Ooooo, Dee G don't temp me with sources for Guzzi's. What Mike said about the guys in Austria overthinking things is so true and likely why I will never buy a new BMW. Probably won't ever buy anything made since 2003 or so either. But the Guzzi, now there is classic styling with a sense of simplicity and it's even affordable. More and more I find myself loving my Cali Special Sport. (sorry Aida, just had to get in one more kudo for the marque)
Fortunately, Seattle is a very long way from Texas so I doubt that I'll load up the old Ford conestoga with trailer and head that way. But then, a one way ticket is fairly cheap these days.....