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    Yes, but at least they hid it !
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    Sorry... sitting on a bike for "less than a minute" isn't a good way to come to a conclusive decision. Take it for a test ride for a couple hours, feet on the floor boards, spouse on the back.... then make a decision. When you met your spouse... did you decide in the first minute that you would marry her? Do you buy your cars that quickly ... sales people must have an easy time with you ! Not trying to give you grief. Just saying sitting on the bike stationary is not way to form an opinion.
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    Sorry Charles (OP). I'm sure this isn't the type of comments you were expecting, but definitely something is wrong with your 2nd Gen that needs to be fixed. Hope you follow the advice in this thread before you take your next ride on the 2nd Gen. Checking and tightening steering head - with the bike on a lift..."the front would fall to one side or the other without me even touching it unless I had it perfectly centered. That is too loose. The front should stay where you have it and if you gently push it one way or the other...it should gently come to a stop but not be binding or hard to push. If you gently push the bars so that it bounces off the stops, it should rebound gently and stop...maybe even ever so slightly oscillate back just a tiny bit but if it oscillates back and forth 2 or 3 times, it is definitely too loose." For me, I tightened mine until it would hold in one position. Some say that is still too loose but I've been happy since. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=511 Read V7Goose's post in http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62980 as well. If you aren't sure about the age of your tires.... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24465 This was posted by etcswjoe in http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64928 Look for the letters DOT. (this means department of transportation and any tire that runs on the street must have one) DOT will only be on one side of the tire . After DOT there will be an alpha-numeric sequence approximately 10-12 characters long. The last four digits of this sequence is the date. It will be stamped....may be in an oval. Example: 3409.....will be the 34th week of 2009 In case you find a tire with 3 digits, it means the tire was made prior to 2000. Starting with the year 2000 four digits are now used.. Rear shock - read post 22 by LilBeaver in http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=51837
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    MINOR detail !! If issue started when the plugs were changed... how are the gaps ? Set up correctly? Possible boots not seated on the plugs? Mind you... if it wasn't sparking they would be all wet. Never mind.... I'll go back to my corner.
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    Instead of draining carbs, what I've done is shut off the fuel petcock and run the engine for a couple minutes. Uses a bit of gas but only what is in the carbs. Running it for 2-3 minutes is sufficient. Then do as suggested... turn the key to ignition and listen for the clicking of the fuel pump.
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    This is always an interesting topic. As you can see, I kept my response civil (was typing while you posted your comment). If the 2nd Gen he has is handling as poorly as he says it is, then I don't think anyone on here will disagree with me that there are things he needs to adjust/fix. Lets not get into negative comparisons of the two Gens. From what the OP says.... I don't think his 2nd Gen is a safe ride until he does some maintenance. Lets try to help him fix the issues stated. The comparison is less important. Let him fix his 2nd Gen.... then redo the comparison.
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    I've never owned or ridden a 1st Gen but.... Interesting... lot of 1st Gen'ers that try a 2nd Gen usually comment about how comfortable the 2nd Gen is on long rides. On the RSV, I tend to find mine to be rear heavy and not top heavy since I'm used to it. Watch how you describe the front end. You say it is front end heavy but that it "shimmies". Two things to correct the front end is to watch your tire pressures (36 front is very important) and to make sure your steering head is properly tightened. My front tire was recently down to 34 1/2lbs and it felt light, like it wanted to wander in turns. Brought it up to 36, 40lbs rear, 3lbs front shocks, 20lbs rear shock and it handles great ! Stays planted in turns and very responsive to input. With the front end shake, your steering head is loose (or you've got really bad tires). There is a post in the 2nd Gen tech section on testing for looseness and tightening it. At one time I found that if I let go of the handle bars and coasted, when it got below 60km/hr it would almost turn into a tank slapper. Adjusted the steering head and the bike stays straight as an arrow down to almost a stop (or as slow as I can go and balance). If your bike isn't running smooth and nimble.... you need to adjust your bike: check tires (not older than 6-7 years old no matter the mileage and with proper air pressure); steering head not loose; rear shock holding air and not failed; front shocks even on pressure (no balance valve like on 1st Gen). A tach on the 2nd Gen would be nice but I shift by engine sound. Only time I need a tach is to check the idle speed when doing a carb synch. Voltmeter... I don't feel it is a necessity. Only time needed is when trouble shooting. Doesn't give you much advance warning of a charging problem... shows when there is a problem. On-board compressor... I don't adjust my shocks everytime I ride and have it set to a happy medium. Rear shock I try to load for 10% of passenger weight/load but usually only adjust this on longer runs (for just me I'll set the rear shock to 20psi, with Nancy I'll add 12psi, more for trailer tongue weight when required). Do 1st Gen'ers adjust their shocks everytime they go for a ride? Probably not. Don't know about 1st Gen speakers but better speakers on the 2nd Gen would be nice. Several people have tried upgrading them. Still think you need to properly set up the 2nd Gen. When was the last time you did a carb synch or run SeaFoam thru it (if you ride the 1st Gen most of the time and let the 2nd Gen sit in the garage, SeaFoam will probably help). Your handling problems come down to tires (age, wear, and pressure), properly adjusted pressure in shocks, and carbs needing to be synched. No bashing of the 1st Gen here. I think you are right in that it was ahead of its time. In some ways the 1st Gen (if it were new) would be better than the 2nd Gen, but the 2nd Gen is better than the 1st Gen in others. Head to head with both bikes running properly (and brand new) ... think it will be a toss-up on which one is better. Each one has its own characteristics and personal preference impacts choice (styling for example).
