Keep in mind that it will still be nice outside until late october. But I'm in the same boat that your in. I'm taking the calss the last weekend in july and I'd like to get a bike very soon their after. I'm hoping that after the summer time rush I'll be able to get a good deal on an ex500. Also having cash in had when you go to look at a bike will help to presuade the seller a little more to lower his price.