I appreciate everybody's comments and encouragement. I loved the NT700V - especially the wind protection and the shaft drive. However, the lousy latches on the panniers were another story. So even though I wasn't happy about how far out the CB500X side cases stick out, I absolutely love the fact that they are top loading. Another issue was It took some experimenting but I now have no helmet buffeting at 80mph. I also installed the Scottoiler xSystem and so far so good. I have most all the bells and whistles on it and is such a delight to ride except for one area and that is the OEM seat. The seat causes me to slide into the tank which gets old after an hour ride. My NT had a Corbin seat and I know that you either love or hate a Corbin seat but the one on the NT fit me fine. So I bit the bullet and my new Corbin seat for the CBX is suppose to arrive at the end of this month. Will the big bucks I paid for it be worth it????? I'll let you know.
Wendell