vrus
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if u wanna trade for a speed triple one ride, let me know
Sport Touring Suggestions
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I think you'll find the cost of maintenance for the BMW to be relatively high
Nice bike, but a bit small for 2 up touring
Why not get the C14 instead, windshield and hard bags, ABS & all the goodies. Nice ST bike. Saw one at GP bikes a few weeks ago for a bit over $10K. Was an '09 I think and looked virtually new.
You don't mention how many miles a day you're planning to do. If you're looking at long tours the ST1300 and FJR 1300 are good bikes and there are many low KM bikes to be had for $8 - $10k and they last forever. My ST is starting it's 12th season and is still going strong. Many would say these are more tour than sport, but after 10 or 11 hours in the saddle you'd appreciate the different focus and they do well with 2 up riding.
I think he hand in his man-card a long time ago. Once upon a time he was talking about banging chicks now he's talking about an old man's bike.
He's dead lifting 800lbs & he's saying he wants a more relax riding position
As they say, Love & insanity display the same symptoms
I really don't know why people are mentioning naked bikes. I would guess they make terrible tourers because of the wind
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You got that right Rocker dude...
Here's one for the old man... http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/K120...50955328/?ms=motorcycles_atvs&showcpo=ShowCPO
or this baby..
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...Y-4800-KM-W0QQAdIdZ460952793QQfeaturedAdZtrue
Here's one for the old man... http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/K120...50955328/?ms=motorcycles_atvs&showcpo=ShowCPO
or this baby..
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...Y-4800-KM-W0QQAdIdZ460952793QQfeaturedAdZtrue
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Emerald94
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How often do you plan to tour 2-up?
It can be done on the VFR (once in a while) but yes, it won't be as comfy as a bigger sport-tourer like an FJR or the like.
On the other hand, what about when it's just you? The VFR is still pretty good at that.
Not sure I'm ready yet to have a large toure as my only bike when I feel like hitting the twisties.
It can be done on the VFR (once in a while) but yes, it won't be as comfy as a bigger sport-tourer like an FJR or the like.
On the other hand, what about when it's just you? The VFR is still pretty good at that.
Not sure I'm ready yet to have a large toure as my only bike when I feel like hitting the twisties.
suzuki2000
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I keep debating myself, I want a bigger bike, currently I have a 600, Some parts hurt a lot sooner on a sportier bike, so I am considering a cruiser, but my heart just cant get there? So I start looking at some of the comprimises.... I like the VFR's 800 and newer 1200's.I like the BMW K1200S, Beautiful bike but it falls into the 1000cc+ SS category for insurance
Something I recently saw that I found interesting was the FJR, sound silly but 1200cc, almost 150hp, shaft drive for maintenance. Built for touring with some sport. It has hard bags that come off in a snap and actually looks decent with some mods, pipes and clip ons type bars to get rid of the factory ape hangers. Not sure if i completely buy into it, but it makes me think... From what I know they are a pretty bullet proof bike
Stock:
Modded: can't find a picture, but this guy did some pretty interesting things with clipons and two some two brothers cans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE_LAwsym1E
Prices are pretty decent where you could pick up a solid used bike for $5-7K, maybe less if you look
Something I recently saw that I found interesting was the FJR, sound silly but 1200cc, almost 150hp, shaft drive for maintenance. Built for touring with some sport. It has hard bags that come off in a snap and actually looks decent with some mods, pipes and clip ons type bars to get rid of the factory ape hangers. Not sure if i completely buy into it, but it makes me think... From what I know they are a pretty bullet proof bike
Stock:
Modded: can't find a picture, but this guy did some pretty interesting things with clipons and two some two brothers cans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE_LAwsym1E
Prices are pretty decent where you could pick up a solid used bike for $5-7K, maybe less if you look
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gwelfmike
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Okay, I will step in here and tell you what I know about FJR1300's, got one, a 2003, owned it since 2004 and it had 5,000 kms on it, it now has 235,000 kms on it. Mechanical problems, none. Electrical Problems, two, had to replace the ignition switch and the high/low beam switch. I can have the tires off in 15 minutes, ( except if I forget to put a 1/2 or greater board under the centre stand ), which is about twice a season as they keep on wearing out.
