Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 2, 2013 #76 Posted July 2, 2013 Point being, there's not a lot of em around as we rarely see them on our travels Wanna know whats even more rare? A Ural sighting. Several times during nearly every ride, I am asked about the bike. People stick their camera phones out the windows of SUV's to get video of me riding by! Not to mention the UDF (Ural Delay Factor) at gas stops, grocery stores, and stop lights. Most people have never seen these, and it gets a LOT of attention. (ok, thread hijacked and now back to the original program!)
Yammer Dan Posted July 2, 2013 #77 Posted July 2, 2013 Yammer Dan is just a bit upset bc his first Gen comes with the state mandatory antique license plate, Youngsters marvel that its not in a museum.... You know the 1st Gens got antique plates? Cause all you see of a 1st Gen gives you a good view of these!!!:rotfl:
SilvrT Posted July 2, 2013 #78 Posted July 2, 2013 Wanna know whats even more rare? A Ural sighting. Several times during nearly every ride, I am asked about the bike. People stick their camera phones out the windows of SUV's to get video of me riding by! Not to mention the UDF (Ural Delay Factor) at gas stops, grocery stores, and stop lights. Most people have never seen these, and it gets a LOT of attention. (ok, thread hijacked and now back to the original program!) We saw one putt-putting down the highway on Sunday. We were standing outside a restaurant/bar with a couple other bikers and I commented "there goes a Ural" ... the other bikers didn't know what it was
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 2, 2013 #79 Posted July 2, 2013 We saw one putt-putting down the highway on Sunday. We were standing outside a restaurant/bar with a couple other bikers and I commented "there goes a Ural" ... the other bikers didn't know what it was Its so enjoyable to ride...and yes, its a bit of a 'putt-putt' experience. But for around town and running errands, picking up groceries, grabbing the mail, hauling stuff, its the best bike for the 'job'.
MikeWa Posted July 2, 2013 #80 Posted July 2, 2013 If your trunk does not open far enough just lift the lid until it points straight up. The hinge will reset to that position. Mike
Brake Pad Posted July 2, 2013 #81 Posted July 2, 2013 so, after reviewing all the things that can go wrong on this bike, You're basically telling me to go buy a Goldwing?
VentureFar Posted July 2, 2013 Author #82 Posted July 2, 2013 The Venture trunk racheting gizmo is junk, just remove the strut, the trunk lid will operate much better. If your fuel pump is a few years old, and the bike sits awhile, the pump sometimes will 'stick' and you will run out of fuel in under one mile..(blame this on ethanol). Just remove the left cover (above the passenger footboard) and tap on the pump (black cylinder looking thing) with a wrench or screwdriver handle, with the ignition 'ON'. You will hear it click back to life. Also, treat the fuel with Seafoam or Startron. Your fuel pump will thank you, by working better. The hinge bolts on the saddlebags lids will loosen over time and use, just remove the fabric cover and tighten the hinge bolts. If you havent found it yet, the factory tool kit is UNDER the right saddlebag foam floor pad, in a little recess. Your welcome. Backing the Venture can be a chore, especially if its a slight uphill, or on grass, or with loose gravel under you. While seated on the bike, and with one hand on the grip, pull that grip back all the way toward you (bars fully left or right), reach back with the other hand, grab the pasenger grab handle. Lift up FIRMLY, and with your legs now fully pushing down on the ground, push the bike backwards a few feet. It works, although you will be backing in a curve. But you can make adjustments as you walk it backwards or change your hand positions to move the bike where you want it. (note, if you have a Venture trike, sidecar, or a GoldThing, this does NOT apply!) Good stuff- thanks.
MikeWa Posted July 3, 2013 #83 Posted July 3, 2013 so, after reviewing all the things that can go wrong on this bike, You're basically telling me to go buy a Goldwing? And you believe there are no little glitches with a Goldwing? :rotf: Mike
Drreb Posted July 3, 2013 #85 Posted July 3, 2013 The 3rd gen will have a cassette deck I cannot believe you said it!:doh:Aaaarrrrgggghhhhh!
steamer Posted July 3, 2013 #86 Posted July 3, 2013 In a different thread we were told it is just personal choice. The switch to reserve is really just pulling from lower in the tank - an NO it doesn't HELP the sediment in the tank to drain from the bottom all the time because the bike is bouncing around the sediment all the time as you ride anyway. wanna bet! I found out the hard way, if you don't switch to your reserve every couple of fill ups you will be in for a big surprise. on our way back from Don's MD, we were almost home so I let the tank run down to reserve. When I switch over, witch was the fist time since sometime last year I got nothing but water. Lucky thing we were only a mile from a gas station. When we got home I drained off at least a 1/2 gallon of pure water. I don't know where I got it from. Maybe a bad load from a station on the road, maybe it was there all winter. All I know is, my tank will be on reserve all the time from now on. I still can't believe the bike ran great all the way to Ohio and back with all that water in there. Never once did it hickup.
VentureFar Posted July 3, 2013 Author #87 Posted July 3, 2013 The problem is not the bike, it is this forum! Too many good people have too many good ideas ! VentureFar...
