warriorhoneybee Posted September 15, 2011 #76 Posted September 15, 2011 hey rick,foot note on the ultra glide,the wife has no room on the back and she is small and the passangers floor boards hit the back of my calfs when trying to push it around or move slow.and yes the $$$$ and air cool is a killer!!! thats why i got rid of my roadie.
LilBeaver Posted September 15, 2011 #77 Posted September 15, 2011 I've always felt that the (monetary) value of a thing is determined by the amount you sell it for. If I don't sell it, and have no intention of selling it, I guess that makes my RSTD PRICELESS.... Very valid point. I suppose I keep on eye on the resale value and what the market is doing because I like to make sure I am prepared for the worst. While my bike IS my primary mode of trasnportation, I do still have a truck. If financial hardships hit and stuff needs to start moving, frankly, my bike is one of my highest valued possessions that I consider to not be a necessity. Sadly, that means it will be one of the first to find its way to the market, if need be. I do not PLAN on doing that, but if need be, I wouldn't hesitate.
CaptainJoe Posted September 15, 2011 #78 Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) If Yamaha were to update the venture these are the things I would like to see... Lower center of gravity (top heavy) Run flat tires with solid core "unless tweels are avaliable" ABS brakes "large but tastefull stop lights" on trunk Airbag Retractable windshield going from say 10 to 18 inches... maybe two piece... would definately have to shed water better... Waterproof in dash box with aux jack for ipods/cell phones etc A reverse wouldnt hurt either... Don't want them to start down the road Honda went, with the $1000 per accessory and the 3 different packages that include things that i really don't want or need "like xm radio or a gps system"... kinda nice that the venture comes with floorboards cb/radio etc... Edited September 16, 2011 by CaptainJoe
TARHEEL RIDER Posted September 15, 2011 Author #79 Posted September 15, 2011 If all the ideas that the new Venture will come out with a big v-twin, I'm glad I got the 09. I have received more comments and compliments on the looks of the V-4. They would have to do something real special and make it under 20 grand to convince me that I should trade the 09. I have been on the V-4 since 97 when I sold my 96 Heritage Softail for a new Royal Star and kept it until my wife got me the 09 Venture S for my 50th birthday. I have had no trouble from either bike except for regular maint and some extra TLC, when I have the extra $$$ to do so. Hell, I even thought the 1st gens were pretty cool back in their day!!!!!
Condor Posted September 15, 2011 #80 Posted September 15, 2011 Everyone's coming out with a V4. I'd like to see a V6 built on the new V-Max engine to give the BMW1600 a run. Maybe two configurations. Cruiser/Bagger, and Sports Tourer. FI, full analog guages on the CB, and LCD cluster on the T, integrated audio/cb on both, ABS and Traction control, slipper 6 speed. Also wouldn't mind seeing a V6 super bike.
Trader Posted September 15, 2011 #81 Posted September 15, 2011 Can youi imagine the embarrassment and ribbing the Yamaha staff have to put up with at trade shows etc when they STILL have a cassette deck for 2012! Other than truck stops and yard sales...do any of the music shops still sell cassettes?
jurob Posted September 16, 2011 #82 Posted September 16, 2011 It surprises me that in 2012 yamaha's touring bike is still carb'd and has a cassette. I haven't bought a cassette since the 80's, can you still buy a cassette tape?
donaldj2242 Posted September 16, 2011 #83 Posted September 16, 2011 Now if I was in the market for a new bike......Victory 2012 Cross Country Tour (white)
BradT Posted September 16, 2011 #84 Posted September 16, 2011 It does worry me a bit that they made updates to the Stratoliner. They appear to be moving it more and more towards a full blown tourer. I HOPE that is not the future of the Venture. I think it's a nice bike but certainly not a Venture. Depends on how the market grows. Yamaha may try to push the sales with the Stratoliners, to compete with the Victory Cross road Pretty sure I won't purchase a V-Twin Brad
aharbi Posted September 16, 2011 #85 Posted September 16, 2011 Now if I was in the market for a new bike......Victory 2012 Cross Country Tour (white) Agree - however, cable pull clutch and no ABS.
new guy Posted September 16, 2011 #86 Posted September 16, 2011 Agree - however, cable pull clutch and no ABS. Funny I just got this email from Victory. http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe5116777d63017a741d&m=ff001572766c05&ls=fdcb15717062017f7115757667&l=fe5d15777162057d731d&s=fe261679756c037f7d1673&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe2f17717c61007f741774&WT.mc_id=
rickardracing Posted September 17, 2011 #87 Posted September 17, 2011 It surprises me that in 2012 yamaha's touring bike is still carb'd and has a cassette. I haven't bought a cassette since the 80's, can you still buy a cassette tape? Yes you can, just stop at your local truck stop. They have plenty of Boxcar Willy.
TARHEEL RIDER Posted September 18, 2011 Author #88 Posted September 18, 2011 It sounds as if everybody's biggest gripe is the cassette deck.? They now offer the isimple through the dealer to run your ipod through the audio controls on your bike. I personally like the V-4, we stand out in the crowd. As far as the carbs, I can tune those as often as needed for nothing but my time and a few beers with my bud, Dannie. Maybe the efi would be nice, but it is not a show stopper or must have. If they do go to a V twin, how much different would it look than a Hardly Driveable? Again, this is just one mans opinion, but I like my 09 just the way it was made. By the way, I had an HD and went to the V4 after one year, thought I had to be like everyone else, got to say I is much happier with the Yamaha.
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