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Kim and I got home around 6. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this event possible. Special Thanks to Terri and Michelle and their Sons for sponsoring this event at their beautiful venue. Venue is awesome Movies were nice addition Daily posted Itinerary, great idea Food and snacks were great Band sounded especially great, they have really tightened up over the years. 2018 bike to ride, hard to beat BS ing with old and new friends... priceless Thanks, Craig & Kim

Really sorry to hear this, will keep them both in our thoughts for a quick and total recovery. Craig

Thank You NY Crew! It was a great rally and all your hard work shows in how well everything is organized. Kim and I had a really nice time, and look forward to next years rally. The movies, campfire, food and drinks and plenty of cars to help us bikeless guests were very much appreciated. The 2018 bike for test rides was so cool!! I see how hard you guys work, hope you know how much its appreciated. Thanks again, Craig & Kim

That post is 8 yrs old, he may not get back to you? Craig

I would be in 4th till at least 65mph its been so long I dont remember the rpms Craig

Hey congrats, that looks exactly like my first venture. It was a great bike liked everything about it but the seat ht. I am sure you will enjoy many miles and good times with your partner:thumbsup2: Craig

Very interesting write-up have often thought of fogging the bikes, always fogged the Sea-Doos. Might just give them a shot in each carb this year. Thanks, Craig

Congrats! Sounds like you did your job and did it well. You and your wife will get closer then ever and the girls will spread their wings and fly... Craig

Hopefully she is not banged up too badly? Hope we get more info soon. In our thoughts, Craig

Looks great Lewis, really in nice shape! Think I would have a hard time getting rid of it if it was mine. Figure out what you need to get for it and auction it off for St Judes, $20 a ticket for 100 tickets. I would be in for 5! Craig

One thing to add if as you say your 87 is the most beautiful Venture and is in very good to excellent shape, I am sure it is worth more then the Madura. Unless the Madura is absolutely showroom perfect it wouldnt be worth what your 87 is. In perfect cond. he would be lucky to get $3K. Anything less then perfect $1500 to $2K I dont know why but they dont get big $$$ for them. They are great trouble free bikes, handle great and go like hell. If you found the 117hp Dyno run online it was my bike. Craig

I have an 85 Madura I bought brand new and its still sitting in my garage. It is an awesome bike! but it is not a long range touring bike. Liter, more agile, very, very fast! Next to no maint. if you find one well taken care of. There is an excellent Madura site with guys that know them inside out and there are most parts avail. from members and ebay. The biggest setback is the joke they will pass everything but a gas station. Depending on your rite wrist you are looking at 80-110 miles a tankful. Guys have even modified tanks to get them up to 5 gal. or use a tourtank. If you ride 2 up your partner aint gonna be near as happy on that back seat. Any questions fire away. If you want a super fast sleeper to have fun on, and an occasional long weekend riding solo you could put a shield and some bags to make it work. I took mine to Laconia Bike week in NH quite a few times. Craig

Had a Black 650 Maxim, it was a great bike, those inline fours are smooth as a sewing machine. Took it up to Laconia Bike week many years ago, ran great never a problem. Looks like you did an awesome job of bringing her back to life, your grandson just mite want that one,great starter bike! Craig

Great pics, you definetly had it leaned over tight in that one turn! Thanks, Craig

Sounds like a labor of love, hard to put a price on that. Craig

Been following this from the beginning Bob, unfortunately all I can offer is moral support. These guys forgot more about Ventures then I will ever know. Hoping you can get it figured out and back on the road soon. Will just really be curious to see what happened. Craig

Happy Bday Ben, very cool pic:thumbsup2: Ya gotta get that one framed! Craig

Ya know us old folks do put our shirts on backwards some time:nanner: Craig

Wonder if 3 of them across the back would get the front wheel of the trike about 3 ft off the ground? Now that would be cooool! Craig

Right there is what its all about! Great Pics, Thanks! Craig

Pretty wild??

Well that sux, but glad you easily found a place to pull over. Hopefully its the pump cause its an easy fix. Good Luck, Craig

Does your bike have aftermarket pipes? Mine would do it with Sampson Fishtails, put RK pipes on and no more backfire. Craig

Beautiful! If you look hard enuff, they are still out there. Great find, enjoy it. Craig

Think you better take a ride to Charlotte Jeff, those are the pipes you want,great price too! Craig