I took mine for it's first ride (by me anyways) yesterday, it is an awsome feeling, the sound of the gears whineing and such, you have to love it! My k7 is my first motorcycle, and i love it! I hope it lasts forever! Good luck getting yours going smoothly, mine was a challenge at first but after D/Ling the Honda Shop manual in PDF from the manuals FAQ it was a breeze! Ride long and prosper!