88 Venture is home

[dingy]

Picked up the 1988 Venture I bought last weekend this afternoon.

 

Haven't dug into it at all, but after taking a closer look, it's not in bad shape overall. Needs a tab replaced on left side cover. Needs a new windshield & battery.

 

CB & radio are working. Air compressor is not working 100%, No errors, but not engaging on rear end. Lights are working. Fuel tank looks good, no rust visible through filler.

 

I am probably going to go over it well, replace some stuff like brake pads, fluids. Put in a set of progressive springs. Then try to resell it.

 

Not a bad find by @cowpuc. Ended up getting it for $500. 83,500 miles on it.

 

Stopped at a Yamaha dealer on way back, they had a new 2013 Goldwing with ABS for $23,100. It was real interesting. One thing I wasn't enthused about was the seat, felt very stiff. Also felt a little more cramped riding position than a Venture.

 

Gary

[Prairiehammer]

:thumbsup2:'>http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?89793-Seeking-1983-1993-VIN-for-a-comprehensive-database

 

[dingy]

:thumbsup2:'>http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?89793-Seeking-1983-1993-VIN-for-a-comprehensive-database

 

 

On its way to you.

 

Gary

[cowpuc]

Picked up the 1988 Venture I bought last weekend this afternoon.

 

Haven't dug into it at all, but after taking a closer look, it's not in bad shape overall. Needs a tab replaced on left side cover. Needs a new windshield & battery.

 

CB & radio are working. Air compressor is not working 100%, No errors, but not engaging on rear end. Lights are working. Fuel tank looks good, no rust visible through filler.

 

I am probably going to go over it well, replace some stuff like brake pads, fluids. Put in a set of progressive springs. Then try to resell it.

 

Not a bad find by @cowpuc. Ended up getting it for $500. 83,500 miles on it.

 

Stopped at a Yamaha dealer on way back, they had a new 2013 Goldwing with ABS for $23,100. It was real interesting. One thing I wasn't enthused about was the seat, felt very stiff. Also felt a little more cramped riding position than a Venture.

 

Gary

 

OUTSTANDING DINGY:dancefool::dancefool:!!!!! Keep picking em up, toss a little magic at em, do a little resale dance :mo money:and it wont be long and you will be riding a GORGEOUS Wing like that free and clear!!:Laugh:

 

No idea if that is where you were headed with this thread but if it is - I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!!!!!! GLAD IT WORKED OUT!!!!:clap2::clap2:

[Yammer Dan]

Where is all the Junk in that garage Floor??? That's against the law to have a floor like that!!!!

[saddlebum]

Where is all the Junk in that garage Floor??? That's against the law to have a floor like that!!!!

Whaaaat a NAKED garage floor - of all the nerve - have you no shame - what is this world coming to.