Thanks beamer.
Really is a good forum/site, and seems to be populated by good people. I've read through much of it. It says a lot when you see people like yourself who have stuck around for many years.
I'm in the St. Louis area. 2nd child about to graduate college, so it is time for me. Been thinking about a motorcycle for a few years, then without prompting, the wife tells me I should get one. So off to the dealer I went. However, I'm waiting until after graduation. (June-July). First timer.