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  • #31
    To carry on original statement,

    The ST1100 was killed as nearly as I was.Now reduced my ride to my Schwinn step-thru electric scooter.......just for balance and vertical re-calibration. Gotta prepare correctly and 'wisely for the 735lb. XS Venturer 1100.
    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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    • #32
      Prepare

      Originally posted by motoman View Post
      The ST1100 was killed as nearly as I was.Now reduced my ride to my Schwinn step-thru electric scooter.......just for balance and vertical re-calibration. Gotta prepare correctly and 'wisely for the 735lb. XS Venturer 1100.
      How much did the ST1100 weigh?
      1981 XS1100H Venturer
      K&N Air Filter
      ACCT
      Custom Paint by Deitz
      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
      Stebel Nautilus Horn
      EBC Front Rotors
      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

      Mike

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      • #33
        Long Ride

        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
        Mike,

        You'd like it if you did it with me!
        I would like to try a long distance ride at least once just to say I did it. You would have to slow down a little so I could keep up.
        1981 XS1100H Venturer
        K&N Air Filter
        ACCT
        Custom Paint by Deitz
        Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
        Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
        Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
        Stebel Nautilus Horn
        EBC Front Rotors
        Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

        Mike

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        • #34
          Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
          I would like to try a long distance ride at least once just to say I did it. You would have to slow down a little so I could keep up.
          I'd love to ride with you Mike...I am old n slow...LOL
          1980 XS650G Special-Two
          1993 Honda ST1100

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          • #35
            Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
            How much did the ST1100 weigh?
            My ST1100 weighed in @ 730 lbs...and is top heavy... I always referred to it as the big red pig...however that weight translates to excellent stability and smoothness out on the roads...an upgraded rear shock improves handling immeasurably... I'm not convinced that the Venturer weighed in @ 735 lbs...but then again I have never owned one nor have I ever ridden one....I did move yours Mike in that parking lot last year and while it did feel heavier than my XS it didnt feel like it was that heavy...
            Last edited by madmax-im; 09-04-2015, 08:51 AM.
            1980 XS650G Special-Two
            1993 Honda ST1100

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            • #36
              Originally posted by trbig View Post
              Bought a pair of those Hippo Hands once. Was on a cold 1200 mile ride. I was using snowmobile mittens with a hot pack in each one. I stopped to warm up a bit, pulled those Hippo Hands out to give 'em a try. Set them on the back of the bike while I finished my coffee, then hopped on the bike and took off. To whoever got a brand new pair of Hippo Hands, you're welcome. lol.
              Really?..........I have a pair of every model HippoHands CraigVetters brother produced, even one still new in original packaging........that makes five pair
              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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              • #37
                Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                My ST1100 weighed in @ 730 lbs...and is top heavy... I always referred to it as the big red pig...however that weight translates to excellent stability and smoothness out on the roads...an upgraded rear shock improves handling immeasurably... I'm not convinced that the Venturer weighed in @ 735 lbs...but then again I have never owned one nor have I ever ridden one....I did move yours Mike in that parking lot last year and while it did feel heavier than my XS it didnt feel like it was that heavy...
                The Ventureer's ACTUAL true weight with half a tank of fuel is 680lbs. The ST1100 with a half of tank of fuel is 730lbs..
                81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                • #38
                  ah Thanks for the clarification Brant...
                  1980 XS650G Special-Two
                  1993 Honda ST1100

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                    ah Thanks for the clarification Brant...
                    Most welcome buddy.
                    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                    • #40
                      where this year

                      Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                      I was just sitting here thinking and decided to figure out where all I've ridden my XS this season. I've put well over 10.000 miles on so far.

                      I've been to Oklahoma (of course), Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. I may have touched some other states and not even noticed.

                      I only regret I haven't been to Arkansas this year..........yet.

                      Never a serious problem with the bike except it hated elevations over 8000 feet.

                      Where have y'all been this year?

                      This year, I rode to FL (twice while it was still cool weather -winter in GA)
                      New York for XS East
                      Michigan for Lost in the UP (Stopped in Iowa to see Bob who is recovering from neck surgery and dreaming of riding next spring)
                      GA and NC for some nice day trips. Many short rides to grocery store.

                      Most riding this year for me is on newest bike (under warranty). Even with that and a nearly year round riding season, I have not matched Greg's mileage. Bike works OK on road but there have been several little recall repairs done by dealer and each month on payment day...

                      Ride when you can.
                      It is a great big beautiful world out there
                      Brent in GA
                      Yamaha 80XS1100SG, HD Firefighter Special Edition 02 Road King, Honda 450 rat, 08 Buell 1125R tour modified, 83 goldwing parts bike gone-traded for XJ1100, 2014 HD electraglide police

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                      • #41
                        To be fair, I was counting all the states I passed through on the way to other destinations too Brent.

                        You need to get out more.
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                        ― Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                        The list changes.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                          To be fair, I was counting all the states I passed through on the way to other destinations too Brent.

                          You need to get out more.
                          Does to the centrally located mail box count riding my eletric kick-scooter?
                          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                          • #43
                            Sorry, Dean I missed this post
                            Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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