Shadow, not exactly offers to buy, but I'd bet a good percentage of the folks on this forum were attracted to the bike when they saw it on the street or parked rather than discovering it on the showroom floor. Its a common statement that Mr. Yama dealer discourages people from looking at it, but the bike sells itself on the basis of its ride appeal. I know I had no intention of buying a motorcycle until I saw a guy unload a tw off the back of his motorhome in Sequoia NP and proceed to motoraway for a day of zooming through King's Canyon. Talk about envy. I was sick for a week and two weeks later had my own ride. Go figure - I've never had that urge for a sport bike or a BMW. Tom