Jump to content

KIC

Supporting Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,332

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

 Content Type 

Everything posted by KIC

  1. KIC
    GEE....thanks for bursting my lil bubble of excitement...
  2. KIC
    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 ....
  3. KIC
    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.
  4. KIC
    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.
  5. KIC
    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
  6. KIC
    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
  7. KIC
    Hi all, New to this forum and have a question. I have a couple of friends that have Ventures. I am currently looking at one to add to my stable but have a question: It's an 89 with 65,000 miles. I know that prior maintenance and the way the bike has been treated plays a role in the whole scenario, but my question is: Is 65K miles a lot for a Venture ? What is the miles life span for these bikes? What should my main concern be with a Venture with 65K on it ? Thanks in advance for helping me out. Bill:fingers-crossed-emo
×
×
  • Create New...