I sold my BMW because I didn't want to make the payments anymore. I ended up buying a 2007 Kawasaki KLR650 for $2200. I was paying almost $300 a month for a 2007 BMW GS1200 that I hardly rode. I think my choice was good. I will probably add another low $ bike that I can take on long trips. The bikes are fun but after 30 years of riding my fear level has gone up, and I prefer to be nice and warm in my truck..
