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Mikey · 04-29-2009, 02:36 PM

That's why I'm looking for something like a ZRX1200R for the next ride- my knees are really getting too old for the supersports. I love the riding position of the ZZR, but I want a lot more torque and less bodywork. I spent a day demoing the '09 ZRX out in Okinawa and loved the hell out of it. It's really too bad they stopped bringing those to the USA- they're fuel-injected now.

neebelung · 04-29-2009, 02:45 PM

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Tracy has a running head start on you.

I know, I'm jealous!

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I have no interest in cruisers.

Same here.

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You know Honda makes a nice little thing called an Interceptor. Still sporty but is also very comfortable, you just have to get used to that heavy beast. SM's are pretty comfy too and you can still track those.

And they are fun; V-tec just kicked in yo!

julie j · 04-29-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

klr 650 or versys would be a nice addition

My girlfriend had a Versys until her husband totaled it. (He is fine even after she got a hold of him) She loved that bike!

the chi · 04-29-2009, 05:19 PM

I love VERSYS!! Unfortunately it is ridiculous tall!! They had a green one at the dealer I got to sit on (he almost died when I hopped on it tippy toe), but I cant see it as a regular ride for me.

zed · 04-29-2009, 05:29 PM

I was thinking that you know you are getting old when you look at the centerfold in Playboy and she is the same age as your kid.

Particle Man · 04-29-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

I was thinking that you know you are getting old when you look at the centerfold in Playboy and she is the same age as your kid.

ouch...

zed · 04-29-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

I love VERSYS!! Unfortunately it is ridiculous tall!! They had a green one at the dealer I got to sit on (he almost died when I hopped on it tippy toe), but I cant see it as a regular ride for me.

it can be lowered.

exhaust and a PC really wakes those bikes up.

the chi · 04-29-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

I was thinking that you know you are getting old when you look at the centerfold in Playboy and she is the same age as your kid.

My maintenance guy was in my office a few minutes ago and it dawned on him tha he's old enough to be my dad...he was floored!

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it can be lowered.

exhaust and a PC really wakes those bikes up.

No way, now how. I prefer not to lower anything Im riding. Im not saying I couldnt ride the Versys, I could without a problem, it just wouldnt be preferred. Not as comfortable as I'd like TBH.

julie j · 04-29-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

I love VERSYS!! Unfortunately it is ridiculous tall!! They had a green one at the dealer I got to sit on (he almost died when I hopped on it tippy toe), but I cant see it as a regular ride for me.

They are! She is 5'9" and has some ridiculous inseam. I hate bike shopping with her. She was my Femmoto buddy.

She rode it down there, came home and purchased one.

NONE_too_SOFT · 04-29-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

im at the point were i almost have too many miles to think about selling the rc, if i did it would be almost like giving it away, so i think i will almost always have a SS in the garage...

but a klr 650 or versys would be a nice addition

im the same way honestly. especially since i OWN my bike, title in hand, i really dont ever see a reason to try and sell it for an upgrade. I'll buy more sportbikes down the road, i know it, but not at the cost of giving up one thats already served me so good over the years. I just dont see the point, especially considering i'd be looking to get the best profit, which would mean ripping off some young jerk-off who would end up making parts for the scrapyard out of it. I'd much rather keep it around for somebody close that would be able to use it or for just plain tinkering. garage space is really the only limiting factor.

I would like to start trying to follow in OTB's steps though. This summer i'm going to start looking for projects for next winter (assuming the project is not going to be my own bike again) to re-sell in the spring and see how much of a profit i can make.

04-29-2009, 02:36 PM	#41
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	That's why I'm looking for something like a ZRX1200R for the next ride- my knees are really getting too old for the supersports. I love the riding position of the ZZR, but I want a lot more torque and less bodywork. I spent a day demoing the '09 ZRX out in Okinawa and loved the hell out of it. It's really too bad they stopped bringing those to the USA- they're fuel-injected now. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

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zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	I was thinking that you know you are getting old when you look at the centerfold in Playboy and she is the same age as your kid.