jschaf Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I sat on the new Monster today. It is a nice but I couldn't buy one unless I budgeted for new rear sets right off the bat. The stock rear sets have castings to support the pillion pegs & these castings occupy the space that should be allotted to my size 12 heels. I couldn't ride the bike unless I lift my heels abnormally high or sit in a very pigeon toed position. This is a shame because I really liked the longish reach to the wide bars & the published engine torque figures. Looking forward to the bike show. I'm not a serious buyer yet but that could change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 http://www.racersedge411.com/2011 duc 878 $9000.00 miles 2606Not for me but a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyocrawler Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 It's a toss up. A 1200gsa or a super tenere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 well damn.. next bike? hm... I think after a few more years i'll retire the all track R6, keep the 1199 on the street.. and pick up an 899 for the track...least that's as of right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I wants a Super T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I have ZERO experience in the dirt. I want a small beater dirtbike or 4 wheeler, so when my daughter is old enough for a 50...I will have something to ride with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 i really need to ride a Moto Guzzi California. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Probably a relatively cheap $1500-2500 600 or 750 for the track and a trailer to go with it. Down the road, probably a sport tourer like an FJR-1300, Concours 14, Triumph Trophy, BMW R12000 RT, etc, but I'm not anticipating that for at least a good 2-5+ years, pretty happy with the 919 as a street bike still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 ^^The California actually seems pretty neat...for a cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Probably a2014 Ninja 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I don't... know..! In all seriousness, probably another liter-engined sport-standard, or a sport-tourer. There is a ZZR-1200C at a local dealership that I've been meaning to check out again, and I've been seeing a few Triumph Trophy 1200s pop up from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A Monster or a Triple. Probably leaning toward the Monster especially now with the increased HP in the new Monster. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've got a dealer shopping for Blackbirds right now. Fingers crossed that I can afford it when he finds one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Dream: MV tursimo veloce 800 More likely reality: 1st gen DL650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm in a quandary--- advice appreciated. I'm between: 2008 Suzuki S83 (Intruder 1400), 88 miles, up in Michigan. $3980. I'd have to go pick it up. It's at a dealership so I'd likely have to haggle them down on extra fees, etc. But, yeah -- 88 miles. I don't think it was ever titled. And it's exactly the way I'd customize it -- drag bars, sissy bar removal, stainless brake lines. 2005 Yamaha FZ1 -- 18000 miles, $3500.00 about 3 towns south of me. Still below blue book, but it's a private sale and I've been burned on those before. Little hesitant. Advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The ninja 400 if it comes to the States... this would make a nice track bike for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm in a quandary--- advice appreciated.I'm between:2008 Suzuki S83 (Intruder 1400), 88 miles, up in Michigan. $3980. I'd have to go pick it up. It's at a dealership so I'd likely have to haggle them down on extra fees, etc. But, yeah -- 88 miles. I don't think it was ever titled. And it's exactly the way I'd customize it -- drag bars, sissy bar removal, stainless brake lines.2005 Yamaha FZ1 -- 18000 miles, $3500.00 about 3 towns south of me. Still below blue book, but it's a private sale and I've been burned on those before. Little hesitant.Advice?What kind of riding do you do most is what will answer this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I have ZERO experience in the dirt. How are they? I have wanting to ride one for quite a while now. Seems like an awesome way to poach mtb. trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 How are they? I have wanting to ride one for quite a while now. Seems like an awesome way to poach mtb. trails. Overpriced/not quite there yet technology....soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The ninja 400 if it comes to the States... this would make a nice track bike for me.I thought those were just sleeved down 650s...did I miss something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 What kind of riding do you do most is what will answer this ? Well. In the summer, I commute most days, run short errands. Cruise around. Not many twisties where I live. I'd also be doing trips with my dad at some point, which wouldn't be much farther away than upstate New York. The capacity to carry at least a weekend's clothing would be ideal -- pretty sure both bikes could handle what I had to throw at it. So, we'll say around-town for the most part, with intermittent moderate length trips to visit family in other towns and states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I thought those were just sleeved down 650s...did I miss something?I believe they are. But it would make the perfect track bike. Not to slow in the straight and fast in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I believe they are. But it would make the perfect track bike. Not to slow in the straight and fast in the corners. This is the bike you describe. This is the 390 but if KTM would do the same with their 690, it would be a winner. There was some dude up at Grattan on a 690 Duke making peeps look silly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Personally, I'd buy the FZ1 without a second thought over the Suzuki. It's more versatile and capable. You can do anything on the FZ that the Suzuki can, and not the other way around.That's my personal opinion. I don't have an unbiased opinion. The FZ has that cruiser beat in spades. That's about what I'm thinking -- plus, cheaper... and it's been used, not sitting around a showroom for several years without being ridden. Good call, sir. Anything I should look for in terms of points of failure/common issues with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Well. In the summer, I commute most days, run short errands. Cruise around. Not many twisties where I live. I'd also be doing trips with my dad at some point, which wouldn't be much farther away than upstate New York. The capacity to carry at least a weekend's clothing would be ideal -- pretty sure both bikes could handle what I had to throw at it. So, we'll say around-town for the most part, with intermittent moderate length trips to visit family in other towns and states. Although I absolutely agree with Pauly...what you would be using it for seems more crusier centric unless you're gonna use the excuse of getting the FZ1 to make it on down to SEO and the like. If you do end up with the cruiser...send me the ad on that fz1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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