Wow, I just went from PUMPED to bummed.
I have to agree with PES that a major reason for buying
my TBA was that "old school cool". For my personal taste
I just don't see how that can happen with a one-two punch like liquid-cooled and shaft-drive. I HOPE I AM WRONG!
But for now the 1500 has lost it's reserved spot in the garage. I will remain hopeful, but it will have to earn it's way back in.