sgilbert14

Thanks for the help. I will get the #'s and see where they fall. The bike looks to be in really nice shape. With the prior owner offering a talk on the bike makes me feel a bit better as well. Just see how it works out from here and of course with it being 10 degrees out and snow a "test" is out of the question. Dealer did say he will offer a 30 day warranty starting in the spring when I ride out of his shop.

New here. I do rebuild a 1977 Yamaha XS750 a few years ago but had to sell it. I am now looking at a 85 venture at a dealership new here. He is asking $2450 but told him I would offer him less and he seemed open to the idea. This would be my first larger bike. My question is, what should I be aware of as far as issues with these bikes. I have seen stuff on the 2nd gear and it scares me a bit. Not enough to get away from the bike yet but..... The bike looks to be in nice condition and the old owner left his contact info so that he could be contacted regarding the bike but I am just trying to do some homework. Going back to look at in this week and hope to have some better ideas. I think I am going to start off around $1600. KBB list the resale at $1995 in excellent condition and although it is in good condition it is not excellent. Any help would be great. Thanks.