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Several weeks ago I asked for some opinions regarding Avon's new Venom touring tires and based upon a couple of recommendations from this forum (thanks guys) I bought a set. I own a 2000 Royal Star Venture and replaced a set of Dunlop Elite II's. These new Avons are spectacular! My bike handles like ...

A lot of novice or intermediate cyclers get bitten by the bigger is better bug and the result came often times be disasterous. Sounds like you resisted that temptation, and that was real smart. I own a Royal Star Venture but I've been riding for over thirty years and have worked my way up to this ...

Ok all you real smart folks please help educate me on the difference between motorcycle radials and bias tires. Are they interchangeable on any bike? My OEM's are bias, does that preclude me from using radials?

Thanks,

Scott

I've had third party car insurance twice. First company went bankrupt. next company made collecting on a claim hell. I can't imagine that bike warranties would be any safer.

I've never won anything, and you win a Road Star. Talk about jealous! Enjoy it anyway.

Scott

I actually got about 60 miles of riding yesterday morning while the sun was shining. The afternoon clouds and rain chased me back to the garage however. Good riding weather is getting close isn't it?

Scott

Hey folks,

I'm new to the site and wanted to say hi! I am a tour rider and my current bike is a Millenium Edition Royal Star Venture. I was a Gold Wing owner previously (it was a GL-1100).

I am a professional pilot and live in Northeastern Ohio. I am in my late 40's and have been riding ...

I need to replace the OEM Dunlops on my Royal Star Venture and am interested in the Avon Venom Bias tires. Does anyone have any riding experience with these feet? I'd also appreciate some general info regarding the Avon brand as well.

Thanks,

Scott