[Chocaholic]

Thanks for all the insight guys. I'm still doing a bit of soul searching on the topic. I sold my last bike (a 72 Triumph Tiger 650) when my oldest kid was still in diapers. Have had a few Harleys and Hondas in the past too. Got out of cycling over that whole pesky mortality thing, what with 3 kids on the payroll now. They're still dependant (8,10 & 12), but I really miss riding. No doubt a BMW will be my next bike. If I were to pull the trigger now, budget would be $7 - $10k. I'm in S. Cal this week on business and may stop by a dealership to have a closer look (dangerous). Not many dealers where I live.