Hey All, thank you for the responses.
Just made it home from the dealership with my new bike earlier tonight.... Truly excited about my purchase, even happier with the deal I got and really looking forward to the miles to come.
Greg, I am familiar with Dix, as I grew up in and around Marion County, not far from you at all. Thanks for pointing out the Oct. rally, it is something I'd really like to do, but will not be able to say for sure if I'll be able to get away until the date gets a little closer.
Fredz, lol @ the Red Ball Trail. It is almost embarrassing to admit that is one of the funner roads to ride on around here. I love my hometown, but having lived in SE MO for the past couple years, it's a bit disappointing to be back home. I also got a chance to meet a few of the riders (most of the one's I talked to were on Tenere's) when they were in town earlier this month on the centennial ride. That was basically the straw that broke the camels back as far as me pondering the decision to get a new bike.
It would be great to meet up with you IL guys one day soon. While this site offers loads of info, I would welcome the chance to see and hear about your experiences in person. Let me know if you're going to be out and about anywhere close with some time to kill (I have day job so would need to be an eve or weekend) and I'll meet you there.
