Hey Chopper....I was always hesitant to go over the years 'cause #1) I barely got any stone-chips (I think two...and that was before I bought the front-end bra 1 week after diving into 5.5 yrs of debt!) on my baby let alone rock-rash! But, with some precautions (bought used skid plates) I trust they'll take it easy on us newbies...what the heck! #2) I didn't have enough vacation time in the past & have never been any further West than Ohio.

Just do it Chopper! Besides..I need another newb for them to pick on!