I'm planning on doing my own, but haven't done all that much yet. So far, everything I've done has been easy, and everything has been easy to get to. The only thing is that it has an annoying little indicator on the display that activates when you hit the specified service interval, and I have no ...

Get the Kawasaki. Multistradas are complete crap. We're just a bunch of masochists.

Crowdog, I went from the cruiser riding position to a MTS-type riding position on my BMW and, more recently, my KLR650, and I won't go back. The cruiser is much less comfy for long distances because all you weight's directly on your butt, and you can't stand up at all on the pegs. Plus steering is ...

It is my understanding that the ergonomics of the 620 and 1000 are exactly the same, so either one should fit just the same. If engine power is important to you, I guess go for the 1,000. I don't thrash on bikes, and prefer lighter weight (not to mention cost!) so I ordered the 620.

Yellow,

I think the choice of bikes depends on how you ride and how much weight you carry. I bought a BMW R1100RT to tour, but I'm 140 pounds and never carry a passenger, so it turns out it's just too big and heavy. It's a great bike, though, and would be great for a heavier person with a passenger ...