Oh, it's definitely sexy as hell.  I'm torn between it and the Road Star
Warrior.  But, giving the brass balls of a flat six and all the digital
enhancements, I think I'd probably take the Honda over the Yamaha.

Sadly, my V45 might be on it's last legs.  I started her up last Sunday
after a long sleep.  Cleaned the carbs, etc.  Battery was dead, so I
spent a good 40min. trying to pop it.  Gave up and jumped it.  Hopped in
the shower since it was like 85 degrees out.  I figured I'd grab a quick
shower, hop on the bike and go for a cruise to stretch it out and charge
the battery.  (I need a new battery anyway; the current one is over
2yrs. old.)

Anyway, I hop out of the shower and my roommate is going nutz trying to
get my attention.  Poor lil' V45 is puking coolant from the overflow.
The idiot killed it before I had a chance to look at it or hear it.  He
tells me it was making a nice racket.  (I'm hoping it's just the valve
tick that I'd been noticing.)  If it's dead, I guess I'll be parting it
out or selling it to someone for a restore or to a shop.  <sigh>

I've been eyeing more power and a bigger bike for a long time now
anyway, but it would have been nice to have a second bike for the other
roommate who rides.  (The one who totaled his 1100 after 2wks.)

And that's the news on the V45 front.  <sniff>

S'far as the Val-Rune goes, I like the blue, but the black and silver is
definitely sexy.  Or even all chrome.  If you're saying you got one, I'm
totally totally jealous.

    Martin
    '01 Formula -    MTI Air Box Lid, K&N Filter, Hurst-6,
            SLP Cold Air Induction & Smooth Intake Bellow
            Corsa Catback w/Premium Tips
    '83 V45 Magna