frekeyguy
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nope, bought my last street bike without even looking at it.
I think what I really wanted was Yamaha FZ1 or Kawasaki Ninja1000. I am a power junkie, probably from my drag racing days. But also don't want to feel crippled every time I get off the bike.
S1000R is pretty awful for long distances, at least with the stock seat and (lack of) windshield.
My butt has PTSD after doing a 600 kms day on one.
Nope. Never had this problem. Always bought exactly what I wanted. If I couldn't buy it, I built it.
I enjoyed the S1000R a lot, but I would get something less powerful and with a bigger tank for touring. I did about 250 kms to a tank and I'm not the most aggressive rider.
Easy fix for the fz1 in the looks department. Im just about to install my PCVI am very curious about the FZ1. I would have to do something about the homely looks, otherwise it looks like the perfect package.
I don't actually tour.
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That's truly awesome. You've always been 100% satisfied with every motorcycle you've ever had? Perfect brakes, handling, comfort, power, looks, etc. Makes me wonder why didn't you stop at perfect bike #1 then?
Honda shadow 1100. Comfortable, but (yawn) zero power and touching hard parts constantly. Even my 85 goldwing was faster and cornered better. Lol
Compare that to the fact that I'm currently on a Versys 650 and completely in love with it.
Really wanted to get an fz1 this time, but I test rode one. Reminded me of why sold my bandit 1200, too little wrist control and I drive for a living. The versys is really fun on the back roads, very comfy, and cheap. Cheap to buy, cheap on fuel, cheap to maintain and cheap to insure. Leaves more money for fuel, gear and ice cream.
So has anyone else gone out bought the bike they thought they wanted and after riding for a month or two realize it might not have been the right choice? Don't get me wrong I do like the bike, I'm just not sure now it was what I really wanted. Ever after doing the research. That being said I sure a lot of people would love to have 3 or more bikes in the garage! Sport, standard and sport touring. I find it very hard to figure out what I am really looking for in a bike. I guess I will have to waiting a couple of years and try again! lol
What's wrong with your Duc?
Things I should have thought of before buying....
power (lack of), v-twim (all my other bikes were inlines), bar vibration, clearance behind the foot pegs.