hoping on the next bike in a couple weeks.

[bendavis]

after getting rid of the TL over the winter, i've started having serious withdrawls... getting close to time to buy a new bike. Problem is, i'm leaning towards getting a cruiser this time. One of my buddies rides a nice vulcan and damn, that thing is comfortable. anyways, just wondering what you guys think. I've had a Nighthawk, CBR and a TL1000s and I've been on many other sportbikes and a couple cruisers, I LOVE running through the canyons, but just thinking about my last trip on the TL makes my shoulders scream... so many hard decisions...

[MetaLord 9]

You are bike ADD, so it really doesn't matter what you get, you'll swap it out 4 months later

[bulldog]

I hope I never get THAT old!

[dirkterrell]

One of my buddies rides a nice vulcan and damn, that thing is comfortable. anyways, just wondering what you guys think. I've had a Nighthawk, CBR and a TL1000s and I've been on many other sportbikes and a couple cruisers, I LOVE running through the canyons, but just thinking about my last trip on the TL makes my shoulders scream... so many hard decisions...

VFR

/thread

Dirk

[asp_125]

If you still LOVE to run the canyons at any sort of decent pace, a cruiser will have you grinding the floorboards in no time. Look into ^^ the VFR, or FZ-1, Tuono, Z1000, or an old man beemer, or C14, or the new Ninja1000... any of the fast touring bikes and sport standards.

[Bueller]

Are you looking for an unbiased opinion or just looking to get talked into a sportbike?

TL's are not comfortable bikes, go sit on some sport touring.

[RajunCajun]

VFR

/thread

Dirk

If I ever get a dam job, that will probably be my next bike...

[Snowman]

Honda VFR Interceptor Black, sitting on Fay's floor, buy it now before it gets warm, (er)...

Trust us, we know what we are talking about.

[Think]

You are bike ADD, so it really doesn't matter what you get, you'll swap it out 4 months later

So that's what they call it...

Anyways, +1 on the VFR. I had one for a month or two and enjoyed it. Doesn't lean like a supersport, but is definitely more comfortable and pushes out a lot more power than your old CBR does. Plus the misses can ride on the back without much of an issue.

[OUTLAWD]

I mean no offense Ben, and I know everyone rides at a different pace...but unless you started riding ALOT faster, a cruiser-type bike would be fine for your canyon running...

I would probably stick with a standard bike, Z1000, sv1000, etc. I know everyone LOVES the viffers, and while I've never ridden one, when I sat on one, it felt small to me, so it might not fit you the greatest

[TinkerinWstuff]

I've had bike ADD and tried the cruiser route. While comfy for a short sit, even with a mustang seat mine would make terrorists give up their secrets after 150miles. I couldn't ride to Estes and back without being in much pain. Why do you think they are always parked at bars? Can't ride any further without liquid pain killers.

Now my VFR, I've ridden over 300 miles in a day and felt like I could do 300 more.

3rd and 4th gen ($1800-$2400)



5th gen ($2500-$3200)

[TinkerinWstuff]

BTW, I swore I saw your old CBR at that new outlet of Steeles that creeped into Windsor.

[TinkerinWstuff]

6th gen with bags, just broke in at 14k miles, under $5k. Keep in mind these are bullet proof 100,000 mile motors.

@ Tri City

[Repsol a095]

The Yamaha FJR 1300 is the best bike EVER!

[OUTLAWD]

I will agree that the FJR is the best sport touring bike out there...it has the balls that the viffers and triumphs lack. but honestly, I don't think the OP needs a sport tourer.

[BC14]

I'm gonna chime in here. I ride my bike like a mad man at times, she keeps asking for more.

[bendavis]

dave, you never got to ride with me on a bike that could actually move my fat ass! hahaha.

Tink, Steeles DOES have my old CBR, and they are trying to get 1500 for it

Honestly, the thread is to talk me out of getting a cruiser. I have a lot more fun on sportbikes. But I am Bike ADD for sure, maybe when I find the "one" lol... Maybe a VFR is up my alley, plus I think I am one of the only people alive that likes the styling on the new ones... but... i've only got about 3k to play with, so my options are quite limited.

[TinkerinWstuff]

4th or 5th gen VFR can be found for $3k.

Both are gear cams, 5th gen is fuel injected. 4th gen would be about 90hp at the rear wheel and the 5th gen is around 100hp at the rear.

I guess I'll have to look up some torque and HP curves of the FJR but I don't think too many people would say the VFR lacks balls.

[MetaLord 9]

dave, you never got to ride with me on a bike that could actually move my fat ass! hahaha.

No matter how big you are, no one needs a big bike to be fast

[dirkterrell]

plus I think I am one of the only people alive that likes the styling on the new ones

I happen to like it. I was looking at one in Colorado Powersports the other day. The paint looks really good in person.

... but... i've only got about 3k to play with, so my options are quite limited.

Here is a 2001 for $3K:

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2216187467.html

and here is a '97 for $2800



http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2188404517.html

And as for having balls, if you can't make do with 100 hp at the rear wheel, you need to learn how to ride.

Dirk

[TinkerinWstuff]

Here you are. Barely broke in, rear shock upgrade

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2216187467.html

edit: Dirk beat me to it..... photographed above

[dirkterrell]

edit: Dirk beat me to it..... photographed above

Nice high mount pipe on it too. Staintunes sound great on a VFR.

Dirk

[asp_125]

I had the chance to test ride a friends 5th gen VFR last summer. Not as fast as my gixxer, but oh so smooth and a broad torque band. Not to mention the comfortable (compared to a supersport) seating position. Perfect for those long-assed rides through the mountains. Those side mount rads do pump out some heat at stoplights in summer, though.

[Think]

Dammit, had this been like... 6 months earlier, I would have sold you my VFR for 3k.