awesome choice!! I went the same route. picked up a 2015 ninja 1000. but I still have the buell couldn't get rid of it.
much more comfortable and the 6th gear is going to be great this year when I do my 7k mile trip. last two years doing that on the buell nearly killed my body.
Alien,
Your thoughtful and often entertaining posts were always welcome.
Be sure to check back once in awhile!
BTW, I have been looking pretty hard at the new Versys 1000 as a second bike, so let us know what you think of the Ninja...