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That was my next suggestion pick up a nice used older v-twin and have both.I have the venture and a vmax can't take much more than a 100 miles at a time on the vmax but can do a 1000 miles on the venture easy.
A few of us took our old bikes pre 80's out for a 500 mile loop a few weeks back. Wow was I ready to get home the RD,CB,KZ and a friends old Moto-Guzzi wasn't as comfortable as anyone remembered. Butt's out of shape for a flat seat that far anymore.
Sorry I never got into the air-cooled, push rod, chuggin v-twin type power of lack there of, good torque though just not my thing. They build both so everyone has their choice.
Quick look on ebay stratoliner engine $1100 used venture to cut up to see if it will fit $5500. Man hours, shop rate to machine the stuff, paint, seats etc from cutting the frame all the unknowns $10,000:detective: you should be able to get in one for under $20,000.Geez,
I should just buy a Hardly and save 20 bucks.
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That was my next suggestion pick up a nice used older v-twin and have both.
I have the venture and a vmax can't take much more than a 100 miles at a time on the vmax but can do a 1000 miles on the venture easy.
A few of us took our old bikes pre 80's out for a 500 mile loop a few weeks back. Wow was I ready to get home the RD,CB,KZ and a friends old Moto-Guzzi wasn't as comfortable as anyone remembered. Butt's out of shape for a flat seat that far anymore.
Sorry I never got into the air-cooled, push rod, chuggin v-twin type power of lack there of, good torque though just not my thing. They build both so everyone has their choice.
That may be the more logical way to go. Certainly the cost of an engine swap would be as much and possibly more than the cost of at V-twin for around town. Just one thing left to do. Convince the wife that we need a third bike in the garage, between her 650 V-star and my RSV.
If i can figure that out, I can buy the bike with proceeds from my new book "How to influence and win her opinion". :rotf: -
Get yourself an mp3 player, load it up with V-twin sounds, and play it thru your system as you ride...
Now that's thinking outside the box. Maybe I could go one step further and hook up a PA system. NOW WE'RE BRAINSTORMING!!!
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My question is why?? How do you figure its more? both about a 100hp but your stepping back in time with the air cooled push rod engine for what? wait its 1854cc!!
Spend some money on the 1300cc cams,springs,higher compression pistons,carbs. etc. and keep embarrassing the stratoliner at will. order some cams and springs for the 1300 some straight pipes and you will never know a what a stratoliner is.
As they say the truth hurts sometimes. could go buy a Hardley I guess, air cooled push rod engine and they already have a touring model.I could buy a Hardley. The good thing about them is there's a shop on every corner. Necessity or convenience? You be the judge, I have my oppinion. But aside from that, I can't stomach the blatantly inflated price tag for a brand name. I'm good with my Yamaha, a good quality bike for a reasonable price.
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My question is why?? How do you figure its more? both about a 100hp but your stepping back in time with the air cooled push rod engine for what? wait its 1854cc!!
Spend some money on the 1300cc cams,springs,higher compression pistons,carbs. etc. and keep embarrassing the stratoliner at will. order some cams and springs for the 1300 some straight pipes and you will never know a what a stratoliner is.
Good advice,
It's not just about speed. Although the speed would be good, the low end torque and the classic sound of the V-twin is really what I was thinking of. I had the 1100 V-star brand new off the show room floor before got my RSV. I loved that bike and it sounded great. But after a couple of years of commuting 80 miles a day, I made the switch to the RSV and after the switch, I knew there was no turning back. It's just every now and then I yearn for that V-twin sound, without giving up the comfort of the RSV.
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Geezzz..........I think you guys are being a bit hard on the guy. Now most of us here who ride the Venture do so because we LOVE the V4 engine. If a V Twin was preferred, then there are a lot of bike choices out there. On the other hand, some of us also LOVE the style and the comfort of the second gen Venture. I have yet to find another bike, V Twin or otherwise, that offers the comfort and room of my RSV.
So...if somebody loves the styling and comfort of the Venture but also happens to love the low high torque and more relaxed loping feel of a V Twin, then the combination mentioned would be a beautiful thing.
So the question asked was not WHY anybody would want to but ..... has anybody seen it done. I have not and have no idea if it could be done or not but I can see where it might be an attractive option for some folks.
So there.....that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Thanks Freebird,
You understood the question exactly.
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Have any Venture Riders ever thought or heard of swapping the 1300cc out with the thumping 1854cc of the Stratoliner? Would it bolt to the transmition of the Venture since they're both 5 speeds? Don't get me wrong, I love my ride, and I understand it's a bike in it's own class built for the long cruise. But what if...What if it could be more? What if I could have the luxurious comfort of Yamaha's #1 tour bike, powered by the loping thump of Yamaha's biggest V-Twin?
So...what do you all think? Has it been done, or can it be done?
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Interested!
What do you have in mind? Where & When?
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That would be found behind the right lower cowling (as you're sitting on the bike).
Found it. Thanks.
I GOT THE POWER!
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I haven't used Nuts or anything else on my '99 for a few years. And at just north of 275 I haven't felt the seat move a bit.
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The factory "cig lighter" plug is on the inside of the fairing, on the left. It has a rubber plug to keep it dust and water tight.
Kneel down on the left side of the bike and look at that area... you will see it.
