wow, thank you for so many suggestions, product ideas etc... trust me, i am taking notes. i really want to enjoy riding and for me, its going to mean staying warm. i dont have many pics yet, but i will try to post some soon. its a good lookin bike, no bling or mods ( but i did just order a ride naked sticker !!!!! i can resist ) but now i actually have a bike that doesnt bore me to tears and can still practice cornering on, i will def. want to ride more often. its asphalt black, and i really like it... here is what blows ya'll -- my 6 year old daughter actually tipped it over and now i have scratches and a tiny dent on the tank. argh!!!!!!!!!!! im still trying to stay sane over that incident.