01-13-2009, 12:44 AM | #141 |
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Brother, you've been riding a year, maybe. You've had your new 1800cc bike two days.
Shit.... Alan, I'd say your fantasy hasn't been fufilled, I'd say it has just begun. Oh yeah, and that Chubski thng while riding? It never goes away.
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Hope it doesn't get worse after break-in.
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Yeah, I'm still sort of behaving myself on The Beast. Haven't had it up over 80 yet, partly waiting until I log few more miles, partly waiting until it's 18 months since my last speeding ticket, and partly due to the break-in recommendations. I've also been taking it easy on takeoff. The thing feels pretty damn quick - has a ton of power down low, unlike the GZ. On my first ride out to Cook's (the standard Sunday morning ride around here) it was a whole different experience than when I first took the GZ out there. Partly because I've learned how to countersteer a lot better, and partly because I didn't have to think about shifting at all. Just point it, lean when necesary, and go. Nobody waiting to pass me, and I actually passed a few "real" bikers (at their invitation!)
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01-13-2009, 10:07 AM | #145 |
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As an aside, I can't believe the dealer didn't give you a full tank of gas, you get one in a car when you leave the showroom. Alan replied-- That's actually not always true. I am, among other things, an ex-car salesman, and back in the day, we didn't do that as a matter of routine. I did use it a few times to close a deal, but I had to take the car myself to the gas station and fill it with my own money. Of course back then we were talking, like 6 or 7 bucks. I know some dealers do that as a matter of course, but it's not universal. I disagree. I have never bought a new car that I drove away that didn't have a full tank of gas. Is customary at least on the East Coast, and a courtesy and thank you from the dealer. You spent 12 grand for a 2 year old bike and the dealer couldn't put 12 bucks of gas in it for you? Are the profit margins that tight that he just gave you enough to get home? Maybe the gas was 2 years old also. That's pretty chintsy and upsetting to me anyway. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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01-13-2009, 03:05 PM | #146 |
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When I bought my truck (new) I actually had to ask them if they were going to fill the tank up. They did, but it wasn't going to happen if I didn't bring it up.
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Just for reference... I paid 354 for 12 months of comprehensive coverage through esurance.. 1. at the time i was 17 years old, and insurance companies JACK UP the prices for men under 25!! 2. i had one ticket for improper use of signal, and one not-at-fault collision 3. i personally owned the bike outright, and the insurance was in my name (companies also like to jack up prices for young'ns without credit history) So I feel like I got a pretty good deal. Especially because I really wanted theft coverage! Also, Congrats on the new bike.. it looks AMAZING! |
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01-13-2009, 04:47 PM | #148 |
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Thanks Joho. That gives me hope. I'm 50, have excellent credit and also own the bike. Although you could paper a small room with my tickets, I seem to only get one every 18 months, like clockwork, and I always suck it up and go to "school" so they don't show up on my record. I think a large part of the coverage is the collision. Did you get that?
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Re: Riding for fun and adventure...
Alan,
Just wondering how you liked the new ride after a few years? Cruiser |
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