Capri142

I was at the AIM Expo internatinal bike show in Orlando last month and asked the Yamaha rep there the same question, "when can we expect a new Venuture or RSTD back on the market" I was told that none are planned at all. Yamaha is getting away from the touring bikes and more into the sport bikes as that is where the money is. Too bad I told him. I would buy a new Venture on the spot with EFI and a better sound system and I know a bunch of other folks that would too.. at least an RSTD if not the RSV. Phil in Florida '08 RSTD 12 Triumph Explorer

I'll be going for the fourth time, no big deal right? But it is a long ride from Florida. Actually I really enjoy the ride. This year after Americade, I am going to head on over to Maine and spend some time along that coast up towards Canada before heading home. I don't stay at motels but camp at LG I have stayed at different campgrounds each time, This year will be I the Whippoorwill Campground just south of LG....$25/night. There are some relatively less expensive motels up around Warrensburg, only 9 miles north of LG and a lot of rally stuff going on there. Not much happening in Ticonderoga but it is a good 2 + hour (Very scenic) ride to LG along the lake...Also you can catch the ferry over into Vermont from Ticonderoga. I do take 1 dinner cruise on the lake and do one of the mini tours. Sure you can ride on your own but if you are not familiar with the area a mini tour is the way to go. This year I will be doing the Vermont Covered Bridges Tour....Whatever you do, take your time and enjoy! Oh yeah, spend the $10 for a parking pass, it allows you to park anywhere in LG and will save a lot of time and grief