MacDoc's new ride 2018 MT03 ends with 2017 GS310 loaded mebbe?

[xrljoel]

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Nobody asked for my opinion (and probably shouldn't) but is the $800 AUD in your pocket, assuming you get a replacement for $4K REALLY worth it?
You've got a bike now that suits your riding, has some versatility for off highway if the mood strikes, is in good condition after you fixed the brake issue and purchased a stock exhaust can, has the accessories applied that make your experience more enjoyable and most importantly (for me) FITS you. Some of your other options have higher pegs and lower bars. Do those work for you and your "experienced" knees & back, not to mention shoulders and neck?

I'm all for getting new/different bikes as often as possible, but I've also fumbled a couple times by ignoring the positives of what I already have and ended up missing those attributes after the bike was gone.

Just my thoughts.

 

[Jayell]

Nobody asked for my opinion (and probably shouldn't) but is the $800 AUD in your pocket, assuming you get a replacement for $4K REALLY worth it?
You've got a bike now that suits your riding, has some versatility for off highway if the mood strikes, is in good condition after you fixed the brake issue and purchased a stock exhaust can, has the accessories applied that make your experience more enjoyable and most importantly (for me) FITS you. Some of your other options have higher pegs and lower bars. Do those work for you and your "experienced" knees & back, not to mention shoulders and neck?

I'm all for getting new/different bikes as often as possible, but I've also fumbled a couple times by ignoring the positives of what I already have and ended up missing those attributes after the bike was gone.

Just my thoughts.

I couldn't agree more. Stick with what you have, Macdoc. It's a nice bike, set up exactly as you like, and you scored a deal. A few hundred bucks won't make a difference in the end.

 

[MacDoc]

All opinions welcome and swapping a $4800 bike to $4000 bike "just because" does not make sense.
Swapping to $4800 to say $2000 does if the new ride meets other criteria as cash has some play in this.
For instance I emailed Brian about this

2024 Honda CB125F LAMS Approved
$2,200 Negotiable
Burdell, QLD

2024 Honda CB125F LAMS approved motorbike for sale. Registered until April 2025. Comes with its 2 year warranty from Honda. It’s barely broken in with only 281km. Great little motorbike to zip around town on, great on fuel. As the bike is LAMS approved AND it has BarkBusters it would make a great first motorbike.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burdell/motorcycles/2024-honda-cb125f-lams-approved/1329824706

Upside
A Deal √ certainly
Newer√ a lot - 7 years over the GS with 2 year warranty, combined braking ( something I like a lot ) lowish seat but not too low (31") lower km on bike ( basically zero ).
Lighter√ wet 115kg vs 160kg CB300 and 170 for the GS
Better fuel mileage √ circa 120 mpg that's double the GS

I can basically ride this for two years with zilch cost and net $2800 which we need, spend less on fuel, have a quieter, lighter ride but still a full sized bike.

So light I can do mild forest trails and pick it up if needed plus it has BarkBusters. My existing Shad top case, tank bags etc all fit
It would look like this plus my tank bag and the BarkBusters. I prefer a single seat over split.

Downside it is 5 hours away and no easy way to get there.... I can ride it back from there.
Other downside as Brian told me, it's the aircooled Grom motor not the liquid cooled smoother CBR125 version.
Smaller tires and hard to find. Gives me pause.

Fun?? not so much at all but the GS or CB300 barely gets into that and frankly I'm just not that comfortable yet with the GS despite the tweaks. It's way better than when I started and if I don't get my price or close I'll just ride it and adapt. It's fine on the highway in all respects - it's just slow speed/lots of clutch is not smooth.

Short throw on the clutch other baby GS riders don't like - neither do I. It's first gen and had it's share of issues as a result tho apparently resolved in the most part.

I surveyed the asking prices around Australia and actually upped my asking price a bit to give myself more room.
If the guy that came today buys at $4800 I probably left $500 on the table as price was not a concern for him and the bike happened to be a perfect fit for him physically

Will know in a few hours.

 

[MacDoc]

The potential is this route - effectively new old stock. I know the owner. He has 5 to sell.

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[GreyGhost]

All opinions welcome and swapping a $4800 bike to $4000 bike "just because" does not make sense.
Swapping to $4800 to say $2000 does if the new ride meets other criteria as cash has some play in this.
For instance I emailed Brian about this

Upside
A Deal √ certainly
Newer√ a lot - 7 years over the GS with 2 year warranty, combined braking ( something I like a lot ) lowish seat but not too low (31") lower km on bike ( basically zero ).
Lighter√ wet 115kg vs 160kg CB300 and 170 for the GS
Better fuel mileage √ circa 120 mpg that's double the GS

I can basically ride this for two years with zilch cost and net $2800 which we need, spend less on fuel, have a quieter, lighter ride but still a full sized bike.

