Dustin's New Bike Thread

Same here glad your ok.... I picked up my ZRX1100 for cheap and you can find nice 1200 for a good price lots of spares, but the forum website gets their panties in a bunch constantly...
 
Glad your ok Dustin!!! sorry about your bike.What size bike, weight are you thinking about? Do you want all the new gadgets ABS,Tracktion control,cruise control? Do you want a giant heavy pig that rides sweet on the road or are you looking for something similar to the 919 with modern improvements? I have always loved the 919 a bullit proof bike. GOOD LUCK with your search
 
I test rode the Tiger years ago before I bought my Gen 1. Its an awesome bike-probably the smoothest engine I've ever experienced.
 
returnrider said:
Well, I have seen some great deals on low mile gen 1's lately. Both in Portland and Seattle so you wont have to go far! You have to admit the old gen 1 is still a sexy beast!
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I've already had a Gen 1 but there is some temptation there. The price is right and it ticks many boxes. Not too sure, though

Ssky0078 said:
Bellevue, WA isn't too far and for $12k for a 2011 doesn't seem bad.
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If I decide not to get a replacement bike right away and squirrel money away over the winter, I may consider this. I may not even get a bike at all and just go on holiday instead. Or pay off my last bit of student loan. Hmmm!

returnrider said:
2008 BMW K 1200 S

Look at this one Dustin. I have been eying it for a couple days now, if you don't bite on it I just might! This is a great deal!
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Rocket ship. :) I've always wanted an R1200R/RT, actually

BDazzler said:
First off, I'm very glad you are OK and I'm sorry about the 919. OK, now for new bike talk! :Rockon:

You've never had a Gen II FZ1. I know you can get one of those for well under your price and have plenty left over for hard cases, seat, suspension, exhaust, windscreen and a few other mods. I even know a few guys that could tell you anything you need to know about it. :hook2:

You might find a used FJR in your range, but I don't think that's the type of bike you are looking for. What about a Ninja 1000? Oops, no center stand.

Maybe a Grom. No center stand, but you can just lift it... LOL :box:

I really like the FZ-09, but again no center stand. Maybe you can add one. :dontknow:
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2stangs69-91 said:
I vote Gen 11 FZ1 so how does this affect your ride coming up? You still doing it?...nevermind just saw your other post I was going to ride with you.
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I've always wanted a Gen 2, actually. It's very tempting and they can be had for not a lot of money.

CorrectionsK9 said:
Same here glad your ok.... I picked up my ZRX1100 for cheap and you can find nice 1200 for a good price lots of spares, but the forum website gets their panties in a bunch constantly...
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I will consider that. How are they as far as sport potential?

Lonney said:
Glad your ok Dustin!!! sorry about your bike.What size bike, weight are you thinking about? Do you want all the new gadgets ABS,Tracktion control,cruise control? Do you want a giant heavy pig that rides sweet on the road or are you looking for something similar to the 919 with modern improvements? I have always loved the 919 a bullit proof bike. GOOD LUCK with your search
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I'm not too bothered about gadgets. I am in the market for an ST bike that can do two-up riding but I'm not quite sure if I want to abandon a street bike yet.

cos_fz1 said:
Glad to hear you are ok. As for the bike are you partial to Japanese?
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I think so. Not sure I could afford to own anything European.
 
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Thanks for all the ideas, guys.

I should hopefully be hearing from the shop that is going to do the assessment. I need to make sure I point out a bunch of issues and things I noticed need replacing. After that, I guess I just wait and see if they decide to repair it or decide to write it off.

If they write it off, I will start bike hunting.

There are two likely candidates at the moment.

Firstly: I've always wanted a Kawasaki Versys 650. They are an absolute hoot to ride and it's a damn good motorcycle. I've also never owned a Kawasaki before :Rockon:

Secondly: I've never owned a Gen 2 FZ1! That is high on the list of must-owns. I would love to get another bike with a beastly top end like the FZ1 has. Plus, it's cool and loves to be modded

A Multistrada is right up there on the WANT list but I would probably pass on any European bike at the moment. I guess we'll just have to see!
 
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Aprilia Touno Second gen. One ride and you wont care about the center stand
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Get a GEN2, and maybe have some cash in your pocket.

This spring my 07 Gen2 (with 40K) got totaled. I was able to get my Insurance to pay an extra $3500 for the bolt ons on top of the value of the bike. After paying off my loan, buying back the bike, I had $4500 in my pocket for fixing it back up. $600 for a whole new set of bodywork and she looks like new.

Sure I now had a bike with a salvage title, but really, who cares? I buy my bikes to use them, not sell them.
 
terdog said:
Get a GEN2, and maybe have some cash in your pocket.
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Hard to argue with that. Seems people are giving Gen II FZ1's away. Shocking how good some of the deals are if you keep an eye out.
Heck with your $8000 budget you could find a brand new leftover at that price and look for used bags, but with the deals on the used market you can't lose.

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2007-Yamaha-FZ-1-110951841

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2006-Yamaha-FZ1-110949792

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2007-Yamaha-FZ1-108559782

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2012-Yamaha-FZ1-110936952 ( NEW ! 2012 CHEAP )

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2012-Yamaha-FZ1-103569935 ( Another new 2012 CHEAP )

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129648 ( Nice mods, low miles, seller willing to SPLIT SHIPPING )

New 2012's are available from $6500-7500 at quite a few dealers, got to love 2 year old brand spankin new bikes at these prices
 
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Realistically, I think it's down to the gen 2 FZ1 or a Versys. I've always really wanted both bikes and both would fit in my life very well for different reasons.

I'm still interested in a sport tourer for two up riding but maybe that will have to wait. I want a solo fun machine first.

Monday can't come soon enough so I can get this show on the road and deal with the broken bike sitting in my garage

And just to clarify, my $8000 budget is probably not what I really want to spend. Maybe that is a final price, including mods and things. ;)
 
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