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  1. Joe West
    Thank you, another option I hadn't considered. That doesn't sound very difficult to do either. thanks. I have no shortage of dumb questions, and I really appreciate all the input you guys are offering, so here's still another. There are 2 antennas on the bike, one I assume is a CB? which I won't be using, so I may take it off and store it. The other is the radio I believe. Is that whip antenna really necessary for the radio or has anyone experimented with a stubby little antenna that is not quite so conspicuous? Thank you.
  2. Joe West
    Thanks, no, no salvage title. I looks just fine also, but the warranty was something attractive as it is still in effect until 7/13, but playing with the caliper location, and riding height would seem to be a great excuse for the mfg to void the warranty, and then there goes that bit of perk. I also thought I read somewhere on the forum, (and for the life of me I can't find it again) someone who said playing with the riding height negatively effects the ride at highway speeds. I guess there is something to be said for the old saying ignorance is bliss ....The more I learn the more concerned I'm becoming. I dunno. maybe the lowering is a savings to me, cause I'm short also. LOL, wish I was just rich and it didn't matter what I chose.
  3. Joe West
    Thanks guys for all your help. Ya know I pick this bike up Saturday, and all this new info I'm learning about it is in some respects troubling. Lowering the bike and having the caliper repositioned. I dunno ..... what effect does all this have on handling on the highway, braking, and for that matter warranty being voided. The fact that the bike got (supposedly, gently) laid down, and that's why the fuel tank was replaced and no badges were put on. Hmm.... does this 9500 bucks and 6K miles still sound good? I may be experiencing a touch of cold feet. I'm just am not sure if they are cold feet or sensible feet.
  4. Joe West
    I'm learning a bit more about the bike now. From the warranty info I found the original selling dealer and called him. Nice guy, he practically wanted my first born child to divulge any info about the bike. Finally he told me the owner laid it over cause he was short (hmm, like me) and dented the tank. They replaced the tank, and it didn't come with badges. He also told me the owner then had the bike lowered. (how can I tell how they did that?) Then he said, (can you believe) if I wanted more info and he had to spend more time with me, I had to buy something from him. Wow, nice guy. I didn't dare ask about the original dented tank. Geez ......
  5. Joe West
    LOL, Mike could you provide a larger picture of the tank emblems for me to see? Thanks!
  6. Joe West
    First, a special thanks to eusa1 (mike) for sending me a tank badge, I'm not sure which side it is for, as I have not yet received it, but if anyone has another laying around, I'm interested. Here is the bike, a 2008 with 6K on it.
  7. Joe West
    55 and 60 in 4th gear? Is the Venture geared differently than my 96RSTC? 60 in 4th with my 96 and I might be chasing connecting rods across the road. Mine wants to be in 5th gear somewhere between 45 and 50.
  8. Joe West
    Thank you, you guys are all such great help. I'm not familiar with the Delphi forum. Could you point me to it so I can register? Thanks again.
  9. Joe West
    Thanks to all who have replied. I do appreciate all your input. I'm in CT btw. The Venture I'm looking at is model number XVZ13TFS Is this the "Venture S" ? and is that the base model? I'm not familiar with the differences. One last dumb question ... (embarrassed) Being a tad on the short side, the bigger tank on the Venture has me turning in my brake foot to comfortably apply the rear brake. Is there also an after market pedal that is an inch or so wider? I know .. dumb, but so many things are running through my mind and there isn't much room up there for all that activity. Thanks!
  10. Joe West
    This is what is scaring me. It's absolutely ridiculous ... check out the price on the emblems ..... http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2008-yamaha-motorcycle-xvz13tf-royal-star-venture/o/m17110 click on body and fender, and then fuel tank. It's parts numbered 3 + 4. $211 dollars PER SIDE!!! LMAO, (it's really not that funny though ) And the entire passing light assembly is around 300 bucks. I wish I could handle the down payment without the trade, but alas I can't. With 32K on my 96, and without the hassle of selling, and considering it's knocking off $150 bucks in sales tax, ..... I guess I'm trying to talk myself into doing this with the trade in. But when I start factoring in that, plus the emblems, plus the passing lights, I'm starting to get cold feet. I did put a deposit on it ...... I don't need it, but .... I would love to have it. I am getting tired of that 1996 model's unbalanced crankshaft. Yamaha tried to simulate the big twin vibration and all it is, is annoying. Arghh, if I were only wealthy.
  11. Joe West
    would I have to remove the saddle bags to access those bolts? My daughter also loves to ride with me and I'm sure she would love them on. I seriously would like to replace the emblems, the grey looks so bland, but of course you can't be fussy when you're talking used I know. Thanks for your replies, I figure I couldn't get a whole lot more for my bike but I just am not up on the used prices. thanks again.
  12. Joe West
    Hi all. I value your input and would like to present you with my current situation and see what you all think. My wife and I were out riding yesterday and happened upon a Victory MC dealer. We went in to look around and found sitting there a used 2008 RS Venture. Grey color 6000 miles. 9500 bucks. They would only offer me 2500 for my 1996 RSTC. It's in good condition but does show some signs of age in the chrome. It has 32K on it. The Venture doesn't have passing lamps or .... for some reason it doesn't have the fuel tank emblems on the sides. Maybe the owner didn't like them. It sure doesn't look like it was down or anything. We took it for a ride, and if we had to find anything we didn't like I'd say my foot got pretty warm and my wife says the handles to hold on the sides of the seat rested on her butt. (It ain't that big either) Well, neither one of us have to rush to the burger store to prevent starving to death. Anyway, how do these prices seem? Is there any place to shop for emblems and passing lamps where they don't rape you? thanks.
  13. Joe West
    Well, I'll tell ya, I just road tested the new Kawasaki 1700 Voyager. Here's my official results. It sits about 3 inches higher than my 96 Tour Classic even though it's advertised as being a lower seat height. I'm not a tall guy (5'6") and I found it slightly dangerous for me even with my wife on the back I had to tip toe at stops. That's not good. It is down on power (by my own guestimation) about 30 to 40 percent from my Tour Classic. YEAH, that much. It's a hound dog, although once on the highway 6th gear makes for a nice ride. Construction is not as good as the Yamaha, the frame looks cheaper also. I told the dealer, I'd be back to see him when he got in the new Yamaha. Bottom line, the carbs don't seem so bad anymore. Boy I had high hopes for that Kawasaki. Oh well.
  14. Joe West
    Thanks for the replies, and If you are right Jerry, (and I believe you are, that's why I asked) they better get on the stick and let us know cause when april rolls around, damn, that Kawasaki is looking good ....
  15. Joe West
    Hi all. I own a 1996 Tour Classic with quite a few miles on it and I'm considering buying a new bike after the winter. I looked at the Yamaha website and was surprised to see the Venture still has carburators. Does anyone know if there will be a fuel injected model? I hope so cause the next option is gonna have to be the Kawasaki Voyager if not.
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