buying 07 need advice

[Bobcatpat]

Looks like I will be riding a new to me 07 venture home soon. It will be a 6 hour ride back home from the dealer. I want to know what is the correct pressure for the front and rear suspension, and the correct pressure for the front and rear tire? I am 6'-1" tall, 200#, very little cargo, and no passenger. Also, any other advice you may have as the venture is new to me. I have put a few miles on a couple ventures that I have looked at, so I know what to expect as far as handeling. Thanks.

[Freebird]

I would recommend that you start with about 35 in the rear and 0-3 in the front. You will need a progressive manual pump for the front...for the rear too actually. Do NOT try to use a regular air compressor, the volume is VERY low and you could easily blow the seals.

[50btripn]

I run 0 in front and 35 in rear. Tires I believe are at 36 psi for both...whatever the recommended pressures on the label in the truck. I am 6'1" 205#.

[waterbug]

I am 6ft2in and I run around 2 to 4 in front with 2 up and 0 alone, I run around 25 to 29 in the rear as I like it alittle softer alone and around 35 with 2 up. The tires I run 40 front and back with the dunlop 404s and that is what my dealer told me to keep in them so they dont wear funny. I did let the tire preasure drop and the rear cupped alittle and is noisey as all get out now. Enjoy the bike and becareful!

[sarges46]

Tires only....hmmm...look at what the max rating is for the tire and fill to within a couple pounds of it.

 

 

Fork and rear suspension is a personal thing but the fellas have given you good starting points. Adjust as you see fit but never over 7 on the front and never with a machine pump!

[Cougar]

Not having (the right pump yet) you CAN

Ride that 07 with NO air in each shock just

fine, I have done that for a long while now.

 

You will not damage anything.

 

Enjoy your new ride,

Jeff

[GunnyButch]

I use 2 lbs less than the max cold pressure on the rear tire sidewall, same for the front. If you use Yamaha recommended pressure for the rear you won't like the way it feels in turns. The suspension is fine at 0 for one up, we used 35lbs in the rear for 2 up. All this has covered but wanted to second it.

[Jethroish]

I am 6' and 210 lbs. I use near identical pressures as others: 3-4psi in the front and 32-35 in the rear. tires? I run those at or 1-2psi less than stamped on sidewall.

[KiteSquid]

The proper pressures are listed in the Owners Manual.

 

you can download a FREE copy from this website.

 

Click on the VRTech link on the left column of any page here, and follow your nose to the 2nd Generation technical documentation page.

 

 

You can also download the factory service manual and the factory parts listing with diagrams, to help you service your motorcycle!!!!!!

 

 

BTW What color '07 did you get????

[N3FOL]

Patrick,

 

I put 0 psi on the front forks and 25 psi on the rear. My front tire is at 36 to 37 psi and rear is at 38 psi. I ride mostly solo and only weigh 168 lbs. and 5'5".

 

The 6 hour ride does not sound too bad, but be physically prepared to ride for that long haul home. I did the same thing when I just bought my Venture and rode for apx. 4 hours. The best part to it...enjoy the sweet ride.

[raceman62race]

I run 35 PSI in the front tire and 40 PSI in the rear. As far as shocks goes, I run 0 PSI in both front and rear unless I am riding 2 up for extended rides. Only time I add air is when the wife and I are going on an overnighter and then I add about 25 PSI to the rear. That is when the scoot is loaded ith 2 passengers and luggage for the trip. I'm 6'-0" and 230 lbs. In my opinion, the only thing you are shoting for is to keep the suspension from bottoming out from bumps you encounter with normal riding.