Yeah, checked out the bike. Nice bike for a first bike- if your going to ride alone. AGAIN, if your wife is going to ride, that is not the bike for you. Maybe in the future. Not now. No rear seat on that bike and even though it has rear suspension, it will still be very unfortable for her.

she will be getting her own bike shortly after.

Although my father in law seems to think the lack of saddle bags and a windshield are problems.

those type of "cruser" bikes just isnt what I am into.

Yeah, everyone has thier own ideas and agendas. I never rode without windshield.I say in the wind brother!

I did have saddle bags though. That was my choice. I suggest you decide for yourself what is the best bike for you!

If your wife is going to get her own bike in the near future, then this won't be a problem. Just rememebr, she will want to ride behind you every now and then. With the bike you are looking at, that won't happen.

OOPS! I meant I never rode WITH a windshield-NEVER! whoa.........Did not like the way they blocked my view and besides, I want the wind in my face.

Finally got one, Settled on a 1100cc Yamaha Vstar 2004.

got bags, a windshield and a double seat. custom pipes too.

here is a little video of it in my garage.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasPetePaintball

I think you made a great choice brother.