Thanks for the reply's guys. I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger and wanted to make sure it would be good for trips to the beach and mountains. I'm 6'3" and just under 300lbs. A big boy no doubt, but that's why I'm looking at big metric bikes. Went to a bike show and found the HDs I liked looked like toys under me. No disrespect, I love Harleys, but I love all bikes. For the style, comfort, power, and size I'm looking for it seems the 109 will fit the bill perfectly.