I love the fact you can ask for input on this forum and get it! I stopped by my dealer yesterday and asked more about the 1500 and the BB kit. It would cost 800.-1000. to get them to do the BB works on the bike and they have dyno runs before/after on 790s like mine that look really impressive.
They are going to the dealer meeting in October and hope to see one of the 1500 bikes. The dealer said they couldn't see actually getting one on the showroom floor until early 2008. They are planning to put in orders at the October meeting. So, it looks like actually seeing and riding one could still be awhile off yet.
I've taken to heart all the responses here. I do love the bike I have. Comfort is not really an issue. Since I added the 07 pillion, my wife is happy but still is not interested in any long trips. I'm not sure the larger cruiser would change that. I'm the one that wants more power when we're both riding, but I do like the agility and handling of a lighter bike that doesn't look lightweight. It would probably take a couch on wheels (ie. GoldWing) to make her comfortable enough for longer trips.
So, life is short. Maybe the BB makes sense and might even kill any immediate desire for a similar, but slightly larger cruiser. Who knows, I may like it so much I want to keep it even if I decide to get a couch tourer. Traveling is one thing, but I'm not so sure I want to be another old fart riding a GW to a bike bar on Sundays. Granted there's comfort, but our bikes have class, style, and heritage!
