BlueSky Posted May 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2014 I'm going to have to become a paying member now. I just bought a 1989 Venture that looks like a new bike. It has 5,914 miles on it. I'll post photos tomorrow because I just got home with it. It's maroon and black. I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted May 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2014 :ice_congrats-vi6886and :wel_ani3Tay::2PURPLE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted May 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2014 6,000 original miles..........AMAZING for an '89VR!!! Welcome to our group, and post pics. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Angel Posted May 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2014 :178:welcome cant wait to see bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted May 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 9, 2014 Lot's of miles left on that one. :ice_congrats-vi6886and :wel_ani3Tay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted May 9, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 9, 2014 Ok because your new we will give you a small grace period but the rule is PIC's PIC'S PIC'S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 9, 2014 OK, Tomorrow is here........ Sounds lie a good find. I'm guessing it needs new tires real bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted May 9, 2014 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture002_zps3231a641.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture001_zps8074fa3c.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture005_zpsf621735f.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture004_zpsb9f2765f.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture003_zpsa1f56088.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture002_zps3231a641.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted May 9, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 9, 2014 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted May 9, 2014 I haven't checked the tire manufacture dates yet but the guy I bought it from rode it and it runs good. He said he had owned it for 4 yrs. The front tire is a Dunlop Elite III. I haven't looked at the rear yet. The air compressor works well. The ignition switch needed a little WD40 to work smoothly. The only thing I have found that doesn't work so far is the neutral switch. The kick stand has to be up to start it and the neutral light doesn't light up. Oh, and the Venture V that is supposed to be on the front fender is in the trunk. It appears to have been glued on. Is that correct? The fender does not have any holes in it and the paint is perfect. It will be next week before I can get it registered due to the notary filling out the title incorrectly. So, I have to make a 5 hr round trip to the Raleigh area again next week to re-sign the title. I need an owners manual and a shop manual for it. I saw the Shop manual CDs or DVDs on ebay for cheap. Does anyone know if they are comprehensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted May 9, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 9, 2014 That's a very nice Bike!!!!!!Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickhandle2 Posted May 9, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 9, 2014 That is a beauty......nice goin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted May 9, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 9, 2014 Anyone got a proper color air scoop for this new guy? BTW, You don't need the front fender "V" cap. I took mine off thinking it is ugly. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted May 9, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 9, 2014 Oh, and the Venture V that is supposed to be on the front fender is in the trunk. It appears to have been glued on. Is that correct? From the factory, the 'mascot' (that's what Yamaha calls it ) on the front fender tip is attached via double-faced foam tape, such as 3M automotive trim tape. Go to your local body shop and scarf a few inches. Make sure you clean any old tape from the mascot and then clean the mascot and fender with rubbing alcohol before placing it on the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 9, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2014 I would love to have a bike like that, but I would be afraid to ride it. That one is just too nice for the age. It must have never been stored out in the weather. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted May 9, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2014 I haven't checked the tire manufacture dates yet but the guy I bought it from rode it and it runs good. He said he had owned it for 4 yrs. The front tire is a Dunlop Elite III. I haven't looked at the rear yet. The air compressor works well. The ignition switch needed a little WD40 to work smoothly. The only thing I have found that doesn't work so far is the neutral switch. The kick stand has to be up to start it and the neutral light doesn't light up. Oh, and the Venture V that is supposed to be on the front fender is in the trunk. It appears to have been glued on. Is that correct? The fender does not have any holes in it and the paint is perfect. It will be next week before I can get it registered due to the notary filling out the title incorrectly. So, I have to make a 5 hr round trip to the Raleigh area again next week to re-sign the title. I need an owners manual and a shop manual for it. I saw the Shop manual CDs or DVDs on ebay for cheap. Does anyone know if they are comprehensive? Everything you need for your bike is in the VRtech section click on First Gen. You will have everything you need for your ride list at the bottom is your diagrams - manuals you need Thanks to the family here for all the info we need for our rides ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted May 10, 2014 That's a very nice Bike!!!!!!Way to go. It's hard to believe but it actually looks better in person than the photos show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted May 10, 2014 From the factory, the 'mascot' (that's what Yamaha calls it ) on the front fender tip is attached via double-faced foam tape, such as 3M automotive trim tape. Go to your local body shop and scarf a few inches. Make sure you clean any old tape from the mascot and then clean the mascot and fender with rubbing alcohol before placing it on the fender. Thanks for the information. Not sure if I will put it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted May 10, 2014 Everything you need for your bike is in the VRtech section click on First Gen. You will have everything you need for your ride list at the bottom is your diagrams - manuals you need Thanks to the family here for all the info we need for our rides ! Thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted May 10, 2014 I would love to have a bike like that, but I would be afraid to ride it. That one is just too nice for the age. It must have never been stored out in the weather. RandyA I feel the same way actually. I'm so afraid I will drop it! I probably should have bought a beater for half the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 10, 2014 Share #21 Posted May 10, 2014 And its even the bestest and fastest color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksbike Posted May 10, 2014 Share #22 Posted May 10, 2014 :301:Absolutely beautiful bike,I almost like the color better than my Blue 92,good luck with it,they really are great bikes,I still get more comments on mine than my friend gets on his 25,000 dollar beemer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Angel Posted May 10, 2014 Share #23 Posted May 10, 2014 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture002_zps3231a641.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture001_zps8074fa3c.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture005_zpsf621735f.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture004_zpsb9f2765f.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture003_zpsa1f56088.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/RR322/YamahaVenture002_zps3231a641.jpg That is one clean beautiful bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted May 10, 2014 Share #24 Posted May 10, 2014 And its even the bestest and fastest color! I would have agreed with you, Jeff if you had asked me last year when I had the '90, but this year, I have the '91 and IT is the fastest color, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmily Posted May 10, 2014 Share #25 Posted May 10, 2014 Holy cow! That is one clean looking '89. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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