Toying with new bike idea

Water Warrior 2 · 08-22-2010, 01:47 AM

Have been toying with the idea of a new cruiser to replace the Vstrom. For any members in the Greater Vancouver Region, do you know where I can find a dealer(s) that have a Suzuki C-50SEC and or a Yamaha Star 950 Touring model ? Going for a ride to see one or two new bikes would be fun and answer some questions that websites and sales folk can't answer online or over the phone.

alanmcorcoran · 08-22-2010, 04:51 AM

He's got New Bike Fever! (I have a bit of it as well... Trying to fight it off.)

mrlmd1 · 08-22-2010, 09:27 AM

Why you looking to switch? (both of you).
What's wrong with the Vstrom or why do you want a cruiser now? Is that not comfortable on long trips?
And AC - why are you not happy with the Strat? Too big, uneconomical?
Or isit just the itch for a change for you both?

alanmcorcoran · 08-22-2010, 03:43 PM

I probably wouldn't get rid of the Strat. It is too big and uneconomical, but I didn't buy it with economics as my primary concern. It ran like a beast on my recent trip and handled some of the most amazing roads/paths without killing me. But I'm interested in possibly trading the GZ for an "adventure" or dual purpose bike. Saw some KTM's that looked pretty neat and, of course, a lot of BMW's. The only two bikes I've ridden are at the extremes of weight/power. The GZ is too underpowered for touring and isn't suitable for fire roads, etc. The Strat is awesome on anything paved, but I don't trust my skills on it in dirt and if i dropped it out in the woods I'd be screwed. And, I guess I like having the distraction of thinking/planning for a new distraction.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-22-2010, 04:28 PM

Nothing wrong with the Vstrom, it is bullet proof and runs like a champ. I am just getting to the point where a taller bike is too much to climb up on and with it's tall center of gravity I live in fear of a drop. Not as strong as I used to be anymore. The 50 series cruisers may be heavier but with the right crash bars they will roll right back up on 2 wheels with little effort. This I know from experience.
As for the 950 Yamaha I don't know too much about it but it is a strong contender under the 1000 cc mark. More $ but I won't rule it out till I at least see one in person. Come to think of it, Kawi makes a 900 cruiser too. Shouldn't rule that out either.
Just want to gather some info and do eye-balling, maybe a ride if possible.
Forums for each and every different bike are such a wealth of info that an informed decision(if I make one)should be a lot less of a gamble.

mrlmd1 · 08-22-2010, 07:37 PM

With so many different (good) choices out there for a new cruiser, you may not get another bike for quite a while 'till you make up your mind. See, sit on, ride as many as you can, that should take at least 6 months. AC has a much easier choice I think, smaller range of bikes to look at. more similarities between the choices, just another different toy to have fun with.

alanmcorcoran · 08-22-2010, 07:48 PM

Any of you guys ever have a KTM?

Easy Rider · 08-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

He's got New Bike Fever! (I have a bit of it as well... Trying to fight it off.)

I saw a new BMW 1200 touring bike today.
REALLY snazzy.....really.
:poke2:

Moedad · 08-22-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

He's got New Bike Fever! (I have a bit of it as well... Trying to fight it off.)

Me too, although I wonder if it ever really goes away.

GZ Jess · 08-22-2010, 08:53 PM

I had new bike fever too, but now I'm happy. I know you don't want to go 1100 but I really like the way my V Star sits and handles. I think it is a very easy bike to get used to.

Good luck looking and researching, that is one of my favorite things about a change LOL.

Jessica

08-22-2010, 01:47 AM	#1
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Toying with new bike idea Have been toying with the idea of a new cruiser to replace the Vstrom. For any members in the Greater Vancouver Region, do you know where I can find a dealer(s) that have a Suzuki C-50SEC and or a Yamaha Star 950 Touring model ? Going for a ride to see one or two new bikes would be fun and answer some questions that websites and sales folk can't answer online or over the phone. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-22-2010, 04:51 AM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Toying with new bike idea He's got New Bike Fever! (I have a bit of it as well... Trying to fight it off.) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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08-22-2010, 09:27 AM	#3
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Toying with new bike idea Why you looking to switch? (both of you). What's wrong with the Vstrom or why do you want a cruiser now? Is that not comfortable on long trips? And AC - why are you not happy with the Strat? Too big, uneconomical? Or isit just the itch for a change for you both? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-22-2010, 03:43 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Toying with new bike idea I probably wouldn't get rid of the Strat. It is too big and uneconomical, but I didn't buy it with economics as my primary concern. It ran like a beast on my recent trip and handled some of the most amazing roads/paths without killing me. But I'm interested in possibly trading the GZ for an "adventure" or dual purpose bike. Saw some KTM's that looked pretty neat and, of course, a lot of BMW's. The only two bikes I've ridden are at the extremes of weight/power. The GZ is too underpowered for touring and isn't suitable for fire roads, etc. The Strat is awesome on anything paved, but I don't trust my skills on it in dirt and if i dropped it out in the woods I'd be screwed. And, I guess I like having the distraction of thinking/planning for a new distraction. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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08-22-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Toying with new bike idea Nothing wrong with the Vstrom, it is bullet proof and runs like a champ. I am just getting to the point where a taller bike is too much to climb up on and with it's tall center of gravity I live in fear of a drop. Not as strong as I used to be anymore. The 50 series cruisers may be heavier but with the right crash bars they will roll right back up on 2 wheels with little effort. This I know from experience. As for the 950 Yamaha I don't know too much about it but it is a strong contender under the 1000 cc mark. More $ but I won't rule it out till I at least see one in person. Come to think of it, Kawi makes a 900 cruiser too. Shouldn't rule that out either. Just want to gather some info and do eye-balling, maybe a ride if possible. Forums for each and every different bike are such a wealth of info that an informed decision(if I make one)should be a lot less of a gamble. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-22-2010, 07:37 PM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Toying with new bike idea With so many different (good) choices out there for a new cruiser, you may not get another bike for quite a while 'till you make up your mind. See, sit on, ride as many as you can, that should take at least 6 months. AC has a much easier choice I think, smaller range of bikes to look at. more similarities between the choices, just another different toy to have fun with.
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08-22-2010, 07:48 PM	#7
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Toying with new bike idea Any of you guys ever have a KTM? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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08-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#10
GZ Jess Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 100	Re: Toying with new bike idea I had new bike fever too, but now I'm happy. I know you don't want to go 1100 but I really like the way my V Star sits and handles. I think it is a very easy bike to get used to. Good luck looking and researching, that is one of my favorite things about a change LOL. Jessica
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