Made the pilgrimage the Portland RE Dealer. To my surprise they had in stock several C5's and G5's in several color options. Met Justin the owner and Pedro (Mechanic), both are super nice guys that you can tell are proud RE dealers. They offered to let me test ride both models and I took them up on the offer.
I have to say both models are great. I was abit concerned about the C5 speed wobble issue so I of course I had to see what all the fuss is about. To my surprise, no wobble at 50, 55, 60 or 65. I took my hand of the bars at 60 and still no wobble (kids do not try this at home). Having owned 14 bikes in my 25 year riding history (I'm 41), I must say that both the C5 and G5 are fine machines and anyone with second thoughts should test ride.
Before I end this tale, I have to mention that what first interested me in the new RE UCE bikes was a picture I came across of a G5 Deluxe. When I went to purchase one at my local shop, the dealer told me that they were not available in the US.
When I pulled into the parking lot of the Portland shop there she was glimmering in the sun light, a 2010 G5 Deluxe. This was the first one I had seen in person and it was love at first sight. So after my test rides, I asked if it was for sale. Justin said he wanted to hold on to this one but would order another. So I put a deposit down and should have my dream bike in the next few weeks.
P.S. I want to thank Ducati Scotty for referring me to this shop. When I mentioned Scott reffed me, Justin mentioned that he's a great guy and a wealth of motorcycle knowledge. May be some day I will get to ride with the legend but one dream at a time...