Slow riding the 2nd Gen, can it be safely done. Are they top heavy? Vaz is gonna rue

[cowpuc]

the day that he left the keys in his bike when he fell asleep at our house

 

This is our very first time of riding one of the 2nd Generation Yamaha Ventures (after spending 31 years riding 1st Gens and wearing out 5 of those - we are on our 6th one - one would think we would have upgraded by now LOL) - we owe a HUGE thank you to our dear friend David/VideoArizona for loaning us his bike while he rested at our home after traveling 2000 miles to come visit us!! We had always heard about the misgivings of this amazing motorcycle when attempting slow speed manuevers.. Given, my friend has this bike dialed in it's suspention but I/we found this machine very agile at slow speed riding. Keep in mind when viewing that this was our first attempt at this and, as always IMHO, things can be improved upon with just some good old fashion parking lot practice time... It did AWESOME IMHO Vaz!! NICE SCOOT!!

 

[stickhandle2]

I agree Puc, these bikes are fine machines at slow speeds, friction zone, ride the back brake, and turn your head in the direction your going. Three simple but at time over looked principles to riding.

 

Mike

[cowpuc]

I agree Puc, these bikes are fine machines at slow speeds, friction zone, ride the back brake, and turn your head in the direction your going. Three simple but at time over looked principles to riding.

 

Mike

 

:sign yeah that::sign yeah that: and practice, practice, practice = right Sticky?

[bongobobny]

They sure don't handle as good as the 1st gens do...

[cowpuc]

They sure don't handle as good as the 1st gens do...

 

I agree Sir Bongo... One of the issues why, IMHO,, is that when they ditch the mid ship foot pegs and make having your feet in that forward ride position an absolute instead of it being a choice, you loose the controlability that comes with having your legs/feet planted under you and also the option of stand up riding (which, IMHO, is one of the best ways to ride if your looking for real control). Another issue revolves around ground clearance for cornering and passenger seat height differences between them and the driver. Having the weight higher does reduce the flickability IMHO...

Of course,,,, if your spoiled like Vaz and have both then I guess none of this matters but we also discovered that the 1st Gens are also wayyyyyyy faster which,,, at least in my case makes em that much more funner too

[videoarizona]

Of course,,,, if your spoiled like Vaz and have both then I guess none of this matters but we also discovered that the 1st Gens are also wayyyyyyy faster which,,, at least in my case makes em that much more funner too

 

 

 

HAHAHA!!

 

Well first time I hit the limiter hard so that didn't help. But second time you pulled away, yep, but not as much as I thought would happen. I still had both saddlebags full plus the scoot weight is heavier...maybe another 40lbs of gear and the 2nd gen weighs 867 wet? So over 100 pounds difference. And then there's the gearing. My 1st gen gearing is absolutely perfect for that bike. The 2nd Gen...nope. Only good for hitting the slab at 80mph with 2 up, loaded.

 

But it was fun!! Whoo Hoo!

 

I wonder how we would have topped out? I would have to keep it in 4th as 5th is to much of an overdrive to pull against the wind. 4th might be limited to 6K rpm limiter but still...be interesting, for sure.

Edited June 29, 2018 by videoarizona
spelling...of course

[cowpuc]

HAHAHA!!

 

Well first time I hit the limiter hard so that didn't help. But second time you pulled away, yep, but not as much as I thought would happen. I still had both saddlebags full plus the scoot weight is heavier...maybe another 40lbs of gear and the 2nd gen weighs 867 wet? So over 100 pounds difference. And then there's the gearing. My 1st gen gearing is absolutely perfect for that bike. The 2nd Gen...nope. Only good for hitting the slab at 80mph with 2 up, loaded.

 

But it was fun!! Whoo Hoo!

 

I wonder how we would have topped out? I would have to keep it in 4th as 5th is to much of an overdrive to pull against the wind. 4th might be limited to 6K rpm limiter but still...be interesting, for sure.

 

Ahhh haaa,, but lets not forget that Tweeksis was fully loaded (minus the tent and Tippy) and ready to head to Ohio so I dont think the weight difference was that much - we should have ran em around the corner to the weight scales at the Recycle joint = ,,,,, jump back on it,, head to Michigan for another week of fun,,, this I time I PROMISE I will have some pie for you PLUS we can settle this Mano to Mano, Venture to Venture = IT'S GRUDGE MATCH TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool::dancefool:

 

 

WHAT A BLAST WE HAD!!! MISS YOU VAZ but THANK YOU for spending time with us!!!

Love ya brother,, and LOVE that precious 2nd Gen of yours too - even if it never will catch Tweeksis

[videoarizona]

Maybe next time I'll ride the 1st Gen up! Then we shall see! Grins!

 

Yes, we did have a good time. I miss you both...

 

Well...if you can make a trip out in the Fall when we can ride around here and it's not 100 plus degrees....I'll show you some southern Arizona roads to Bisbee, or Boot Hill or...???

 

Or....both of you fly out and hop on my 1st Gen...I'll hop on the 2nd gen and we can tour the area in the Fall....2 scoots...no waiting! My home can be your home base....