How many gen1's??

[islandmech]

I was wondering how many Gen 1 Ventures are left out there? How many were sold over the production run until new style came along? Just curious .....

 

cheers, gary

[Reddog170]

I have no idea but if it helps, I have a MK1. Shaun

[friesman]

my 85 is still around and running well. It won best vintage bike at a Diabetes rally last summer.

 

Brian

[elmicko]

My 1st Gen is still going strong and now belongs to my cousin and her husband.

[Yammer Dan]

I got a few. 2 on the road and 3 or 4 waiting on me.

[Condor]

My son's riding my old '83VR and I have the '91VR's running strong. The other 4 are 'kit' bikes... So there's six if you're keeping count....

[easternrider]

I know of four right here in my town. All are 84's

 

It's funny that you inquired about that, I was just wondering the same thing.

[oldgoat]

my 1984 is just about done. its on the road now. just some minor fixes here and there. and could use a paint job. clear coat flakeing off and sun fade. and a carb sync. and i be good to go.

[saddlebum]

my buddy (not a Member) rides an 84 and I still ride my 89 so thats 2 more

[easternrider]

I was wondering how many Gen 1 Ventures are left out there? How many were sold over the production run until new style came along? Just curious .....

 

cheers, gary

I have an 84 VR, and am wondering how many had the same mirror base. If enough people were interested, I am looking to have the base moulded, so I can mount any mirror. If you read this and are interested, can you spread the word (this could be cost effective)

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[Freebird]

Nobody knows how many were produced. For some reason, Yamaha refuses to release production numbers on their bikes.

[paysaw]

I have an 83 thats still running strong.There another one!!!

[Ndiaz]

I've had my 88 Venture Royale on the road since September, 2008. Running well. Of its 71,000 miles, 25,000 are mine.

 

Nick Diaz

Middletown, MD

[GolfVenture]

I have an 89, but it won't start. Must have been a tough winter for it.

[rjg1985]

I have an 85 with the engine from an 87. So I guess that means one gave it's life so another could live.

[Wizard765]

Mine's an 84 and I really like this bike...

[Condor]

I have an 85 with the engine from an 87. So I guess that means one gave it's life so another could live.

 

I can do one better... My '84 has an '83 Vin#, and an '86 motor....

[friesman]

I have an 84 VR, and am wondering how many had the same mirror base. If enough people were interested, I am looking to have the base moulded, so I can mount any mirror. If you read this and are interested, can you spread the word (this could be cost effective)

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I think all the G1's had the same mirrors and bases. I would be interested in a sort of adapter plate base as mirrors are getting hard to find plus I would like a style that moves it out a bit wider.

 

Brian

[KarlS]

My 83 is still going strong.

[KenP]

Same as Condor....1984 model with an 83VIN# and an 88 motor...

[Snaggletooth]

'84 MKI here alive and well.

[GS51]

The first one Ser# 1 is still on the road

[Midicat]

The first one Ser# 1 is still on the road

 

How do you know that for sure? I'm curious.

 

 

Thomas

[BuckShot]

my 86 VR is on the road and running strong.

[ddoggma]

Yo, my 88 is running well. But I do need to address a couple things. Hopefully, I can get some cash up to fix my scoot.