Welcome, Jim!
I'm Troy, and I'm the web dude behind this forum. We have several members in the Wichita area and at least one from Hutchinson--you make at least 2 now. The forum is used for a lot of things, but the #1 purpose is to encourage and coordinate rides. That's what we all want to do!
That new DR650 looks great! I like the black color scheme.
You probably know about them, but another good group for you to be involved with is
http://www.backroadstouring.org. It is run by a Wichitan and has a lot of active members close to you.
If you have any questions regarding the forum's features, just ask.