Topic: What Next?

[DriverJeff]

Well, (without jinxing myself), it looks like the Bonnie is sold (at a tidy profit, to boot!).

It seems I have a habit of swapping out my bikes every year or so.  The way I see it, there must be at least another 20-30 cool bikes I'd love to own at some point, so I'd better keep flipping through 'em.  haha.

I find because I am really enjoying the M Roadster, I'm riding less than I used to, so I don't want to have as much money tied up into a bike as I have in the past (with the Z900, Street Triple R), so I'm going to spend the winter months looking at what kind of bargoons I can find.  I like naked bikes, and I really love Yamaha's triple, so if I can find a screaming deal on an XSR900, I could see going for one of those, but I'd really like to keep to $6k or less, and it's not very likely I'll find one anywhere near that price.

So...  what's left?  690 Duke has been on my list the last 3 times I've bought a bike.  Maybe this is the year I finally find out why Rrocket goes on about it so incessantly?  An old Street Triple, maybe?  (I've always loved the round headlight generation's looks and my '14 STR was by far the best bike I've owned).

What say you in the peanut gallery? 
 

[ktm525]

Well, (without jinxing myself), it looks like the Bonnie is sold (at a tidy profit, to boot!).

It seems I have a habit of swapping out my bikes every year or so.  The way I see it, there must be at least another 20-30 cool bikes I'd love to own at some point, so I'd better keep flipping through 'em.  haha.

I find because I am really enjoying the M Roadster, I'm riding less than I used to, so I don't want to have as much money tied up into a bike as I have in the past (with the Z900, Street Triple R), so I'm going to spend the winter months looking at what kind of bargoons I can find.  I like naked bikes, and I really love Yamaha's triple, so if I can find a screaming deal on an XSR900, I could see going for one of those, but I'd really like to keep to $6k or less, and it's not very likely I'll find one anywhere near that price.

So...  what's left?  690 Duke has been on my list the last 3 times I've bought a bike.  Maybe this is the year I finally find out why Rrocket goes on about it so incessantly?  An old Street Triple, maybe?  (I've always loved the round headlight generation's looks and my '14 STR was by far the best bike I've owned).

What say you in the peanut gallery?

Your comment about riding lessand enjoying the roadster more is the key. I would suggest this moves you past duke territory and something cushier. Don't fight it...Goldwing. 

[KD]

Well, (without jinxing myself), it looks like the Bonnie is sold (at a tidy profit, to boot!).

It seems I have a habit of swapping out my bikes every year or so.  The way I see it, there must be at least another 20-30 cool bikes I'd love to own at some point, so I'd better keep flipping through 'em.  haha.

I find because I am really enjoying the M Roadster, I'm riding less than I used to, so I don't want to have as much money tied up into a bike as I have in the past (with the Z900, Street Triple R), so I'm going to spend the winter months looking at what kind of bargoons I can find.  I like naked bikes, and I really love Yamaha's triple, so if I can find a screaming deal on an XSR900, I could see going for one of those, but I'd really like to keep to $6k or less, and it's not very likely I'll find one anywhere near that price.

So...  what's left?  690 Duke has been on my list the last 3 times I've bought a bike.  Maybe this is the year I finally find out why Rrocket goes on about it so incessantly?  An old Street Triple, maybe?  (I've always loved the round headlight generation's looks and my '14 STR was by far the best bike I've owned).

What say you in the peanut gallery?

Really happy to hear this, but not surprised.  Such a nice little car. 

Can't help you on your quest for a new bike though....lol  Happy hunting. 

[Jaeger]

Congrats on the sale! As you know I am fond of the 690 Duke, but they are pretty spendy.

[ltruong]

For you price range you could probably find a nice VFR1200.... Decent HP..lol. you might find a XSR900 around the $7k too

[dirtyjeffer]

that new Yamaha XMax 300 scooter is a fun ride.   

[rrocket]

You'll be disappointed with the Duke if you ride it in the same way as the Bonnie.

I'd say a competent dual sport is worth a look...riding off road is a hoot.

[Triple Bob]

Well, (without jinxing myself), it looks like the Bonnie is sold (at a tidy profit, to boot!).

It seems I have a habit of swapping out my bikes every year or so.  The way I see it, there must be at least another 20-30 cool bikes I'd love to own at some point, so I'd better keep flipping through 'em.  haha.

I find because I am really enjoying the M Roadster, I'm riding less than I used to, so I don't want to have as much money tied up into a bike as I have in the past (with the Z900, Street Triple R), so I'm going to spend the winter months looking at what kind of bargoons I can find.  I like naked bikes, and I really love Yamaha's triple, so if I can find a screaming deal on an XSR900, I could see going for one of those, but I'd really like to keep to $6k or less, and it's not very likely I'll find one anywhere near that price.

