Nick, thanks for getting back to me,thought by your write up about going on train trip to Maine to pick up your 88 V. Royale, this had to be the guy I meet, and yes I agree we should keep in contact.
Glad I was of some help to you just by letting you see and listen to the sound of my 88 Venture Royale, also good to see your bike is up&running correctly now with all the new repairs,parts & labor. Did you have Bob do the mechanical work for you? He is one of the best of the best mechanics I know. Think it was about 1959 when I first meet Bobby.
This past year I did not ride my bike as much as I would have liked to,with building new garage,and almost compleatly remodeling our house,just did not find or took anytime to ride, hope this will change this year,looking forward to more rides on my Venture Royale.
Take care and keep in contact, thanks again RUSS