A Year and 60,000 Miles on my Yamaha Star Venture
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2019
- Some thoughts and opinions after spending a year and 60,000 miles on Yamaha’s flagship luxury touring Star Venture. Please like share and subscribe to learn more about my million mile Journey for MS.
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The Japanese know how to build good bikes... I wish you safe journey!
I love mine!
thanks for the great review. I have been debating for quite a while what should be my next Touring bike and now you have convinced me. I went to the local dealership this morning and bought a shiny blue 2020 Venture. I will have it next Friday... can't wait ! thanks again and have a safe journey !
Paul - thanks for the update. Can't go wrong with a Yamaha. Safe riding to you always.
These updates are great, thanks for taking the time to tell us about your travels and how the machine is doing.
Currently have a Stratoliner that I'm not ready to part with, though a Venture is in my near future.
We met at a show on ohio. Saw you and your venture. My girlfriends dad had MS snd you caught our eye.. We chatted and shook hands. Kudos to you
Congrats on your 60K miles. No wonder why Yamaha is the most reliable motorcycle brand. Cheers
You misspelled Honda...LOLZ
That’s great Paul glad to see your doing well and so is the bike!
Your a true rider omg!!!! 60k in a year oooooooweeeeeeee GOD Bless you brother safe travels. Thank you for the review. I sat on one in the store doesnt feel that heavy compared to a harley.
Don’t even get 7K on my car!
I also bought one because of your reviews a 2020 grey and absolutely love it!
Great vid. Thanks for the service intervals.
I had to laugh as soon as the video came up. When I saw the imagery before I saw any writing I thought to myself that looks a lot like 80/90 in South Dakota. I'm working on good mileage myself, but south of your level of effort. Just under 50K in 3 years, looking for 100. The V Star 1300 Tourer is a great machine like yours. Exceptionally reliable manufacturer. I'll be buying another one when the time comes.
Dam, you are not playing around...a true rider..👍👍 ride safe brother😉
Great update. It took me 7 yrs to turn over 60k miles. Had to laugh about "only 175 mi per tank" when running 80+ mph. This summer while riding the interstates in ID & UT I only got 100 mi per tank on my Stratoliner Deluxe with the 1900cc v-twin that's the predecessor to your bike. Who puts a tiny 4.7 gallon tank with that big a motor? Oh well ... lots of rest stops. Keep on riding!
Great to hear your perspective on a long haul bike! :P
Venture will definitely be my next bike! Ive owned a 2012 v star 950T since new.
Dude puts down the miles. Just started looking at this bike as my tourer...and I currently own 4 HD's.
You are burning miles and its a good thing. Impressive !!!! I took one for a test ride, 2 years ago in an open house. Great bike, sounds great, comfortable, heavy, great price for so much bike, however the heat under my balls was too much of a turn off. With long, heavy pence, I felt it, at stop and go traffic. Also, poor on tech for a 2020 machine. From that dealer, I went to the Honda and took the new Goldwing DCT Tour and that was it for me. Yamaha needs to bring a machine like the GW. I owned the FJR and it was just a superb machine.
I currently ride a hd road king and luv those immensely...
I just bought a '90' Venture Royale that runs like a dream. My sights are set on the Venture Trans Con next. I'm glad Yamaha designed a bike with it's own personality and not another crusier-style look. Thanks!
Great work bro love it, and I love my 18 Venture TC
I LOVE mine too! I have never ridden anything like it before, best of the best!
@@tripacer8259 absolutely I've owned 13 bikes in my 43 years of age and nothing ive ridden has had the pull, comfort and handling this bike has. If people would ride it it will convert others. Only complaint I have is the heat on the left pipe can get hot but the stupid thing Yamaha did is have the vent close lever next to your foot. Everytime I shift up I close that vent 🤣
Wow...huge respect! I have a 2005 royal star tour deluxe and just hit 60k. I haven’t checked the valves, replaced plugs or the clutch.
Because it is yamaha.
I thought i was rackin em up at 15k in 9 months!
Stay safe and thanks for sharing
Yeah, Right I thought I was high mileage at 13 K. LOL
Great review. I am short listing for my next purchase. I have a 2003 HD Road King with 120K, but looking to to move to a fairing bike. Might add this to the list.
I'm biased, but I hope you pick the Yamaha Venture.
Traded my Harley Street Glide for this bike. No regrets so far. Much more comfortable.
