hows mine running

[funrider]

just wondering how my bike is running compared to others. 1987 venture. I have opened my bike up to 115 and she still was climbing strong. In low gear at about 15 mph, if I hit the gas hard, it will bring the front wheel off the ground. How does that compare with others. I think mine could use a carb adjustment but not to bad.

[SilvrT]

I have an '87 also... sound to me like yours is running pretty badly... mine has lot's left at 150mph and I can pull the front wheel at 15mph in 3rd gear....

 

[Gearhead]

Uhhh...well...a tuneup's always good, but that sounds pretty strong to me...

 

I've never taken mine over 100 - my limit, not the bike's. They will sometimes develop a weave at speed, though, and sometimes unexpectedly. Make sure your tires, wheel bearings, suspension bushings and steering head bearings are good.

 

Jeremy

[Black Owl]

John,

 

Sounds to me like your scoot is performing about average. Of course a carb sync is always a good thing.

 

I see you are only about 3 hours away from Laporte, MN. So, here's a thought. Come Labor Day, why don't you swing on over to the Pork in the Pines. Meet some great folks, enjoy some good food, and let someone sync your carbs.

 

[Yammer Dan]

And the 83's are the strongest... Makes you wonder don't it???

[Venturous Randy]

And the 83's are the strongest... Makes you wonder don't it???

 

Yep, the 83's, the firstest and the fastest.

RandyA

[Dano]

Guess I'm right behind ya, huh?!

[Yammer Dan]

Guess I'm right behind ya, huh?!

 

 

With the 84's you don't have to worry about frame!!

[Naked Rider]

i had a 83 and one day i wanted to see what she would do. i got about to 115mph and the front end started to come up off the ground there was a wing below the radiator with some lites on it i figured the wind caught the wing after that i never got it up past 80 to scared i guess.

[Dano]

SO that's why you went to the slower RSV, huh?!?!?!?!? :stirthepot:

 

DAN

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