Hi Neil.
I'm another XBR owner. It's a bit scabby but it looks ok at a glance, rarely gives me any trouble and suits me very well (I'm a bit scabby too).
As for partners, negotiations with my Wife about letting me get an outfit to take the kids to school are not going well at the moment. She also thinks bikes are dangerous and she's the one with all the money round here so I don't have a leg to stand on.
A mate of mine recently bought an XT600, fantastic bike, beautiful nick and he got it for an absolute steal. Jammy git.
Dave B