Chaharly

I appreciate it and thank you I definitely take that as a compliment Haven't decided yet. We'll see what the insurance says but I'm thinking they're gonna buy it from me and I'll get something a little different I just hate playing the waiting game. Especially when they're are bikes to be test ridden

My favorite thing about the 85 is the way they designed the Venture Cruise in it. It had the glowing green gem with the beautifully written out "venture cruise" on the MKII they added an external cruise system that just looked gaughty. I think they made the 85 for the people and definitely made it my personal favorite. And yeah puc I've had my eye on that one in indiana. Now I'm just trying to find one with less miles

You can bet your butt that I'm not gonna point out that cartire to my agent either

Yeah it has a beautifully tailored Brown seat that's the same as. The 83s. The 86 and newer felt harder to me. I've briefly owned all three. 83 85 and an 88. I owned the 85 the longest and I let it slip out of my fingers Lol My 83 didn't have cruise or a cb. The MKII had both

So is it just me puc or does the V 4 just feel better in a 1200cc

I feel like I'm more confused now than ever hahaha.

Yeah I was gonna say that that looked like a typo. My 85 has the removable bags. Same color though and in great shape. I don't however know when I'm going to get the insurance check in

Oh boy you're REALLY pushing buttons today huh? Lol I sure do hope this admins are forgiving today lol

It's nice to see such dedication to our fallen hero's. Really touching story Puc, she couldn't have gone to a better home. Maybe they'll let you ride her in one off the reenactments

Well I think I have my heart set on another 85 Venture Royale. Some of you guys might even remember when I had that bike when I first joined when I was like 17. I think it'll make the bank happy if I get a cheaper bike plus I never did feel like my RSV was quite the bike my 85 was. I got rid of it because of the second gear started having issues and I've regretted it since. But im gonna test drive some bikes and see if I can't find something that I really like.

I'll have to admit that is one cool ride! Love the first gen trunk!

I used to own an 86 but I remember that I just didn't quite like the thirteen that much. I am still interested though

I think its really doubtful. I had the bike leaning in and out several Times and never felt any squirreliness. After I wrecked I checked the tire for any marks or bulges. When I get feeling better I'm gonna see exactly what happened

Question. What is the difference between the 85s and 84/83s? I know the trunk is different. But what else? I have been leaving toward a 1200 first gen because like you said they are probably the best all around bike for the money. I was interested in the fjr until I learned it didn't have an in fairing stereo, which is a must

Something Like that for sure! Just soo many options Lol

Something Like that for sure! Just soo many options Lol

It is definitely wrecked beyond the repair that I can offer. Im sorry to hear about your RSTD too. Although, and I may be wrong, (pain meds) but didn't you sell me that carb tune?

It is definitely wrecked beyond the repair that I can offer. Im sorry to hear about your RSTD too. Although, and I may be wrong, (pain meds) but didn't you sell me that carb tune?

Wel the RSV is shot and its time for something else. I'm really thinking about an older FJR. Are those as accomplished tourers as the venture? Just looking for suggestions so throw out any capable tourers that you can think of. Something 5 grand or less. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the concern and well wishes guys. From what the trucker said my bike wheel started swinging back and fourth even though the bike was not leaning. I think one of our homemade leveling links failed. I'm gonna give it a week or so to look at it. I had my glasses in the side bag and they got destroyed so all I have is prescription sunglasses.

I don't know if itll be fixable. we'll see

I think I'm just gonna make the smart move and get a first gen lol

From what I gather the trucker that I was passing said my bike wheel started going back and fourth like crazy. The harder I tried to stop the more it would pull to the left. By the time I got slowed down to about 45 it was like riding a bull. Then when I hit the dirt in the left side off the road it threw me. I remember rolling 2or 3 times just thinking to myself to hold my arms down at my sides. Had a big mud patch on the helmet as well glad to be wearing it. I got back up right away and the trucker I passed was like "My God are you ok?" "I thought when I saw you rolling through the air there'd be a dead body" he wasn't even gonna stop until I shot up right away. Had about 5 people stop. Everyone around here is awesome. My brother came and got me and we loaded up the bke in a loader bucket and moved it off the road. Hes getting it now. We went to the same day clinic and they were going to send me to the ER but I started getting dizzy so we needed to haul me in on a stretcher

Ill sell you mine!

Well yesterday was a scary day for me. 2 broken wrist bones and my elbow is swollen