Chrsto1

That's exactly the info I was looking for, thanks guys! No wonder I couldn't find the info on changes anywhere....there weren't any! It's definitely nice to have a wider range of years to look at. For the most part I guess 'if it ain't broke...'applies. I realized that the model might be a little resistant to change when I flipped open the stereo door and saw a cassette deck...might as well have an 8-track! The Venture looks like a fantastic bike though, I can't wait. Before the V-star I had a Valkyrie and I'm looking fwd to getting back on a big bike. The V-star is cool for running down to Dairy Queen and local riding. I put almost 2K on it last week running up to GA. It made me remember how great it felt to be on the road, but that bike just doesn't cut it for that type of riding, and it definitely wouldn't cut it if the wife was along. Ride on!

First let me say that I'm new here, and I appreciate all the good info on the site. I ride a VStar 1100, but I'm going to move to a Venture. I want to get back into the long haul rides, and 2-up the V Star just isn't enough for me. I want to look for a recent model, maybe '06 or up. Here's my question.. I thought I read somewhere that there was a change in the transmission gear cut in '08 that made it more quiet. Now I can't find where I saw that, maybe I misread it at the time. Are there any major changes in recent years that I should know about when deciding which year to go with? I've looked at the history of the venture, but it just doesn't go into that detail. Any tips would be great..I'm looking fwd to joining you guys as a Venture rider! Chris J