Starter?

[iridedou]

....no not as in starting the bike, but new to the Venture bike and my first dumb questions!

I'm in process of procuring my "new" '84 Venture and wondered if the Royale model driver seat backrest is an easy "put on" to the Standard seat?

Also, just to confirm that the adjustable side louvres on the fariing by the knees will redirect engine heat to one's legs?

List of things not included on the Standard model?

on-board compressor

radio

backrest

clip on wind thingees by the knees on the fairing

anything else?

 

When I get the owner and shop manuals from the seller, I should be able to find some answers before wasting your reading time!

thanks

Edited February 25, 2009 by iridedou

[Yammer Dan]

Most of the Royale goodies can be added to the Standard without any problems. Back rest shouldn't be any trouble.

[Eck]

This link may be of help once you get started.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13

[barend]

Also, just to confirm that the adjustable side louvres on the fariing by the knees will redirect engine heat to one's legs?

 

No, air intakes are on the fairing just above the horn and air is channeled to blow on your legs. With age they tend to stop working as should and you may have to tie them open. there are some threads which will describe what folks have done.

[Condor]

Also, just to confirm that the adjustable side louvres on the fariing by the knees will redirect engine heat to one's legs?

 

No, air intakes are on the fairing just above the horn and air is channeled to blow on your legs. With age they tend to stop working as should and you may have to tie them open. there are some threads which will describe what folks have done.

 

I think he's refering to the vents in the lowers, and they will direct warmer air onto your shins. The intakes in the front uppers are permanently open.

[painterman67]

....no not as in starting the bike, but new to the Venture bike and my first dumb questions!

I'm in process of procuring my "new" '84 Venture and wondered if the Royale model driver seat backrest is an easy "put on" to the Standard seat?

Also, just to confirm that the adjustable side louvres on the fariing by the knees will redirect engine heat to one's legs?

List of things not included on the Standard model?

on-board compressor

radio

backrest

clip on wind thingees by the knees on the fairing

anything else?

 

When I get the owner and shop manuals from the seller, I should be able to find some answers before wasting your reading time!

thanks

 

Not sure if its still on site , but not long ago someone was posting up about the wind deflsctors. They were making them in different colors at work and selling them on this site.

 

David