Just bought a brand new 2007 V Strom 1000 tonight at our local dealers vip night. Used the money from selling a drz400 and trading in a 2000 kawasaki concours. Got the bike for 7900.00 so I think I got a pretty good deal. Have read alot about the bike and I think I am going to enjoy alot. all but going from a shaft to a chain. Have to remember to bring the chain lube??