First of all, once again, thanks to all of you who took the time to answer!
Yesterday morning I wanted to take the plunge and buy the demo model.
I was very much torn between the 2016 and the demo model, because a) the second hand bike had all the extras I wanted but could not justify to buy straight away for the demo model and b) the argument that initial issues with new bikes have been ironed out over time also made me lean towards the second hand bike.
On the other hand… 41000 km versus 1000 km, no warranty versus full warranty… upgraded model…
Needless to say I had a sleepless night, also because I waned it NOW and not later on in the year. There are numerous reasons for this, but it will likely only bore you.
Anyhow, yesterday at 9am I phoned the dealer… and the demo bike was sold. Some time between my test riding it at noon on Saturday and closure somebody had bought the bike.
I ended up jumping onto a ferry from Vancouver to Victoria to test ride the second hand bike.
Now, I am the very happy owner of an older bike, with all bells and whistles and I can only hope it doesn’t cause me any issues.
As a total newcomer to Can Ams, after decades of riding two wheelers, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the longish ride home.
Thanks again for all your support,
Best wishes
Stef.