Help... looking to buy 2000 Venture and need input beforehand

[byekryam]

1 hour ago, steamer said:

What RDawson said, twist the throttle and let her fly. All the power is in the higher RPMs.

I have to admit I have had a few instances where I needed to get out from between two cars and did find she did have some real power.  I do understand what you're talking about.  But at the same time, I am content with her as an old man cruising bike as that's what I'm looking for.  It is nice to know she does have the power when needed!

I am still curious as to the recommended engine oil additive I've read about on some old posts on here that potentially helps with engine\trans whine.  I can't seem to get an answer on that.  There was one mentioned a long time ago but they don't make it anymore.  Any suggestions?

Also, I found that at a quarter tank she starts stuttering as if she's going to run out of gas.  Is this normal?

Thanks

[dueyk1111]

means your running out of gas on the main tank, need to flip it over to reserve and ride another 35  or  40 miles and be look'n for a gas station. i normally have to flip over to reserve at about 150 miles to 170 miles, depending on riding conditions. get anywhere from 35 to 40 miles on reserve.

[byekryam]

41 minutes ago, dueyk1111 said:

means your running out of gas on the main tank, need to flip it over to reserve and ride another 35  or  40 miles and be look'n for a gas station. i normally have to flip over to reserve at about 150 miles to 170 miles, depending on riding conditions. get anywhere from 35 to 40 miles on reserve.

Thanks, I was just shocked that it does that at a quarter.  Every other bike I've had did it much closer to empty

 

[luvmy40]

11 minutes ago, byekryam said:

 

You have about 1 gal. left in reserve.

I have used Lucas oil additive in my '83. It makes shifting smoother. I have not used it my '06 as of yet, but I don't have the clutch whine everyone comments about. Either no whine, or it's the same frequency as my tinnitus and I just don't hear it🙃

[byekryam]

6 minutes ago, luvmy40 said:

You have about 1 gal. left in reserve.

I have used Lucas oil additive in my '83. It makes shifting smoother. I have not used it my '06 as of yet, but I don't have the clutch whine everyone comments about. Either no whine, or it's the same frequency as my tinnitus and I just don't hear it🙃

Thanks

[VentureFar]

Raising the rear lightened my steering by about 60% and then going to a 130 instead of a 150 front tire lightened it to where it feels like power steering. I am 5'10 so I can't help with the ergonomics for you. But talking about wind and weather on your hands, get a good pair of heated /waterproof gloves and never look back. Personally I use Klim Hardanger battery gloves on most winter rides in Oregon but If I am going to be riding more than 6 hours in the winter I switch to FirstGear heated gloves. I take the power off the battery directly.   Hope this helps.