When you do find the power plug and find that it doesn't work...
Where do you find the fuse?
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Wow...This is still fresh in my mind, as I just finished doing mine. I did have problems with the throttle cables, and rerouted them a couple of different ways. The only way I found that kept them moving freely (without any binding at all) was to go between the steer head and the ignition. Just enough room. I can turn either way with out any drag on the cables. Then I took a strap and strapped them to the right fork just under the upper tripple tree. I strapped it loose enough that when I turn the bars the cables slide in the strap so they don't bind. We took it for a 250 mile ride on Saturday and NO PROBLEMS. Worked like a charm. Good luck. After installing the extensions on mine, they will never be coming off.
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OK, We've all posted pics of our bikes, what about our garages? This is mine. I worked long and hard to get it this way, but what a mess. Is your's any better? Let's see the pics...
WOW ! ! ! That's not a mess...It's a gold mine! With enough pictures you could publish the next "I Spy Book" the garage addition.
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Hi Guys and Gals. I've read through a few threads about risers and cable lengths. Some say the stock cables will work, others say get longer cables and one said they rerouted the cables. Well I took a chance and purchased some risers and planned to use the stock cables but they bind way too much for me. I rerouted them behind the forks, but I think the radius is too short and the cables are binding in the sheath. I think I'm really gonna like the risers so they stay. My question...How long are the stock cables and are there over length cables in the black plastic sheath? All I can find are the steel braided and I'm trying to keep the cost down. (I like sleeping in my own bed):buttkick:Thanks in advance for any help or advise.
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That's pretty cool,Stout,
Could you give us more information on this smart card sytem?
But my plan is to wire up a relay to create this by-pass....with one addition. I think if you wired in a switch in the relay trigger circuit, you could create a security cut-off to where the bike could not be started even with the key, when the switch was off.
Rick
Maybe wire it in with a hidden in-line fuse. Then keep the fuse in the trunk or saddle bag pocket. If you ever need the by pass just instal the fuse and off you go. Simple security.
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Hi all.
There’s been a little bit of talk about coils going bad on the 2nd generations. I think I might have one going out on the #1 cylinder (left rear). I have compression, fresh fuel, new plugs (cleaned the carbs TWICE) and even have some spark, (just not sure how strong). But I can grab the exhaust while the bike is running and the other 3 are hot. I am going to switch the two back coils tonight to see if that is indeed the problem. I hope it is, so I can put this gremlin to rest. If the coil is the problem, I need to order one and they are on back order. So….My question is this. Can I block the fuel off to the carb for that cylinder so I’m not wasting so much fuel? These things run surprisingly well on 3 cylinders. So why not block the fuel to that carb and ride until the new coil comes in? Thanks in advance for any advice and help you all can offer.
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I bought a set of risers but didn't install them. Instead, I went with 2" set back handlebars. If anyone wants the risers, I'll let them go cheap. They are still in the original packaging
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Just checking to get info on the jacket. What size is it? We have just started the quest in finding a jacket-the sizes in womens jackets seem to be so far off from the size normally worn, so am a little concerned about buying too large or too small.
Appreciate your reply:snow2:
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So far most of the owners here of these bikes take very good care of them. The engine that these bike use has been around for some time and proven to be very reliable and many reports of these bikes going 250-300. thousand miles, and you having owned a bike should know a little about what your looking at! Check the Wheel Bearings and look to see how the Brake Pads are and look for crack's where the side bags and trunk, faring & lower cowling mount or attach. Tires is a no brainer first look should tell you if they need replacing. Any here know the blue book on a 2000. Venture?.
I'm also new to this site. Way up here in Alaska.
I just purchased a '99 RSV with 2600 miles. Based only on the year of the bike teh bank told me it booked @ $7600.00 Good luck:happy34: -
There is some white stuff falling out of the sky. Does anyone know what it is. I think I saw something like this many, many, many years ago. I could have just been dreaming though. Whatever it is it is sticking all over the ground. Sure is pretty.
Harry:sign woo hoo:
:sign woo hoo:Just finished shoveling and snow blowing the driveway for the second time this weekend.
Pretty??? Yeah.... But reallly looking forward to breakup so I can get out and ride the new to me RSV . -
Do yoou have to replace the cables, or can you get enough play in them so they work????
I've read that there is enough slack in the cables to ad 1.5 inch spacers.
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Thanks for the help. Sure makes me feel more at ease knowing that other RSV riders have done this with good results. I especially like M61A1MECH's idea. Looks good
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Does anybody know if the 1.5 inch riser inserts (the ones that stack on the stock risers) will work on the 99 Venture? I see there are 2 rubber spacers between the handle bars and the faring. If I raise the bars the rubber spacers will no longer make contact with the bars. Is this a concern? And is there an alternative aside from purchacing new handle bars?
If i can figure that out, I can buy the bike with proceeds from my new book "How to influence and win her opinion". 
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Ride Safe.
I just purchased a '99 RSV with 2600 miles.
Pretty??? Yeah.... But reallly looking forward to breakup so I can get out and ride the new to me RSV .
Pacific Northwest Riders !!!!!
in Watering Hole
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Are there really RSV riders in the PNW??? We moved down from AK a few years ago and I was begining to think I was the only one this side of the Mississippi and soouth of the 48. What's the date??