Hey all, I picked up my new raven Tenere at the Litchfield IL dealer about 3 1/2 weeks ago, got what I consider a very good trade on my 09 Strat, and an immediate weight loss of 250lbs. I'm 57, I've been reading about and loving bikes since 68. First bike I drove, my best friends 73 750 four honda in 74, wow, next drove a right shift 750 Norton my dream bike for years, with intent to buy but found a super deal on a 500 kaw triple, my first bike. Next a new 76 honda 750 SS, new 76RD400, new 77 suz750 four, new 78 gs1000, 83 gs1100, 85 V65 sabre, 90 Vmax, 82FLT?, new 01 Buell cyclone, 87 Vmax, 02 Heritage, 06 Strato, 93 FJ1200, new 09 strato, now my new tenere. Spent a few years dreaming about a new Adventure 1200. I think the Tenere is a better bike, definately a better value, and once I get it adjusted, or I get adjusted I'm sure this will be my favorite bike. Been following this forum when I can for a few months, hope I'm not posting this in the wrong spot and raising any feathers, my online skills are just behind my riding skills. Look forward to many interesting experiences with you all like the never ending oil debates, getting this bike in the proper state of tune with a minimum cost etc, learning proper forum edicate, see you all soon.