tjson Posted April 2, 2014 #1 Posted April 2, 2014 Hi all! I came here hoping to find out more about a specific bike I am looking at maybe purchasing - any bike I ever owned I have always found these forums to be great info-sharing. The bike I am looking at is a 2000 Tour Deluxe with 32,000 miles - guy is asking 4500. I would like to know if there are any known mechanical problems specific to this model year that I should be aware of. Thanks. I will let you know if I make the purchase.
ACE50 Posted April 2, 2014 #2 Posted April 2, 2014 Probably just as reliable as the rest. It has the smaller carbs (28mm vs 32mm) so power might be down a bit at higher RPM's.
cowpuc Posted April 2, 2014 #3 Posted April 2, 2014 Hi TJ - welcome!! Never owned one but I have spent some time playing with the old Gen 1's of which the bike your looking at shares somewhat in its drive line.. I think $4500 is a little above average in pricing for what your looking at, I have seen a number of number of Gen 2 full blown Ventures (got all the extra goodies) selling for well below 5 this year,, matter of fact,, if you peek in our classifieds I think you will see a couple (There was one posted here in the Watering Hole recently for 4550 that I think found its way to the classifieds section of VR).. Ace50 is right about the carbs being smaller.. The newer Tour Deluxes (2002 and later) Yam went back to the bigger carbs.. It will be interesting to see if some of these other guys who have actually owned the bike you are talking about can testify as to whether or not the earlier ones (like your talking about) got better gas mileage, were more torquey (smaller carbs can do that)... If I were looking at it, I would raise it off ground and spin the back wheel and check for slop in the drive train, check the rear shock for leakage, check the rubber carb manifolds for cracking - cant believe I said that (hard to imagine that bike is 14 years old already) , and see if the guy has any maintenance records on the bike... One thing I can vouch for on these V-4's,, they are just getting started at 30k!! Good luck on your endeavor!! Puc
RandyR Posted April 2, 2014 #4 Posted April 2, 2014 You could get a newer model for that price. the Tour Deluxe's made from 2005-2009 have more powerful engines and the same frame as the 2nd gen Venture (more parts and accessories)
tjson Posted April 2, 2014 Author #5 Posted April 2, 2014 Probably just as reliable as the rest. It has the smaller carbs (28mm vs 32mm) so power might be down a bit at higher RPM's. Hi TJ - welcome!! Never owned one but I have spent some time playing with the old Gen 1's of which the bike your looking at shares somewhat in its drive line.. I think $4500 is a little above average in pricing for what your looking at, I have seen a number of number of Gen 2 full blown Ventures (got all the extra goodies) selling for well below 5 this year,, matter of fact,, if you peek in our classifieds I think you will see a couple (There was one posted here in the Watering Hole recently for 4550 that I think found its way to the classifieds section of VR).. Ace50 is right about the carbs being smaller.. The newer Tour Deluxes (2002 and later) Yam went back to the bigger carbs.. It will be interesting to see if some of these other guys who have actually owned the bike you are talking about can testify as to whether or not the earlier ones (like your talking about) got better gas mileage, were more torquey (smaller carbs can do that)... If I were looking at it, I would raise it off ground and spin the back wheel and check for slop in the drive train, check the rear shock for leakage, check the rubber carb manifolds for cracking - cant believe I said that (hard to imagine that bike is 14 years old already) , and see if the guy has any maintenance records on the bike... One thing I can vouch for on these V-4's,, they are just getting started at 30k!! Good luck on your endeavor!! Puc You could get a newer model for that price. the Tour Deluxe's made from 2005-2009 have more powerful engines and the same frame as the 2nd gen Venture (more parts and accessories) Hey, Thanks all! This is exactly the info I was looking for. I will take this all into consideration. I came across a rebuilt venture in the classifieds that looks promising except that it's 1100 miles from me - not that that kills it for me though - I bought one bike sight unseen 450 miles from me and that turned out great - it's just a bit more work to get it done (fly in/drive back) - I will keep looking more local for a bit...........thanks again! While on the subject....anybody buy a rebuilt bike? How did that go? I tend to go with my gut on a sale and the bike in the classifieds seems promising at least in this early stage of learning about it.
djh3 Posted April 2, 2014 #6 Posted April 2, 2014 The one thing you need to bear in mind on buying a bike or car on a rebuilder or salvage title. You probably will never get the actual market value for it because it has been totaled out once. Now if you find something you love and are going to keep it, or get a smokin deal on it and drive it for awhile and then sell it OK. But dont expect to get blue book for it. Depends on your state as to how they issue out titles also. I have entertained the idea of a salvge bike that needs some minor stuff like the plastics and chrome stuff, no frame damage. But my word they want almost as much for what I am looking for as a non-salvage bike. Good luck.
mega2500 Posted April 2, 2014 #7 Posted April 2, 2014 tjson tell us what part of the midwest you are from and we can help look for you
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