Iam 42 years old & have been riding dirt bikes & crotch rockets since 1977.I have recently had cortisone injections deep into the joints in my elbows on both arms & iam tired of that kind of pain to ride a fast bike! Today i went to a dealer to see the 08 Concours & told the salesman if he starts it up for me i would buy a 09 Black Concours with some add ons like the gel seat & risers for the handlebars . When he started this beast up it was quiet & purred like a kitten, but when i twisted the throttle to hear it, OMG does this bike sound wicked & responsive I was sold instantly... I was aiming for a Harley for 09 , but after hearing this baby & sitting on it , it made me think iam not ready for the two wheeled tractor yet ...So basically iam a bike fanatic & always been one & if anyone can tell me how they like the C-14 I would like to hear some comments , also ive heard about the heat to the legs & that is my biggest concern. I would like to know if that the heat is as bad as some people say it is , i would like to know, hope to hear from you soon