3k

3,750-4,500. Keep the Staintunes. Yup

My vote is get the low mileage bike. Ride it hard, budget 1,800USD for the valve guide replacement in 3 years, then you can monitor the work IF needed.

Keep in mind at 4,000 miles you have plenty of fun riding to do before the valve thing needs addressing. <maybe 2 years to get yer ducs in a row before it may or may not need work.
Annoy the neighbors, wheelie away, you won't stop grinning

http://www.multistrada.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16675
Do not be alarmed, yes it is a great bike,yes the valve guides must be addressed.

Check the bikes #'s vs the ones listed in the Aircooled section's 'sticky at the top.

Check or ask for recommendations on someone to do the work. Done.

The ...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2886754643.html

this one looks nice. Its rather nasty out to ride home right now

search this site for engine#s for the soft valve guide issue. More important quiz local dealerships on their ability and track record in replacing valve guides on warranty and leaking fuel tanks on warranty. Both issues were just fixed for me, might not always be the case in NZ

oh mr racedancer

I commute everyday to work on the New Jersey Parkway

me get a life? oh sorry,What Exit? I'm skiing real snow in steep mts., riding dry pavement in January, and zooming around in my powerboat in the PNW. thinkaboutit- harleys suck-put on yer big girl panties and get over it

perhaps you missed that sport touring and HD oxymoron was a quote from
another. BTW I left ohio in 1964

Your sound logic has never worked for me- Charge It!

I have a truck w/ a ramp in Seattle. PM me when that sucker croaks, and I'll give you a lift home; (karma trade)

"H-D sport-touring" is an oxymoron. There is nothing sporty about H-D touring bikes.

If your demo ride didn't 'rock your world'. this is the wrong place for opinions.
Plenty of milquetoast rides out there waiting for you

sorry
,DickM aka RichardCranium

The S vs. the Non argument pales in comparison to the "thank friggin god I didn't buy a V-strom. " I would have to sell the Wee at a loss, to get what I really lusted for-