Mike, I just picked up an ยด03 40th anniversary eddition (5k miles) the other day. Great ride and handles well. You comments made the difference in selceting between a few bikes. One question, have you experienced 2nd gear problems? Seens not to shift in smoothly every time and once popped out of gear. Would like to get more ideas from you on what you have done to your bike or would like to do, etc., for a better ride. Lots of upgrades on mine from original owner. Hector