Went for fist ride today

[Old Man Biker]

I took delivery of my 2006 Royal Star Venture yesterday. I found one with only 10250 km on on it, The dealer had put brand new tires on it and gave it a tune up and oil change to make sure everything was 100 per cent.

I have been away form motorcycles for a more than a few years what with kids growing up and all and it was time for my wife and I to get back into it again.

Wonderful bike i really like it. Good power, nice sound and really comfortable for this 60 year old frame.

Well today the temp was plus 4 deg C so I just had to take it out. Put on 120 km, just a short ride. I see I have t get used to handling a heavy bike at low speeds (walking speed) again but i will be out practicing next week. It feels SOOOO good to be back on 2 wheels.

In my riding days i typically put on 20 to 35 thousand km a year and it feels like old times. I know my riding skills are a bit rusty so I am going to do some drills to sharpen them again

It is going to be a GREAT summer

Ride long

ride Safe

[robclark63]

Me too! Just got back from 120 mile afternoon. Did a lot of work to the 88 VR this winter and it runs and stops great. I have a little bounce in the front forks, but I think I will try to take some oil out, I put progressives in and block offs. Over all the ride was great and I can't wait till summer either!! Happy riding:)

[eusa1]

Welcome old man!

Get some miles in and come down to our international rally at Galena Illinois

July 28th to August 1st you will meet some great folks, several from your area will be in attendance!

Mike

[wrenchrob]

Welcome old man biker! congratulations on your new to you ride. -3C here and snow blowing soooooo no ride today.

[XV1100SE]

Welcome to the forum ! Enjoy the ride and be safe !

[spike13]

welcome try a set of leveling links helps with the handling a lot enjoy your ride

[Capt-D]

Welcome to the site, you will find everything you need to know about your bike here. I would highly recommend reading up on how to set your bike for the best ride, these bikes are heavy and fine tuning them greatly helps with the ride and control. You will also find everything you need to know on how to troubleshoot and repair any problems you might encounter, and members on this site are always happy to help out.

[pmelah]

welcome to the family and ride safe i have to put the 84 back togeter and hope to take the first ride since nov

[bongobobny]

Welcome aboard!! One of the very few weak points of the RSV is the low speed handling. The bike tends to be a tad top heavy but once you get used to it everything should be OK. It is an absolutely wonderful bike to ride especially for long distances! Enjoy! These bikes are pretty much bullet proof and last a very long time with normal maintenance...

[Guest tx2sturgis]

From the title I thought it was gonna be a naughty post....luckily it was just a typo...

 

 

 

Anyway....welcome aboard!