I live in Fresno, California (boy, is it hot here today ~~ could hit 98). I rode a little in college but hit 40 last year and decided it was time to ride again. I looked at several bikes and decided on the America. Our church has a motorcycle club in the forming ~~ we have a Harley Road King, a big BMW, a Yamaha cruiser, a Honda cruiser and my Triumph. We went on our first ride last Friday ~~ round trip of about 100 - 125 miles. So far, so good.