anyone out there own one of these sleds???

What kind of info are you looking for? While I don't own one, they are one of the most common machines around; them and the similar Sport Tourings. I don't know how many of that year model are still going - they did tend to crack in the tubs after some miles and, the earlier 550 engines did sometimes take a dump early. Even so, they have been bought in good numbers every year here so they have a track record that is pretty easily followed.