soler

Thanks for the inputs. I'm going to ride one today and see what happens. I do all types of riding, but I was really setting up the VTX for touring. And I don't mind riding the X around town. It's a heavy bike, and most people don't like it in town very much, but I love it. I'm 5'8, short legs. I was disappointed to see that Mustang doesn't offer the Mustang Vintage Wide Studded Touring Seat with Drivers Backrest. I emailed them and told them they should I had it on my Shadow, and have one on my VTX. The seat height on the RSV is two inches higher than the VTX. That might be a problem, especially when riding two-up trying to hold the thing up! Thanks again SOLER

I am contemplating buying a new Venture. A couple of dealers have some '08s they are trying to sell. So, what are some of the goods and bads of this bike? I have a VTX 1800, and by the time I get all the upgrades done, I'll be several thousand dollars into it, and it will be setup like the Venture. But the Venture is already done:) Here are a few of the things holding me back... 1. Carbuerated. Are you kidding me? This is 2009. I plan to ride this thing all over, and don't want to rejet just so I can ride up in Colorado. 4 Carbs...that would be a pain. 2. 1300 vs. my 1800. How is the power on this thing? It weighs as much as my VTX, and I don't want to be unhappy with the power. 3. Price. I just seems to me that a carbuerated 1300 touring bike is priced a little too high. Not that I want a Goldwing, but I can get a new one ('08) for only a thousand more. 4. Mileage. What could I get, realistically? 5. Anyone teach the MSF ERC course and use this for your demos? How does it do? Thoughts, inputs appreciated! Tell me what you think of this bike. Thanks.