Its nice to be back on the forum. Hello everyone, hope all is well:biggrin: Its been 9 months and two thousand miles or so and not a hitch. The bike runs and handles like a dream. This bike makes ripping up the n.c. mtns. a blast. I have to admit I was worried about many things . Am I to old to lean that far foward and not be in pain. No, my body adjusted quickly. supprise supprise. Will i miss the power of the ST? No,,, just a small amount of torce. Im not sure thats how to spell that, but you know what I mean. Then there was the worry of the 5th gen regulator of doooommmmm!!! I spoke with the guy who had the bike from new. and the word was this one never gave him a problem. And for me so far, so good. So I am happy to report all is well. I have my dream bike!! It took 52 years but Its mine. Thank you all here for your help and support. i am in your dept!!!:biggrin: