Bunker

ok, test rode again yesterday but the dealer I went to would only let me do about 20 miles... heat was MUCH better with the vents open while riding. I'm confident that the heat will be manageable the more it breaks in and the additional lower fairing deflectors I'd add. I posted in the handlebar thread with my concern about using risers (possible view obstruction of infotainment and or gauges). Wife did mention again that the wind was an issue for her (not a deal breaker but she did mention it again). On the way home on my Road King, I was on a long stretch of highway with the cruise set at 80 and had a Mustang then Porsche roll past me, I took the opportunity to adjust my speed to there's. My wife asked me when we got home how fast I was going and then made the statement that she didn't think she would be able to go that fast on the Venture :/ It's not like I'm a speed demon and I do try to stay off the highways when possible. In this instance we were in line for the ferry and there was a 2 hour wait, I turned around and went the long way home which is pretty much all Interstate. I'm not sure at this point if I'm just trying to find an excuse NOT to buy this bike lol Thanks to all that have replied as well as those that continue to reply, I appreciate the insight.

would it be possible for someone to post a pic of the risers installed? I test rode again yesterday and wondered if the risers would cause the bars to block some of the gauges or the infotainment screen. Thanks in advance!

So I test rode an 18 Star Venture this weekend and liked it but there were a couple things that I didn't like or would need to change. The biggest issue that I had was the heat on the my lower legs. I ride with my feet towards the rear, more upright as I have tailbone issues (stock seating was very comfortable btw). Is there any kind of fan assist to remove some of the heat while stopped or in traffic. On my Road King I have a fan that blows the air down so I don't burn up. This is a HUGE deal breaker for me. Dealer said they might be able to wrap the exhaust so if anyone has any experience with this I'd be interested to hear that. The rest is just customization for me... windshield, looking for some kind or recurve to get some more air up and over my passenger. she's not tall at all, 5'4" but she said she gets loads more air than any of my other bikes or the indian roadmaster we tested also. exhaust, I need louder. I've been on Harley's for the last 6 years handlebars, looks like I can do some risers, just need up maybe a couple inches all though I might be able to go as is I just really need to deal with the heat. I did have the lower vents closed and I'm sure with them open it wouldn't be an issue while moving but if I got caught in traffic... omph I cringe at that idea. If I didn't have that heat issue, I'd probably have the ventur in the garage this morning REALLY love the look and it's the comfiest stock bike I've ever ridden. Thanks in advance for any insights.