ablumny
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Thanks. Yep.....Im liking it so far!
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Thx. BUB Slip On's. Not too loud that I cant hear the radio and just loud enough to make me smile when I hear it! That seems wrong
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First off, thanks to everyone who offed a warm welcome to the site and very good advise before I pulled the trigger on this 03 Venture. I got it home Friday and worked on it all weekend, moving what I could from my vStar to the Venture. Have a few more things to do but it's pretty great as it is. Unfortunetly we are forecasted for 5 straigt days of rain. It was raining when I shot this so its a garage video for now [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkvDf9ZdYSQ]YouTube - 2003 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture[/ame]
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Awesome. Thanks. I thought I'd had to buy another trim piece. Looks like Im not the only one. Thanks guys for the advise.
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Clearly some good deals out there. No matter, mine is in the garage and so far I like it big time. I worked on it all day adding my "stuff". My biggest problem is I can not get that #$%&* chrome piece back on the fairing AND now two of the tabs are busted off!!!
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Yep. Thanks. Appreciate that and everyones feedback. I think the deal was good. THe bike only has 4600 miles on it and was locally serviced by the dealer. Additionally he tossed in a battery charger, yamaha cover, additional tank bib, intercom set, Shoei helmet (in the right size!) and left this XM setup on.... Im happy
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With a rainy weekend forecasted, I decided to pick up the bike tonight....unfortunately the rain CAME EARLY and my maiden ride home, about 40 minutes was in a downpour!! Still the bike was great adn Im sure better when its dry! Looks like this bike has that clutch squeal issue; pop it in neutral and coast, no noise; back in gear and its got this high pitch chirping/squealing noise. I'll dive into it at some point. Thx everyone.
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Thanks guys. I pulled the trigger on the 03. After scouring eBay, Craigslist, local listings, I believe I got a fair deal and I liked the 2nd gen, Midnight Venture.
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Malvern, Long Island? Im thinking I'm just paying the right price, not a killer deal but also not a bad one. THe attractive part of this one is the low miles. Most of the available Ventures in the eastern half of the country are $8-$10k with much higher miles. For a local, low miles, mint Midnight version ( I was specifically looking for a Midnight Venture), one serviced by Yamaha with records, I'm thinking I'm in good shape.....at least I will tell myself that ! Thanks for the reply.
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Thanks everyone. KBB says $10.7K retail from a dealer I believe and they assume normal miles. This one has the passing lamps, a set of Bub Slip ons (not installed but included) and a CD changer. Theres an o3 Midnight on eBay in Florida with 6500 miles on it for $9995, another blue one in Indiana with 4200 miles at $9800. (these people ride or what!) I think Im doing allright. New Royal Star Tour Deluxe's are listed on eBay f0r $10k ish. Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I'll be on the site often.
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Thanks for the replies. "Loaded" means what? A CD changer, a set of Bub Slips on, the intercom system but I dont see anything else that didn't come from the factory. With just 4600 miles on it, I thought it was a good deal. Should I reconsider? I rode it. Big diff from the Vstar. I tossed it around a bit on a test ride, not too concerend but, ya its a beast. Feel liek Im going from a low sporty position to a truck seat postition. Clutch scream? That must be what I heard. Couldn't ID it. Im off to the tech sections.. Big thing now is the price!
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Hopewell ROcks, Cape George, Peggy's Cove, Cabot Trial, everything! Wasnt a bad day of riding in the week and half we were there.... http://picasaweb.google.com/ablumny/NovaScotiaJune2008# .and despite the dirt road to Meat Cove, .... http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SE6VrJR1P7I/AAAAAAAAAZM/JE9Dr4Cj2I0/s800/Nova%20Scotia%20June%2008%20287.jpg it was totally worth it:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/SE6Vv7yplQI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/P5ndcaYbBN8/s800/Nova%20Scotia%20June%2008%20298.jpg
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Happy to have found the site. Here's my story: I have ridden VStars for years. I am looking to trade up from my 00 1100 Vstar to a Venture. I have my eyes on an 03 Midnight Venture locally. 4600 miles, asking ~$10K. Questions I hope to figure out: - That appears to be a good price, yes? - Ride height adjustable? Major increase from my Vstar! - Are there any bizarre factory design issues to be aware of? - for example, the 1100 Vstar needed the exhaust and floor boards removed to do a simple oil change unless you bought an aftermarket kit. Anything weird about these bikes like that? - Anything I should look for on thie used bike, issues unique to this bike? - I cant seem to locate a site for standard specs for this year/model. Anywhere? Thanks in advance. I;m an active participant on the Vstar forums, I hope to move up to the Venture and get busy here!
