We bought our first bike (a Zundapp) together in Germany in 1965. Forty some years, Three Triumphs and Three BMW's later, here is what happened in 2006: we traded our 'O4 BA in on a BMWR1150RT, because the BA was so uncomfortable on long trips for my sweetheart. That trade hurt-and she knew it. A few weeks ago we went on a 12 day Med Cruise. She went right home (I returned to Afghanistan) and ordered an 07 BA to snuggle up in the garage with the Beemer. I am a happy camper, and the luckiest guy in the world.