So...  what's left?  690 Duke has been on my list the last 3 times I've bought a bike.  Maybe this is the year I finally find out why Rrocket goes on about it so incessantly?  An old Street Triple, maybe?  (I've always loved the round headlight generation's looks and my '14 STR was by far the best bike I've owned).

What say you in the peanut gallery?

Your comment about riding lessand enjoying the roadster more is the key. I would suggest this moves you past duke territory and something cushier. Don't fight it...Goldwing. 

LOL, well he is getting on a bit.

that new Yamaha XMax 300 scooter is a fun ride.   

Closer... 

You'll be disappointed with the Duke if you ride it in the same way as the Bonnie.

I'd say a competent dual sport is worth a look...riding off road is a hoot.

This FTW. Get a CRF250L and come on the trails, sooooooooo much fun. I actually miss mine, should have kept it. I have to load up the dirt bike onto the truck and drive 3km to the local trails.

[rrocket]

This FTW. Get a CRF250L and come on the trails, sooooooooo much fun. I actually miss mine, should have kept it. I have to load up the dirt bike onto the truck and drive 3km to the local trails.

I guess in retrospect one of the 4 stroke KTMs might have been better?

They can all be made street legal.

[ktm525]

3km? You can get a mickey mouse dual sport kit for minimal bucks from RMATV. Surely the cops can't be that thick around your place?

Forget the Honda CRF300L. It's 309lbs. Come on Honda get your act together and drop 60 lbs at least... The Husqvarna FE350 is 236 lbs... If that little Honda was closer to 250 lbs it would be a winner.

[Triple Bob]

3km? You can get a mickey mouse dual sport kit for minimal bucks from RMATV. Surely the cops can't be that thick around your place?

Forget the Honda CRF300L. It's 309lbs. Come on Honda get your act together and drop 60 lbs at least... The Husqvarna FE350 is 236 lbs... If that little Honda was closer to 250 lbs it would be a winner.

Dude, it's literally double the price of the Honda.

[Triple Bob]

This FTW. Get a CRF250L and come on the trails, sooooooooo much fun. I actually miss mine, should have kept it. I have to load up the dirt bike onto the truck and drive 3km to the local trails.

I guess in retrospect one of the 4 stroke KTMs might have been better?

They can all be made street legal.

Nah, I'm happy with my choices, it's only a small PITA. Sometimes I take the Tiger there for the not so tight/steep trails.

[ktm525]

3km? You can get a mickey mouse dual sport kit for minimal bucks from RMATV. Surely the cops can't be that thick around your place?

Forget the Honda CRF300L. It's 309lbs. Come on Honda get your act together and drop 60 lbs at least... The Husqvarna FE350 is 236 lbs... If that little Honda was closer to 250 lbs it would be a winner.

Dude, it's literally double the price of the Honda.

It's twice the bike...

A 911 is more than double than an Accord... 

[rrocket]

It's twice the bike...

Not to a guy who's never done off-roading, it isn't.

Just like a 911 to a person with their learner's permit.   

[ktm525]

I would argue that having a bike that is 70 lbs lighter would benefit the beginner as much as a seasoned rider.

[rrocket]

I would argue that having a bike that is 70 lbs lighter would benefit the beginner as much as a seasoned rider.

I agree with that.


But not for what KTMs cost...for a newb, anyways.  He could buy a clapped out KDX/CR/YZ/whatever and realize most of the same benefits.

You never know..he might hate off-roading.

[DriverJeff]

I would argue that having a bike that is 70 lbs lighter would benefit the beginner as much as a seasoned rider.

I agree with that.


But not for what KTMs cost...for a newb, anyways.  He could buy a clapped out KDX/CR/YZ/whatever and realize most of the same benefits.

You never know..he might hate off-roading.

I do like offroading.  I'm crap at it still, though. 

A trio of proper trail bikes will be in the cards at some point (one for me, one for my g/f and one for my son), but not yet. 

In the meantime, I loved the look of the Bonnie, but I didn't love how it handled, nor the fact that I had to wring its neck only to still never keep up with my g/f on the ZX6R, pulling away from every stop.  Hahaha

[Triple Bob]

3km? You can get a mickey mouse dual sport kit for minimal bucks from RMATV. Surely the cops can't be that thick around your place?

Forget the Honda CRF300L. It's 309lbs. Come on Honda get your act together and drop 60 lbs at least... The Husqvarna FE350 is 236 lbs... If that little Honda was closer to 250 lbs it would be a winner.

Dude, it's literally double the price of the Honda.

It's twice the bike...

A 911 is more than double than an Accord... 

That's my point, it's not a comparable transaction.

[ltruong]

What about a CRF250X... got a headlight and electric start or YZF250... more than enough power to have fun.  if not just go straight to the 450s

[Jaeger]

YOLO.  Get the Speed Twin already.  It's everything you want, and you know it.