Squeeze Posted September 4, 2008 Share #26 Posted September 4, 2008 Photoshop. Very bad insider joke. Continuing saga between first gen and second gen riders. Excuse me, Sir We're guessing about the 3rd Gen Venture here, ain't we ?? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich99 Posted September 4, 2008 Share #27 Posted September 4, 2008 :rotf::rotf::rotf:NICE TRYThe only word I have for that idea is "DEADLY"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted September 5, 2008 Share #28 Posted September 5, 2008 Sounds like a dealer that doesn't know his arss from a hole in the ground (or else he would be Venture certified) and is trying to blow smoke up your dress !!!!! Actually, if he's a legitimate YAMAHA dealer I would think he would HAVE to be certified on ALL their products, except for maybe boats/jet skis. JMHO !!!! You may be right about this and there seems to be some dipute about what can and cannot be worked on. I emailed Yamaha Canada direct and got this response. So lets hope the dealer is wrong about no 2009 model! Website Customer Contact NAME: John Downton ----------------------------------------------------- QUESTION: Good day: I have a 2004 Venture that I have owned since new.I have a waranty issue with an exhaust leak that Kahuna cycle is looking after for me.They were refered to me from another dealer that said they were not certified to work on the Venture? The dealership I bought it from is out of business as well as other dealers that have worked on the bike. My question to you is I go to Yamaha dealers whom tell me that they are not authorised to work on a Venture for warranty issues or other issues and refer me to other dealers that are suposedly authorized. Is it true that there is a diference between Yamaha dealers that are or are not Venture certified and can or cannot work on my bike? It is getting harder to find a dealership willing to work on the bike as they continue to close there doors for one reason or another. Looking forward to your response in this matter and Thank you for your time on this in advance. John Downton P.S. I am extremely happy with the bike but need to clarify if the dealers are correct in telling me this. It just makes no sence to me. Good afternoon, We have different dealers dealing with different product groups, by that I mean, some will deal with motorcycles, others with ATV's, others with snowmobiles and so on, or some might run all product groups. As long as a dealer is an authorised Yamaha dealer for motorcycles, he is allowed to perform warranty repairs on a Yamaha motorcycle. It is true we are seeing more and more dealers closing down, especially in the GTA. This is unfortunately not a situation that's under our control, these dealers are independently owned and operated and if for any reason they can no longer run their business, there is sadly not much we can do. As much as our consumers, we would like to see more dealers in operation. We thank you for taking the time to contact us. Regards, Helen Sun Consumer Relations Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted September 5, 2008 Share #29 Posted September 5, 2008 Forgive my ignorance but is this the REAL 2009 Venture or is this a Computer & Photoshop modified picture and I just missed an insider joke??? Photoshop. Very bad insider joke. Continuing saga between first gen and second gen riders. :rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted September 5, 2008 Share #30 Posted September 5, 2008 Photoshop. Very bad insider joke. Continuing saga between first gen and second gen riders. Would you expect anything different, from this group..... No, I didn't think so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted September 5, 2008 Share #31 Posted September 5, 2008 Internal memo. Star Motors Design Division... After careful consideration and with input from our field tester in Carson City, we have decided on the new 2009 design model for the Venture. Due to the demand, we have realized that the original style Venture Royale is a far superior platform to compete in the touring market and with the new engine available, realized that we could also capture the sport touring market as well. Please find below our completed test platform. Although we aren't too sure about the color, our tester assures us that yellow is a "cool" color. We were also advised to leave the motor "as is" from the vmax as he stated "Venture riders don't ride no wimpy detuned crap". God have mercy on our souls. Management. http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j27/Vermincelli/misc/2009-Yamaha-Venture.jpg Finally A New Venture Worth Owning. Something that won't get lost in a bunch of Harleys!:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra IV Posted September 5, 2008 Share #32 Posted September 5, 2008 just in case ya'll didn't get the memo ... Star will release all the new 2009 models on Monday 09/08/08 at 3pm eastern time. check their website: http://www.starmotorcycles.com/ middle block / center page. I, for one will be waiting !!! Sierra IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRadi8 Posted September 7, 2008 Share #33 Posted September 7, 2008 Finally A New Venture Worth Owning. Something that won't get lost in a bunch of Harleys!:rotfl: Mine never does. But it gets looked at by a TON of hog riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerviperus Posted September 7, 2008 Share #34 Posted September 7, 2008 Mine never does. But it gets looked at by a TON of hog riders. I can say the same for my old RSV as well. I even had several HD riders admit it was one hell of a bike. Not that they'd make the switch, I mean, why would they want to save a ton of $$$ and get something with Yamaha reliability and more power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkboard Posted September 8, 2008 Share #35 Posted September 8, 2008 But what will I do with all of my cassettes? This is a deal breaker!:stirthepot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent67 Posted September 8, 2008 Share #36 Posted September 8, 2008 I have my 86 Venture and my 05 Wing. If the new Ventures come with the VMAX in 09 0r 10 I might be switching to a new Venture if the make they styling a little more modern. I don't care for the cd player option. They are a waste of money, mp3 player is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 8, 2008 Share #37 Posted September 8, 2008 just in case ya'll didn't get the memo ... Star will release all the new 2009 models on Monday 09/08/08 at 3pm eastern time. check their website: http://www.starmotorcycles.com/ middle block / center page. I, for one will be waiting !!! Sierra IV TODAY is the DAY....3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted September 8, 2008 Share #38 Posted September 8, 2008 3pm Haha, we get it at 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 8, 2008 Share #39 Posted September 8, 2008 Haha, we get it at 1pm. Not fair..life just insnt fair........ If they come out with what I am hoping for, my liquid silver 05 RSV is for sale today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted September 8, 2008 Share #40 Posted September 8, 2008 Don't worry, it's only because it's 3 eastern... You get it at 2, if I'm not mistaken. Hmmm for sale, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Posted September 8, 2008 Share #41 Posted September 8, 2008 But what will I do with all of my cassettes? This is a deal breaker!:stirthepot: Donate then to the Smithsonian, you might be able to receive a tax write off on them. When you figure that into the equation, well you just might have yourself a DEAL…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Posted September 8, 2008 Share #42 Posted September 8, 2008 Not fair..life just insnt fair........ If they come out with what I am hoping for, my liquid silver 05 RSV is for sale today!!! My 07 Galaxy Blue over Raven is: Faster, newer, shinier, prettier, and it’s going to be for sale also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkboard Posted September 8, 2008 Share #43 Posted September 8, 2008 Yep, that would do it. I think the smithsonian like dusty things. If only I could remember where I put them?? They'll probably put in an I-pod dock. I don't have one of those but at least the dock doesn't take allot of space. Call me crazy--I still like FM radio. I hear the local news and local commercials, mixed in with the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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