Hi Witch Doctor:
Welcome aboard. I bought my SpeedMaster in Sept of 04 at 62 years young. It was my first bike. I did take the MSF course. I could not have picked a better first bike. I took it easy at first, but now have 15,000 miles under my belt and still love the bike.
Dave


04 SpeedMaster, Windvest Screen, Leatherworks Bags. F&AM, WM 3 times Rifle & Pistol Competitor