I bought a new V45 when they first came out. Drove over an hour to get it. Threw the valve shims out of it a couple of times due to the hydraulic clutch. It was a 'boulevard cruiser' so it rode harsh. Put about 2,500 miles on it and got rid of it. Was very peppy, but you couldn't wind it hard and expect it to shift and release the clutch when you wanted it to. If I remember correctly, the red line was a whopping 10,000rpm. Just don't try to shift fast up there. And speed shifts are out of the question.