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ParticipantI have seen 2-3 yo SV 650 around the Denver area for around $3800-4600. The one I test rode, dragged my 300# behind down the road rather nicely.
Participantwill give you the look you desire and the HP to do the things you desire. I still say take the class FIRST.
Participantfor a test ride on the big bagger that they sell. I really want to try it and the scrambler out. I will let you know how it goes.
Participantyou can do are;
1. Change speed.
2. Change direction
3. CommunicateThat is the execute step of the risk management tool that we teach in the course. (SEE).
Participantfor the past couple of days but, I still haven’t gotten my proof of insurance so I can get a plate on it. It is supposed to get cold and wet here again tonight or tomorrow. Soon, I hope, soon. I taught in the cold wet this past weekend. Yuck.
ParticipantGotta help the sig other out today. You know what they say “If mama aint happy…” Tonight or tomorrow. I know, I know “Checks in the mail” and all.
ParticipantThere is a dealer in Denver (that I have never heard of). I would be real interested to see if there is anyone out there who has owned (or even ridden) one of these. Price is right.
ParticipantI think I have come up with the combo. I am going to add some mustard yellow canvas saddlebags that I bought from a local farm supply and a Tupperware top box. May have to modify the throw over part of the saddlebags. I am going to get out from in front of this devil box today and play with my new toy. I am also kind of considering swapping out the headlight to projector bulbs and the rest to LEDs. I just can’t leave stuff alone.
ParticipantDoing tours on the Can-Am or this Quadster. It would almost be aimed at the same market. At least the tour would be cheaper than a purchase and it would allow folks who wouldn’t purchase one to “own” one for a couple of days or a week. I’ll look into that, meanwhile; if there is anyone that will take that idea and run with it, let me know, I would take a tour like that.
ParticipantI haven’t had the time to get my HD up to the shop to get the starter solenoid repaired. I just can’t stand the fact that others get to go out to play so I looked around and found a bike I can ride until the HD is worked on. I know, I know, I spent more on a different motorcycle than it would have cost me to have the HD TOWED to the shop up in Ft. Collins and have the work done but, I am a very right now kind of guy. I am pretty sure that around here you can get your money back out of old dirt bikes, just like you can get your money back out of old, junkie, rusty pickups. The HD will get pulled up to Ft. C over the next couple of weeks. At least I kept the CCs low on the dirt bike so as not to be tempted to start road tripping with it. I HAVE to repair the HD before the road trips start.
ParticipantIn areas where it starts snowing in September and it stays that way until April or May, people don’t see bikers for up to 8 months at a time. Then all of the sudden it seems like there are bikes everywhere and the cagers have long since forgotten what their fellow highway users look like. If you happen to be in one of those kind of areas, assume that you are invisible. Even here in Colorado where bikers are out year round (admittedly, on a limited basis during the cold weather), the cagers forget about us and the accident rate goes up and mortality goes down in late March to early May.
ParticipantLucky you. You won’t be spending your time and money wrenching while you should be riding. She is pretty and I like the luggage layout. While you are out starting your riding day, I will be in the garage adjusting, checking, tightening and Loctiting my old HD, THEN I can get out and ride. Almost takes all of the joy out of riding (notice I said almost). Enjoy your riding season.
April 13, 2009 at 3:01 pm in reply to: Prospective bike buyer with questions, and need reccomendations #17718Participantis very reminiscent of the original Buell XB. The one with the Sportster motor not the one with the Rotax. I am so anxious to see what those will cost in the states. I love the idea that they made that motorcycle with the mechanic noob in mind. The will even be doing factory workshops to show owners how to work on/maintain their own bikes. What a Godsend. Even with that sport riding position (which tears my old, fat, knees and back up), I would consider it at a higher price. I hope they consider a cruiser at some point. WOW, am I impressed.
Oh yeah, that is not what this post is about but, this is one of those pages where I have to write a little and then scroll back up and drool. I would say to the original poster to get through the class first. You may find (from taking the class) that motorcycling is not for you. Once you have passed the class and gotten your motorcycle endorsement, go to the dealers and look at everything. Even look at the most “dorky” looking motorcycles. You never know where your ride might arise. Depending on how you do in class, you may want to start with a motorcycle that you will not be depending on as your ONLY means. You may want to hang around town and hone your skills on a smallish motorcycle and then jump up to something highway worthy. Point is, you will have a better idea of the displacement level that you want to start out at, after the class.ParticipantThey are fun to watch in the course. We mix scooters in with the bikes. I love to tease them “Ok, make sure you downshift or Make sure you are only in second gear”. Hehehehehe. I wave at em, it makes their day.
ParticipantMy friend is “petite” as yourself. We did start her off on a Rebel (1986 $1350, and she will get that money back when she resells it). After that there will be things like a Suzuki Savage L650. After you have some saddle time, you will probably be ok with getting the balls or your feet on the ground.
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