Hi an updateHave taken a K75s ('93, 85k) for a spin for an hour today and liked it a lot. Suits my needs and it is prettier than the GS (sorry :-). Good start point and I can trade up later if I need more (don't we always)Comes with top and side panniers and just been serviced.They want $7,500 for it which is, as you suggested, the premium for a warranty and some redress.They are lending it to me for Waitangi day for a good blat with the missus so will see how that goes... Must say that I am a bit more confident buying from a dealer even tho' it will cost me more.Cheers again