I’d been considering buying a bike, so now I know what to avoid.
I was looking for something smaller anyway, like a Honda Shadow.
Consider an Indian Scout - I’ve put 29,000 on mine in less than 3 years. The Shadow is a good bike, but it just didn’t feel the same for me. You won’t go wrong with either, but don’t buy a Shadow until you have at least ridden a Scout.
I have an 1100. Friggin’ bulletproof.