happy new year stowemad, great choice of bike. I got a new black xtx back start of the year after 30 years of sport bikes and love it. Love your roads in NZ, my son lives in Hawera and i would normally be down to see him and family around now but can't make it this year. Instead suck at home in Scotland, bike tucked up for the winter, looking out the window at 20cm snow and my dear son on skype every other day sitting in the sun with a beer in hand. doh!!!!!

keep it shiney side up, good luck