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A lot of strong feelings and words being shared here and that is OK. I don't understand though why some are getting so bent out of shape that they are talking about leaving the forum due to the opinions of those who have a different view on the new bike. Folks, this is a discussion forum. In most discussions, there are various opinions. Some people will agree with you and others won't. We are all adults here and most of us are old enough that we have a lifetime of disagreements and debates under our belts. Sometimes we learn something from one another's differing opinions and sometimes we just have to shake our head and say "oh well, to each his own". Some of my best friends are people that I absolutely disagree about one thing or another. As for the new bike? I like it. I like it a lot. I am one who actually loves the styling and think that it looks as good or better than anything else on the road right now. As mentioned, except for the engine, it has pretty much everything that we have all listed in our discussions over the past years. Feature wise, it is on par with about any bike out there. I would certainly give one a test ride and consider it when I'm ready for a new bike. The engine? Yes, like most of you, I would have loved to see Yamaha fit it with the updated V4 from the VMax. From the few teaser pictures that we had seen though, I pretty much knew that wasn't going to be the case so I wasn't shocked when it was finally revealed to be a V-Twin. We all ride in different ways and I've stated in another post, the V-Twin suits my riding style very well. I love the low end torque at low RPMs and the feel of that big thumping V-Twin engine. What I don't love is the heat that they produce. The heat is the primary and really only fault that I found with the 2013 Road Glide that I had for two years. It was very comfortable on the road and I really enjoyed the way the engine performed. Even at highway speed though, on a hot day, you felt the heat. My poor wife was a trooper and didn't complain about it much but her right foot got so hot that it could become a miserable ride for her. So would I buy one? Time will tell. At this point, I'm so busy that I don't have time to ride what I have. The 2005 Midnight RSV that I bought last spring has barely over 20,000 miles on it. It would easily last me for the rest of my riding days. If things change though and I get to the point where I have time to actually enjoy the bike again, I would consider this new Star Venture. The only thing is that now I would have to weigh all the options and test ride a few bikes. If they had come out with a new bike with the 1700cc liquid cooled V-4 like some variation of the V-Max engine, it would make the choice a lot easier. With everything else they put on this bike, the styling, and the newer V-4, it would pretty much be a slam dunk. As it is though, it will depend upon how the heat is managed, how it handles, etc. Being a V-Twin, there are options to what bike will be the best for me. The Yamaha will be at the top of the list from what I've seen so far but until we hear some ride reports and/or take one for a good test ride, I can't say at this moment what I would buy. I love the bike though and am looking forward to some feedback from real riders. As for those of you saying that you are going to leave us because of the various opinions and discussions, that's sad to hear. You have to do what you feel is best for you but you will be missed.

Geeezzzzeee....you guys expect everything single thing to work. OK...should be OK now.

History section is pretty much done for now. Just the basic specs and etc. that we have on the new bike at this time.

Latest forum software ended up requiring the server software to be updated also. It is all done now so hopefully, there will be no more scares.

OK...pretty much done again. Gotta stop scaring myself that way.

Doing some more upgrades on the server. Don't expect any problems but...well...just a heads up.

Not sure about the statement "lower end of the V-Twin" market. The Harley Road Glide Ultra and the Ultra Limited both have a MSRP of $26,999. The new Star Venture is priced right there with them. Will have to wait and see what they actually end up selling for after discounts but I can tell you when I bought a 2013 Road Glide Ultra, I didn't pay full MSRP for it either.

I started last night adding a new entry to our Venture History page. Still work to do and haven't started on the specification page yet. Will try to get that done tonight. Regardless of our various opinions, there is a new Venture and hopefully new VentureRiders to be added to our family.

Upgraded the forum software. Minor OOPS! Sorry about that. All is good now...move right along..nothing to see here.

Well, I haven't really looked at the new Venture closely. I've just been slammed with work and barely have time to eat, much less explore anything. I will say that I think it looks great. I actually love the front view. I think they did a great job on the fairing. I also like the design of the trunk, looks very sleek. I will admit to being disappointed that it's not a V4 but I think that most of us knew that it wasn't going to be. That being said, I loved the low end torque of the 2013 Harley Road Glide that I sold early last year. The low RPM High Torque suited my riding style very well. I put a tuner on it and raised the redline as high as I felt was same with the stock components and it performed very well for me. The belt drive doesn't concern me. They have proven to be pretty reliable and I had no problem with it on the Harley but in full disclosure, it only had about 20,000 miles on it when I sold it. My primary concern with this new bike is the engine heat. The Harley was nothing short of brutal on a hot day. I got caught in heavy traffic a couple of times and was actually standing on the pegs in an effort to stop my inner thighs from burning up. My wife also felt the extreme heat on her feet. This was in spite of the fact that I had removed the catalytic converter and tuned the bike in the recommended way to lower the heat. Nothing worked, that bike would burn you up. We will just have to wait and see how it does in regards to heat but the fact is, a 113 cubic inch air cooled V-Twin just has to create some heat. It's probably the major complaint with all the other bikes with the same configuration. Other than that though, I love the looks of the new Venture. I would like to be the first to welcome any new owners of the third generation Venture to our family.

I am out of them at this time. If enough people want them, I will place another order.

Absolutely should be in a Mad Max movie. Love it.

Very nice. I almost bought one before I found the Midnight Venture that I decided on. Read too many complaints about heat so decided against it. Let us know how it works out.

That is basically correct. I think it is some metric size though because mine were just a tiny bit looks. I just cut some strips from an aluminum can and wrapped around where it mounted and it worked fine. Some may tighten differently so that they 1/2" tightens up fine.

Which fuse did you check? There is one in the fuse box in the lower right cowling. Did you check it?

I don't think there is a need for that. They already have the Super Tenere and the FJ1300. I think that one of those already occupies that space.

I agree with Videoarizone. VTwin with all the goodies. I do think that it will have a trunk. I'm thinking that it will be somewhat like the Harley Road Glide. VTwin, fixed fairing, etc.

Great picture. Now that is a great memory between brother and sister.

Very nice. That will come in handy.

Dan, we have a Rural King about 6 miles away but they haven't had any for a long time now. I look in every old store I go in but haven't found any for a couple of years. Yard sales are a good idea but I seldom seem to find the time to go to any.

Do the rest of you hate the new EPA Mandated gas can spouts as much as I do? Not only do they drip and splash but it takes forever to empty a five gallon can of gas into my mowers tank. I just ordered some of these old fashioned conversion spouts. Looks simple enough. Any of you used them? https://www.ruralking.com/ez-pour-hi-flo-replacement-spout-kit-30051.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAjw3pTJBRChgZ3e7s_YhAkSJAASG9VrD0XNNCmH80nItIgFTyUYjjddyvs7NhlRfijZQ0A-HBoCIubw_wcB Now I saw somewhere they these are illegal in some states, Ohio being one of them. The order went through though so hopefully I will get them. Here is a note at the bottom of a different ad. This product is banned for sale in the following states: CA, CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and VA.

I installed HiYa on one of my phones last night. Will try it for a while. NoRocall charges a monthly fee and HiYa appears to be free.

The Feds don't do anything and they know it. That is why they ignore the do not call list.

I'm right there with you. I get so many that it drives me crazy. My phones are on the do not call list and they completely ignore it. That list is completely useless as far as I'm concerned. I add them to my blocked numbers list as I get them but that's a waste of time also because the numbers are usually spoofed and the same people just call from another number. Locations are also spoofed so you never even know where they are originating from.

I understand you wanting to find an original manual but you down download a PDF version from the tech library area.