I did, but just fell in love with the Classic's looks. The bagger has some very objective benefits as to geometry, fuel, rear shock travel, etc., so it was more "heart than head" when I made the choice. My biggest fear was fuel range as I ride whatever I have all over our lovely Region as well as cross country and with a few bikes petrol was constantly on my mind in "those places". I found as I was able to count on a minimum 180 mile range that I could work things out for more desolate areas. Often out west I was easily going over 200 miles prior to finding a station and with the rear shock adjusted properly I only added the BMW/Mustang Weekender seat to make her quite acceptable for day in and day out riding where I just kept a fun pace to average 500-600 mile days. Anyway, I have been tempted by the bagger models and while I never say never, the little extra weight isn't something I want as the Classic is already a very Big Girl so I would have to do some back to back test rides to make the call v. K1600, GS or another RT. A very good problem to have and as we're in the same neighborhood of WNC we have some great shops to grab a demo(s) on a bunch of enablers one and all.......Hey Bob I think I will as well. It’s one of those bikes you either love it, or not. did you consider the bagger model?