It sounds like it might be a free bike, but it also signifies an end to something. Dad lives in MN, so it's up on stilts for the winter now. It's getting harder for him to ride and he's thinking about hanging it up. He stuffed his Venture under the back of a car a few years ago and has been struggling with this 4-year leftover (mechanically - carb issues) ever since he bought it. The dealer rebuilt the carbs once, but he said it still has a bit of a surging issue. It might get fixed and he will likely have a change of heart when it warms up again. I'm going to try and help him enjoy as much of his time left as he can, if I can...
I think I would really like the V4, loved the old Magnas I had...lusted for the VMAX for a few months, but my legs are too long and that intake was in the way...