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New guy here, still learning. This fork brace, is it only for 1st generation bikes? I have a (new to me) 2004 RSV. Do I need it? Will it work on a 2004. Thanks

You can miss alot of riding waiting for something that may or may not happen. I too was waiting for the "new model" (for 2 years). I test rode everything out there. I needed something better suited for two-up riding. In short I kept coming back to the Venture. The tape deck and carbs just bugged the heck out of me. I couldn't see spending $20k for an "old tech" bike. But then I started my research on cost of ownership and maintenance, the Venture won. As luck would have it, I found a clean low milage one and jumped on it. Now my wife and I have enjoyed several long trips together and I don't care who is coming out with what and when, the "new model" pressure is over. I just enjoy what I have and ride it, no regrets.

For Summer Texas riding I wear a ridecool.com evaporative vest (with sleeves) under my mesh jacket. It lasts from 4 - 6 hours and makes hot weather riding enjoyable. I no longer say "it's too hot to ride". I just soak the vest and go.

http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/Lets_Ride_08.pdf