boncrs Posted April 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2013 I'm looking to purchase a 99 venture, the bike is in very good condition as fr as I can see, sounds good no noises in the engine. the bike has 155000 km on it, what is the average km's for ventures. the owner says maintenance and repairs have always been kept up, with him being a mechanic he says he's a bit picky. his asking price is $5600, the only other option that I would want that I don't see with the bike is a drivers back rest. Looking for a little knowledgeable input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted April 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2013 I'm looking to purchase a 99 venture, the bike is in very good condition as fr as I can see, sounds good no noises in the engine. the bike has 155000 km on it, what is the average km's for ventures. the owner says maintenance and repairs have always been kept up, with him being a mechanic he says he's a bit picky. his asking price is $5600, the only other option that I would want that I don't see with the bike is a drivers back rest. Looking for a little knowledgeable input Price sounds reasonable for the stated condition and KM on the bike in your area. They are cheaper across the border (Big surprise there, right?). If by average KM you mean "How many KM is the motor good for?", then the answer is that this one is barely broken in. Remember, this is basically the 147 HP Vmax de-tuned to about 97 HP. In other words, it's very understressed. They hold up about as well as the Goldwing motors, with plenty of examples having over 250,000 trouble free KM. Just be sure to follow the oil change recommendations and use good quality oil and filters (No ... I will not recommend and oil or filter. I won't be responsible for starting that argument again. No, no!) There are some known weaknesses that may or may not have been addressed by the PO. Go to the Technical Library section under the 2nd gen section for "known problems". Good luck and welcome to the asylum ... but don't worry ... were all much better now!!! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepforkriver Posted April 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 21, 2013 Just be sure to follow the oil change recommendations and use good quality oil and filters (No ... I will not recommend and oil or filter. I won't be responsible for starting that argument again. No, no!) Good luck and welcome to the asylum ... but don't worry ... were all much better now!!! Andy Ha Ha HE SAID OIL, HA HA and FILTERS, HAHA:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2013 the first thing I would check is any oil leaking out of the rear shock as its an 800 buck fix. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted April 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Lots of members in the Toronto/Kitchener/Woodstock area. Definitely check the "known problems" post as mentioned. Might help you shave a few bucks off the price if you see any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted April 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 22, 2013 Ha Ha HE SAID OIL, HA HA and FILTERS, HAHA:rotf::rotf: But ... but ... he forgot to mention CRUSH WASHER ya gotta change that crush washer every time or else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted April 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 22, 2013 TIRES! what are the b...... no I won't start that either. Check the date code and condition of tires.... it will cost you $700 to change them out by the time all in. Don't ask how I know that........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 22, 2013 Maybe could be that a former member here owned that one,,, any comments Hal? Or send Hal a PM. Halrsv99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted April 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 22, 2013 I bought a 99 about 7 months ago. I to was worried about the miles on it. It had about 70K miles (113000 KM). I now have almost 85K miles 7 months later and have only had minor issues. The worst problem was an electrical issue. Easy fix, but just a pain figuring out what it was. And really nothing that could have been 100% avoided. It is older and will have stuff crap out once in a while. But mine still has plenty of power and runs excellent. And other than the sport tourers and sport bikes I have owned, it outruns any cruiser or touring bike I have owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted April 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 22, 2013 I just purchased a 1999 venture from a gentleman in Illinois with 22000 miles on it for $4500. It had brand new Dunlop E3 tires and the maintenance records for the last few years. You should be able to shave some off the asking price if it needs tires or the rear shock as mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 22, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 22, 2013 Maybe could be that a former member here owned that one,,, any comments Hal? Or send Hal a PM. Halrsv99Ya know, I'll betcha it is! If so it was well maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALRSV99 Posted April 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 23, 2013 Maybe could be that a former member here owned that one,,, any comments Hal? Or send Hal a PM. Halrsv99 That one is not mine but if he is interested in a comparison mine is for sale and a 99 also. So give me a PM and we can chat. Got the new bike Friday. Even though I'm not on here much I'm still a member Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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