Chaharly

I have thought of building up a good bike for myself I have the ability although Im not the most confident in that ability right now (possibly why i crashed). The size of the venture has never been a problem for me, being 6'3" and a little over 200lbs. I pretty much only have the room for one bike and what I want is something I can get on at 4 in the morning and set the cruise on my morning commute. I was interested in looking at an fjr1300 but I really love the radio. I also am planning on taking an 11 day trip to arizona so I'm gonna want that nice cushy seat. I chose the venture because I love the venture and I'm definitely gonna take my time and find the one for me!

I guess I did not know about this? It was the back wheel that was wobbling. It was my very first extended ride with the dark side tire. I think it was something mechanical that went wrong with the bike but when I checked underneath I could find nothing out of place. The bike is stuck in 5th gear but the wheel is turnable by hand. It all seems tight and the leveling links looked ok. I'm really confused about what went wrong. I felt the tire over and didnt feel any rough spots on the tire and its still up. I just dont know:bang head:

Thats scary stuff. Noone likes being hooked up to all those machines! Im sure youll be fine but you better go through it to make the docs happy. You mightve been a little dehydrated. Thats what I think happened to me. Best of luck buddy!!!

Nope its a turd

Sorry to hear about your buddy and his girl friend. I've thought long and hard about whether or not Im gonna give anyone a ride on the back after my little spill... If I'm to get hurt that's one thing but Id feel really bad about someone on the back getting hurt. Glad they're both ok and I hope she wants to keep riding!

It would probably be just as costly as replacing the motor. Maybe go that route?

So how exactly do we acquire these shirts. I know its got something with registration but I've never been to a VR Rally. Just Sturgis and the Davis Rally? I don't think those either of those rallies won't be half as wild as ours:Bunny:

I'll take a few pictures for you while I'm down there Puc!

I see it now middle left

Can't wait to meet you guys. I love Australia! Its my dream to move there some day

Also I know I'm gonna be a little safer out there on the road from now on. Not saying that I'm getting flashbacks or anything but one more half mile down the road and I could have ate the no passing sign :S

Well we're gonna go look at it today. I don't care how nice it is I'm gonna do my best to look disapointed the entire time. I'll definItely try to get some info on the PO and see if it had been ridden at all lately. The nice thing is the dealer could of thought they were getting a good running bike but most people dont know how to tell if these are running right or not. You guys give me a pretty good advantage being on this site As far as less than a thousand miles a year I know its scary. I found an 85 with 23k on it but in the picture it was parked over a spot of oil so I have those guys looking into it today. Even if the gaskets look old do you think I can get a summers worth riding and change them when I do the valve adjustment next winter?

I hope this one looks half as nice as yours

Wow what a gorgeous bike! I love that color

Im just a little nervous about the age of it. Mechanically the age doesn't bother me, but I'm more worried about an ignition coil going bad on a trip:confused:

That is a COOL silver! I think Ice is a great name! Luckily everything is really well painted so you shouldn't have any real problem with it. Enjoy that beautiful bike! You better get used to turning heads

WHAT? !?! NO FIRST GENS? I figure I better give you crap before one of the hardcore first genners do They look great though! Eusa1s daughter has alot of talent!

When do you plan on picking it up?

Looks like a lovely ride I'm jealous. I love your 1800 by the way those really are the best of the best! That is a gorgeous color by the way! KHz

Counsel bluffs is about 2 1/2 hours away from me

I bet is a SWEET ride! How about some pics!

I also looked at the tech section and I checked out the list of known problems. I just think that's a gorgeous bike

We're gonna go look at it tomorrow. Kind of hoping itll have a misfire and I can get it for cheaper. Those pretty much all had cbs and cruise control?

Most of these dealers know nothing about these bikes. Any easy way to tell if its the original motor?

Dont tell Puc but I'm aiming to beat him this year. Its definitely not gonna happen but it is a fair goal right? I definitely want one with low enough miles that I can still make my own!