So the 8.4 wouldn't be available, at the earliest, till mid-December. Since this is my first bike in several decades, I decided to spend some of the $200 difference between the 8.4 and 8.3 on some upgrades, plus some of the things I wanted for the winter - like fenders. I got a 8.3, 17.5", fenders, changed up the saddle for one with some gel since my rear has none, plus a smallish underseat bag for the iphone and keys. Also bought the IsoZone handlebars with the Satellite grips but those won't be in for a week or so.

I'm thinking most of my riding will have pavement beneath me, but I know I want to try some dirt and some gravel.

I did my first ride tonite when I got home and really found out how out of shape I was. I live in a VERY hilly town and got a real workout in the 3 miles I managed. I'm not sure how much different the hydraulic brakes would have been, but I think I'm good for now. I could use a motor of some kind...maybe I should have started at the Harley dealer....