Just picked up my new 08 Black and Silver. I sold my 02 SE about a year ago and have been suffering from serious withdraw. Although I haven't had the new one even close to the powerband yet, I have been pretty impressed with the changes. The first thing I noticed was that the reach to bars was a little different. Maybe the handlebars are a tad lower, or the footpegs are a bit higher, but it's still comfortable. I've also noticed that the new forks don't dive nearly as much as the old ones. The shifting is like butter compared to my 02, and the overall handling seems more refined. I can't wait to get past the 500 mile mark so I can start playing with the extra ponies. I haven't been on here much, since I was Busaless for a while, but plan on checking in for all the great info and tips. I would also like to know what other people think of the GEN II, and what other features you like and don't like about it.
