This is a take your pick BOTM. Certainly like them both (a lot)! But when it gets down to brass tacks (where did that expression come from anyway?) I would favor the non windshield version.
Still one of my favorite all time bikes, and a wicked great touring machine.
Congratulations Katrina, your "pair" of 85 V65 Sabre's are July 2023's Bikes of the Month.
A link to the post.
http://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=22235.0Kat_s_v_65_2.jpgKat_s_v_65_2.jpg
Great bikes. A rarity to see two in the same spot.
Those are beauties.
I vote for the one without the windscreen, but I'm not taking a long trip here on my keyboard.
I've been wanting a big Sabre like one of those to compliment my Magna.
Nice looking bikes
Nice Sabres! Either one is a great pick! Congratulations, Katrina!
I also prefer my Sabres san windscreens.
And I'll admit I feel pretty silly as I'd always thought it was brass TAX. Still never had any idea where it came from.
Nice pick(s)!
Magoo
Always liked Sabres. My first V4 was a 82 V45 Sabre. As far as "Brass Tacks (https://wordhistories.net/2019/04/06/down-brass-tacks-origin/)" here's about the best explanation I've come across.