Hello from a rainy cold Franklin Mass., I am located just south of the great city of Boston! I just picked up my brand new R18b and love it! I had to make some adjustment to the shift levers to accommodate my big feet. I also am just getting used to the weight of her compared to my HD FLHTCI bagger, the R18 seems heavier but a lower center of gravity, it corners so much nicer than the Harley