tankerman

Zero buffeting with stock windshield it is however quite tall, over eye level which makes it hard to see through in rain or fog. I installed a much shorter one but that has led to a lot of wind noise and buffeting. I am going to cut down the stock one to just under eye level and see how that works.

Thanks Annie, used to go to Freemantle all the time in my travels and your post brought back some very pleasant memories.

I have been able to remove a lot of mold with just WD40 and vinegar works well too.

I recently installed the EBC pads on my venture. Love them, so much better than stock bike stops with authority now.

Very scary to ride without being able to see in front of you. I replaced my stock screen with a much shorter tinted one. It looks good and now I can see in front of me in rain and fog. Regarding the headlights be very careful what you do so it doesn't damage the bikes electrics.

I'd say that getting comfortable with the bikes clutch friction zone and throttle as well as rear brakes are key to mastering low speed maneuvering on any big bike. Once you get past walking pace the ventures are really good handling rigs for what they are.

Interesting concept, there is no shortage of suspension specialists here in the US and some one should have a solution. That being said with the price of aftermarket suspenders I doubt that you will find any thing for less than $1000.

Heal up fast friend.

I got to ride an M50 for a day and found it to be a nice little bike aside from the aforementioned high speed vibrations. In my opinion it's a great around town and on secondary roads. The only concern I would have is that your kids might outgrow it pretty soon.

No I am actually a marine tankerman, that is I load and discharge oil and gasoline products off ships and barges. Lately I've been doing a lot of work for the Navy in some of their more remote outposts near the equator in the Pacific and Persian gulf and it is hot down there. That being said thanks for the reply and hope to run into you one of these days. Regards........Peter

All good idea's .the most important one is to stay hydrated at all times. I routinely work in very high temps doing physical labor and there is no way of directly combating the heat and discomfort but as long as I drink plenty of water I'm fine.

Check the intake boots between the carbs and cylinders. Its real easy to do get the engine running then spray some light oil at the boots if they are the culprit the engine will smooth out. This is a real common problem on older bikes.

I'm averaging about 35MPV on my 2011, sometimes I can get it up to the low forties in steady state cruising with the cruise control. Just wondering how the jibes with the rest of you folks.

I'm a little confused. Per other posts I had gotten the impression that our valves are self adjusting. Just want to know what is what. Thanks

The RSV grows on you doesn't it?