Lots of great input, thanks.
I am going to the dealership to test ride an R1200R tomorrow. I'm leaning in one of two directions, either the lowered R12R, or potentially a C650GT in the fall. I cancelled my russell day long saddle order for the connie, it's just too tall already.
I'm trying to talk myself into the idea that a 650cc scooter might not be terrible on the highway. That's probably dumb. The G was OK, pretty fun, but didn't really have the power or the weight to be all that good. I probably just need 2 bikes, one for commuting and one for touring. Can't really swing that though.
There is a 2007 burgman exec 650 for sale here in philadelphia that I am going to try to take a look at though.
Fun process. Wish I were a Rockefeller.
My short riding buddy & I are riding thru Philadephia in April on our way to the Gettysburg Getaway Weekend. If you are still undecided by then, perhaps we can meet as we ride thru & you can try on our R1200Rs?