george c Posted February 2, 2008 #1 Posted February 2, 2008 hello all I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2008 Charcoal Silver,Royal Star Venture ,When it gets to the dealer. Is there anything that I need to no befor I do this?? Now I come from the sporty side, I run a FJR right now.My concern is how is this thing on real world power?? Dos it have enough or is it lacking? I plan on doing allot of 2up riding.That is y i am looking at a comfy Ride (for my wife). any and all input would be great, weather good or bad. Thanks George C.
Lynx Posted February 2, 2008 #2 Posted February 2, 2008 If the 08 is anything like the 07 it has ample power for two up Riding. I switched from an 1100 V-star classic so the wife could come along and so far i have no complaints. Comfort zone is excellent.
Gene-b Posted February 2, 2008 #3 Posted February 2, 2008 Hey George, The Venture is "made for 2 up" no question the most comfortable out there. Before I started riding Ventures, my wife of 29 yrs would rarly ride, Now I can't keep her off my bike! I ride in Rockies all the time. Plenty of power.
KiteSquid Posted February 2, 2008 #4 Posted February 2, 2008 The bike has plenty of power for most riders... Just have fun with it!!!!!
george c Posted February 2, 2008 Author #5 Posted February 2, 2008 thanks all sounds good so-far.now if the bike will come in
flb_78 Posted February 2, 2008 #6 Posted February 2, 2008 Meh, it's ok. It's not a power cruiser, just a cruiser. Coming off of a FJR, I think you'll be missing the power.
george c Posted February 2, 2008 Author #7 Posted February 2, 2008 Meh, it's ok. It's not a power cruiser, just a cruiser. Coming off of a FJR, I think you'll be missing the power. ya but if the wife is happy then i could get used to it
Squeeze Posted February 2, 2008 #8 Posted February 2, 2008 I ride a Vmax and a '93 1Gen. I test rided a FJR over a Weekend with my Wife. I was not impressed by the so called Power of the FJR. I was glad to be back on my V4's ... I'd say, you will be delighted from the get up of the Venture. As you are used to the higher RpM Level the FJR needs to give you Power, you will find not much Difference between both. OK, the Venture has a nominal Lack of Power, but the V4 is much more present on lower Revs and produces a good Amount of Torque.
Kregerdoodle Posted February 2, 2008 #9 Posted February 2, 2008 You will not regret it, just ride it and have fun smoking Hardleys...
sarges46 Posted February 3, 2008 #10 Posted February 3, 2008 Biggest mistake we new riders to the RSV do is...under rev it. Shifting too soon will make the bike appear to be a slug! Wind er up, she'll bark for ya...but it is a tourer and not a FJR or other sport bike. But it sure tries to be sometimes!
spear Posted February 3, 2008 #11 Posted February 3, 2008 Biggest mistake we new riders to the RSV do is...under rev it. Shifting too soon will make the bike appear to be a slug! Wind er up, she'll bark for ya...but it is a tourer and not a FJR or other sport bike. But it sure tries to be sometimes!
lockdoc Posted February 3, 2008 #12 Posted February 3, 2008 This is a real touring rig, not a sports tourer. You can get on this bike and ride all day long. So can the wife. No need for pit stops every hour. Real world riding, get on the gas to overtake a truck - still better acceleration than your average 5 litre V8. Sit on 80mph all day no problem. Wanna do an eleven second qtr mile keep your fjr.
Pilot Posted February 3, 2008 #13 Posted February 3, 2008 Enjoy your new ride and welcome to the mad house. If you have any questions just drop a post here and someone will get back to you in time.
steinbjg Posted February 3, 2008 #14 Posted February 3, 2008 If you decide that it hits its rev limits a little early, check out a Dyna 3K, runs about $300. It will allow you to add about 1000 rpm before shifting. Open your air boxes for more air, and install K&N air filters. So far no carb adjust needed.
WilCruise Posted February 3, 2008 #15 Posted February 3, 2008 Biggest mistake we new riders to the RSV do is...under rev it. Shifting too soon will make the bike appear to be a slug! Wind er up, she'll bark for ya...but it is a tourer and not a FJR or other sport bike. But it sure tries to be sometimes! I agree as well. I think that's often a problem with guys coming off Harleys though. Coming from an FJ this should feel comfortable. The power is good, doesn't scream like a crotch rocket though. I can start, accelerate and pass at highway speeds while fully loaded, 2-up and pulling a trailer without need for more power to get me where I need to be.
george c Posted February 4, 2008 Author #16 Posted February 4, 2008 thanks for all the info this is just what i was hopping to hear. i no it is not a sport bike and i do not expect it to be. i think that i need to settle down a bit anyways and i think that this bike will be a good start thanks George C,
KiteSquid Posted February 4, 2008 #17 Posted February 4, 2008 Sense it is a new to you bike, you should take the MSF safety course on it!!!!!!
Gene-b Posted February 4, 2008 #18 Posted February 4, 2008 Send Pic's when you pick up your new bike:photographing: Gene
yamahamer Posted February 4, 2008 #19 Posted February 4, 2008 NOT A SPORT BIKE BUT PLENTY OF POWER THIS IS TWO UP AND I LET OUT AT 110 mph GOING UP THE MOUNTAIN. YOU WILL LOVE IT. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bae7QL7xVeY&feature=related]YouTube - venture ride[/ame]
george c Posted February 4, 2008 Author #20 Posted February 4, 2008 Sense it is a new to you bike, you should take the MSF safety course on it!!!!!! you no i thought about that. we have a place by my house that the local bike-cops go to practice i have met alot of them when thy escort me on big loads. thy all have told me to come over and let them show me some of what thy have to do. It would be like taking the advanced MSf course is what thy told me.But it will also have some extra stuff in with it . most of all it will be all free thanks George C.
Sailor Posted February 5, 2008 #21 Posted February 5, 2008 # 1. Put on a set of Avon Venoms. # 2. Rev it up and go. # 3. Enjoy. My son and I were out riding. He has a nice 750 Honda. We pulled onto the highway and he thought he would show the old man a thing or two so he got on it hard. You should have seen his face when I passed him.
Dano Posted February 5, 2008 #22 Posted February 5, 2008 Just remember to pull over when you see a 1st gen in your rear view! It'll save you the anguish of trying to keep up with him!!!! (or her!!) LOL Dan
Tour Deluxe Posted February 5, 2008 #23 Posted February 5, 2008 George it's a complete diffrerent bike than a FJR. Handles pretty good when you get rid of the stock tires. Top ends around 115, very comfortable (1 or 2 up), great tourer, you will not regret it. Lots of good mods on this site. (By the way I have a 06 RSV and just picked up and 07 FJR on E-Bay) Will
boominup Posted February 5, 2008 #24 Posted February 5, 2008 Just remember to pull over when you see a 1st gen in your rear view! It'll save you the anguish of trying to keep up with him!!!! (or her!!) LOL Dan I prefer riding behind 1st Gens so I can pick up the broken pieces of plastic for you guys. If it wasn't for us, your bikes would look like choppers! LOL! Brian
Silver Bullet Posted February 6, 2008 #25 Posted February 6, 2008 george, for a 850#er this thing is a rocket...
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