Yammer Dan Posted July 3, 2013 #88 Posted July 3, 2013 so, after reviewing all the things that can go wrong on this bike, You're basically telling me to go buy a Goldwing? Or get really smart and buy a 1st Gen. Save a lot of bucks Get a better looking bike Get a faster bike Get better choice of colors Get more Bling :clap2:
footsie Posted July 3, 2013 #89 Posted July 3, 2013 My RSV has been the most dependable trouble free bike I have owned. Gregg:2cents:
Barrycuda Posted July 3, 2013 #90 Posted July 3, 2013 You know the 1st Gens got antique plates? Cause all you see of a 1st Gen gives you a good view of these!!!:rotfl: Those antique plates are hard to miss Dan...they are either light blue or bright yellow plates. This is so you can find your bike in a parking lot easier....
Yammer Dan Posted July 3, 2013 #91 Posted July 3, 2013 Those antique plates are hard to miss Dan...they are either light blue or bright yellow plates. This is so you can find your bike in a parking lot easier.... I just look for the best looking bike there......
dacheedah Posted July 3, 2013 #92 Posted July 3, 2013 Those antique plates are hard to miss Dan...they are either light blue or bright yellow plates. This is so you can find your bike in a parking lot easier.... Handicapped plates on a bike always scare me. . . .
dacheedah Posted July 3, 2013 #93 Posted July 3, 2013 wanna bet! I found out the hard way, if you don't switch to your reserve every couple of fill ups you will be in for a big surprise. on our way back from Don's MD, we were almost home so I let the tank run down to reserve. When I switch over, witch was the fist time since sometime last year I got nothing but water. Lucky thing we were only a mile from a gas station. When we got home I drained off at least a 1/2 gallon of pure water. I don't know where I got it from. Maybe a bad load from a station on the road, maybe it was there all winter. All I know is, my tank will be on reserve all the time from now on. I still can't believe the bike ran great all the way to Ohio and back with all that water in there. Never once did it hickup. I just love reaching down and switching to reserve as I'm toolin down the road in traffic because the gas station ahead is 4 cents cheaper and I'm just a wee bit stubborn. Something I never did on my first gen.
bill4you502 Posted July 3, 2013 #94 Posted July 3, 2013 It does qualify. Anything qualifies. I don't do "local" riding so all my gas stops are planned and stretched as far as possible. . If I run into headwinds or driving too fast and use too much gas I want to have positive control of the information, I see the reserve light come on and I start calculating if I will or won't make my planned stop. - if not- I don't worry as I carry 2 liters of gas with me for just such eventualities. In my old Honda Spirit with no gas gauge, it simple started fuel starvation bucking and slowing. It was the only way I would now to switch to reserve. If I was getting close to reserve and IN traffic, i would switch to reserve before needing to so I wouldn't have a truck eat me up. Also- note for this thread: When I switch to reserve, I swing open the gas cap key cover. When I stop for gas which could be 30 to 45 minutes later it reminds me to move the gas lever back to main. VentureFar... I'm not sure what the speedo is counting down when it goes to reserve mode? Is it 1/10th of a mile????
hillrider Posted July 3, 2013 #95 Posted July 3, 2013 Handicapped plates on a bike always scare me. . . . Long ago we went to a bike nite at the local Sonic where we saw a little old couple with matching "Harley" t-shirts and matching plaid shorts walk across the parking lot, get on their matching sporters (with matching "handicapped" plates) and ride away. Hope I never match my wife that much.
VentureFar Posted July 3, 2013 Author #96 Posted July 3, 2013 I'm not sure what the speedo is counting down when it goes to reserve mode? Is it 1/10th of a mile???? Hope I am understanding your question - It is counting up the miles you have ridden since the reserve light came on. In my case ( before I punch holes in the filler neck ) at reserve light I have burned 4.3 gallons. So I know I have 1.2 remaining and depending on speed and wind can run a little over 40 miles before I start pushing. Without that count up, I would reset the trip odometer to zero immediately but my RSV saves me that extra step. Not everyone watches their mileage and fuel like I do. I only ride long rides ( away from civilization) so I am always stretching my gas stops.
Prairiehammer Posted July 3, 2013 #97 Posted July 3, 2013 Without that count up, I would reset the trip odometer to zero immediately but my RSV saves me that extra step. I know you are talking about the RSV and its digital odometer, but it is a good idea as a way to tell one how many miles before we have to start pushing. However, any of you First Gen guys latch on to that idea of zeroing the trip meter when the light comes on, note that on the mechanical odometer/trip meter of the First Gen that it is problematic (ie. it harms the odometer gears) to reset the trip meter while in motion. Just a FWIW.
Yammer Dan Posted July 3, 2013 #98 Posted July 3, 2013 Handicapped plates on a bike always scare me. . . . Don't worry!! Mine isn't for physical reasons. I can handle the bike fine. Its Mental.
Barrycuda Posted July 4, 2013 #99 Posted July 4, 2013 I just look for the best looking bike there...... When you look for the best looking bike, you inevitably always approach my 2003 RSV. I have to keep reminding you" no Dan, this is MY bike...
Yammer Dan Posted July 5, 2013 #100 Posted July 5, 2013 I don't think "Brown Sugar" would stand for that.....
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