I recently went to a local bike shop, and found what I feel could be my next bike... but I wanted some opinions.... You all know I own a 2007 suzuki c-50 boulevard cruiser with 13k miles on it, that is very comfortable and my wife likes and can ride with me.... it has tons of luggage space for everything I might need and some extra (as vrod dave is quick to use) .... problem is it won't keep pace with you jokers around here... (maybe I shouldn't have to, but I feel bad when I slow a ride up) well here's the deal.... I found a sport tourer that I really like and the price is right.... it's a 2007 BMW F 800 ST, with 15k miles on it, the dealer is asking $8,990, I owe about $6,500 on mine, so I think I'll prolly be a little top heavy financially in the deal... question 1: given this will only be my second bike ever in my life is this a good choice both in ridability and financially? and question 2: will it be able to "keep pace" with most of the bikes around here a little better then my current beast? and question 3: would it make me a douchebag in any of your eyes??? I'll sit back and watch the fur fly....