Mileage poll!

[Broncoboy36081]

Just curious, who has the most miles on their second gen venture and what major malfunctions if any have you experienced during your miles.

[Venturous]

I know this wont be most... but I've put 111000 miles on my 2002.

 

Major issues have been two failed OEM shocks and a stator.

[Broncoboy36081]

I know this wont be most... but I've put 111000 miles on my 2002.

 

Major issues have been two failed OEM shocks and a stator.

 

When you say you think it won't be most is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[Venturous]

Neither really..but I am sure there are many with more miles. Which I guess is good since that means I can expect many more years of service from this bike.

[Bones158]

63,000 on my 05 midnight. Triked by Hannigan at 60,000. Only problems were rear shock and ignition switch which both were replaced during the warranty period.

[mabeline]

90000 kms or 55000 miles Went for a ride last night, and she died on me about a 1/2 hr into the ride. Fired right up after a minute or so.

I think its fuel pump time??

Other then that no problems, its been a good bike.

[Mike G in SC]

About 65k miles on my 09 RSV. (two up and trip traveler)

About 99k miles on my 06 RSTD. (my daily commute bike)

Both running fine.

 

But yeah, warranty stuff was shocks and fuel pumps on both.

Also on RSTD, stator and R/R and ignition switch. Neck bearing on RSTD not warranted.

[Rick Haywood]

121,377 miles major problems not really anything major

Ignition switch

Clutch spring

Rectifier regulator

 

That is all. By the way still running great:thumbsup2:

[RedRider]

Just rolled 125,000 miles last week on my 2000. Let's see, major problems ......

 

OEM shock went out at about 110,000 miles (I was living on borrowed time). Replaced with a Hagon.

 

Bearing went out in the final drive. Replaced with a take off from someone triking their Venture (CarbonOne IIRC).

 

Couple of clutches/springs.

 

That's about it. It has been pretty bulletproof.

 

Now, for a longer list, ask about the farkles and mods done.

 

RR

[dfitzbiz]

111,000mi. on my '99 (This sweet young thing is for sale, check the classifieds, Make an offer!):

2 new shocks

1 clutch w/Skydoc Spring

 

20,000mi. on my '03

NONE

[eusa1]

185,000 miles

ignition switch

rear shock

clutch upgrade

lots of tires and gas!

[Seaking]

Just curious, who has the most miles on their second gen venture and what major malfunctions if any have you experienced during your miles.

 

Just rolled 130,200 miles on my 2006 midnight that I purchased in 2008 (had 20,000 on it then)

 

Two rear shocks, on warranty replaced with Works shock

 

Clutch at 40,000, replaced with Barnett system

 

Fuel pump under warranty at 60K ish?

 

Whole radio unit under warranty at 60K (mechanic doing fuel pump broke it oops)

 

Neck bearings and swing arm bearings at 90K

 

Key switch, pickup coil and side stand relay (SCCR) at 124,135 miles (replaced the starter relay 'just because'..

 

NOW the bike has run so much better than ever before.. woot!