Chaharly

Yeah they don't seem to be the best around. Waiting on pictures from them. I hate when they're slow about that sort of stuff

I'm not dead set on an 85 I don't think. I just have a little sentimental value on one! Id love to take a look at what you have! Could You pm me some pics and some information please? I assume you're not in a real hurry to sell it eh?

That's exactly the one puc! Saving me alot of time doesnt offend me one bit. I do alot of this on my phone and I know you know what I mean with your tablet. Thanks buddy!!! And im in no rush so if you just happen to be that way swing on in. I'm sure alot of us here just love to go bike shopping!!

Dont know if im posting this in the wrong area. But does anyone live in that area that would be interested in taking a look at an 85 Venture at TA Motorsports? That's a LOOONG drive for me so it would be greatly appreciated. If I can't find anyone, oh well. THANKS GUYSSS!!!!

Wow you really hit hard! Glad to hear you made it through all that! And still riding tboot!

I agree completely! This is something I do with all of my vehicles!!

I definitely will let you what happened when I figure it out. Itll give me piece of mind and like you said, it may save some of your guys skins in the future

Went through a similar thing. I just wish I had something to point out as the fault to the accident. I have 2 broken wrist bones too but only one pin. Hit the ditch at about 50 and honestly couldn't have turned out any better. And slowroll it sounds like you got REALLY messed up! Did you hit something after it went over?

Good thinking! Still waiting for a check though. How long is this supposed to take

The back wheel only moves an inch or so either way. It wont turn anymore than that. I just assume thats the gear slack

I've been thinking about your story alot. I think you did the right thing!!!

Wow thats beautiful! Definitely jealous over this way!

Well I've been trying to post this as a whole story but its been fighting me for 3 days so I guess forget it. When we got there I was really impressed with the dealership. They had a couple of those slingshots sitting out front and I gotta tell you those are a SWEET ride! They took us to the back room and there she sat. From a distance she looked reall purdy until I got a little closer. It had the typical first gen cracks and problems. The side panels were both busted and hardly hanging on (expected) But it had ALOT of damage on the right side fairing piece. It looked like they dropped it there in the shop. So he said hed start it for me and when he turned the key over it gave an expected "nothing". So he said hed go grab a jump pack and hed be right back. I looked at the dash and immediately noticed a large hole where the cb is supposed to be... Great. The shop was so full of bikes that I had to have dad hold it up just so i could squeeze in to take a closer look. The left side looked alot better than the right until I got go the trunk. The trunk looked like it had been broken in to, the right side latch was wedged out and pop riveted together. Yeesh Opened thetrunk to a service manual,cb, and a spare set of speakers. He put the jump pack on it and turned the key. I heard the fuel pump come to life but the headlight wouldnt come on. He hit the starter and it turned over twice then nothing. He said hed grab another jump pack and we told him not to waste our time. We said we said we might offer him 1000 for it and he seemed like hed entertain the offer. Thought about it and decided no, there are plenty others out there. Itd make a great parts bike, but after my wreck, I'm just not in the mood to play master mechanic anymore. Ill keep my eyes peeled and find one in better shape.

Great story you handled it better than I would have. Best of luck to your back and your head!

Maybe it has one of those ceramic resistors on the fire wall? Try that maybe? Just a shot in the dark

I have thought of building up a good bike for myself I have the ability although Im not the most confident in that ability right now (possibly why i crashed). The size of the venture has never been a problem for me, being 6'3" and a little over 200lbs. I pretty much only have the room for one bike and what I want is something I can get on at 4 in the morning and set the cruise on my morning commute. I was interested in looking at an fjr1300 but I really love the radio. I also am planning on taking an 11 day trip to arizona so I'm gonna want that nice cushy seat. I chose the venture because I love the venture and I'm definitely gonna take my time and find the one for me!

I guess I did not know about this? It was the back wheel that was wobbling. It was my very first extended ride with the dark side tire. I think it was something mechanical that went wrong with the bike but when I checked underneath I could find nothing out of place. The bike is stuck in 5th gear but the wheel is turnable by hand. It all seems tight and the leveling links looked ok. I'm really confused about what went wrong. I felt the tire over and didnt feel any rough spots on the tire and its still up. I just dont know:bang head:

Thats scary stuff. Noone likes being hooked up to all those machines! Im sure youll be fine but you better go through it to make the docs happy. You mightve been a little dehydrated. Thats what I think happened to me. Best of luck buddy!!!

Nope its a turd

Sorry to hear about your buddy and his girl friend. I've thought long and hard about whether or not Im gonna give anyone a ride on the back after my little spill... If I'm to get hurt that's one thing but Id feel really bad about someone on the back getting hurt. Glad they're both ok and I hope she wants to keep riding!

It would probably be just as costly as replacing the motor. Maybe go that route?

So how exactly do we acquire these shirts. I know its got something with registration but I've never been to a VR Rally. Just Sturgis and the Davis Rally? I don't think those either of those rallies won't be half as wild as ours:Bunny:

I'll take a few pictures for you while I'm down there Puc!

I see it now middle left

Can't wait to meet you guys. I love Australia! Its my dream to move there some day