buying 2007 RSV info

[mikesmold]

looking at a 2007 RSV with only 140 mi on the bike. are there any known problems with the bike in general. My 87 royal is getting wore out. Need help.

[SilvrT]

yes, the biggest (and only) problem associated to the RSV is the ...

 

ADDICTION

[RandyR]

No problems that would stop someone from buying it.

 

Take a look at the 2nd gen tech library to see what things people work on.

 

Some have a whine in the clutch basket, but its not any noisier than most motorcycles.

 

A 2007 should stil have 2 or more years of a transferable factory warranty.

 

With low miles on it, it might need the fuel system cleaned up by draining the gas and putting in fresh with some SeaFoam. I'd probably change the engine oil and rear gear oil in it also.

 

Is it a dealer demo, or a privately owned used machine?

[Mariner Fan]

My 2007 has been trouble free since I bought it. I do know that there was a service bulletin to retorq the heads but that was done before I picked it up.

[Roadhand]

I have an 07 with 40K on it and had no issues.

Some folks have listed some common problems with all ventures (the whine, the clutch basket, etc) but for the $, the Venture is a very good bike.

[gibvel]

My 2007 has been trouble free since I bought it. I do know that there was a service bulletin to retorq the heads but that was done before I picked it up.

 

I was going to mention this so, if it's is from a dealer make sure this was taken care of.

[woolwich]

I just purchased my 07 rsv this past winter, after 18 days the rear gasket blew out of the head. Just got it back from the dealer last week with a complete topend rebuild done on their dime. They never checked the service bulletins and my vin was defintely one of those effected. It was a pain but the dealer covered everything and mine was an american bike they dragged up here to canada. So the warranty for some weird reason is void here now but they still covered it. I have purchased a two year warranty to cover whatevers just in case, but it wasn't needed in this case..

I have to add I have owned alot of bikes but this bike has to be the best I've ever ridden, everyday I ride it I fall in love with it more. The wife is calling it my mistress. You won't regret purchasing this bike, should have gotten one years ago..

[craigatcsi]

We just got back from a W/E trip to Indianapolis this past W/E, to & from Omaha, NE.

We rode in rain from Indy to St. Louis, otherwise the weather was just cool. We pulled my trailer both ways. We went for a charity ride in Indy with mostly HDs. I really felt like the 'odd man out' and even considered trading my Venture to be one of the HD crowd.

I just can't do it!! This bike is awesome. After driving to and from work yesterday, I never realized how rough riding my Truck is. - The Venture is just THAT smooth!!.

If / when they come up with a third generation Venture, they are really going to have a high mark to beat with the 2nd Gens.

craigr

[mikesmold]

My 87 royale rode very smooth and that was a concern. It belonged to the dealers brother in law. say's the wife would't let him drive it very much (hard to believe). It is called a full dressed VSTAR 1300 touring. Has saddle bags. I am 64 and shrinking so the 3 inch shorter seat hieght is a great deal. he is asking $7995.00.

[craigatcsi]

Wow! That sounds like an Awful lot of money for an '87'!

craigr

[Sideoftheroad]

We went for a charity ride in Indy

 

And you didn't even tell us?

[gibvel]

Wow! That sounds like an Awful lot of money for an '87'!

craigr

 

No, no, he's looking at buying an 07 to replace his 87

 

That's a darn good price for an 07 with that few miles.

[gibvel]

It is called a full dressed VSTAR 1300 touring. Has saddle bags. I am 64 and shrinking so the 3 inch shorter seat hieght is a great deal. he is asking $7995.00.

 

Now wait!! Are you looking at an 07 RSV or an 07 VSTAR 1300 touring?

[Pic]

The VSTAR 1300 Touring is not a RSV. The RSV is a V-4 liquid cooled shaft drive touring bike with fairing, stereo, CB, tour pack, and hard saddlebags. The VSTAR Tourer is a V-Twin air cooled, belt drive with windshield and hard covered saddlebags. It is also about 150 lbs lighter than the RSV. Have not ridden one so don't know how it rides, but being a V-Twin it will probably have more vibration than the RSV V-4.

[RandyR]

Dragonrider has a Vstar 1300 tourer which appears to be a very good bike. But much smaller than a Royal Star Venture.

 

DragonRider is tied up today with his wife Charlene in the hospital

[mikesmold]

It is a 07 V star 1300 has leather saddle bags. The bike is blue. They told me it would be 100# lighter. 712lb wet. I know now is is not a RSV thanks. mike

[Blackjack]

My 87 royale rode very smooth and that was a concern. It belonged to the dealers brother in law. say's the wife would't let him drive it very much (hard to believe). It is called a full dressed VSTAR 1300 touring. Has saddle bags. I am 64 and shrinking so the 3 inch shorter seat hieght is a great deal. he is asking $7995.00.

 

... are you looking at a 2-cylinder or 4-cylinder machine? Please advise, and then let the answers roll in...

 

TERRY

[bigbob]

The VSTAR 1300 Touring is not a RSV. The RSV is a V-4 liquid cooled shaft drive touring bike with fairing, stereo, CB, tour pack, and hard saddlebags. The VSTAR Tourer is a V-Twin air cooled, belt drive with windshield and hard covered saddlebags. It is also about 150 lbs lighter than the RSV. Have not ridden one so don't know how it rides, but being a V-Twin it will probably have more vibration than the RSV V-4.

 

 

The 1300 V star is liquid cooled, the 950 V star is air cooled

[mikesmold]

It is a twin, water cooled 1300 80cubic inch belt driven. Never had one of those. Had a 1979 750 triple and that vibrated but the wheel base was long. It was very smooth. Guess I have to try it out.

[craigatcsi]

And you didn't even tell us?

 

I DID post on here that we were heading your way for the Charity Ride!

 

I just figured you weren't interested in meeting up.

 

craigr

[Brake Pad]

My 2007 has been trouble free since I bought it. I do know that there was a service bulletin to retorq the heads but that was done before I picked it up.

 

 

letting sit in the garage, cleaning it. doesn't count.

[hig4s]

The 1300 V star is liquid cooled, the 950 V star is air cooled

 

V-star 650, 950 and 1100 are all air cooled, the only V-star water cooled is the 1300.

[craigatcsi]

Aren't Liquid Cooled engines MUCH better than Air Cooled?

I thought I had read / heard that Air Cooled can't do the miles w/out rebuilds now and then.

craigr

[hig4s]

Aren't Liquid Cooled engines MUCH better than Air Cooled?

 

 

certainly in my opinion !!!

[craigatcsi]

I meant Mechanically, arent they more Durable in the long run?