Well I applaud you, I have been seriously looking Into the 500x sometimes I think at 68 I should look into custom rocking chairs but not quite ready for that. I just can't seem to find one in my area for a test ride.Risers have been successfully added to the F.
I gave the F a very serious look, but decided to wait for an X the next year hoping for a non-black color and wanting ABS and the center stand.
I'm happy that I waited, even if the X was a belated 72nd birthday present to myself. :thumbsup