Pretty cool jury still out a bit but sounds good need to have power not have to put stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 kit on to make it go
I currently own a 06 Honda GL1800 but I love V twins so I got an incredible deal on a 2006 Roadliner with Corbin bags and Fairing and seat for $3500!!! I bought it in Omaha and rode it back to Virginia. My brother picked a 2019 GL1800 and we rode together. I'm torn... I would like to buy a TC but I love the GL too... can't have both. The CarPay that Honda put on the new GL is a big plus for me. But I like big bikes... the TC is that... she is big.... I love that.... the new Gl is like my Goldwing and a CBR just had a baby... I'm a mess... I don't know which direction to go. One day I feel that is going to be the TC... but I see the numbers of the torque and HP of the GL and the fuel economy my brother was getting on the highway (48mpg) and I see the carplay and I want it.. then I seat on my Roadliner and I feel the beast of the 1900 and I want the TC. I don't think I can wrong with either bike...
“So they tell me!!!” Great line
220 miles from a full tank is good for a bike that size. I have a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe and that's what I get riding 75 mph on average with the cruise control on.
A true motorcycle rider 👍
JUST CATCHING UP ON ALL YOUR VIDEOS, GREAT JOB. JUST CURIOUS, HOW DO YOU FINANCEYOUR TRAVELS?
Damn that is a lot of miles in one year, particularly considering you live in the North
I have the same bike (year & color). They are fantastic motorcycles. I can't understand why they haven't sold very well. People don't know what they're missing. By the way, it would take me 10 years to get 60k miles, lol.
"So they tell me" right!
Yeah i got that to.
wish this bike was in australia everyone would have one id rekon because we only get the v star 650 the 950 bolt and v star 950 and the XV250 we used to have the stryker but they stoped that and they now have no big cruisers like a raider or stryker or anything it sucks ass but i guess we will have to wait and see what they come out with... i hope they do a cruiser with the MT07 engine and MT09 engine
Throttle on the right 🤘
The Transcontinental is probably one of the best Spec bikes I have researched ! I Just wish they would make side bags a little Bigger. It is the only fully Dressed bike I have ridden that did not feel top heavy, And was very nimble, with handling and steering. So why did I buy a 2019 Harley Road glide special, Well Because I could put a Chopped tour pack on it (Sportier look) and because the side bags looked bigger. I would still love to have one though.
I think your reason not to darkside, is why you should be at least trying it. Thousands of people do it with no issues at all, better grip, bigger contact patch, many more miles per tire. If you are being sponsored for tires, I get it. Then it’s a non issue, be safe, I really admire the dedication!
Amazing the daily mileage you mentioned-
Few on here can routinely match those miles
Are you retired?
Finn Green
My story is available on my website.
I’m riding one million miles for MS as a patient advocate speaking and raising awareness and funds before the disease takes away by ability to ride.
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HD Ultra Limited killer.Best regards from Republic of Croatia.
Bad luck for me because motorcycle is not available in Europe.I hope it will.
My man! 60k in a year can't get any better than that. A few more years and I'll be able to ride free.
I love my royal star 1997 yours is nice and new tho
I really enjoy air cooled vtwins
Thinking about adding the lower vents to help alleviate some of the heat. Do they help with that? Fine on interstate but slower riding I would like some more air flow down low.
David Wright
definitely worth it. Help in the winter as well.
@@longhaulpaul Thanks. Hope to run into you someday. Just missed you at Star Days in Roanoke.
If I could have like 10 bikes, this would be in my fleet. I now have a Harley and a Ducati.
I'm sure it's great but the air cooled v twin kinda turns me off. I'd have to have a new Goldwing with the flat 6.
I think I saw your bike at the AIM convention in Columbus ohio.
Yes you did! I was there as well.
Do you miss the super tenere ???
I'm looking to buy a touring bike this winter.
I dont do off road riding.
Iv just heard about the tenere being a bullet proof bike.
James Brace
I don’t miss the Tenere as much as I thought I would. Both have been great bike for me. I will say, the Tenere was better off-road!
How did you manage to get around in the snow on a motorcycle with ABS??
I had a BMW K 1200 LT. It had ABS. That must stand for “all breaking stops “. Because I had no brakes when I got on very slippery surfaces with that BMW. The computer sensed that the wheel was locking, and it stopped applying brake pressure. One time I crashed into a cyclone fence at the bottom of the hill because I had no breaks. I was actually dragging my feet trying to slow down.
I sold that BMW for that reason and bought a Moto Guzzi norge.. those machines have a button, so I could turn off the ABS on the Norge when I was on gravel slopes, wet grass in a camping area, or if I got caught in the snow, and I would have conventional brakes so I could actually get around.
so what was your experience with the ABS in snow.??? could the ABS be turned off?
