hi,i;m alan,my wife is kate(who has a disability)i currently ride a gpz500s,its my pride and joy and i've done about 20k miles in the 2 yrs i've had it.it is a great bike to ride but i am looking for a bigger bike for specials and keep my gpz for everyday riding..looking forward to the rideout tomorrow.will meet up at warminster..we are also members of mermaid bikers,also a very friendly bunch..