Hello from Santa Barbara.
I have had my 08 for 3 years and put almost 30,000 miiles on it.
Only problem I have ever had (not including the electrical stuff I had added on) was the kick stand relay stopped working on my way back from S.F and left me stranded in the hot and windy area just above Paso Robles.
Get towing added on to your insurance. It is inexpensive and great to have.
All companys give different free towing millage but if you put milles on you bike as a lot of us do, I would check it out.
I ride every Thursday with a bunch of great guys in a club the OFMC.
Old Fart Motorcycle Club and we put around 150 to 200 milles every week.
I am the only scooter! (BMW, Gold-wings,Harley s and Kawasakis)
But because it is so fast and I have earned my spot in the front of the pack.:lol!:
Check here, before you buy anything. We made the mistakes for you.