Just because you put a deposit down, doesn't mean you can't pull it if they aren't working with you. I was glad I put a deposit down on my Slim S when I did, 5 months ahead of time. There is a waiting list for them now.
I'd never get caught up in the hype of a new model coming out. In a few years these will be on your local Craigslist for 11K or less.
So true. I think the Low Rider S will be my next bike or a 2014 or newer RGS or SGS. I'll wait for them on the used market. They'll already have the exhaust done and will be low mileage. Sales are slowing down so I think it will be a buyers market in a year or so.