Buffy, thanks for the comments! I have been dreaming of owning this bike for 8 years and my dream was always to buy it to ride it. I am always dismayed when I see one of these fine machines for sale with under a few thousand miles. The owners never got to experience the real joy of owning such a fine ride, taking it out on the road for an extended trip. I was one of the few street bikes at Eureka Springs and, although I love the touring bikes, I just can't see myself riding anything other than the blade, at least for a few years. Sure you felt the same when you got yours.