I am a novice rider. I have been wanting to get into motorcycles for about 15 years, but haven't been able to make it happen until this past year. While at the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival in Birmingham AL I told my wife that I intended to ride to the next festival. She said to go right ahead. So I started gearing up and took the MSF course late last year. On Feb 4 2014 I drove to the fantastic dealership in Pensacola and bought a brand new 2014 V7 Stone. I had them get me the low gel seat for my extreme shortness of inseam and I ordered crash bars and centerstand kit on the internet. Now I am ready for some practice! I look forward to enjoying my Guzzi for many years to come.