the bike runs hot sooooo.... Today I took the time to remove the thermostat housing That was fun I am so looking forward to doing it the RSTD The coolant looks fine I need thermostat a few post here mention napa. #156 Is this current I plan to try to put back together Monday or Tuesday A part number ? Auto zone a advanced auto are also local Auto zone tried to match it up with no luck The ones he found were longer If I don't have to spend 30.00 at the dealer that's good I would like to run the engine I little cooler if possible While on the topic which spark plugs napa may have ? I that everyone for the input I have received ....

I purchased the bike last May I changed the coolant along with all fluids It has been 10,000 miles If the thermostat is not that hard to replace I may just do that Found one on amazon its about 50 dollars with shipping One of the oils I did try was Rotella 15-40 I am currently running with - Red Line Synthetic 20w50 Motorcycle Oil

Would you have a part number and form whom did you order it from I have to same issue I want to resolve Most shops I say clutch basket they say OK I mention I basket I just lose them Is the motokote OK WIth the wet clutch ?

I appreciate the feed back I know this subject has been brought up plenty of times I was kinda hoping someone put part x in and it worked If the bike is running hot , do you think that may contribute to the noise Thinning out the oil due to heat I do notice the Venture run way hotter that the RSTD Fan run way more Some one mentioned synthetic oils make it worse Trying a few different mostly synthetic oils did not work I think today I may go get some Yama lube 20/50 Something with some weight to it As someone mentioned Swap the basket from my RSTD and see what happen Thought about that , My issue was Any problems with the swap that leaves me with two non working motorcycles I am no mechanic but i try I do as much as I can on these Anyone in the Columbus area wants to guide me I don't have a problem tearing into it

I have read up on the whine It the gears and the RPM's I get that .... I would like to know 1- if anyone has replaced the basket and noticed an improvement 2- if so Would you have a part Number -- I did find out the part number is different from the 2000 model basket than the new part That has me wondering if an improvement was made 3- Anyone in the Columbus Ohio area able to give me some guidance while doing the swap I don't understand the--->>> I in the I basket I could use any help I can get at this point Back story.. Bought an 2000 Venture last may it had 28,000 miles on it I put 10,000 on it since The whine is there and very loud - unbearable even worse later when the motor is hot By the end of the day i just want to park it I have tried a few types of oil no difference Drove down to NC and back last week It screamed the whole way Parked it when I got home and told Robin that is where it stays I'm done with it I have an RSTD I enjoy so I can still get out for a ride I don't feel right selling it the Venture to someone and making it someone else's problem That is just not me My thoughts are : just part it out and take the loss Keeping the fairing tour pack and electronics and putting them on my RSTD Having it all painted to match I just do not enjoy riding it Cranking up the tunes and or putting load pipes is not a choice for me I do own a 2006 RSTD it has a whine barely noticeable I run the Yama Lube 20/50 semi synthetic started that at 5000 miles At 50,000 still barely hear it Help !!!!