I am hearing u and couldn't agree more, its a dam shame but thats life and luck changes, I got a bargain on a ducati 696 monster, great suspension and handling I like it a great deal but I dont love it like I loved my bonneville. Bonneville's are a special bike with heaps of charactor and personality and I will dearly miss her once she is gone, but I cannot afford to keep her just to look at and the occasional ride, it sux but that is life. My loss is somebody's gain so hopefully somebody will look after her. I checked the BMW F800R nice bike but too exe'e for me at the min 16500aud. Nice bike though and very smooth, the Ducati I bought cost me 9400 AUD WITH 14000KM ON IT. Great buy but again I will miss da bonne cheers and thanks for your help and comments and please all of you that have helped me over the years accept my sincere thanks and appreciation kindest regards BEN DICKENS