[Tell City, Indiana]

I'll be going down to tell City for work and will be bringing the RSV. Anyone from the area there that can suggest some good roads to ride in the area? Also, good eats?

[Crash bar braces/supports]

Bought a set last week, installed them today. Simple install. I marked the location on the floorboard bracket with a scribe then removed the brackets to drill them, 1.5 hours start to finish. I didn't want to risk scratching any chrome by drilling them in place.

 

Thanks Larry

 

Jay

[My Sirius mounting]

Hello everyone,

 

Figured my first post should contribute, so I hope this is something new. I didn't see anything similar here.

 

I just bought an 01 RSV and my first addition is Sirius Satellite Radio, here's how I mounted it. Being one to use what's available rather than buy, if possible. I used parts of the suction cup mount that came with the reciever. I'll post some pics and if you have questions I'd be happy to answer them.

 

Jay

[Rider height ?]

I'm 5'7" with a 30 inch inseam. Midnight RSV(the Quickest/Fastest ones).

At first the bike seemed to be a hand full. This was my first big bike over 500lbs.

Slow speed manuvers kept me on edge. It takes practice...the more you ride it the better it handles.

Removed the stock Dunlop 404's and installed stock size Dunlop E3's. This made a world of difference to me.

Got the Butt Butler to redo the seats and told him I would like to touch both my feet on the ground flat footed. He improved the seat comfort and I think both feet on the ground gave me a touch of confidence.

Also purchase you one of them Ride Like a Pro DVD's. That will help a lot also, but don't go around scrapping the floorboards like they do...

With a little seat time...you will have no problems at all with the beast of a bike.

:TEAL:

 

 

I have E3's on my ride now and am not all that impressed with the handling or noise. I have seen that dvd before, lots of great tips and tricks.

 

If I can't shoot sparks off the floorboards then I may as well ride a Schwinn .

[Rider height ?]

Thanks for the tips everyone, after I posted I found lots of info on the forums talking about my concerns. I'll be looking at the bike soon.

[Rider height ?]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum. I hope i'm posting this in the proper spot.

I am considering the purchase of a '99 RSV that has 18K on the clock. My first concern is the seat height of the RSV. I am 5' 7" and am wondering if I'll be able to handle the bike? Are there any other vertically challenged Venture riders out there that can give me some insight about this ?

 

I have owned many Yamaha snowmobiles and they have all served me well. Figured it was time to try their 2 wheelers.

 

Thanks, Jay