Been there, done that in 2005. 1st a Honda 750 Night hawk, and then the 85 Venture,,, same feelings, same results, only difference is that I had a 1st Gen and you got 'stuck' with a 2nd gen,,,,,, now if you really want to ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I shouldn't say it,, not on a Venture Forum anyways.