SilvrT
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Well, I just got back from Lowes ... Two decrepid-looking, 90 year old Pakistani women came over to my truck as I was packing my purchases into my vehicle. They both start wiping my windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts falling out of their baggy T-shirts..... I was so freaked I laid a strip of rubber a block long trying to get away...
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LOWES just opened their first store in these parts this past Tuesday. I'll be going down there today.
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2002 midnight venture
SilvrT replied to masterofyard's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
WOW ... looks like you got your money's worth in safety chrome alone! -
ya Annie... don't post stuff about yer boyfriend ... "somebody" might find out!! :Laugh:
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... or... a BOOMER
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... therefore, it's not a good idea to wipe IT off on a sheet...
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no... IT's the one ....
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FB is good in some ways but you need to learn how to control who can see what otherwise you can soon hate it.
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IT/it/ Pronoun: Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified. Referring to an animal or child of unspecified sex.
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I think I'll gIT me one...
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Just wait Brian .... when you reach 64 and panic starts setting in LOL
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Well, just so you know... no feathers were ruffled here. Guess I should mention (whimpering in the corner LOL) that my '03 GL1800 has had the Traxxion suspension upgrade; however, I don't know to exactly what extent as I do not know who the PO was since I bought the bike from a dealer. That being said though, I have ridden 2 other GL1800's that did not and again, IMHO, they handled better than my RSV. Now, regarding those "long-legged" fellers, I guess that leaves me out. Having only a 33 inch inseam, I have no trouble riding all day long on the Wing with my legs in that "cramped" position ... yet on the RSV I was constantly changing my foot position to keep comfortable. One thing I find on the Wing is that the seating position seems to cause me to keep my torso/back straighter and therefore I'm not slouching and causing unnecessary strain on my back, shoulders, and neck. That was only rectified by installing a back rest on the RSV which I don't find is necessary on the Wing. I don't mean to discredit the RSV ... I'm just voicing my experience of a comparison between my RSMV and my Wing. Even though both Nina & I really liked the RSMV, I find that on the Wing, it is easier to relax and enjoy the ride, no matter if it's slow city driving, getting around a parking lot, blasting thru some twisties, or tearing up the slab. According to many others, it's a different story in favour of the RSV. Diffrn't strokes for diffrn't folks....
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Check these "choppers" out .... http://azzkikr.ca/bikes-for-sale/2009-Johnny-Pag-Spyder.asp
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Well, Rick, I do have to disagree with you on that one. The superior handling characteristics of the GL1800 are the very first thing I raved about when I first rode one a couple years ago. The bike feels lighter, is better balanced, steers with little effort, much, much easier to handle at slow speeds, awesome tracking and it's like a crotch rocket in the twisties. A week and a bit after purchasing my '03 GL1800, I sold my RSMV. I hadn't ridden it since before making the deal on the GL but had ridden the GL a fair amount in that short time. The day the new owner came to pick up the RSMV, I rode it up the block and back and nearly lost control and dropped it as I was turning around. That never seemed to be an issue before, when I was riding it regularly; however, I always did find that I had to "muscle" it and be very conscious of balance during those slow-speed turn arounds. On the Wing, it's a piece of cake in comparison. I don't mean to put down the RSV with these comments but let's face it ... it's not one of the best handling bikes (those "minor changes" do greatly improve it, which I know for a fact, but still not to the level of the GW). Now, compare the RSV to a GL1500 and it's a whole different ball game. That being said, I'm sure there will be those who will refute my opinion.... (and it is just "my opinion")
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There's less passenger room on the Voyager than there is on a Ultra. We tried one and it took only a few minutes before Nina commented about the lack of space. We tried the Ultra several times and she was fine on it, although still not as good as the Venture ... frankly, nothing beats the Venture for passenger comfort IMHO (or I should say... IHHO "In Her Humble Opinion").
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I agree ... I made my own and also went back to the stock front tire size and I put Dunlop E3's on. Amazing the difference those two things made to the overall handling of the bike. Dang I kinda miss that black beatch lol
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There isn't one to my knowledge but, some have used 1st gen baskets and/or Vmax baskets to some degree of success. I think it's gonna be a "hit-or-miss" situation no matter what. I also believe the odds are better than winning the lottery LOL
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First thing I'd look at is a poor connection at the battery ... then check the battery itself ... if it's never been replaced, it's probably due.
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2002 midnight venture
SilvrT replied to masterofyard's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
If it hasn't been done already, run a can of seafoam thru it. Chances are the carbs are gummed up and the fuel is crappy. -
Lutz!! ... you're BAAAACK .... and so is your sarcasm!
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We pulled a cargo trailer loaded to the 9's and that was OK but the tent trailer with all the gear took effort. The key to driving these Ventures is to keep the revvs up. You can't drive them like a V-twin nor do they have the bottom end power like a Wing. 2500-3500 rpm and above is where the Venture likes to live.
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my ignorance is showing again
SilvrT replied to david Taylor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I used to use 2 - 2x4 pieces, one on top of the other (essentially now a 4x4). This makes the bike almost straight up. I would sit on the bike, bring it up off the side stand, slide the 4x4 under the sidestand with my left foot, push toward the left with my right hand on the right handlebar and get off the bike on the right. I'd then place my left hand against the seat and apply pressure towards the left of the bike as I knealt down and checked the oil level. Then I'd get back on the bike (all the time applying pressure towards the left, either on the seat or the right handle bar). Once on the bike, I could then slide the 4x4 out and rest the bike normally on the side stand. Seems like a lot but once you've done it a time or 2 it's quite simple.... unless you're physically challenged in some way. -
There you go Jack... just put a "filter" cap on and you'll be able to run the marathon!
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As you can see, I now own a GW but for the past 3 years we rode an '06 RSMV. We ride 2-up all the time and have done a fair bit of long distance riding, doing 8, 10 and even 12 hour days. The bike is very comfortable; however, I did find that adding a back rest made quite a bit of difference, comfort-wise, on a long distance ride. In comparison, on the Wing you sit differently ... sorta the same as on a 1st gen Venture. I can do just as long a day without a backrest on the Wing and be equally comfortable. At first my wife didn't like the seat on the Wing as much as the Venture but she's now used to it's "difference" and is quite happy. We moved to a Wing mostly for more power for pulling our tent trailer as most of our riding is mountains and the Venture seemed to work pretty hard hauling that trailer and as such, it was more work for me. You really can't go wrong with the Venture but before you make a decision, take a good test drive on one.