i bought this bike in june 2012. in june of 2011 i had been helping with a benefit for battered and abused kids for 3 years and i was always in the truck taking pics and drinking at the stops well i noticed all the friends i had made having such a good time that afternoon when we got back to the base i thanked as many riders as i could. walked away with tears in my eyes a few people asked what was wrong i told them i want to ride and my wife standing there said i wont ride if your drinking so hello rehab and the ride for 2012 was awsome i had such a great time and i love to ride my 1100 as much as i can. just thought i would share a bit with yall and this is my first bike and i love it