I actually joined here a few months ago before I actually drove to Alabama and picked up my bike. I already had the bike chosen and a deal worked out. I think I got a really good deal on it. I bought a 07 1250 Bandit with 22,600 miles for $2,900. It has the complete luggage and top box. I leave it off mostly because I haven't taken it on any trips. I don't remember if I've introduced myself. So I'll go on and say that I'm a 55year old grandfather of three and I've been married 36yrs this August. As for the bike I've put just over 2,000 miles on it. My only complaint is it kills my back when I hit bumps on the interstate. I realize I already have back issues and I really shouldn't go as fast as I sometimes do. But shouldn't a 1250 handle bumps fairly well? Even if I don't figure out anything that helps I won't sell it. I love the low end power and the matching luggage. It has a Two Brothers slip on and a tuner. Other than that it's stock and gonna stay that way. It's faster than I need it to be now. I'm more interested in it lasting many more miles. If anybody has any suggestions on how I might make it more back friendly I'd be interested in hearing it. If that's just the nature of the beast I'll just deal with it. I won't let it be so long before I at least say hey in the future.