I am on my third Yamaha venture since 1986 right now in 2022. I had a gold wing GL 1800 before I bought my older 1300 venture that I have now. I was lucky enough to locate one with only 30 K on it in November 20 21 from the original owner that was not all junked up with chrome and loud pipes and Christmas tree lights.. The gold wing was perfect. Way too much power, not that it was uncontrollable power, it’s just that that power cost money in the form of gasoline. 33 mpg vs. 48mpg on my royal star venture.. yes, my Goldwing was perfect, just like my toaster. And to be honest, just as boring..
I tried to find the V twin Yamaha venture to take for a test ride since they came out. No dealers ever have them in stock around me when I am in the market for a fresh mount..
Good review. Thanks
ABS on this bike is much like it is on a car. It activates the brakes on and off at a high rate of speed, does not cause the bike to slide. It stops the bike as it should. If it didn't have ABS in the snow or ice, I would have to squeeze the brake on and off to actually stop, as just grabbing the brake in snow would cause an immediate wheel lock up and probably a crash.
I agree with yiur review of the Venture, what happened to your bike afterwards, back to Yamaha?
Jack Zulerons it is still my daily ride, well when I'm allowed to ride again...
Longhaulpaul ok, I thought you were switching to the 700 Tenere, hope you’re back on 2 wheels soon.
What did it cost mechanically to do this trip
U btr run 20w50 since its air cooled.
how fun was it to check to valve clearances? did you do it yourself or have a dealer do it?
Anthony's West Texas Rides
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What is redline on the RPM and where does the RPM sit at 80mph I’m 6th gear. Also what oil and tires are you using ?
Hunter Todd
Redline is around 4500. At 80 it's about 2800 rpm. Bridgestone stock tires and Yamalube 10-40 synth oil.
Recently started watching, like 12 hrs ago. And I must have seen at least 10 episodes. Anyhow I can't help to think, you surely should have no shortage of material?
Philip Zalewski I do get lots of raw footage but hundreds of hours to edit. Some days are 16-18 hours riding to events, and not enough down time to edit. A week later I've got 4 more hours of raw footage, 5 minute clips at a time.
Been stuck at home for 7 weeks now though!
@@longhaulpaul I know the editing can take a lot of time. You must get frustrated sometimes looking for a moment during the ride. And it's not where, time wise you thought it was.
I am impressed, over 1100 miles a week for a year
All of my miles are strictly from raising funds and awareness for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Since 2012, I have documented 515,000 miles while raising $250,000 for charity.
Someday we will have a cure and I will be riding without any further disease progression and just for fun again!
"So THEY tell you". LOL!!
What do u mean u have to “short shift”? And it is air cooled, but I thought u never want air cooled and liquid cooled is better. What are your thoughts on that? Why did Yamaha do air cooled if it’s got such a bad rep?
Big torquey v twins do not need to rev to make power. All the power is at low RPM's. Riders tend to rev the bike way past its power band and create heat. By short shifting, or shifting earlier that you think, you stay in the power and and do not create heat.
Porsches Ducatis and Harleys were air cooled motors for a century. The only reason HD went to a water cooled head recently was to pass new emission standards. By making a low rev motor air cooled you save a ton of weight and complexity. A water cooled engine in this motorcycle would've put it well over 1000 pounds probably around 1100 pounds and the motor center of gravity would've been a lot higher. If you make the engine properly, an air cooled engine will last forever.
Hi paul. I'm having a mental breakdown and I want to see if you could guide me. Talking to motorcycle owners can be great but also it means they can have a bias opinion towards a bike. I own a Gl1800 and I like big bikes. My brother bought a 2019 GL1800 and he can't stop praising the bike. Being a GL owner I felt really tempted because is a really well rounded motorcycle, but my heart was with the new SVTC. I ended buying a left over 2018 GL1800 and I rode it from Iowa city to Newport News VA (1060 miles total). That was last week. It has been officially the worst trip of my life. Seat is horrible, my feet were ice cold, the riding position was very uncomfortable (for me) and overall it was awful. I got home "almost" in tears from the pain (I have a neck/upper back injury from being re-ended on a motorcycle). During this summer I bought a 2006 Roadliner from Nebraska with a Corbin fairing and a Corbin seat. I rode a total of 1700 miles on that trip, and even though my back didn't like it much, it was not even close to the pain the new GL1800 put me through. My brother "begs me " not to sell it … he says the comfort issues can be solved and the lack of wind protection is more beneficial for hot weather riding, which is when most people ride their bikes.
