BigBoyinMS Posted March 23, 2009 #1 Posted March 23, 2009 I went to the Great Southern Cycle Expo in Jackson(MS) Saturday. As expected, it was 85% H-D but I started out parking next to an '07 RSV and there was an '05(I think) a few spaces away. As I walked in there was another '07 by the gate and another super clean '05 not far away. BUT, as I was leaving I passed the first Midnight that I have seen in person. WOW! I'm not usually into black bikes (even tho my other bike is an '06 Roadie Midnight) but there is something about the way the Midnight RSV puts it all together. It's hard to believe that sales were so slow that they stopped the Midnights in '07.
Skid Posted March 23, 2009 #2 Posted March 23, 2009 I'm not sure what Yamaha was thinking when they stopped making the Midnights. I hope to find a 2005 to 2007 Midnight for my garage soon.....
CMIKE Posted March 23, 2009 #3 Posted March 23, 2009 Ahh you see what we see. Now you see why I searched all over the USA back in Sept of last year to find a 07 Midnight still on the dealers lot with 19 miles in Murray Kentucky. Took off a day of work and 14 hours round trip straight driving to pick it up. I think they made a bad mistake discontinuing the Midnight bikes. Some folks do not like a black bike but to me they really stand out.
GG54172 Posted March 23, 2009 #4 Posted March 23, 2009 There was an 07 midnite parked at the Dubuque Works two weeks ago. I parked next to it. I had not wanted a black bike, and I still love my two tone green. However, that midnite was sharp!
SilvrT Posted March 23, 2009 #5 Posted March 23, 2009 Wife & I both love our RSMV. I like some of the colors as well but the "blackie" is "THE ONE". Only problem is.... it takes twice as much work to keep it clean and dang, every little scratch or swirl mark shows up so easilly.
yamahamer Posted March 23, 2009 #6 Posted March 23, 2009 I love my midnight too! http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/MARKANDBINA/100_2018.jpg
Guest tx2sturgis Posted March 23, 2009 #7 Posted March 23, 2009 Only problem with our Midnight Ventures...they are friggin dust MAGNETS!!
BigBoyinMS Posted March 23, 2009 Author #8 Posted March 23, 2009 Oh... I forgot to mention... as good as they look, the blue ones are still faster.
cecdoo Posted March 23, 2009 #9 Posted March 23, 2009 I still like the black cherry best, but ya gotta love that chrome front end on the midnites!! Craig
CMIKE Posted March 23, 2009 #10 Posted March 23, 2009 Oh... I forgot to mention... as good as they look, the blue ones are still faster. Stir the pot I knew it was coming...just was not sure when.
BigBoyinMS Posted March 23, 2009 Author #11 Posted March 23, 2009 I didn't plan it... but it sure worked out.
MidlifeVenture Posted March 23, 2009 #12 Posted March 23, 2009 Went in looking for 08 black cherry ended up with a Midnight and really didn't know the extras I got until I asked. But I fell In love with it as soon as I saw it.
yamahamer Posted March 23, 2009 #13 Posted March 23, 2009 Oh... I forgot to mention... as good as they look, the blue ones are still faster. :stirthepot:YOU HAVE NOT MET THE BLACK BEAST YET HAVE YOU?
Mariner Fan Posted March 23, 2009 #14 Posted March 23, 2009 I actually saw a brand new '07 Midnight Venture for sale at the Indy Motorcycle Expo last month. Since I ride one; I was drawn over to it. Maybe I should have bought it as a backup?
midnightventure Posted March 23, 2009 #15 Posted March 23, 2009 I fell for mine as soon as I saw it and probably paid a premium because RSVs were kind of hard to find in 2002. I don't know if I will ever have another black bike though because of how easy they get dirty. For the first couple of years I couldn't get gas with out somebody saying something about how good it looked. I probably washed it more the first year than my previous bike the whole time I had it.
usnmustang Posted March 23, 2009 #16 Posted March 23, 2009 When I got my '07 midnight RSTD, I wasn't sure about the color, but have since fallen in love with it. I now make sure everything is black and avoid chrome. I want what little chrome is on the bike to stand out and the black to be more 'ominous' looking. I even went as far as painting all the engine bolts and hose clamps flat black... very cool IMHO.
BuckShot Posted March 23, 2009 #17 Posted March 23, 2009 When I got my '07 midnight RSTD, I wasn't sure about the color, but have since fallen in love with it. I now make sure everything is black and avoid chrome. I want what little chrome is on the bike to stand out and the black to be more 'ominous' looking. I even went as far as painting all the engine bolts and hose clamps flat black... very cool IMHO. Chrome just stands out more on a black bike. I noticed that years ago when I was a teenager and looking at bikes in parking lots and going down the road.
Joopster55 Posted March 23, 2009 #18 Posted March 23, 2009 When I bought mine, I had a choice of an 03 RSMV or an 05 silver RSV. Guess which one I picked? The Midnights will always be the fastest.
1BigDog Posted March 23, 2009 #20 Posted March 23, 2009 You know, its a fact that the original 99 "Silver" IS the fastest...........
BIG TOM Posted March 23, 2009 #21 Posted March 23, 2009 You know, its a fact that the original 99 "Silver" IS the fastest........... You meant "05 liquid silver".....
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