Thanks for all the insites, all. I guess the overwhelming idea here is to lower myself just to be on two wheels. That sounds good to me, I will take all of your advice and do it. The Sierras are indeed beautiful riding roads, I have riden there in the past. One strange thing about Folsom Harley renting bikes is that they want a $2500 credit card deposit to protect against me wrecking their 06 bike, plus $135 a day to ride it. That is not a deal breaker though. The Street Bob is the closest in weight to the BA that Hardley has, and has gotten good reviews in the mags. Thanks again all. Will try to have the wife post some pics upon our return. Adey. a Wing???? Erwin, PM me. TR