I'm in the same situation. Currently on an '07 Roadstar but looking at an '09 or'11 Venture. I am 5'6" with a 28" inseam. I carry my wife who is shorter and 25lbs. heavier than me. Hope I can lower it a few inches without losing the cushy ride or otherwise compromising the ride quality. I also have a problem with having a heavier passenger in that in stop & go slow traffic it's hard to maintain a straight line. Don't know if the Venture would be any better than the Roadie in that respect. Or do I really need to look at a wing with it's lower CG? Wife is 64, recently had knee replacement surgery and she has arthritis in her back and osteoporosis pretty bad so that's why were looking at the cushiest ride possible. But sure don't want to lay that puppy down with her on it. We talked about looking at a Can-Am Spyder but that ain't no bike. Looks like a sled to me. Might as well say "ski-doo" on it.
All I see on Baron's web site is the rear kit which only lowers it one inch > http://www.baronscustom.com/catalog/display/565/index.html The instructions suggest increasing the suspension air pressure to 30-40psi to prevent bottoming out. Has that proven to be really necessary? What have most of you set yours to?
