I have been riding my tbird for over a month now...and i like it better every day! It was exactly as advertised and is more bike than i can handle right now, but i am growing into it and am sure it will be one i can ride for the rest of my biking life.
Below is a pic of me and the sport, with my gf and her norton. Makes a nicely matched pair, imho. Thanks for all your advice and good wishes. Good luck to all.