The day did finally come and what a day it was.

Its a matter of putting your ego aside sometimes and doing the sensible thing, I learn new stuff everyday and will continue too, until I get altzeimers anyway
Then you can learn the same thing every day
 
I didn't test ride mine either but when the Ks are so small you figure it's new anyway. I'm sure I was blinded by the crome.
 
I too am a returning rider after approx 20 years. 2 months on the Rocket now and every ride is a learning experience. Whilst my confidence is building I still respect her might and bulk on every ride. I cant imagine not having a Rocket.