Nice part of working at a dealership

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Curb

Eric, you might get to test ride them. But I get to take them home

Curb,



Carolina, that zx-10 is the best one so far. I've gotten to take a couple '08 R6's for a test run which were sweet too. We haven't gotten very many sportbikes for trades this year so I haven't had a lot to choose from. On the cruisers, none of them really stand out compared to my VTX other than the Yamaha Raider. I did get to take our demo home one night and put about 40 miles on it on familiar roads. If I wanted another cruiser I'd be trading for one of them. That is one sweet ride for a cruiser!

The '05 Concourse was, interesting I guess. Decent power for it's weight and it is heavy. I hit the interstate w/ it and the wind from the trucks had it wagging its ass like a happy dog at 85-90 mph. Kind of unsettling, but wasn't so bad at 65-70. It was weird because I couldn't feel the bike lean or push as a whole, just the back wagging back and forth. It put off a lot of heat behind the shield and fairing also, would suck in the summer. I want to take a new Connie for a decent test ride. I've ridden one in the parking lot but that's it.

[Carolina]

cool, thought the concourse would have been a nicer ride looks like a pretty nice bike. Thats sounds like the price may be high if it rides that rough at speed for a sport tourer. I rode the new zx6 so I can only imagine the 10.


oh shit i just saw you said 05. would it be a sufficient tourer though?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ericr

Curb,



Carolina, that zx-10 is the best one so far. I've gotten to take a couple '08 R6's for a test run which were sweet too. We haven't gotten very many sportbikes for trades this year so I haven't had a lot to choose from. On the cruisers, none of them really stand out compared to my VTX other than the Yamaha Raider. I did get to take our demo home one night and put about 40 miles on it on familiar roads. If I wanted another cruiser I'd be trading for one of them. That is one sweet ride for a cruiser!

The '05 Concourse was, interesting I guess. Decent power for it's weight and it is heavy. I hit the interstate w/ it and the wind from the trucks had it wagging its ass like a happy dog at 85-90 mph. Kind of unsettling, but wasn't so bad at 65-70. It was weird because I couldn't feel the bike lean or push as a whole, just the back wagging back and forth. It put off a lot of heat behind the shield and fairing also, would suck in the summer. I want to take a new Connie for a decent test ride. I've ridden one in the parking lot but that's it.

I like the Raider. Good looking bike. Never rode on though.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Carolina

cool, thought the concourse would have been a nicer ride looks like a pretty nice bike. Thats sounds like the price may be high if it rides that rough at speed for a sport tourer. I rode the new zx6 so I can only imagine the 10.


oh shit i just saw you said 05. would it be a sufficient tourer though?

Yeah, it was the old connie, it was ok but I'm sure the new one is much better handling at speed. The old one would make a good tourer other than the heat it puts off. It was a comfortable seating position, just an old design that I'm sure is much improved in the '08 model. I hope I can take a new one out soon and compare the two on comfort and how hot the motor is.

Originally Posted by marko138

I like the Raider. Good looking bike. Never rode on though.

Marco, try one out if you get the chance. The handling is excellent considering the rake, nice and light steering, in the turns it's very neutral. No fighting to keep it from falling in or leaning back out of the turn. I was seriously impressed with the bike and it looks good as hell to boot The new 1900cc motor is incredible. Max torque is at 2500 rpm and that makes it responsive in any gear at nearly any speed. I slowed to down to 40 in 5th gear and hit the gas and it just took off. I'd have one in the garage too if I could.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ericr

Yeah, it was the old connie, it was ok but I'm sure the new one is much better handling at speed. The old one would make a good tourer other than the heat it puts off. It was a comfortable seating position, just an old design that I'm sure is much improved in the '08 model. I hope I can take a new one out soon and compare the two on comfort and how hot the motor is.



Marco, try one out if you get the chance. The handling is excellent considering the rake, nice and light steering, in the turns it's very neutral. No fighting to keep it from falling in or leaning back out of the turn. I was seriously impressed with the bike and it looks good as hell to boot The new 1900cc motor is incredible. Max torque is at 2500 rpm and that makes it responsive in any gear at nearly any speed. I slowed to down to 40 in 5th gear and hit the gas and it just took off. I'd have one in the garage too if I could.

Wanted to demo one this summer at a bike show...but demo's were done for the day when I got there. Maybe next year.