Greeting VTR fans! I have read each of your posts with keen interest. I am living in Japan, perhaps to return to Canada in the future. I intend on taking a machine with me— the class of machine the VTR falls into. It´s a toughy because my first attraction in the showroom has been a used Suzuki Goose thumper. But I have had my eyes on the VTR for a long time, and before that the Spada. BONES has made some discomforting comments about a mushy front end. Many years ago I had too many of those until I got a Bultaco — problem solved. Any suggestions would be most welcome. — Metrella