So light I can do mild forest trails and pick it up if needed plus it has BarkBusters. My existing Shad top case, tank bags etc all fit
It would look like this plus my tank bag and the BarkBusters. I prefer a single seat over split.
View attachment 71547
Downside it is 5 hours away and no easy way to get there.... I can ride it back from there.
Other downside as Brian told me, it's the aircooled Grom motor not the liquid cooled smoother CBR125 version.
Smaller tires and hard to find. Gives me pause.

Fun?? not so much at all but the GS or CB300 barely gets into that and frankly I'm just not that comfortable yet with the GS despite the tweaks. It's way better than when I started and if I don't get my price or close I'll just ride it and adapt. It's fine on the highway in all respects - it's just slow speed/lots of clutch is not smooth.

Short throw on the clutch other baby GS riders don't like - neither do I. It's first gen and had it's share of issues as a result tho apparently resolved in the most part.

I surveyed the asking prices around Australia and actually upped my asking price a bit to give myself more room.
If the guy that came today buys at $4800 I probably left $500 on the table as price was not a concern for him and the bike happened to be a perfect fit for him physically

Will know in a few hours.

~10 hp on a full size bike :S. I assume you can get wherever you need to go on roads with speed limits of 80 or less? Big rider, normal size bike, low hp will be working really hard. I doubt you can get it to 100 unless you are going downhill. I don't know. There are a lot of upsides as you outlined but I don't love how slow that will be climbing some of your awesome roads. I don't want to get run over.

 

[MacDoc]

I asked Brian and he's big rider. The bike is not small physically - just small powerplant. I'm going over to the Honda guy tomorrow and sit on one.
Yeah 100 is the top speed anywhere and most is 60-80 and you've seen speeding fines here...crippling.
Speeds on the mountain climbs are max 60 and many 40s and I don't ride hard these days anyway.
My klr 650 with 606s on it was just about topped out at 80 and with audio books on I don't care.
Filtering and using bike lanes is legal here so light and flickable useful.
I'm winding down my riding career with a nearing horizon and had contemplated something along these lines. Will move it forward if needed.
The 300Xmax is another route that appeals but I doubt I can get a deal Log into Facebook
And that seat concerns me.

 

[mimico_polak]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that's wishy washy with my bikes! LoL

Good luck @MacDoc. Personally I think what you've got seems to work, so no need to change. But it's your money / time / body that needs to find the right fit for you.

 

[MacDoc]

This whole thing started when I unexpectedly got my full asking for my high mileage CB300 then made coin flipping a couple to get either into a different class or cash out some much needed funds.
I CAN live with the GS but if someone will offer my asking I will always flip a bike.
Still considering a CB500 2013 as a known bike...but all depends if I sell the GS

 

[MacDoc]

Yes sale pending for $4800 cash with roadworthy ( $55 ) and without top case or tank bag. Either $1000 deposit today or paid in full today ...in any case cannot get roadworthy til Jan 9th. The tale continues.
He is coming by at 1pm with $1k deposit. It is stoopid hot today already. 29 real feels like 35.6 at 8.30 am Might just stay home as iffy sleep last night and day before traffic might be fraught.....and yeah I left some coin on the table.


Just to answer a bit more, I am not 100% convinced it was the correct bike for me despite the tweaks.

Will shop for a bike seriously now.....most likely the CB500f. There are two - one close - ugly - another better deal but a half day away. $3800 asking 66k km

You gotta know my preference by now.

 

[Sunday Rider]

I think you like the deal making as much as riding. Looks like you are having a good time horse trading. The right bike will find you.

 

[MacDoc]

There is an element of that - spent 40 years buying and selling millions of dollars of Macs and to a much lesser degree motorcycles.
Headache here is smaller pool of bikes to choose from but also smaller pool of buyers especially for road bikes not LAMs approved.

Other options.

Take a riding break until April while watching the market for a "deal". Let my plumbing heal entirely.

After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedure, you can expect to recover over a period of 3–8 weeks

Now I had a mini-Turp but there is still lots of blood in my urine. Doc says okay to ride but giving a rest would not be amiss. The blood and tissue normal

and will go away over a while.

Hang up my boots for good with an okay cash out
Pick up a few more dollars selling gear.

Prolly won't happen...don't think the bug has expired
$1000 in hand...booked for January 9th roadworthy.

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