Hello, my name is Russ, I am from Mt. Pleasant Michigan - about an hour north of Lansing. I have been lurking for some time now after I stumbled accross an 06 Autumn Haze at my dealer that was sold 10 minutes before I walked in over the phone to another dealer, this got the bug going again and I just bought an 04 Orange EG. I have been riding since I was 5, actually 4 but that was a mini bike so I dont count that, after it caught on fire dad got me a "real Bike" and its been 2 wheels ever since with many makes and models along the way including Yamaha, Bultaco, Montessa, Honda, and Harley. Thought my 95 RK was the ultimate and it has hundreds of mods to it, but miss the stereo and weather shelter in the winter months up here in the North. I started getting the itch for a long trip to Belize and possibly Alaska and started to look into a more complete touring model when I saw the 06 and started looking. The o4 is being picked up by a buddy next week in Mass and I should be home for Christmas to see it in the garage. Proffessionally I own my own truck and haul oversized / overweight wood chippers and grinders for a manufacturer here in town all over the country so I will be heading to Dallas while a buddy gets the bike for me. Can't wait! and my wallet is already regretting finding this site!