Hi stillhere, your trip to get your "new to you" bike is similiar to when I went to get my 1500. I went about 500 miles to look at and purchase my 1500. It was just as advertised and after a checkout and test ride, I paid the guy and rode it home. I really like the 1500. Best riding bike I have owned and I have had all the Goldwing models except the 1800.