ZG,
That Venture appears much cleaner than any I've seen recently- might be worth a look.
If there are no oil leaks (those v-4's mostly have seal problems) and it's not blowing smoke out, it might be a low-risk purchase... a decent amount of bike for the $$
good luck.... let the guy know that it's spelled 'tears'. "No tares in seat."
Yep, I went and looked at it this weekend, no smoke but did see some oil on the under side of the motor. I was really surprised at how many options it had for being a 25 year old bike, radio, cb intercom,
cruise control, adjustable air suspension setting at the push of a button for heavy loads or passenger, on board computer, etc, all factory original and in working order...
It could use a little TLC to clean it up and also needs new tires.