Hahahaha. I'll be paying for this until July 31, 2010. So don't think Bondware pays me THAT much lol . And I know. They are dangerous. That's one of the reasons I shelled out $175 (ouch) and took the three-day motorcycle safety course. We learned how to do everything from swerve around grandma's Buick to jump over potholes and obstacles in the road. You're right. Going out on that thing is a bet every time I do it. But I reduced my chances of being involved in a serious accident by 75% by taking the course, and then another 40% by making the conscious decision that I will NEVER get behind the handlebars with alcohol in my system. Those are two major factors. (And yes, those are MRF statistics, not my estimates.) I didn't buy it to hotrod. I bought it to cruise and to save on gas (OMG!!! 80 MILES PER GALLON!). I have every intention of searching and evaluating every mile I drive. Thanks for the concern . N

-Nicholas