N3FOL
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Roll-on engine vibration
N3FOL replied to mp66226's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I am just getting used to my Venture and you guys are right, this bike wants to be revved. There is a lot for me to learn about the bike...I normally would shift from 4th to 5th at 55 to 60 mph. -
I finally picked up my Blue Venture and she is a beauty. Saturday morning, I started early around 5 am and headed west to Pittsburgh, PA for a nice 300 mile ride. Once I got there at the dealership, I stayed for another hour and off I go with my new ride for another 300 mile run back home. I will post some pictures sometime Sunday or early Monday morning. Thanks for all your input....BTW, I am 5'5" and did not need to have my Venture lowered at all (glad I did not go that route). I can at least flat foot one side and the other with a little tip toe...I am just wearing my regular riding boots .
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8K miles is too early for me to replace a spark plug. But if that is what the MOM recommend on the Venture, then it really has to be done at the correct interval. I am sure that after 10K to 15K the spark plugs are still fine. For a peace of mind, I would replace the plugs.
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I visited a Renegade Clothing store here in York County, PA. last night and they did have some boots and most Harley brands...but they did feel a little too heavy for me. I have a pair of steel toe boots with an 1'5" heel...so I hope this will do it for now.
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Sorry about that Spotsy, but looking on eBay...there seem to be more Ventures for sale. I think there are at least 2 '08's right now still up for grabs. Ride safe.
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Thanks, Skid. I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. Before then, I am going to get myself a pair of boots with 2" heels. 73s and Regards.
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I just got off the phone with the dealership. Looking at the specs of the Tour Deluxe with a seat height of 29.1" and the Venture with 29.5", we are just looking at 0.4 inch difference.....(not even an inch higher)...So, I told the dealership to skip on lowering the bike and I will pick it up tomorrow around lunch time. I just have to find myself a riding boot with a 2 inch heel....either my local Harley dealership or our local Renegade clothing shop may carry them.
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Do you have to take off the existing side stand when the center stand is installed? It must be a bear to get the Venture on a center stand, if you are not tall enough.
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Thanks for all your input. Here is a glimpse of the Venture that I may p/up late this weekend or early next week. The dealership had already installed a run/brake light that is installed on top of the trunk and added a light bar. They are just waiting for the Barron's kit to arrive for installation. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120304798155 As far as lowering the front, I think I will not go that route. Some Venture riders say just to keep the forks and rear shocks on '0' pressure and it should be fine. A good 2 inch sole on a boot will definitely help too....I wonder where I can find one that tall?
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I only have the back lowered by about 1'5" to 2". According to the dealership, it will actually make the bike easier to handle at slow speeds. The only issue that I was able to get from my co-worker who owns a Tour Deluxe is if the tank is full of gas...it can be top heavy. But as soon as you take off, it is smooth as silk on the highway. I've checked the specs on the Venture and Tour Deluxe as far as seat height is concerned. The Venture has a seat height of 29.5" while the Tour Deluxe has a seat height of 29.1". Not much difference. I sat on his bike this morning and I can almost flat foot the bike standing straight....not on its side stand. With another inch lowered, I am confident that I can flat foot the bike with no problems. Thanks for all your inputs and as soon as I can get some pics of my new ride, I will post it here.
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I am currently using Metzlers on my Vulcan and have no complaints at all. Not sure what Ventures come with stock from the factory (maybe Dunlops), when the time comes...Metzlers may be my next tire once again.
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Thanks, Mariner Fan. I can't wait to pick it up, but before then they have to install the lowering kit for I am only 5'5" tall. My co-worker has a RS Tour Deluxe and I can flat foot one side but a little tip toes on the other foot. I assume that the '07 Venture has almost the same height as the Tour Deluxe.
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I may be picking up my 2007 Venture from a dealership in New Castle, PA. next week with only 10 miles on the odometer. Wondering what generation will the 2007 Midnight Venture fall under...is it 2nd generation?
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How tall are you that you have to lower the Venture? I am 5'5" and not sure, if I will fit ok without any suspension mods.