Modifications, stainless steel brake lines, power commander and a Yamaha Cobin seat. I know you can do but why bother I am too busy riding it. The saddle bags and top case work flawlessly and can be removed and installed in no time at all.
We have been as far north to James Bay, far south as Key West and as far east as Newfoundland. I have been in the saddle for up to 19 hours. Now when my wife tells me to go get a bag of milk, she puts a return time on it or else she comes along, and she loves riding on the back.
When ever I think about getting a new bike, I take the old grey mule out for a ride and remind myself what it really is all about.
If you want to find out more info on the FJR go take a look at
http://www.fjrowners.com/
Modifications, stainless steel brake lines, power commander and a Yamaha Cobin seat. I know you can do but why bother I am too busy riding it. The saddle bags and top case work flawlessly and can be removed and installed in no time at all.
We have been as far north to James Bay, far south as Key West and as far east as Newfoundland. I have been in the saddle for up to 19 hours. Now when my wife tells me to go get a bag of milk, she puts a return time on it or else she comes along, and she loves riding on the back.
When ever I think about getting a new bike, I take the old grey mule out for a ride and remind myself what it really is all about.
If you want to find out more info on the FJR go take a look at
http://www.fjrowners.com/
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killerkeith
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I'm just gonna drop this here
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I keep debating myself, I want a bigger bike, currently I have a 600, Some parts hurt a lot sooner on a sportier bike, so I am considering a cruiser, but my heart just cant get there? So I start looking at some of the comprimises.... I like the VFR's 800 and newer 1200's.I like the BMW K1200S, Beautiful bike but it falls into the 1000cc+ SS category for insurance
Something I recently saw that I found interesting was the FJR, sound silly but 1200cc, almost 150hp, shaft drive for maintenance. Built for touring with some sport. It has hard bags that come off in a snap and actually looks decent with some mods, pipes and clip ons type bars to get rid of the factory ape hangers. Not sure if i completely buy into it, but it makes me think... From what I know they are a pretty bullet proof bike
Stock:
Modded: can't find a picture, but this guy did some pretty interesting things with clipons and two some two brothers cans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE_LAwsym1E
Prices are pretty decent where you could pick up a solid used bike for $5-7K, maybe less if you look
The FJR1300 is a great bike. I bought an 08 last Aug. It's sporty and fun to ride, not as uncomfortable as a sport bike and has the hard bags for traveling. I really love mine and can't wait to get on it and ride this season. Mine even came with the rear trunk.
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-Maverick-
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Sad to hear. Don't do anything halfway man. Get yourself a Yamaha Warrior Midnight Edition, a quarter helmet, leather vest and go renegade. Sick bike and the girlfriend will still respect you!
Hey you shadap lol
wonderings
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If I was looking at a sport touring bike, it would either be the FJ or the Concourse. Councours looks like a pretty sweet bike and using the ZX14 power, it should have more then enough get up and go when you twist the throttle. Outside of the BMW bikes, the FJR and Concours are the only sport touring bikes I would look at. If your touring, you dont really want a naked bike as you want that wind protection.
Katana 600/750
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Im semi serious I love my Kat and have toured on it will saddle and rear but the lack of hard cases and Top cases is annoying. You are probably also looking for somthing for a bit more Ummff. I will also be upgrading to somthing a little more comfortable in the next few years as the wife is getting to be interested in going away for the weekend with the bike. I wish that susuki had a nice sport tourer..
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Im semi serious I love my Kat and have toured on it will saddle and rear but the lack of hard cases and Top cases is annoying. You are probably also looking for somthing for a bit more Ummff. I will also be upgrading to somthing a little more comfortable in the next few years as the wife is getting to be interested in going away for the weekend with the bike. I wish that susuki had a nice sport tourer..
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spankayf
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And tassels don't forget those!
Where did you get that tank bag? I couldn't find a supplier anywhere in North America.
