Congrats. I owned an 06 M109R back in 2007 for 4 months and sold it. I loved the bike, loved the attention it got, HATED the seat. But I just felt like I was riding someone else's bike the whole time. I've always had sport bikes and that was my first attempt at a cruiser. IF I could afford both, then no problem. But the 08 Busa came out and I had to return to my true love. But if I win the lottery, I'll be getting me another M109R. Another gripe, HATED the shifter too. Had to kick the s**t out of it to hit 2nd. And according to the M109R forums, that's the nature of the beast. Enjoy it. They are truely stunning bikes. And will embarass a lot of bikes out there.