Thanks for all the input! I realize bikes are very subjective, so to each his own.... There still on two wheels (sometimes) and I love em. Now about those HIDs, we got the hook-up here on the Org! Surprised you weren't aware of that. But, thats now in the past so do some searching and get you a pair. I rode a FJR at the Suzuki cyclefest.... Really wasn't my cup of tea, so I'm looking to try out the Honda.