Is there anyway I could speak personally with you? I really need to make a decision if I keep my GL and try to make it comfortable or go for the TC, which in paper is a less sophisticated bike (no electronic suspension, only 2 riding modes, no lean abs, no carplay, etc etc)/…. please your help is much need it. I test rode one SVTC and I was very torn about it. thanks
Jhonathan Rivera
I think they are two very different bikes in almost every way. The wing is a sport tourer, upright seating position with legs and feet in line with your butt. It has a buttery smooth Accord engine and shaft drive. It has less wind protection and much less storage and fuel capacity than the Yamaha.
The SV is a full boat luxury cruiser with a laid back feet forward seating position, big honking V Twin with grunt and sound. Both have Audio systems, heated bits and are decent long distance tourers without much need for added amenities. Im happy with the Venture, having put over 80,000 miles on it in completely stock form. 20 hour days, 1600 miles at a whack are no issue for me on this bike. I've also done 1600 miles in a day on a Russian Ural and a single cylinder dirt bike, so.....
Any bike can be fitted to an individual, I have often added custom seats, bar backs, extra fuel, better wind protection, etc., to make a bike fit me and my riding style.
Hi Paul.. Thanks for your reply. I have the wing for sale. I really like better the SV. They should not be on the same price range in my humble opinion, because it lacks electronic features, fit and finish in which the Wing is superior. I would probably end up selling it (hopefully soon) and keep riding my 06 Wing until the SV come down on price.
Thanks again.
Thank you for your time, effort and detail you put into the video. But I honestly must say I test road one for a day and did not like it.
Paul, I people say the bike generates a lot of heat by their left leg, what do you say?
Vic Ryder KC
Not an issue for me.
Sure, Stuck in traffic, 95° on the Jersey Turnpike, moved one mile in one hour, it gets hot just like everything else.
Most people complain about the heat do not have the vents set up right or are pushing the motor too much in traffic, need to short shift and idle along when you are not moving in the summer.
...so they tell me! :)
What tires are you running what brand for mileage
Bridgestone’s. Stock tires. 10,000 miles out of the rear.
So rear tire ever 12 days or so of traveling maybe try the Michelin commander 2
Very happy with the Bridgestone’s and they have been supporting me for 7 years, asking nothing in return. I’ve never had an issue with their tires and I’m in some pretty tough weather conditions.
So, you averaged riding your motorcycle 3-4 hours every day for a year? Where are you going?
Chance1957
All of my miles are dedicated to my MS journey. Some years are 60,000, some are 80,000. I’m only riding to events where I am raising money or speaking to other patients.
Sometimes my bike sits for weeks, other times I’m riding 6,000 miles in 5 days.
Longhaulpaul Ride Safe.
Wow 60K already, had my Tenere for 4 years and haven't hit 10K yet
wow. That’s 164 miles a day, 365 days a year… that’s over the road trucker mileage
if you only were in the saddle, 200 days of the year, which is realistic. That’s 300 miles a day for a year. And when you travel, depending on the highways, even if you are hitting 90 miles, an hour at times, you’re only really able to average about 40 miles an hour, including stops and eating in bathroom breaks. that means you were rolling. Can you saddle between eight and nine hours a day average..
How many days were you actually in the saddle over that 60,000 mile year?
i’m on my third Venture right now. When the 2018 Venture came out. I went to my local dealer and asked when he was going to get one in so I could test sit the seat.. he said you have to order it before he order it. Pre-order only. I kept checking in year after year, they never even had one on the floor waiting to be delivered to the new owner. I’ve never seen one on the highway we’re at bike gatherings… I got tired of waiting, And I was not going to do the mail order bride routine at that price. So I gave up waiting and bought a used Goldwing with only 13 K miles on it from the original owner .. I never had a Goldwing before, so I thought I would give them a try .. It was perfect but..I wasn’t crazy about it.. I sold it and went back to a Venture after two years of trying to fall in love with the goldwing .. it just didn’t look or sound or feel like a motorcycle, no matter how perfect it was..
I’m still waiting to get my first glimpse of a real in the flesh, the twin Yamaha Venture. Never saw one.
The Venture was a great long distance machine for me. My average day traveling over the last 12 years is 1000 miles every time I ride. These are all business miles not on vacation or sightseeing. My typical day of 1000 miles is done in 14-15 hours. I’ve logged 1/4 of a million miles since this video!
I don’t have the Venture anymore, it was raffled off for the charity at 106,000 miles, but I do miss it at times, especially in the heavy snow.
With all the expensive tires you go through.... Ever consider putting on a Car tire?
easyrider4x about as often as I consider windshield wipers! Even if I did not have Bridgestone as an incredible supporting partner, I do not think I would go darkside.
I spend too much time in cold and bad weather to risk it. I need soft tires that have proper traction in non ideal riding conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You’re amazing, how in God’s name do you ride in snow and ice?
