And then there were Three-Venom Ghost 250 - Page 7

**JerryHawk250** · 11-16-2020, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

I like the bags, they look good, and functional. Now for some hopefully constructive criticism, the windshield is overkill, way too big. It's so big it takes away from the aesthetic look of the cruiser. Just my $0.02.

No offense taken. The windshield is only a winter time thing and works great. Very easy to remove and put back on with two bolts. It was the smallest i could find. Any smaller and it wouldn't of been functional. No more freezing my but off on those cold mornings riding into work. So It just extended my riding season. lol

mdschultz · 11-16-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

No offense taken. The windshield is only a winter time thing and works great. Very easy to remove and put back on with two bolts. It was the smallest i could find. Any smaller and it wouldn't of been functional. No more freezing my but off on those cold mornings riding into work. So It just extended my riding season. lol

Going to have to agree with Onelegged rider on the windsheild Jerry, love the bags though. Looking forward to your ride video.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-17-2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mdschultz

Going to have to agree with Onelegged rider on the windsheild Jerry, love the bags though. Looking forward to your ride video.

Ehh! what do you two guys know. lol But when you two are out riding in 35 degree weather you will both be thinking ,"Man, that windshield Jerry got would be nice right now"

Falkon45 · 11-17-2020, 08:08 AM

Rode in to work today on the KPM. 41 degrees. A windshield and hand guards would have been lovely. lol. I'm, choosing form over function, though.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-17-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Falkon45

Rode in to work today on the KPM. 41 degrees. A windshield and hand guards would have been lovely. lol. I'm, choosing form over function, though.

Yeah, 46 this morning. Didn't care what anybody thought about the windshield. lol I was warm.

I picked up some good warm gloves a few weeks ago. Waterproof and rated for 40 below. Hands were nice and toasty. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

culcune · 11-17-2020, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

I like the bags, they look good, and functional. Now for some hopefully constructive criticism, the windshield is overkill, way too big. It's so big it takes away from the aesthetic look of the cruiser. Just my $0.02.

I also think it looks too big, but Jerry is looking for function and he has reported getting it on his colder morning commutes.

Merlin · 11-17-2020, 10:42 AM

I think the windshield looks perfect. Looking at it makes me want one.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-17-2020, 10:48 AM

In that one picture from the side it does look big. I think its the camera angle. Look at the picture from the rear. That gives a better look at the size compared to the bike.

OneLeggedRider · 11-18-2020, 01:10 AM

Well the bike truly isn't full size, park it next to an Intruder 800 which really isn't a full size cruiser/chopper either. But I do like the styling cues though. The Chinese need to come up with an atleast 400cc variant to wrap their bikes around.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-18-2020, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

Well the bike truly isn't full size, park it next to an Intruder 800 which really isn't a full size cruiser/chopper either. But I do like the styling cues though. The Chinese need to come up with an atleast 400cc variant to wrap their bikes around.

Definitely not a full size Harley. More like the size of a Honda Rebel 250. Lifan has a 350 they will be selling in the US and a 450 that they might bring over. I agree, Anything that would be 25-30 hp+ would be nice.

RedCrowRides · 11-18-2020, 09:41 AM

I have found as i have grown older that function often outweighs form when it comes to motorcycle mods , i rode in freezing cold when i was 15 - 20 's because I pretty much had too due to finances ,being young and stupid and all that. Now at 62 if i can put a cheap windshield up there and avoid all that, thats where i'm going bc i can always take it off when it ain't 32 degrees haha .By the way my B'Day is in a few weeks but rather than be 63 i think i am going to stay 62 , i figure 2020 owes me a damn re-do for 62 anyways since the entire year was pretty much a wash due to COVID lockdowns pretty much shut down every single Event or Race i had wanted to attend .They need to come on with that vaccine ( even tho i aint takin it) so we can get back to something closer to "normal" because at my age i just aint got enough years left to be throwing any out lol.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-18-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

I have found as i have grown older that function often outweighs form when it comes to motorcycle mods , i rode in freezing cold when i was 15 - 20 's because I pretty much had too due to finances ,being young and stupid and all that. Now at 62 if i can put a cheap windshield up there and avoid all that, thats where i'm going bc i can always take it off when it ain't 32 degrees haha .By the way my B'Day is in a few weeks but rather than be 63 i think i am going to stay 62 , i figure 2020 owes me a damn re-do for 62 anyways since the entire year was pretty much a wash due to COVID lockdowns pretty much shut down every single Event or Race i had wanted to attend .They need to come on with that vaccine ( even tho i aint takin it) so we can get back to something closer to "normal" because at my age i just aint got enough years left to be throwing any out lol.

Yep, brain over ride looks these days.

I'll be 63 in January. A redo would be nice.

China Rider 27 · 11-18-2020, 11:59 AM

I turned 63 last June. That windshield looks warm! Thankfully in these times we can get away and ride! I think we need a 60's sub forum? CG strong, ride hard!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-20-2020, 07:35 AM

Wow! it didn't take Venom long to sell out there first batch of Ghost. I emailed them to see if they were getting any other colors in the next batch. I was told they will have the matted black and Red coming towards the end of December or early January. I love the matted black but now I kind of wish I would of waited for the red. lol The gloss red looks sweet. Oh well.

mdschultz · 11-20-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Wow! it didn't take Venom long to sell out there first batch of Ghost. I emailed them to see if they were getting any other colors in the next batch. I was told they will have the matted black and Red coming towards the end of December or early January. I love the matted black but now I kind of wish I would of waited for the red. lol The gloss red looks sweet. Oh well.

That red looks awesome plus it doesn’t have that big windshield on it. Just kidding Jerryhawk!!!! Probably have to order when that color rolls out.

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11-17-2020, 10:48 AM	#98
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11-18-2020, 01:10 AM	#99
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Well the bike truly isn't full size, park it next to an Intruder 800 which really isn't a full size cruiser/chopper either. But I do like the styling cues though. The Chinese need to come up with an atleast 400cc variant to wrap their bikes around. __________________ ~ Don't poke the bear ~ M.M.I. Dean's List graduate class of '95 and Specialty welder 2020 Ice Bear Terifecta 150cc Trike 2011 Honda Foreman 500ES 4x4 2001 Polaris Scrambler 400
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11-18-2020, 09:41 AM	#101
RedCrowRides Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 759	I have found as i have grown older that function often outweighs form when it comes to motorcycle mods , i rode in freezing cold when i was 15 - 20 's because I pretty much had too due to finances ,being young and stupid and all that. Now at 62 if i can put a cheap windshield up there and avoid all that, thats where i'm going bc i can always take it off when it ain't 32 degrees haha .By the way my B'Day is in a few weeks but rather than be 63 i think i am going to stay 62 , i figure 2020 owes me a damn re-do for 62 anyways since the entire year was pretty much a wash due to COVID lockdowns pretty much shut down every single Event or Race i had wanted to attend .They need to come on with that vaccine ( even tho i aint takin it) so we can get back to something closer to "normal" because at my age i just aint got enough years left to be throwing any out lol. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 2004 Sportster 2018 VADER 2020 Orion RXB250L
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11-18-2020, 11:59 AM	#103
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 984	I turned 63 last June. That windshield looks warm! Thankfully in these times we can get away and ride! I think we need a 60's sub forum? CG strong, ride hard! Last edited by China Rider 27; 11-20-2020 at 10:07 AM.
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11-17-2020, 08:08 AM	#94
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 760	Rode in to work today on the KPM. 41 degrees. A windshield and hand guards would have been lovely. lol. I'm, choosing form over function, though.
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