[IanC]

A 2009 Suzuki VStrom 650. After all my research it seemed to fill all my needs for what I want to do on a motorcycle. I pick it up tomorrow. I rode it around the parking lot and even though I can’t flat foot it I knew as soon as I started off, this was the second bike for me. It just felt comfortable and the pickup is smooth, quiet, and not much vibration which is alot more than I can say for the bigger cruisers I’ve tried.

I’m keeping the Rebel at least for now, very different riding experiences plus I want to start off slow on the VStrom.

[megaspaz]

right on. congrats. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the weestrom.

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If there’s anything more important than my ego
around, I want it caught and shot now…

[Munch]

If the dealership don’t make me comfortable about my 500 … I will be in a second bike category with ya ( secretly keeping fingers crossed)
Nice bike though!!! Need more pics.

Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a prediction, but today…… is a Bi**h

[chromium ghost]

That’s a great bike. I think they are going to be selling alot more of these crossover type bikes in the next few years as commuters. Sport bike handling, but a more relaxed upright riding position. Perfection.

[RobM]

Congrat’s…My buddy rode one of those for about two years and he loved it. Tried hard to talk me into it, but I couldn’t get over the height and engine size. It’s on my list for my second bike. Just picked up my 2006 Ninja 250 yesterday. I haven’t really had time to ride it yet, just 10 minutes while picking it up in Fallbrook. Can’t wait to get on to practice.

[Munch]

Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a prediction, but today…… is a Bi**h

[IanC]

Yeah the height issue is the big one for me on this bike.

I can’t flat foot it unlike the Rebel. After I picked it up today I went riding with some buddies (about 100 miles) and while I felt totally comfortable while riding, every time I came in for a stop I held my breath.

I’ve been assured that I’ll get used to not being able to flat foot it. So that’s what I’m going to be practicing with this bike over the next few weeks. Lots of stop and goes.

[Munch]

…it’s so hard not to recommend platform boots…. lol….sorry, its 1 am here and I am dileriously tired.

Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a prediction, but today…… is a Bi**h

[Candice]

That’s a nice looking bike!

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