Hitch compatibility for 1988 Venture Royale?

[jmueske]

Hi, I have a 1988 Venture Royale. I need a hitch. I bid on a hitch on eBay for a 1986 Venture, is this compatible? I assume all Gen1 are compatible, but I'm not sure exactly where they mount (I believe some of the hard side bags were different).

 

Thanks,

John

[Freebird]

Yes, the hitch from an '86 should work fine on your bike.

[jmueske]

Excellent, thanks Freebird!

[RDawson]

I’m sure someone will chime in and correct me if I’m wrong but if you bid on another one it needs to be 86-93. I don’t think the 1st gen MK1 and MK2 are the same.

[cowpuc]

I’m sure someone will chime in and correct me if I’m wrong but if you bid on another one it needs to be 86-93. I don’t think the 1st gen MK1 and MK2 are the same.

 

Yep,, and it is to bad too Corporal Newkirk cause I have a really nice, 100% complete MK1 (83/85 Venture) hitch that I would have made the OP a great deal on BUT you are correct,, the MK2 and MK1 hitches are completely different animals..

[CaseyJ955]

I'm not sure what they go for but my 89 has a hitch that I use about as often as the stereo (never). If this bike doesn't sell by winter it's going on a very strict diet which will see removal of the hitch and about 80% of the electronics and CLASS system. If you really need one and cant find one handily enough PM me.

 

If you have any friends coming through Sturgis this year I can hand it off to them (in Rapid City) for you rather than boxing/shipping. I hope you find one that fits!