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a 2000 I/S with 57k new tires and ultimate seat for $4500 or a 2008 Royal Star Venture with 34k for $3800. gonna ride the venture tomorrow and the I/S on Friday. pro's and cons for both so gonna ride them both and go from there.
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2018, 03:30:04 PM » |
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Well, if you are looking for opinions. It would be a no brainer for me. There is nothing wrong with the Yamaha. The Interstate is far and above worth more than the $700 difference.
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2018, 04:03:05 PM » |
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a 2000 I/S with 57k new tires and ultimate seat for $4500 or a 2008 Royal Star Venture with 34k for $3800. gonna ride the venture tomorrow and the I/S on Friday. pro's and cons for both so gonna ride them both and go from there.
That's like going into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and asking what the folks there would rather have, a whisky or a glass of apple juice...  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2018, 06:09:40 PM » |
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My buddies is just the Royal Star, no fairing or trunk. I'd be surprised if they have 97 horses. But he keeps up just fine. It's never had a problem, other than a Dunlop rear tire coming apart at 75 on the freeway. It's a good bike, but the Interstate is better in my opinion. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2018, 08:37:42 PM » |
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A friend has one. I thought it looked just big, heavy and slow....
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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2018, 08:59:50 PM » |
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a 2000 I/S with 57k new tires and ultimate seat for $4500 or a 2008 Royal Star Venture with 34k for $3800. gonna ride the venture tomorrow and the I/S on Friday. pro's and cons for both so gonna ride them both and go from there.
That's like going into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and asking what the folks there would rather have, a whisky or a glass of apple juice... I'm pretty sure you're not getting invited back to that AA hall.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2018, 09:08:24 PM » |
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a 2000 I/S with 57k new tires and ultimate seat for $4500 or a 2008 Royal Star Venture with 34k for $3800. gonna ride the venture tomorrow and the I/S on Friday. pro's and cons for both so gonna ride them both and go from there.
Make sure your test rides include the hardest type of riding, like inside the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) box, not just cruising around. Do some tight turns and circles. See if that Venture isn't top heavy compared to the Valk. Of course, the Interstate is a little more top heavy than the other Valks, but not like the Venture. I admit to prejudice. I only rode a Venture for about 20 minutes once. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2018, 05:09:00 AM » |
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a 2000 I/S with 57k new tires and ultimate seat for $4500 or a 2008 Royal Star Venture with 34k for $3800. gonna ride the venture tomorrow and the I/S on Friday. pro's and cons for both so gonna ride them both and go from there.
Make sure your test rides include the hardest type of riding, like inside the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) box, not just cruising around. Do some tight turns and circles. See if that Venture isn't top heavy compared to the Valk. Of course, the Interstate is a little more top heavy than the other Valks, but not like the Venture. I admit to prejudice. I only rode a Venture for about 20 minutes once. Either bike is a bargain I think. Great that you can test ride both. I can not comment on riding the Venture, but Jess is correct it is more top heavy. The one draw back with the Valkyrie and Goldwing is also the big reason that makes it so great. That is the flat six engine ( the best cycle engine in the world ) just restricts your feet and thus comfort level. For many no problem. For many more they pass or move on from this bike for this reason. I see that comment time and time again in motorcycle columns. Best of Luck. It's a dang shame that Yamaha did not incorporate the 1700 V-Max tuned for cruiser style into their new Venture and Eluder. Their reps say the research shows riders prefers V-Twins. I think they talked to too many Harley Folks because I think there would be a big demand for a great, smooth,well behaved riding style, V4 that makes gobs of power. The new Goldwings are moving very well, the Ventures are gathering dust. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2018, 02:05:57 PM » |
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Ok so i rode this venture , it wasn't as nice as the owner thought it was... in far shape but had a miss when running.... on to the i/s tomorrow.
