[owlie]

This is the best explanation I have heard of the “you’ll be bored with it soon” phenomena. While I have sat on and thought about getting a 250, I think that this has talked me out of even considering it.

Good Luck on your trade-up.

[owlie]

Okay, so I thought about this a little more, and looked at the bikes I was trying from the category perspective. My complaint about where the handles bars are on several of the bikes is probably more along the lines of not thinking the riding posture is comfortable since they were all sport bikes. In all honesty though, I have no idea how I would feel about this riding posture without actually riding one.

[owlie]

This is fantastic! I really appreciate that you added in some of the descriptive characteristics such as fuel economy and set height.

The only suggestion I have is to add either a model year column or “last updated” date.

[owlie]

Excellent. I’m glad to hear it was an easy fix.

[owlie]

Thanks for the advice on bargaining. I was kind of wondering where to start.

In all honesty, there is only 8-10 weeks left in our riding season. If the dealer doesn’t have it on the floor, or I can’t find it used, I’ll probably be waiting until spring.

[owlie]

I agree, Munch. This was a senseless tragedy.

[owlie]

Very nice. And everyone knows that black goes faster.

I’ll let your wife be the one to tell you to take it easy. I’m sure that she appreciates having you in one piece.

[owlie]

Thanks for the great advice. One of the people at the Honda dealership I stopped at today said the same thing when I mentioned that the gear shift seemed awkwardly placed on a dual sport I tried.

I think one of the real problems I am running into in my area is that most people are not thinking about new summer toys right now and so the inventory is lower across the board on bikes. A lot of the sales people seem to be trying to put me on larger bikes because they don’t have any of the smaller bikes I am asking about in stock.

[owlie]

Great looking bike! Congrats!

[owlie]

Well, I’m glad he wasn’t completely off base. But still, not what I was looking for.

[owlie]

17 days and counting. 9am NY time on the 18th.

[owlie]

If you want what I have culled from the manufacturer websites (I have a few more bikes and have combed through the Honda site) drop me a message with your email. I’d be happy to send you my spreadsheet.

Owlie

[owlie]

Check your local laws. Different states have different regulations. Also, even if they are illegal, they may not be enforced.

Also, think about it this way- they are under your helmet. If you get pulled over regularly, it would add up quickly. If you just get pulled over once every 15 years or so, it may just be an extra $50 bucks on top of your speeding ticket. What is your hearing worth to you?

[owlie]

If there is any amount of traffic, just fall in line with the average speed of the vehicles around you. On side streets, just think about how long it would take to stop if a three year old comes charging out from between cars and match your pace to that.

Hope you get it fixed soon!

[owlie]

Looks good.

My helmet was a bit snug too. I had tried on one size larger, and it was also a firm fit, but I was concerned it would end up too loose once I had worn it. After the BRC, I knew that I had the right size.

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