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Re: Thinking about life after GZ..already..
I saw this one and talked to the seller, now if I can just get financed by my bank and get an affordable monthly then i will be a very happy man!!
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Two days later I was standing on the shore at the most Eastern part of Newfoundland and the Noth American continent. The Atlantic ocean even looked different than the Pacific. Colder and a little angry would describe it best. That was quite a jorney for a prairie boy. So far I have been to the most Southern, Western and Eastern points in Canada. The most Northern point is not likely to happen unless I win a lottery. Also the geographical center of North America. And the geographical center of Canada. Dang, I guess I have been around a bit haven't I. I used to have a lot of pics but as they say "Three moves are as good as a fire." Digital is much handier when moving. |
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Yeah, I'm an old guy and learned these things the hard way. I know what it is like to be younger and have all the wants and needs of youth. Maybe just go for it and see what happens in the future. Experience is the best teacher and we only go around once in this lifetime. Second point, however minor, the 883 is not really a touring bike. The bags will be handy for shopping and hauling stuff. Brain fart here. The GZ is not really a touring bike either but it does serve the purpose when asked. Don't listen to me, buy the bike and have fun. I'll shut up now. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Join Date: May 2012
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Re: Thinking about life after GZ..already..
Hey vik, which do you like better? The first one you posted (what color is that one, gray? silver? I never know). Or do you like this 2nd one better (the red one)? Looks like this second one comes with some handy stuff like a luggage rack and crash bars and maybe even a little more chrome (? --- can't quite tell). But is that other one still available for $500 less ($5,500?). You can probably add the rack and crash bars yourself for less than $500. I think, maybe. Ok, not sure. Well, either way, if you go for one of them, hope the price and financing works out for you!
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Yah I wont do it yet probably next season and hopefully I can find the right one I can afford..Insidentally my next door neighbor is selling his 2007 yamaha vstar custom 650 with 3200 miles only and he said he will give it to me for 3500 so now I got to thinking maybe that would be a better upgrade for me??its a nice bike too..
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Re: Thinking about life after GZ..already..
on a side note My GZ just turned 1,000 miles last night on my way home from work!! I love riding this thing specially now the weather is getting a lot cooler..
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Just to put a further twist on the issue.
Is most of your riding urban or highway? If it is urban, a liquid cooled engine might be a better choice than an air cooled engine. A radiator and fan helps keep the engine cooler at lights and low speed. With Regards,
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