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« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2018, 06:51:04 PM » |
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Ok so i rode this venture , it wasn't as nice as the owner thought it was... in far shape but had a miss when running.... on to the i/s tomorrow.
when riding the Interstate, make sure you have all 6 spark plugs connected. I would think even 5 cylinders will run smoother than most 4 bangers, especially 2 bangers... |
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2018, 12:23:46 PM » |
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ok so i rode the i/s and it ran good but....... it need fork seals and springs, front rotors, the headers where very rusty, the bike had corrosion everywhere oh and scratches allover deep scratches....he was asking 4500 but text me after i left and said he would take 3200 i just kept driving.....
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2018, 01:25:05 PM » |
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Did you check the classified section. Nice bike listed yesterday.
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2018, 01:35:26 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2018, 02:20:46 PM » |
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Apples to oranges, one is a bad ass power cruiser which is extremely capable as a long distance touring machine, the other is a slow bad handling myopic machine which has ZERO personality and nobody would even give it a second glance.....is that too rough?  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2018, 04:51:26 PM » |
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Jerry, Did I mention I cheap... on a budget and my bike fund is not to that level yet. It looks like a great bike and I have messaged the owner. My budget is just shy of asking price.
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2018, 05:27:40 PM » |
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ok so i rode the i/s and it ran good but....... it need fork seals and springs, front rotors, the headers where very rusty, the bike had corrosion everywhere oh and scratches allover deep scratches....he was asking 4500 but text me after i left and said he would take 3200 i just kept driving.....
would be hard to find a decent interstate below 3500 though, let alone in my book under 5K? |
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« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2018, 05:40:16 PM » |
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ok so i rode the i/s and it ran good but....... it need fork seals and springs, front rotors, the headers where very rusty, the bike had corrosion everywhere oh and scratches allover deep scratches....he was asking 4500 but text me after i left and said he would take 3200 i just kept driving.....
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« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2018, 08:03:15 PM » |
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Jerry, Did I mention I cheap... on a budget and my bike fund is not to that level yet. It looks like a great bike and I have messaged the owner. My budget is just shy of asking price.
. He will take $4500. Ask Nick. |
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« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2018, 02:41:50 AM » |
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I know that's what he told me ... unsolicited... just offered it when I inquired about the bike. But I have a bike fund.... it keeps growing but I really stick to it. I am just shy of the mark.
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« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2018, 07:49:52 AM » |
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« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2018, 07:58:05 AM » |
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those type of ads scare me even though looks only needs a side cover is all, but does it run? I have responded to newer 2012 on up goldwings pics look like new for 8K makes you wonder why so low in price?? |
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« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2018, 05:10:24 PM » |
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I would offer him what you have in the budget. If he balks just leave your phone #. He may need to sell it worse than you think. Don't overestimate his position in the offer. Just my 2 cents!
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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2018, 05:34:32 AM » |
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Ok, my 2cents worth. Over my 50 years of riding, and 9 different bikes, 7 have been Hondas. The best I can remember, I've ridden about 160, 000 miles, I know that's not as much as some, but more than others. When I sold my VTX 1300 and my 1998 Valk to get my 2014 1832 Valk I missed having 2 bikes. Went on the hunt for an old classic, and found it. A 1975 original GL 1000. It had only 18, 000+ miles on it, and had sat for like 3 years. So with carb rebuild and some other cooling tube gaskets, fuel pump, clutch cable, stering stem roller bearings, I have a total of $1, 659.00 and now she looks and rides great. So do I need or want anoyher bike? NO! AND NO! Again. For my day rides with the group, the GL is great. And when it's time for cross country, I bolt on a Viking travel trunk right behind me to use as a back rest, and with the Honda leather bags gives me plenty of room for packing. I only have a one car garage, so with the Valkyrie, the GL and my daughters Yamaha 550 Maxim, the garage is full. I don't think I will ever need another bike. Riding the Valk gets great looks and comments, then when on the GL the comments are even more fun. 26, 000 miles on the Valk, and 22, 000 on the GL! I'm good for the rest of my riding years, OH I'm looking forward to many more to have. RIDE ON!
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