Hi folks. I just picked up a beautiful 06 midnight venture. I'm coming off a FJR1300 that was heaven except that it wasnt ideal for the 2up riding we do. My new gal happens to love riding with me all the time so I decided to give her the comfortable ride. I got a screaming deal on the new bike from an older gentleman who had to give it up due to medical conditions. It's been sitting for 2 years and before he parked it, he laid it down. It only suffered slight scratches to the fairing that should buff out pretty good and knocked off the front turn signal. He included a new turn signal and it's in my wheelhouse to fix it. I noticed that there is very slight oil seepage for what looks to be the rear valve cover. Not sure if this is a big or small job yet. I probably need to get in there and measure the valves anyway. The other issue is that God granted me crazy long arms on my 6"2, 265 lb frame. I feel a bit of arm cramped. I wish the bars were slightly higher and pushed outward. Any advice on my issues would be appreciated.
All in all, it's going to be an adjustment from the FJR1300 in handling but I expected that. The FJR is a fast nimble bike compared the the Venture but the saddle comfort I gained for me and the girl is significantly greater. We should have no problem logging much longer and enjoyable rides.
