![]() A common issue on the carbs was the float levels seemed to come improperly set from the factory, so they tended to leak end not run well. For whatever reason, I seemed to have to take them apart and clean them every couple years, and that was a nuisance since you also had to connect them all together and sync them. Because of the four carbs, I did find it to be more of a headache. I had some mechanical noise, but not as much as the Road Star. I had a 96 Royal Star Tour Classic for many years. (If I had $2,000 Canadian) The engines have an excellent reputation for reliability. I trust their integrity, but am beginning (beginning?) to doubt their expertise in motorcycle electrical systems.Īnyway, if someone offered me a Venture for $2,000 Canadian I'd take it. I went to pick it up one day and it started easily, ran beautifully but the side-stand/clutch/shifter interlock wasn't fixed and I couldn't go anywhere. I thought I knew what the problem was and it wouldn't be more than a hour, but they've had it now for a couple of months and can't figure out what is wrong. It was right in front of to a Yamaha Dealer that I "know" so I made a terrible terrible mistake and pushed it in there. Having said all that I recently had the Royal Star simply stop running while I was riding about 20 mph. I don't find it hard to work on and there are sites to get all the technical help you need. ![]() ![]() Performance is "different" as the revs have to stay up (I rarely use 5th gear) and it just won't "lug". They're very comfortable especially the ones with the pillow top rider's seat. And I love the cruise control on long trips. I have the same saddle bags as a Venture and an aftermarket trunk and I can haul a ton of stuff on it. It's also nice that being liquid cooled you can idle it as long as you like till you're satisfied. If you have the right tool (I have a "Carbtune" from Ireland) balancing the carbs is actually pretty simple and a long shaft Phillips screwdriver does the work. Fixes have been tried, but ear plugs work the best. The interface between the engine output shaft and the clutch basket whines on almost all of them, some louder than others. A shop charges big bucks to do the work and the shims are about $12-$14 in Canada and there are 16 of them but you should never need to replace them all. Valves which I just reset are bucket and shim type so they're a pain but once adjusted stay that way for a long time. Things that can get you (got me) are the rear shock, once gone will cost (in Canada) about $800. Walking them around my Tour Deluxe feels about 200 lb heavier than the road star, but once it is moving, you forget the weight and it handles very well, even at low speed. I'm guessing the Venture is a bit heavier than the Tour Deluxe which makes it HEAVY. The Tour Deluxe is the Venture without the fairing, cassette deck (aww) and intercom etc. The standard Eluder’s MSRP is $22,499, and the GT Option Package bumps it to $23,999.I have a 2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe as well as my Road Star. Finally, a security alarm is included with the GT Package to help keep your Eluder safe when it’s not out on the highway. Also, if you are a fan of CB radio communications, the GT Package brings that functionality to the features list. Perhaps more importantly, the subscription also enables weather and traffic information while on your route. A SiriusXM receiver comes with the GT Package, and with a subscription, gives riders a wealth of music and other audio options. Routes can be planned on a home computer and then uploaded to the system via the USB port. Yeah, lots of us get by with a smartphone in the pocket or mounted to the handlebar, but an OEM GPS makes travel much easier. This upgrade to the infotainment system ads several useful capabilities. Folks who travel regularly on their Eluder will want to opt for the additional features offered in the Star Eluder GT Option Package.
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