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    They must have a recurring issue of wives being "forgotten".
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    Video would have been more entertaining !
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    Congratulations and a safe trip!
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    I've seen one where they mounted it behind the engine. Must have taken the exhaust off to do it.
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    Our condolences to your family. Don and Nancy
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    With taking off so much of the rear end ... what else should be done when you get this far in? Would be nice to tie in other maintenance with this.
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    Glad she is home ! Hope she stays stable and they figure out what caused the issue. Don and Nancy
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    That is a very dangerous question ! As for getting a "new" 2nd Gen....as mentioned, other than the colour only a few minor things have changed. 2009 the cd changer became standard and it was replaced with the iPod/iPhone interface in 2012 (or 2011). "I" basket may be the current basket but don't know for sure. So... if you want a "used" 2nd Gen.... I would consider getting a 2008 and newer RSV. That way you still have a manufacturer's warranty for at least a year. If you get a used bike with the clutch basket whine then at least you can get the dealer to replace the clutch basket. I can't (and won't) comment on the 1st Gen since I've never ridden one but... the '93 you are looking at is already 20 years old. Going from a 2007 RSTD to a '93 would to me be a step backwards.... not saying in performance or anything against the style. To me the older the bike/car, the more problems you inherit from previous owners and the wear and tear. You like the '07 RSTD.... then a 2nd Gen will feel comfortable to you right off the bat. If you aren't concerned about a warranty, then an older 2nd Gen isn't that much different BUT if you get one without warranty and have a bad shock ($700) or a noisy clutch basket ($$$) then you are out of pocket as opposed to having it covered under warranty.
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    New Ride

    XV1100SE replied to 1rooster's topic in Watering Hole

    Congrats on the new ride ! Should get you around quickly !
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    Could be that he likes collecting antiques !
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    Glad they are home safe and sound !
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    Doesn't matter what you ride. Since the VMax is a cousin of the Venture.... you are more than welcome to stay.
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    That says a lot right there about the best bike, whether it is a 1st Gen or 2nd... they just keep running.
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    Tell her we send our best wishes ! Nancy and Don
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    One comment about Harley... Nancy has been interested in getting her license and we've looked at the Honda's, Suzuki, and Yamaha bikes. She is only 5'2" and needs a low seat. At the Japanese dealers.... what you see is what you get. You want different handle bars... take what is on the bike and buy something else. Different seat? Do the same thing, take the stock seat that comes with the bike and then buy something else. Went to the local Harley dealer before dinner today. At the Harley dealer... they showed us how they can make the bike fit her. They loosened the handle bars and lowered them towards her. They even replaced the seat right there in the show room with one that would move her forward on the 883. You want something changed, they have 5 options they can add to the bike. They offer 3 different handle bars, 2 seat options, 2 control positions... plus other optional parts/configurations. Mind you... you want a Harley... you pay a couple thousand $'s more.
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    As much as I like new toys.... would I buy a new model Venture? Definitely NOT the first year. I'm happy with my '09 RSV and don't have an issue with styling, carbs, non-ABS. I'm 53yrs old.... but a new bike before I retire would be likely. And yes... I would buy new.
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    Out of curiousity... what does Dunlop say for the E3's on the RSV ?
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    Please give Marca our best wishes for her feeling better !
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