About a week ago I closed a deal over the phone and faxed in the signed papers for my new 1199 Panigale. I then searched for a forum to try and educate myself on my purchase, which lead me here. I have to say how disappointed I am with the amount of drama there is on here. I knew that there was going to be a little bit because everyone is a tough guy sitting behind a keyboard, but sheesh! Having never owned an Italian bike, I feel like this forum could be very helpful, but at what cost? So far I have had to sift through post after post of BS to find anything worth value. This bike has only been out for a year, how do so many of you have so much beef with each other? I spend too much time fighting a REAL war to get caught up in an internet battle. And before someone makes the comment "you can leave at any time", I know that already. I would like to stick around though and maybe make some friends and learn a few things about the beautiful machine that we are all so passionate about.