Exactly. In God's name. Lots of cursing at the weather forecasters.
@@longhaulpaul , you must have nerves of steel. If you ever can, please video some riding in inclement weather and post it. Doesn’t have to be a long video. Thanks.
"I havent had any problems with the bike whatsoever..." This alone makes the bike a better buy than Harley. I would consider this bike but am worried it doesnt have enough HP.
Take it for a ride. It will smoke the rear tire all day and cruise at 100 like butter. Globs of torque. HP doesn't really matter in a big Vtwin touring bike. 134lbs of torque. The power is all at 2000-3000 rpm.
@@longhaulpaul If you are doing highway speeds at 80+mph then horsepower matters. This comes up on a simple Google search for the Yamaha: "about 90 HP and 126 lb-ft of torque"
My VMax puts out about 125 pounds of torque, but its almost 300 pounds lighter. My 2008 Goldwing put out about 115hp and I could easily do 120+mph.
How tall are you?
drumsnbass
5’7”
200 miles per tank is not good in my book. It needs better mpg or a larger tank. Just my opinion. I haven't seen but a very few on the road and or owner reviews of the Star Venture. Thanks.
Jeff Tilghman when two up riding I usually get 300 per tank before reserve.
200 is at 80 mph. A mix of backroads and freeway would be about 250. 40 miles in reserve, so most are getting 250 before reserve. I spend most of my time on the freeway at high speed.
Wow better than overpriced Harley Davidson which can only good to ride from Tavern to Tavern short distance
So they tell me.
You are number 1. You find on Instagram as Bikers_Gastosex. Always a war for my sceloris multiple
Luca Scarpetta take care of that MS. I’ve got it too not riding so much these days. Have you tried Mayzent?
How often do you replace tires
Dre Escamilla
Depends on where I’m headed next. I get about 10k out of the rear and 15k out of the front. Typically every 5-6 weeks I’m doing tires.
60k miles in first year. You are not playing around lol 😂.
I find it funny how everyone is complaining about this bike, 195 lb man and 165 lb woman along with so much crap they "need" for the trip, and the bike is the problem ? that's just saying, the bike is garbage because it can't handle overweight humans that pack way to much junk, and know they should just be traveling in a car. There are people that complain about problems and do nothing, then there are people that solve problems without complaining. I want a cross country touring motorcycle with as many future proof bells and whistles I can get. This obviously comes with costs in weight with this motorcycle, yet is 10 to 20,000 plus dollars cheaper than the competitors. Cost to value and cost of maintenance, this bike has everyone beat and I mean everyone.
Hd is in bad shape in spite of making excellent bikes, poor management decisions imo...
By far the best bike I have ever owned. Runs cooler than a Goldwing......
How is that possible, Goldwing is water cooled
@@vicryderkc1638 It's just cooler to ride, maybe the way the air goes through the engine but it's very comfortable. My Goldwing is a 1985 (disclosure, haha) that might make a difference??
@@vicryderkc1638 I had an 89 GL1500 and a 2007 GL1800 and a 2015 K1600 GTL Exclusive and I now have the Star Venture TC. It runs cooler than those water cooled bikes. Just tooling around, it is a very low-stress engine, and that results in less heat. I should add I get around 300 miles per tank, in "tour" mode all the time.
@@Wingnut_Stickman How did you like the GTL? That was my second choice and sometimes wonder what it would have been like.
@@tripacer8259 I kept it for three years and I would recommend if you try one out to get a 2h ride in to see how your knees take the position. Healthy accelleration, goes through tires QUICKLY. Good luck!
LMFAO !!!! Your turning 1000 mile's a day / 24 hour's !!!!
mark harrison there are 365 days in a year, which would be 164.3 miles a day average. Obviously, he is going to have long days and then rest days.
Brother your out there some where ??? The math don't add up . What your trying to say is ??? He lived on that ride 365 day's . I call BS. !!! LMFAO !!!! I've rode all over this GREAT COUNTRY . A 300 mile day is a perty big day . In today's world Nothing is wide open anymore . There are no open 100 mph rode's left . Just so were clear ??? If you leave Miami Fl. going to LA Cal. 62 mph on average is un heard of . It's just not a real thing any more . To much town and city in-between .
@@markharrison5712 I follow this gentleman on a few sites/social media and can attest to his claim. Additionally, I also do multiple 1,000-mile days mixed with a 1,200- to 1,400 mile days. Call BS if you like, but some of us have the riding stamina you obviously do not. Some of us "Get Yonder" folks do some pretty incredible riding--all over this beautiful country!