I had an XL175 myself way back then, also had an XL250, 350, 500, and 650R. My favorite was the 250, an '82 with pro-link. An ST1300 is a far cry from a Monkey. Seems the older I get, the more I prefer the little bikes. I have 4 bikes, A Harley Evo Road king, my XV250, a CL90 with a Lifan 140, and a CT70 with a Lifan 110. I put the most miles last year on the CT. If I had the room, I'd buy a Monkey. It's bigger than it looks, torquey, comfortable, and has a manual clutch. The new Hunter Cub is neat, but so is a clean CT90 with a big motor.