When to slow down

[Trip]

I am considering a older model GS after talking to a few people about the newer GS issues. The older ones are suppose to be tanks while the new ones can't take a beating.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

I am considering a older model GS after talking to a few people about the newer GS issues. The older ones are suppose to be tanks while the new ones can't take a beating.

more money for mods! you'll need it

[JoJoYZF]

This is only my third season riding and Im no where near fast but I already know where youre coming from trip. I see myself having a newer ss as my next bike and doing some track days and then either adding or trading for something like a busa to use as a sport tourer like grex to just take long trips on.

[Yamerhaw]

i honestly think, the day i give up sportbikes, will be the day i quit riding for good.... cruisers, motards, tourers just dont do it for me, that being said, i enjoy riding a slower pace as much as i do hauling ass, lately i've been slowing it down overall, but i probably wont give up sportbikes and their awesome power, braking, handling, etc... I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it!!

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Trip

Gas, what do you think? I know you came to this same choice when you made the move to big dog. What was your whole decision process?

Your thought process is a bit different. I was going out and pushin pushin pushin the limit farther. I was doin stupid shit on public streets for the high of it. Get home and realize how fuckin stupid it was. How much I had to loose for a few seconds of adrenaline. Couple that with my desire to not be a squid or associated with a squid. I just knew it was time to get rid of the 9R. I knew if I just bought a 600 I would do the same thing but ring its neck to get the speed of the 9R. I knew I had to get off sportbikes. They just have to go fast, they aren't made to kick back.

I went to the chopper. I still wanted power and needed cool replacement. Last year when i would ride the wife's HD I felt that I was just riding to ride and for the enjoyment of the ride by itself. It wasn't about how cool I or the bike looked... just enjoy the ride. It was then when I realized I was over the "coolness" of the totally custom chopper. So I went the way of the HD and love it.

I love the "turn key", I love the ability for it to travel on its own. No trailer, no added nothing. It can just go. I can not wait to do some traveling on the new bike.

So see, my story is a bit different but the end results are just as similar as the way we got to this place. We want to enjoy the ride.

Originally Posted by The Chi

You know I'm right there with ya man. Wasnt it nice to see that waterfall? And smell the jasmine blooming? And stop to admire the mountains?

I feel sad that its not the rush and thrill it used to be, but at the same time, its not like we're quitting riding altogether. Im thinking of it more as an evolution. (That or like I said in my other thread, Im just getting old. )

That's what its about. Again, enjoying the ride.

Originally Posted by marko138

I'm not necessarily ready to sell the Firebolt...but I'm all but certain my next bike is a Harley.

What you going for? XR?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

What you going for? XR?

You got it. I've got a call into my dealer to demo one. My buddy is thinking about giving up his GSXR for the HD Rocker, as well.

[dReWpY]

i want a versys or klr....

[pickle.of.doom]

Originally Posted by marko138

You got it. I've got a call into my dealer to demo one. My buddy is thinking about giving up his GSXR for the HD Rocker, as well.

extreme gayness. You will all be disappointed greatly when you realize what a HD really is...

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

extreme gayness. You will all be disappointed greatly when you realize what a HD really is...

Agreed.

All show....not much go. The ULTIMATE posuer bikes.

Get a metric power cruiser....much better performance and reliability....for half the cost.