NorthernMaine

Thank you, I appreciate the responses so far, and i am happy my hunches are looking right on about the wing maybe sitting too long...If the snow does not come down too much over the next week I am going to get a test drive on the Venture. Vince:301:

Hi guys. Vince the new guy here. I have an opportunity to chose between 2 bikes. Bike one is an 87 Venture 1300, with 68k on the clock, and ( according to seller ) only needs fork seals redone, tires are just broke in, and he wants $2000 firm. Nice looking well cared for bike from the cursory inspection i have done. Bike two is an 86 GL 1200 Aspencade with new tires and...drum roll...only 19k on the clock and in VERY nice shape for $3800. Ironic, both bikes are the same color LOL. Help??

I bought a Big Crank ETX15L for my XJ700S last year, and it made a world of difference in every way a battery can. It sat this winter in the bike, no charger or tender. I just went out to the shed today at 34 degrees temp and she fired right up. If I get my G1 Venture, I will replace the battery with a big crank regardless of the shape the original one is in! New guys 2 cents... Vince