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I have to keep my current bike (Suzuki Intruder VS800) at higher RPMs for it to really shine as well.
I'd love to get a GW, but doubt I'd ever find a year old new stock for $16K. Though perhaps I should look at what 4 year old used can run me.
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I sit identical on a Wing or a RSV.Flatfooted,just barely on both.
Thanks. I guess I'll still have to go take a look at them in person and try one on for size.
I'm heading down Thursday to check out two RSVs. One is a used 2008 Black Cherry model for $10K and the other is a new 2011 Blue model for $16,3K.
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Nope. A Goldwing is a hell of a bike, but I'm too short. My feet won't touch the ground. Also, I feel like I would need to be at least 60 before I didn't look out of place on one.Sure,
Then I would go trade it in for a new RSV. Goldwing is too small for me.
So, is the RSV too big or too small?
I'm short, 5' 8" with about a 28-29" inseam. I do know the Kawasaki Voyager fits me well enough. I've also spot-checked a Gold Wing - and it fit much better than I thought.
I can't remember actually test-sitting on a Venture, but a riding friend recently let me know it's as big size wise as a bike he once had: the RSTD - which I thought was MASSIVE. If the ergos of the Venture as the same as his RSTD, then I guess I'll have to keep looking.
Also - he said the RSTD's V-4 did not have the torque and power of his Yamaha Raider & Road Star Silverado. I was under the impression that it was a very powerful V-4 with a ~12 sec. 1/4 mile time.
To answer the OP's question, I'd take a GoldWing if I could find one at a good price.
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RSV cams:
lift: .305"
dur. @ .050": 206º
dur. @ .020": 228º
VMX cams:
lift: .325"
dur. @ .050": 236º
dur. @ .020": 258º
The VMX cams and valve springs are a drop in fit in these engines. I have them in mine. If you still want bigger cams than these, PCW does have them.
I'm technically inept - can you explain what this does? What are the benefits? Also, what was the cost?
Thanks,
wild
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Excellent location! I have a Stebel on my VS800 right now - stuck out in plain sight hanging off an engine guard.
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As stated previously, carb sych on the Venture is pretty simple and only takes about 15 minutes, provided you have a 4 column Morgan Carbtune, otherwise you will be moving the Carbtune around as you do it.
As far as performance mods , yes there are pipes available, Bubs makes a full header to muffler system, but they are not always available right away, Bub will not make a production run until they have a certain minimum number of orders booked so the wait for a complete system could be quite long. Many of us have changed out just the muffler portion with slip ons, the performance increase is minimal at best, but it does improve the sound if you like a bit louder exhaust tone. Changing to K&N air filters offers some additional performance as does the install of an after market ignition system like the DYNA 3K. Overall the best mod for changing the overall performance is probably the one where you swap out the read end with a V-max read end. It does not increase the engine horsepower output, but it does change how the bike pulls and performs overall. The factory stock rear end is geared very high for long range cruising comfort at low rpms, the V-max rear end is made for quickness and speed and takes advantage of the engines high rpm power band better. I have not done that particular mod (yet) but the feedback form all the various threads here and other forums is always positive.
Try one you will like it.
Thanks for the excellent response and helpful information. I'm 99% convinced I'll get this as my next bike. I need to evaluate some finances first to see if I can buy new (hate the idea of depreciation, but LOVE the idea of 5 year unlimited mileage warranty!) or used.
Maybe I can find a really good priced used Blue 2011 one in the near future.
Ride safe.
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Hello all.
Sorry to bring up an old thread, being a newb to your forum and all, but I have questions and I'm sure you got answers.
I'm looking for a new bike. Or even a new used bike.
I really like my get up & go (currently riding a Suzuki VS800 Intruder), but find it's aired out when in the mountains or when I want to pass when I'm already going about 50-60 mph.
I stumbled across a review of the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S (which I think you guys refer to here as the RSV?) here.
This review says this bike has 97 HP and 89 ft.-lb torque. These look way higher than your dyno charts above, so can I assume correctly that the review is using "at the crank" measurements and not the rear wheel?
I'd be ALL over this bike if it had FI. I have two carbs on my bike now - and because everything is crammed in there like sardines, a carb sync is a bear. I can't imagine doing 4 carbs! (though I do already have a Morgan Carbtune that can).
Are there any performance mods (pipes, air, rejetting?) that can be done to improve things and still keep the engine as smooth as everybody says?
Thanks for talking to a newb.
RSV performance cam kit?
in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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Like I thought of the other responder with the same response (and didn't both replying to) I think this is a useless response as the option doesn't give one an RSV with more power, but a totally different bike.
Now, if you are saying the V-Max engine is a straight drop-in fit to the RSV, then that's another story.