Derek Paisley
Well-known member
It's as if there should be a forum dedicated to "In Process of getting a new Bike".
I know there are MANY of us who as of now are looking to buy a new/another bike and are very excited.
With that excitement comes the need to share. In my case, my wife does not share my enthusiasm when it comes to visualizing my new bike. When I get going, she indirectly defuses me as she is just not that interested in the whole process.
In my case, I'm selling my 2012 Can-Am Spyder RSS and going back to two wheels. (I bought the Spyder for both my wife and I to use as a recreation and commuter bike. She also wanted something that she could possible use in her career (actor). My employer has since relocated our offices on the subway line so it makes very little sense for me to hold onto a $30,000+ Spyder that I would only use once in a while. (In relation to what it was initially intended for).
The last bike I owned prior to the Spyder was a 600 Katana.
Once I've sold my Spyder, I'll be looking to narrow my choices down.
Like the majority of you, I love all bikes, cars and whatnot. So I was initially open to an array of "types". That being, cruiser, sport..etc..
When I was at the most recent dealer show at the new CNE location I spent some time sitting on the HD IRON 883. There was definitely a connection with it, as it was "empowering". That said, I understood what I and others had noted many times before regarding the HD "attitude".
I realised that, knowing who I am, if I buy the HD Iron, I'm going to become an A$$h0le. Something we all want to avoid.
Made the conscious decision to move on from that idea. Of course there were other factors, like insurance and the overall ride/experience. I think I made the right call there.
All the while I've been eyeing the 2014 Ninja 300 SE ABS. Lime Green. Felt great to sit on as well at the show, but to be honest; the CBR250 felt better. I know from the research that I've done that the Ninja has more potential than the Honda. Additionally, I prefer the look of the Kawi over the Honda.
I know that SS is out of the question for the same reason I opted out of the HD. (Additionally, and most prevalent is the insurance)
Never did I look at the Kawi 650, Susuki SV650 or the Yami FZ6R. One of my riding buddies points out ninja650Shop.com and their sport bars.
When I saw sport bars on an array of Ninja 650's with the exposed rear suspension and some other tasteful mods, my whole decision process went out the door.
These "Sport touring" models can look "IMO" better than some SS.
I've always loved White bikes, so you can imagine that I LOVE the 2012 Ninja 650 in white/Black with Red rear suspension. Drop some sport bars on that with a fender eliminator, rear seat cowl, full exhaust, power commander, blacked out windshield and black (red accents) shorty levers.
That "IMO" would look SICK! Insurance would not be too much either.
*Surprised this is not a route taken by more people. At least from what I can tell*
As you can see; like you I am excited.
What part of your buying process are at?
Share your excitement with us!
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:-D
I know there are MANY of us who as of now are looking to buy a new/another bike and are very excited.
With that excitement comes the need to share. In my case, my wife does not share my enthusiasm when it comes to visualizing my new bike. When I get going, she indirectly defuses me as she is just not that interested in the whole process.
In my case, I'm selling my 2012 Can-Am Spyder RSS and going back to two wheels. (I bought the Spyder for both my wife and I to use as a recreation and commuter bike. She also wanted something that she could possible use in her career (actor). My employer has since relocated our offices on the subway line so it makes very little sense for me to hold onto a $30,000+ Spyder that I would only use once in a while. (In relation to what it was initially intended for).
The last bike I owned prior to the Spyder was a 600 Katana.
Once I've sold my Spyder, I'll be looking to narrow my choices down.
Like the majority of you, I love all bikes, cars and whatnot. So I was initially open to an array of "types". That being, cruiser, sport..etc..
When I was at the most recent dealer show at the new CNE location I spent some time sitting on the HD IRON 883. There was definitely a connection with it, as it was "empowering". That said, I understood what I and others had noted many times before regarding the HD "attitude".
I realised that, knowing who I am, if I buy the HD Iron, I'm going to become an A$$h0le. Something we all want to avoid.
Made the conscious decision to move on from that idea. Of course there were other factors, like insurance and the overall ride/experience. I think I made the right call there.
All the while I've been eyeing the 2014 Ninja 300 SE ABS. Lime Green. Felt great to sit on as well at the show, but to be honest; the CBR250 felt better. I know from the research that I've done that the Ninja has more potential than the Honda. Additionally, I prefer the look of the Kawi over the Honda.
I know that SS is out of the question for the same reason I opted out of the HD. (Additionally, and most prevalent is the insurance)
Never did I look at the Kawi 650, Susuki SV650 or the Yami FZ6R. One of my riding buddies points out ninja650Shop.com and their sport bars.
When I saw sport bars on an array of Ninja 650's with the exposed rear suspension and some other tasteful mods, my whole decision process went out the door.
These "Sport touring" models can look "IMO" better than some SS.
I've always loved White bikes, so you can imagine that I LOVE the 2012 Ninja 650 in white/Black with Red rear suspension. Drop some sport bars on that with a fender eliminator, rear seat cowl, full exhaust, power commander, blacked out windshield and black (red accents) shorty levers.
That "IMO" would look SICK! Insurance would not be too much either.
*Surprised this is not a route taken by more people. At least from what I can tell*
As you can see; like you I am excited.
What part of your buying process are at?
Share your excitement with us!
D
:-D