Em,
I'm a 52yo member of of this forum by accident or maybe I should say by destiny? Last September I had both my knees replaced. Prior to my surgery I was riding a dual purpose Kawasaki KLE500. Post op when I was fit enough and frustrated enough that I could no longer suppress my urges to climb back on my bike, I was disappointed that my new knees would not bend sufficiently to comfortably and safely ride my adventure bike any more so rather than give riding away, I made a conscious effort to find a forward control bike that would suit my needs. I originally went to a local bike dealer to test ride a second hand Kawasaki Vulcan but when they went to start it up it had a flat battery. Ironically sitting next to the Vulcan was a gorgeous 2006 America. It was no contest. I told them to forget about charging up the Vulcan and get me the keys to this America. That was December last year and It has been a wonderful journey on this bike ever since. I'm not the strongest in the leg department any more but this bike is very stable and presents no difficulty in handling or any other areas. The forward controls were a little strange for me at first but I couldn't think of a better way to enjoy the ergonomics of motorcycle cruising. The bike has ample power without being rediculous and the rumble of that exhaust is music to the ears. This has been the easiest bike to live with in my 35 years of motorcycling and it sure turns a lot of heads wherever it goes. Hope this information helps you reach a decision?
John Q
