I had and traded my 2008 Speed Triple for the 2007 Standard Rocket. Two different rides. Went from street fighter to Godzilla. My old butt couldn't handle more than 50 mile rides on Speedy. The thing is heavy, put or buy with engine guards, then when you drop it, it's not hard to pick up
Redcad, welcome from Maine, when you finially get your Rocket, the others will be very lonely, there's no staying off of it, except when there is snow on the roads, Maine gets it's share of snow too.