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Robin · 01-25-2006, 12:27 AM

r.f.

il Padrino Ute · 01-25-2006, 01:11 AM

I would say to give both a test drive then choose the one with which you felt more comfortable in riding - as in how you were able to handle it in acceleration, braking and steering.

Bikes are fun, but don't let machismo make the decision for you. Buy the bike that you can control, not the bike that controls you.

DirtyHippieUTE · 01-25-2006, 01:13 AM

A few questions...

1- Why are you buying this motorcycle? (e.g. alternate transportation, weekend toy, etc...)

2- How often will you ride?

3- When you do ride, how far will you ride?

4- Where will you be going?

Here's why I ask...

If you're buying a toy, then you want to consider what you'll be doing. Will this be for spins around the neighborhood or long trips up the coastline.

Depending on how you're going to use it, there are several factors that can make a pretty big difference. Some bikes are more sporty and others are more comfortable. You can make adjustments to any bike, but certain things are important up front.

MikeWaters · 01-25-2006, 01:54 AM

Archaea, can you bump this to the spirit world thread?

Robin · 01-25-2006, 03:24 AM

r.f.

Surfah · 01-25-2006, 03:25 AM

Are you sold on the V Star? They are nice bikes and have served as the frame for many nice custom bikes. If you want a nice cruiser though check out the Honda VTX. My dad bought an 1800 Retro. The thing is a beast. It's heavy but you don't get blown around on it. The thing is smooth and you can roll the throttle easily. Plus there are tons of upgrades for customization including a bigger rear wheel etc, much like the V Star. Also, my dad bought his VTX new in a crate. It was a 2004 though, but paid just over $7,000 for it. There are several deals out there like that, even for the V Star.

Robin · 01-25-2006, 03:35 AM

r.f.

Archaea · 01-25-2006, 03:47 AM

What's wrong with the BMW? It's the only bike I've ever considered, but did not buy.

non sequitur · 01-25-2006, 04:00 AM

I looked at V-Stars but didn't trust a bike that wasn't water-cooled. I ended up getting a Suzuki Volusia. I love it. Suzuki changed the name to Boulevard, but it's basically the same bike. I'm thinking of upgrading to a bigger bike and am seriously considering the Boulevard C90. The other bike I really like is the Kawasaki Mean Streak. It has a little bit of a V-Rod look to it, kind of a cross between a cruiser and a sport bike.

Robin · 01-25-2006, 04:01 AM

r.f.

01-25-2006, 12:27 AM	#1
Robin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 961	What Motorcycle should I buy? r.f.

01-25-2006, 01:11 AM	#2
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	I would say to give both a test drive then choose the one with which you felt more comfortable in riding - as in how you were able to handle it in acceleration, braking and steering. Bikes are fun, but don't let machismo make the decision for you. Buy the bike that you can control, not the bike that controls you. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

01-25-2006, 03:25 AM	#6
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	Are you sold on the V Star? They are nice bikes and have served as the frame for many nice custom bikes. If you want a nice cruiser though check out the Honda VTX. My dad bought an 1800 Retro. The thing is a beast. It's heavy but you don't get blown around on it. The thing is smooth and you can roll the throttle easily. Plus there are tons of upgrades for customization including a bigger rear wheel etc, much like the V Star. Also, my dad bought his VTX new in a crate. It was a 2004 though, but paid just over $7,000 for it. There are several deals out there like that, even for the V Star. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

01-25-2006, 03:47 AM	#8
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	What's wrong with the BMW? It's the only bike I've ever considered, but did not buy. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

01-25-2006, 04:00 AM	#9
non sequitur Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,964	I looked at V-Stars but didn't trust a bike that wasn't water-cooled. I ended up getting a Suzuki Volusia. I love it. Suzuki changed the name to Boulevard, but it's basically the same bike. I'm thinking of upgrading to a bigger bike and am seriously considering the Boulevard C90. The other bike I really like is the Kawasaki Mean Streak. It has a little bit of a V-Rod look to it, kind of a cross between a cruiser and a sport bike. __________________ ...You've been under attack for days, there's a soldier down, he's wounded, gangrene's setting in, 'Who's used all the penicillin?' 'Oh, Mark Paxson sir, he's got knob rot off of some tart.'" - Gareth Keenan

01-25-2006, 01:13 AM	#3
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	A few questions... 1- Why are you buying this motorcycle? (e.g. alternate transportation, weekend toy, etc...) 2- How often will you ride? 3- When you do ride, how far will you ride? 4- Where will you be going? Here's why I ask... If you're buying a toy, then you want to consider what you'll be doing. Will this be for spins around the neighborhood or long trips up the coastline. Depending on how you're going to use it, there are several factors that can make a pretty big difference. Some bikes are more sporty and others are more comfortable. You can make adjustments to any bike, but certain things are important up front.

01-25-2006, 01:54 AM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Archaea, can you bump this to the spirit world thread?

01-25-2006, 03:24 AM	#5
Robin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 961	r.f.

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