I kind'a know what you're sayin' FJ, but the probability of a shaft breaking is pretty remote, I'd think. I had very good luck with my old XS1100 for example.
I guess everything is a compromise, and everybody has a certain set of particulars that they look at before they make their choices, but I sensed a greater degree of regret about this shaft-drive notice by some of the guys here than I thought this anouncement would solicit.
