Alepel,

did you brother get that Venture? If you or he has questions, I would be happy to help, also, there are two similar but different? forums that I am part of that will help:

Venturerider.org and Venturers.org Both have tech and forums that have been a great help. Both have gatherings and rides.

I wish someone made a modern bike like the older Venture Royale. Love that style. I get perplexed when I read about new big touring bikes going 2000cc or bigger! New Goldwing should maybe get 30 mpg? My Royale with 1300cc and 97 hp has more than enough power to satisfy me, and I am a big guy and keep the bike loaded with stuff. Why would I need more power? I want more MPG! or at least the same. If Honda came out with a loaded 1500cc 4cyl "Jr" Goldwing with a kind of retro look, I think they would have a winner.