Thanks again everyone for your help. I decided to get a Suzuki Boulevard (LS650) to learn on. After about 2 months I decided that it was time to move up to the Bonneville. I found a used bike for ~6k and have been riding it ever since. I’ve got about ~3k miles on it now. The seat and center of gravity on the standard Bonne is higher than the America or SM but you get accustomed to it. It’s a sweet ride and I love shooting around town on it. The Triumph cruiser style bikes would be a much better option long hauls but I really dig the Bonne. Who knows, I might be able to find room in the garage for another bike.
