Your Cojones Grandes Indeed
Mel,
I like your style. I'm on the brink of going for a 650. Just sold our house in CA and have to grab the money before the wife puts into the investment marketplace. Once it gets there, I'll be hard pressed to pry it out.
Therefore, I have started my program of acquisition. Started with a 50cc MUZ Moskito a year ago which she loves because we go down to Waikiki Beach and bandstand and never have to fight for a parking space. Park on the sidewalks legally, but that will not be possible with the 650 as it won't be classed as a moped by the City. She may just fail to realize that "downside' till it's too late.
Yesterday I made a visit to the local Suzuki dealer. Today I showed her a picture on this website, and although she shrieked, she had to admit it's a beauty. Her intitial countermeasure will be to get my older sister to browbeat me for risking our lives on a motorcycle. It will pass.
My ultimate goal is to put a sidecar on the 650 and convince her that I will really let her mother ride with us.
My deepest appreciation for your inspiring me to go forward.