@muksdachux
Thanks so much for that NeaT info.. I'm already in for the Katana 600. I'd already got quite a few recommendations for this bike for such a price.. even though not a grand one, but many say that the bike is still one of the best sports touring types around..

so i'm happy.
plus, you know it's like a dream that I thought i'd probably be able to fulfil only after 10 years or so, but just like that. the jolt of getting through this took over and I have to get this now. hopefully i'll post pics next week.
Thanks again for all the info.