Before that I had a Kawasaki Mack I. It was a triple 2-stroke with expansion chambers that only weighted 325lbs. Blast to ride. I had a front tire on the 900 blow at 60 mph with the wife on the back. Kept it up, but didn't have as much desire to ride after that. Thought I had a tank slapper, but eased it to the side of the road. Shook like crazy. Tony