My first brand new bike...new addition to the stable.

Started by Billyzoom, February 01, 2013, 03:35:50 PM

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Billyzoom

I started riding in 1983, and have ridden most of that time.  I've never had a brand new motorcycle.  With my S4Rs getting some maintenance done and some pretty cosmetic touches done, I'm without a bike for a bit.  After some thought and much research, I pulled the trigger.  I think I got a great deal. 

My hope is that it will really enhance my enjoyment of riding.  I love my S4Rs and will be keeping it, but even with my extensive tweaks and mods, it's not especially enjoyable for me to ride for more than a couple hours at a time.  This will give me something for longer trips without utterly sacrificing all sporting ability.  And I'm excited about the ABS and shaft drive. 

I pick her up in the morning.  Hopefully if I ever have to pick her up again after that I'll have the help of some passersby.







Joel

Kev M

Current Fleet

18 Guzzi V7III
16 FLHP (Police RK)
13 Guzzi V7
11 M696

Grampa

Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

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justinrhenry

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2013 Honda CB1100D
2006 Honda ST1300
2003 Ducati Monster 620ie

dark_duc

Nice!  I am about to pick up an FJR (used) but looked for a Concours.  Just none around so that should tell you something  [thumbsup]

Enjoy!

DucHead

Man, that thing's a make the beast with two backsin' transcontinental rocket ship!  Enjoy!   [thumbsup]
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

JohnEE

Quote from: bobspapa on February 01, 2013, 04:03:20 PM
shiney [thumbsup]


dont ride near harbors

Those panniers stick out a little more than you think! Nice ride!

Spy+

SF 848
M696
Can am spyder gsr

Pedro-bot

1999 M750 AKA Little Blue Monster, 2002 S4, 2006 Sport 1000, 2008 Sport 1000, 2005 749s, 2018 R NineT Urban GS

muskrat

you're gonna love it BUT get rid of that can PLEASE.  ;)
Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

GK

2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

Billyzoom

Quote from: muskrat on February 01, 2013, 06:37:26 PM
you're gonna love it BUT get rid of that can PLEASE.  ;)

No doubt!  I'm pretty broke after getting the bike...gonna sell a guitar or two and do a few tweaks.  Slip-on is first on the list.

cyberswine

"Life ain't no box of chocklits when you is born a idiot"
Forrest Gump

RC Fan

Very nice!  I spoke to a guy who has one-- he loves his!  Congrats!
Cathy

Previous bikes:  2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes:  2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

SDRider

2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO (sold)