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    Boy they do look similar. Except you have my front driver floorboards. Please send them back to me. Thanks...
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    Got it ..thanks. Thought they looked familiar but couldn't place them .
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    Yes. The guy was asking $2,000.00. I had concerns and it was dirty and didn't look too nice. I offered him $1,500.00. H eturned me down. After all the info I got from the group here, I had 2nd thoughts as to getting it. His other deal fell through and he called me and said it was mine for $1,500.00. Once I got it cleaned up and realized all the extras it had on it I think I scored at $1,500.00 By the way... anybody know what these are, and tell me where these go ? And I mean on the bike. They look like some type of tie down extension or ..???
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    Thanks for the information guys. Just thought if the owner was around here I could get a little history on the bike. Bill
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    I thought you told me I HAD to ride over 2 2nd Gens before I would be accepted into the 1st Gen club ?
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    I'm an escaped inmate from the ADVRider asylum...I'll fit right in ..until you guys throw me into solitary.....
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    My favorite line while looking them in the eye ( usually scared to death) is " You might kick my @$$, but I'm taking a healthy piece of you down with me" ... They usually back down/away. Then I usually go home, change my underwear, and not tell the wifey what happened ...
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    Hi all, Just picked up this 1989 Venture and realized that this custom paint job has some specific meaning to somebody. Just wondering if it once belonged to a member here. The trunk has a great eagle painted on it and on each side of the eagle, as shown below, there are two little scarecrow characters. the left on with a 90 and the right side has a 91 and Vdaze painted across. Looks like some type of ride/gathering. So..anybody recognize the eagle and the scarecrows ?
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    Okay guys.. first of all... I am now a paid member having already got way more than my $12.00 worth. Second, due to the help and guidance from a lot of you, I was able to make the right decision on buying the bike, and actually now know I scored a pretty good deal overall. Once I did a light cleaning on the bike, the overall looks improve 200%. I also realized that I got a lot more on this bike than I first realized. I even found a set of new front fork seals in the trunk. Came with a owners manual and a Yamaha manual. Back rest, neat rear lights, custom paint job, new tires, and only a little minor body damage on the left side from falling over. Here are a few pictures of the bike:
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    Hi guys...I have another thread in the watering hole that I started after I originally started this one..and then lost it. Anyways...I wanted to thank all you guys for the information and support. I thought I was coming home with an empty trailer, but late today the guy called, said that the other (higher) offer fell through and accepted my lower, but firm, offer. Here's a few cell phone pictures taken on the way home. Thanks again. Bill
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    Well I know the pictures aren't too good, but better ones in the morning. Got her home. Unload her tomorrow and the fun begins.
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    The wifey isn't too upset this time. Last time I went to Phoenix to buy 1 bike I came back with 4 bikes AND a 3 rail motorcycle trailer. My friend is coming to pick up the two TWs in 2 weeks so it is looking good .
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    NEWS FLASH: Just got a call from the owner of the original bike I looked at and I guess his other deal fell through and he accepted my original offer. So ....if all goes well I should be loading it on my trailer in a couple of hours........ Pictures to follow. We now return you to your regularly scheduled forum banter.
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    I really want to thank you for the information. I took your post and turned it into a "checklist" with some of the information from other's posts and impressed the seller's with the thoroughness of my inspection. In fact the last guys asked for a copy of my checklist. I'll still use it as I continue my search for my future Venture.. Thanks again, Bill
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    Well, first of all I would like to thank everybody for the information and input. It looks like I am going home with an empty trailer. Looked at an 85 with 72K miles but the tupperware was pretty trashed. the biggest problem was the 2nd gear jump under power. Also a warning light for the ABS (?) was on. I think the first bike I looked at sold today but I wasn't going to over my offer. Soooo...guess ill just keep looking...
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    He said the steering has been that way since he bought it. Guess I could replace the bearings when the front forks are done. Everything else seems simple enough. Guess we'll see if he takes my offer
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    I am posting this from a Comfort Inn in Phoenix...never had a problem at this one either... I hope I don't stay at the ones you have problems at... last thing I want is to deal with that crap.
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    so I went and rode and looked over the bike. seems to run fine. Got ti up to almost 90mph and it seemed smooth. Couple of rough spots on Tupperware. Got a couple of potential issues: 1) starter button sticks when started. Just gotta pull it back out. Maybe just a cleaning would fix it. 2) Appears to have an oil leak on the top left front cylinder cap. 3) front fork seals leaking. 4) Cruise control not working. 5) the steering is VERY tight. when turned right and left. while riding it I made a u-turn and it was a little scary trying to just straighten up. When it is on the center stand you can feel the tightness when rotating back and forth. I know that the steering head bearings are an issue but I do not know how they feel if bad. are they lose? Are they tight ? Are they hard to change other than pulling the front forks ? 6) No service records. 7) Probably need valves adjusted since no records, although I didn't hear any knocking So... I made an offer ($1,500.00) and walked away. He said he had another offer higher than mine ($1800.00) but wouldnt know if the guy comes through with it until tomorrow. Said he would take my offer if the other guy falls through. Oh Yea... it shows a flashing red light that he said was the battery which also showed up n the display. he said it was a new after market battery but didn't have the "probe" as the original battery had ... Does that make any sense ?
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    I travel regularly too. And..I stay 90% Comfort Inns, but I have to say, other than finding the wireless router closest to my room, they usually have 4-7 to click on, I haven't had much of a problem. I hate going through the sign in process at some of the hotels though which use some type of 3rd party connect software. When you check in ask them where the wireless routers are and if you can get a room next to one of them. I have found less and less have the hard wired, which I prefer.
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    GEE....thanks for bursting my lil bubble of excitement...
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    Thanks guys...I am going up to look ( buy ???) it tomorrow or Wednesday (depending on weather) Supposedly all it needs is the cruise control to work and front fork seals which seems normal. Bill Hopefully this will be me ....
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    I have told my friend with the 2001 a long time ago to join. I belong to forums with my KLR650 and TW200's. My other friend that just purchased his cherry 83' with 5k miles was lectured again last night about joining. He saw these responses and said he would. I talked to the seller today and he said that two things it needs is front fork seals and the cruise control doesn't work. It's funny that he had a BMW K1200LT that he sold and then missed the big bike riding so he bought the Venture. He found the Venture too big to haul around behind his motorhome so he got a KLR650 that he can use a bumper hitch so he's selling the Venture. I had a K1200LT and bought the KLR650 as a 2nd bike but then rarely rode the BMW so I sold it. Now I miss the big bike riding so I'm looking at the Venture... Gonna drive up to look at it either tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday.
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    Wow..lots of good info. I will definitely follow this advice. In fact one of my friends stopped by when I saw your post and he wants a copy of it for his bike. Thanks again.
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    Thanks guys... I understand the picture rule. I have had a BMW K1200LT, currently ride a KLR650, have a couple of TW200's and a YZ250. I have ridden my friend's Venture so I am a little familiar with the bigger bike(s) as the Venture isn't near as top heavy as the K1200LT. I am hoping to go up and see it Tuesday or Wednesday since it is out of town and I am scheduled to be up there for work Wed - Friday. Taking my trailer with me just in case..... Thanks for the insight of what to look for.. Bill
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    Hi guys, I have a couple of friends that have picked up the Venture. So... in the follow the pack mentality.. I'm selling a couple of bikes to a friend and looking for a used Venture. I have my eye on an 89 with 65K miles. Owner says it was serviced 2K ago. Question: What should I look for, or be aware of regarding a Venture of this year/mileage ? Any unique issues/repairs etc ? I know every bike has it's own issues. I appreciate any input. Bill
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