Marty

Thanks for the info. F4 has some great options! Now I'll have to decide which one to choose!

On the subject of windshields, I plan to replace the windshield on my '99 RSV before next yrs riding season because the one installed is not only scratched, it is permanently foggy from being cleaned with ammonia or other harsh cleaning products. Are the third party replacements "equal" in quality to he Yamaha OEM? For example, I'm looking at the Cee Bailey products. Outside the dark tint band at the bottom, is there any difference? Anyone have any feedback?

Will that stand hold up my RSV securely upright even if it's not bolted to anything? Like to change the oil and such?

I had been trying to buy a '05 Venture but that deal fell though due to an issue with the title. Since I had followed the ebay auction in this thread, and the bike was only about 50 miles from me, went back and contacted the seller about a week after the auction ended to find out if he was interested in a local sale. Was able to finalize a deal and take delivery on Labor Day weekend. So now I'm a genuine '99 Venture owner. Between work and other life events, have only managed to squeeze in about 250 miles on it so far. Very pleased. Would like to buy some kind of service/reference manual for the '99 RSV. Any suggestions?