Check out the featured touring bike in this scooter rag you guys

[cowpuc]

Seems like only yesterday doesnt it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/June-1987-ROAD-RIDER-CYCLE-MOTORCYCLE-CAMPING-MAGAZINE-COMBI-CAMPER-TRAILER-/310529130911?pt=Magazines&hash=item484cfa819f

[Eck]

Even pulled the trailer she is sitting in.. Neat ad!!

[videoarizona]

If someone here buys it, hope they share the article.....would be cool to add this to our web site for all to enjoy!

[Prairiehammer]

If someone here buys it, hope they share the article.....would be cool to add this to our web site for all to enjoy!

 

I didn't buy that particular magazine on eBay, because I already have it. I've eleven issues from 1987 Road Rider magazine, missing February. I'm not sure about copyright issues. Am I allowed to scan and post the article?

[Freebird]

Is Road Rider still around? If so, I would say that if would be better to not post it. If they aren't, we can probably get by with it.

[Prairiehammer]

Is Road Rider still around? If so, I would say that if would be better to not post it. If they aren't, we can probably get by with it.

 

RoadRider morphed into Motorcycle Consumer News back twenty years or so ago. MCN is still being published. Perhaps they won't mind?

[Prairiehammer]

Here is a 'test' post of a Yamaha Venture ad from that 1987 magazine. A jpg scan of the ad(s) is not easily readable in the size that is allowed here, so I scanned it as a pdf. We'll see how that works.

 

Yamaha Venture Advertisement_0001.pdfYamaha Venture Advertisement.pdf

 

Edited November 20, 2014 by Prairiehammer

[Prairiehammer]

Here are jpg scans of the RoadRider article "Minor Model Changes" about a tour test of the 1987 Venture by Clement Salvadori. If the scans are too small to read, I'll repost the scans as pdf.

[cowpuc]

Here is a 'test' post of a Yamaha Venture ad from that 1987 magazine. A jpg scan of the ad(s) is not easily readable in the size that is allowed here, so I scanned it as a pdf. We'll see how that works.

 

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[ATTACH=CONFIG]95150[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]95151[/ATTACH]

 

AWESOME HAMMER!!!!!!!!!!! :cool10:

 

Noticed the comment on the first page, second picture, blue bike with a guy that looks a little like YammerDan,,, had to make a comment about his bike being fast

 

In the body of the ad,, it mentions 87 being an anniversary model and being able to get a plaque with your name on it.. Wonder if any of our members did that and if they still own their bike:stirthepot:.. Was that plague attached to the bike,,, if so,, anyone got an 87 with the plaque and original owners name on it:stirthepot:... That would be pretty cool!!

 

REALLY GOOD READIN HERE HAMMER!! THANKS....

 

 

Here are jpg scans of the RoadRider article "Minor Model Changes" about a tour test of the 1987 Venture by Clement Salvadori. If the scans are too small to read, I'll repost the scans as pdf.

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and AWESOME on this too!! I did notice the writers comments about the need for upgrading the seating... I personally, have NEVER found a bike whose stock seating fits me (and the rider) as well as the MK-1 - 83/84 models and have spent a fair amount of hours in em.. I dont agree with the writer,,, I think all changes away from that original design have been self defeating BUT,, the 83/84's have been what we have ridden for many years... WHAT A GREAT READ,, REALLY FUN!!

Thanks again PrairieHammer!!

Got any more? (greedy sucker aint I)...

[Prairiehammer]

In the body of the 1987 ad, did you note the claim that Yamaha had sold 30,000 Ventures since 1983?

I think I need to find a whole bunch more VIN.

[BlueSky]

I read the article. When I opened the photos, I double clicked on them and they were large enough to read. Very Interesting Reading!!

[Prairiehammer]

Here is some more nostalgia for you First Gen enthusiasts: "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Road Rider September 1991.

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[Pegasus1300]

AWESOME HAMMER!!!!!!!!!!! :cool10:

 

Noticed the comment on the first page, second picture, blue bike with a guy that looks a little like YammerDan,,, had to make a comment about his bike being fast

 

In the body of the ad,, it mentions 87 being an anniversary model and being able to get a plaque with your name on it.. Wonder if any of our members did that and if they still own their bike:stirthepot:.. Was that plague attached to the bike,,, if so,, anyone got an 87 with the plaque and original owners name on it:stirthepot:... That would be pretty cool!!

 

REALLY GOOD READIN HERE HAMMER!! THANKS....

 

 

 

 

and AWESOME on this too!! I did notice the writers comments about the need for upgrading the seating... I personally, have NEVER found a bike whose stock seating fits me (and the rider) as well as the MK-1 - 83/84 models and have spent a fair amount of hours in em.. I dont agree with the writer,,, I think all changes away from that original design have been self defeating BUT,, the 83/84's have been what we have ridden for many years... WHAT A GREAT READ,, REALLY FUN!!

Thanks again PrairieHammer!!

Got any more? (greedy sucker aint I)...

 

My 87 has that plaque on it with the original owner's name. I am the 3rd owner. I used to subscribe to RR until just before it changed to MCN. I talked to them in early 2000's and Patti Carpenter( one of the founders) was still at the helm but husband Bob had passed away. Roger Hull was with them for a long time as was Cliff Boswell who was their camping editor. He founded International Brotherhood of Motorcycle Campers, which is still going. Back in the day if you wanted information and stories on real motorcycle travel them and Rider were the only places to go

[cowpuc]

My 87 has that plaque on it with the original owner's name. I am the 3rd owner. I used to subscribe to RR until just before it changed to MCN. I talked to them in early 2000's and Patti Carpenter( one of the founders) was still at the helm but husband Bob had passed away. Roger Hull was with them for a long time as was Cliff Boswell who was their camping editor. He founded International Brotherhood of Motorcycle Campers, which is still going. Back in the day if you wanted information and stories on real motorcycle travel them and Rider were the only places to go

 

WOW!! How cool is that Peg!!! Where did they stick the plaque at at on the bike?? I am taking it that not all 87's have the plaque,, probably something the original owner had to special order? Way way cool that there is one still around...

[Pegasus1300]

The plaque is on top of the faux tank cover right below the Venture Royale 5th Anniversary plate