Fine. You are right, cbr... Let's kill this crapola. I came here to talk about the two bikes and compare until I could make a decision.
FYI: Although I have not found a Honda XX board like this, my emails and XX newsletter subscription shows me people who are equally in love with their bikes as you guys are with the 'Bus. While they have at least been cordial the entire time (you three, well, at least Kammie and TLR, should take notes and try it out yourselves), they have fielded every comment, question, and idea as gentlemen. For them, there is no other bike, just like for some of you here, there is no other bike but the 'Busa.
Kammie and TLR... Where I come from, things operate a little differently. It's legal to carry a gun on you at all times, and it's legal to kill if provoked with another firearm. Welcome to the Wild Wild West. It's also easy to hide, as the place is big and the town is quiet. In fact, the only thing it's not legal to do regarding a firearm is hide it without a permit. You must buy a "concealed weapon" permit to conceal, which only costs about $20.
In short, I would strongly recommend trying NOT to piss people off. You never know their background, or just how loosely their minds are put together. Furthermore, you don't know just how bad your comments can enrage. Some of these people don't even need to be provoked, and your personal attacks and prodding can definitely put you six feet under in a hurry. Forget dying on the bike... You are more at risk using your mouth than your throttle hand.
This is the Internet, boys, and just because you grew up in a certain environment where you can depend on certain reactions from people doesn't mean that it is that way everywhere. Try telling everyone at a Harley Bar how wonderful your 'Busa is. You would be lucky to make it out alive. Try being a Harley lover at Laguna... You will probably get laughed off the track. Likewise, unprovoked personal insults here in the desert Southwest = death. In fact, it's legendary... Remember Tombstone? Well, it's only worse (and without the glam legend) in 1999. The people here are scavengers, and they do not give a flyin f@#k about you, or your life. It doesn't matter to them whether you live or die. I am one of these people, and it doesn't take much to instigate.
Peace to you guys... Try using a little more tact next time. You will live longer.