I wanted to thank the people who have posted to this forum! You didn't know it but your comments, observations, suggestions and support to others helped me to make the decision to purchase a 2011 R3T today.
I got back in to riding a year ago with only my 2nd mc, a 2007 C50 Blvd. It was a good bike but undersized and under powered for 2 up riding (of a slightly portly pair ). I decided I wanted to move up and spent the last several weeks reading about and test driving several different rides. From a Yamaha Royal Stars an stratoliners to Kawi nomads and 2000 LT's and finally to the R3T. I couldn't be happier! Looking forward to riding the great roads of NC and beyond on this fantastic ride.
Allow me to be the first to WELCOME you to our nut house, from WA State!
You have already learned what a special brew we have going on here!
Enjoy your new Rocket and BE CAREFUL!