Hiya Monk-
Got it last July. The bike is pure ecstasy to ride but I had to replace my Van to haul the family. That was quite an upgrade from a 96 Plymouth Voyager to a 2001 Honda Odessey. My Odessey is costing me a bunch each month. Then a few weeks ago my old beloved 91 4x4 Ford Ranger gave hints that problems were around the corner, so I traded on a Honda Civic. The gas prices had influence on me trading the Ranger, I assure you. The bottom line is I now have three vehicle payments and I would like to sell the bike. I will miss it terribly. I am already going through DT's about my ranger, but then I pull up to the gas pump and I get a little relief when I realize I am getting 34 MPG in the Civic:D
BTW, did I mention that I get around 45 MPG on that Yamaha?? However, generally the insurance will be pretty high for the average guy. I pay like $570 a year for full coverage on it, but that is in SA where the rates are stupid high anyway.