samklr650

Yeah, there was snow on the ground when I brought her home. Yesterday was 45 degrees and clear skies, so I took her for a 53 mile ride on some of my favorite winding roads. I have been riding for 36yrs, but mainly small bikes, sport bikes and Adventure bikes, so a BIG rig like this is gonna take some getting used to. But, I do like it. She'll get a good cleaning soon along with a little maintenance. Drive spline lubing, ignition switch AIS relay installed, and probably lift the rear 1" for better handling. Just to name a few.

New To Me! Just got her home.

Thanks' Venturefar!! Your input tends to make me lean more towards the baggershield. Some of my buddies are IBA patch holders and I rely on them allot for long distance riding advice. I'm 5'9" so, from your decription, I think the wind would hit my just right with a baggershield. Sam

Will All-Kleer dis-color the windshield over time? I've been told not to use an alcohol based cleaner or chemical(like Rain-X) on the windshield cause it will cause it to turn yellow and get soft.

I'm sure this has been discussed allot, but I want to hear some opinions and advice on the RSV windshield. I plan to ride the bike to work and travel some on it. But, I've heard the windshield is terrible in the rain and fog. My bike has the stock windshield and I can't see over it. So here's my questions. 1) should I trim the windshield to where I can see over it? 2) if I trim it what hieght should I trim it to, that won't cause buffeting? 3) will cutting down the windshield cause my passenger to have buffeting? 4) should I consider an after market windshield, and if so what brand? I looked at the F4 customs shields, a bit pricey but should last. 5) does anyone have the Baggershield and is it a good windshield for the money? I like the idea of having the shorter shield for summer riding, but I wish I could try one out first. Thanks' in advance for the help! This is my first touring bike and I want to get it set up right for my wife and I.

Picked up the bike last night. Snow finally melted down enough I could see my drive way. Bike shop is only 10miles from my house, but for some reason it took me 30 miles to get here home:) It was cool, but a great ride! I can't wait for spring!!

Glad to have Brothers & Sister in Christ on here I sure hope to meet you guys some day.

Hey Thanks for the invite! I'll let you know.

I was just wondering if there are any CMA members that belong to this Forum? I'm a member of the Redeemed Riders Chapter #624 out of Jackson Ohio.

I'm definitely interested in the tech day! However that falls around our family vacation time. If we go later in the month, I'll ride up.

Well a deal has been struck with dealer! So after the paper work with Credit Union goes through I'll be the proud owner of a RSV Midnight Venture! Now we need the weather to break so I can get her home. I'll probably spend the rest of the winter going over the bike and getting her ready for spring. I would like to install a trunk rack ( advice on one to buy needed) and a Bagger Shield ( those look very practical, what do you guys think?) and then I'll start racking up the miles! I will definitely purchase a membership on here! There is allot of great advice and tips and hopefully I'll hook up with some local Venture riders. Thanks for all the advice so far! You guys are great!

Well I showed up at the bike shop and they had the bike ready. It was stumbling a bit at idle and when taking off, so that told me carbs needed cleaned. When I would shut it off and restart it, it would start right up, but had a slight hesitation. This told me it needed a new battery. The ride was way better than I expected! I rode it 23 miles on two lane and 4 lane roads. It was one of my frequented routes, so I was able to fully evaluate how the bike performed. I was pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed the ride so much that when I got back to the bike shop, I almost went by it to ride some more. had it not benn close to their closing time I may have done just that. At the shop, they agreed to clean the carbs and put in a new battery. We agreed on a price and I told them to give me the weekend to consider it. My son and I went to the Cleveland International Motorcycle Show yesterday, and though I fell in Love with the Indian Chief touring bike, I didn't find anything that excited me like RSV. I want to give the Indian a few years to work out their bugs before considering it, plus make sure their gonna be around. But I made up my mind I,ll be riding a RSV by weeks end

Well, the weather warmed up to a balmy 41 degrees, so I'm going after work tonight and test ride the bike. If all goes well and I like the ride, I'll purchase it next week.

Well, I spent some time looking over the thread and there wasn't anything that scares me to bad. After 6 years touring on a KLR, this bike will be a piece of cake! Maintenance don't scare me, I work on Jet engines for a living and I'm a certified Motorcycle Mechanic. I graduated from MMI in 1991. Thanks's for your help!!

Hi, I'm new here and just signed up yesterday for the trial period. I need some advice because I'm considering buying a 2005 RSV from a local dealer. It only has 8K miles on it. Is there anything I should look at before buying the bike?