[roborabbit]

Just realized how long of a post this was . My spring courses just ended last week so I’m still in “writing a college term paper” mode. Plus I figured I’d put as many of my questions in one place as possible .

As of right now I’m leaning heavily away from the 250r simply because of insurance purposes. A 250r (because of the full fairing) would cost me around 500-700 yearly. With the highest possible deductable and cash value compensation. When compared to the 500r and V500 which would only 200-300 / year with the same coverage.

Also just searching for a vulcan 500 tells me that it would be worth the wait. These bikes get picked up fast so that tells me that even if I decide to upgrade(1-2 years down the line) the resale value will be secure.

Another question:

How would a dealer feel about a trade-in? I know it would depend on the bike but my father has said that using his Sprint as a trade in is a possibility. (Though he said he would rather pay for my bike outright instead of being insulted with a low ball offer on his baby. He’s probably spent more time with that bike than with me.) Don’t know how a dealer would feel about a trade-in on a bike that would be worth 3/4 – 2/3 the value of the bike I’m considering (KBB has it listed as 4500 private and 3300 trade in). The bikes condition is excellent, only has 13,000 miles on it. This bike has been pampered more than Paris Hilton imo. Even after getting the FJR and not using the Sprint he changes the oil on it every 3 months and runs it sitting for 20-30 min. every other week (He also lubes the chain every 3 weeks and rolls it up and down the drive way).

[roborabbit]

,so warn me before you take your trip so I can avoid the traffic you’ll create after failing to preform a stunt on the turnpike / parkway.

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