Yamaha Venture vs nomad (Ultra nomad)

[blackdogbrian]

Morning folks,

I just wanted to run a question by you - and get your thoughts
Yamaha Venture vs an Ultra nomad (ie fairing and trunk)


Here's the sitch:
Yesterday my father in law told me he's going to be getting rid of his yamaha venture (generation II) and wants to know if I want it.

So what are your pro's vs on this?
Venture has the luggage, trunk fairing, stereo...
but now my nomad has all that too (I've ultra'd it up)

Venture - 4cl engine, longer range, etc.
Nomad - more of a rugged "manly" feel

comments?
(and before someone else says it...... no, I won't get to keep them both......)

[cactusjack]

In my opinion, the Venture is old technology - I think they still come with cassette players. Plus it's not a v-twin. My $.02 worth.

[chucks1911]

Well I have a trunk from a Venture that I'm working on Not much help, I know.

[sonny]

I have a friend that owns a Venture, I have riden it a few times to and from the shop for him, 50mi or so each way. for me it is a bit top heavy passing a truck or in high wind on the interstate. And it does not feel like it is built as "solid" if that makes sence. But I think they are both probably pretty dependable bikes if properly cared for. I think it comes down to rider comfort and preference.
Thanks for your time

[Netnorske]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

In my opinion, the Venture is old technology - I think they still come with cassette players. Plus it's not a v-twin. My $.02 worth.

This....coming from a guy now riding 1930's airplane technology.... ::) !!

[billmac]

Never ridden a Venture. They have a comfortable looking seat and have always got good comments in test comparisons. I don't see many Ventures on the road. May not be easy to sell when the time comes.

[blackdogbrian]

scott - i'm interested to hear why you figure they are older tech.
(I thought they might be 'newer' then the nomad as it's running with a 4 cyl engine).

Yeah, you are correct, I think they are still pumping them out with cassette stereos - but this one already has the ipod interface so that's not a big concern.

Keep the feedback coming - has anyone here tried them both out?

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by blackdogbrian

scott - i'm interested to hear why you figure they are older tech.
(I thought they might be 'newer' then the nomad as it's running with a 4 cyl engine).

Yeah, you are correct, I think they are still pumping them out with cassette stereos - but this one already has the ipod interface so that's not a big concern.

Keep the feedback coming - has anyone here tried them both out?

I just meant they haven't evolved much over the years. They aren't fuel injected, that means 4 carbs to synchronize. I checked Star's website and they do still come with a cassette player. That's 1970's technology.

You asked for opinions, and that's what I gave you. I wouldn't buy one, they don't do much for me. I'm a v-twin guy, is probably the biggest reason. If you like the bike - go for it, that's what matters.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

This....coming from a guy now riding 1930's airplane technology.... ::) !!

Okay, smart guy - your name just made my list.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I just meant they haven't evolved much over the years. They aren't fuel injected, that means 4 carbs to synchronize. I checked Star's website and they do still come with a cassette player. That's 1970's technology.

You asked for opinions, and that's what I gave you. I wouldn't buy one, they don't do much for me. I'm a v-twin guy, is probably the biggest reason. If you like the bike - go for it, that's what matters.

The other thing with carbs is cold starting and ethanol. Fuel injection works much better than carbs in the cold and with the increase in ethanol use in gasoline, having carbs is a detriment. They just don't hold up as well, especially if the gasohol sits in the bike for awhile.

[jims]

Originally Posted by blackdogbrian

Morning folks,

I just wanted to run a question by you - and get your thoughts
Yamaha Venture vs an Ultra nomad (ie fairing and trunk)


Here's the sitch:
Yesterday my father in law told me he's going to be getting rid of his yamaha venture (generation II) and wants to know if I want it.

So what are your pro's vs on this?
Venture has the luggage, trunk fairing, stereo...
but now my nomad has all that too (I've ultra'd it up)

Venture - 4cl engine, longer range, etc.
Nomad - more of a rugged "manly" feel

comments?
(and before someone else says it...... no, I won't get to keep them both......)

um.......did I read that part "..wants to know if I want it" to translate to a 'gifting' type of 'want' it? It makes it a much easier question to answer that way.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by jims

um.......did I read that part "..wants to know if I want it" to translate to a 'gifting' type of 'want' it? It makes it a much easier question to answer that way.

If it's a gift, why couldn't he keep both?

[1badbagger]

Ventures are a heavy bike. The motor is similar to the old VMax, too bad they tuned it down so much. You may want to google search the evailant clutch basket whines that occurs. Really common problem with the Yamaha's and reported to be very distracting. I have ridden both, the Nomad is a better bike in the end.

[nomadrider]

I have a neighbor with a Venture and was wondering what that whining noise was when he drove by.

[Loafer]

You are asking about a Yamaha on a Nomad site? I've never ridden one, but I have sat on a few when I got the chance. Didn't like the seat, made me feel stuck in one position. If you haven't taken it out for a ride yet, you should. You are the ultimate decision maker. Personally, that model isn't my cup o' tea. JMO