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Well I went with the Goldstrike which is a Ciro boxed for the Goldwing. The Honda dealer in Paducah had them in stock. I went with the smaller version which holds my 20oz Ozark Trail cups well and does drink bottles too. Bought one perch mount and a direct bolt on one for her arm rests. Both without chrome.

My problem is I need a perch mount. The bar ends are too short to add clamps. I agree they are pricey but I’m not seeing good reviews on the cheaper models. If one good one outlasts two cheap ones I’m money ahead. EDIT. That could possibly work on the vertical part of the bars.

https://www.venturerider.org/forum/topic/152-lowering-the-front-end/#comment-3804

If I only had the $$$ Back both have cost me. 💰💰💰💰💰

Are you happy with the quality?

I got my new bars installed and adjusted, think my shoulders are gonna love that. Thanks again @WIZ. The down side is my cup holder no longer fits on the bars. Looking at the Ciro and Kuryakyn models, leaning towards the Ciro as it’s a ball mount with more adjustment. They’re both perch mounted. Anybody used this one?https://www.amazon.com/Ciro-Holder-Chrome-Plated-50410/dp/B01KOOOE4E/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1Q5WOW46P0KIC&keywords=ciro+cup+holder&qid=1662760943&sprefix=%2Caps%2C847&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

Yes you can use both front calipers. @skydoc_17sells a complete delink kit to solve all the problems. He’s gone on vacation right now, he has a new grandson, but can fix you up.

I spoke to Earl last week. He’s on vacation visiting his new grandson. He’s still in business but gone for a couple weeks. Great guy to do business with.

Check grounds. A loose or dirty ground somewhere can have other circuits chasing ground through there. Check all safety switches and wiring on the start circuit, clutch, neutral safety switch, side stand. The clutch switch on the Venture has two sets of contacts, pulling the clutch closes the start circuit and opens the cruise control contacts.

About done??? Are they ever done? I spent most of the day installing taller bars, longer cables, and all the parts I ordered during a weak moment in front of a Kuryakyn catalog. Grips, bosses, weights, footpegs with stirrups. Shoulder problems started this upgrade.

All missing socks are reincarnated as extra Tupperware lids.

A fix for all those missing 10mm’s. Ole Harbor Freight figured it out.

I wholeheartedly agree. The proven reliability of the V4 and lack of vibration were big sellers for me in choosing the RSV. I like to make Harley jokes as much as anybody just as I do Fords, I also enjoy getting roasted about my Chevy’s and rice burner bikes but there’s nothing wrong with Harley or Ford if it’s what you like. That being said if I wanted a V-twin I’d have bought one instead of Yam. My other turn off is the addition of so much tech, I like to fix my own stuff but am a techno-phobe. I already gave up working on my truck but still like tinkering with the bike. I sure would’ve liked trying a new V-Max powered, fixed fairing, water cooled rocket without key fobs and touch screens. Maybe my old boss was onto something when he accused me of being resistant to change🤷🤷🤷

It’s going to run terrible while you watch the slides. The airbox lid must be on to run right.

Glad to hear y’all are back in the saddle. We just got back from a few days in Missouri and the Ozarks.

Notice how I channeled my inner Puc and told a story with me answer🤪🤪🤪

Looks like a great trip. We plan something similar when the school marm retires.

At parking lot speeds they do have heavy steering, there are ways to offset that. Beyond that they ride great, I would start with tire pressure and fork pressure checks. The forks are not pressure equalized and must be set individually, not hard with a zero loss pump. Funny story on the tire pressure when I bought mine, I test rode it and wouldn’t get above 30-35 mph because the handling was so bad. I didn’t buy it and told the owner there was a problem with the steering. After thinking about it I went back and checked the pressures, both nearly flat. I had ASS-U-MEd any seller would check tires knowing a buyer was coming to test it. Aired them up, rode it, bought it.

They do but it’s almost as high as the whole seat.

Anybody have a lead on quality 2nd Gen seat covers? My front has a couple spots starting to split at the seams. Really thinking of installing the Corbin and sending them to Rick but don’t want to spend $$ on a bad seat. Partzilla has them but only $49 cheaper than the whole seat, may just order a new seat delivered to Rick and have him work his magic before I see it.

Now Joe, you may as well ask which oil to use too.

@Dragon Riderhad a 1st gen trike, maybe he could answer it . Last I knew Hannigan’s had one.

@Freebird any trouble getting the risers? @WIZsent me some taller bars and I’m trying to decide whether to do risers too. Ordered Kuryakyn grips, bosses, and weights for them already.

I just used the recommended resistor, light was out so I quit.