Author Topic: The Motorcycling Thread (Read 430608 times)

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #900 on:** March 24, 2018, 02:41:09 pm »

FWIW, Suzuki still has a couple...the Burgman 400 and 650...but sadly, they just seem dated.

https://www.suzuki.ca/en/motorcycles#cat-1429#1716

my last bike was a Suzuki and i just never warmed up to it...doubt i'd get another.

dkaz · « **Reply #901 on:** March 24, 2018, 03:19:14 pm »

The Burgman 400 is redesigned. There's the all new BMW C400X coming as well but like Ron, the BMW service costs scare me.

The new Yamaha XMax is another scooter we're not getting.

dkaz · « **Reply #902 on:** March 24, 2018, 03:37:37 pm »

What I'm hoping for at some point is a new Honda Silver Wing, not a scooter like the last one but a baby Gold Wing with their 750cc engine and 6 speed manual with optional 6 speed DCT. Touring model with the same Apple Carplay compatible screen as the Gold Wing, heated grips, hard side cases, electric adjustable windshield, etc.

rrocket · « **Reply #903 on:** March 24, 2018, 04:05:26 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 24, 2018, 03:19:14 pm

The Burgman 400 is redesigned. There's the all new BMW C400X coming as well but like Ron, the BMW service costs scare me.

The new Yamaha XMax is another scooter we're not getting.

Burgman is small tired still and C400x more of a city scoot IMO.

mlin32 · « **Reply #904 on:** March 24, 2018, 04:51:47 pm »

A warm Saturday today in the région Spessart meant so many riders out and about. Actually saw a couple new Honda CBR-1000RRs (and heard them.....) along with some older Ducatis and of course, a zillion BMWs.

Jealously for sure, but my bike will be here soon, I know it ! Now to just buy some fresh riding gear.......

dkaz · « **Reply #905 on:** March 24, 2018, 06:15:18 pm »

I think 150s are better city scooters, the 300s and 400s are a bit big. It's too bad Suzuki won't sell the Burgman 200 anymore. I'll try out some scooters after I settle down in Edmonton.

bridgecity · « **Reply #906 on:** March 24, 2018, 06:41:42 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 24, 2018, 06:15:18 pm

after I settle down in Edmonton.

Didn’t you move to Kelowna recently?

dkaz · « **Reply #907 on:** March 24, 2018, 06:57:28 pm »

Quote from: bridgecity on March 24, 2018, 06:41:42 pm

Quote from: DKaz on March 24, 2018, 06:15:18 pm
after I settle down in Edmonton.

Didn’t you move to Kelowna recently?

3 years ago. My wife hasn't been able to find a meaningful career here. I'd love to stay as I've been really thriving here and it's so beautiful here, but it's time for me to support her in return. Plus I can buy a renovated single family home with an inlaw suite in Edmonton for the price of my old 1,100 sq ft townhome here.

bridgecity · « **Reply #908 on:** March 24, 2018, 07:04:08 pm »

3 years already eh? Wishing you the best in your new endeavour.

rrocket · « **Reply #909 on:** March 24, 2018, 08:36:35 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 24, 2018, 06:57:28 pm

Quote from: bridgecity on March 24, 2018, 06:41:42 pm
Quote from: DKaz on March 24, 2018, 06:15:18 pm
after I settle down in Edmonton.

Didn’t you move to Kelowna recently?

3 years ago. My wife hasn't been able to find a meaningful career here. I'd love to stay as I've been really thriving here and it's so beautiful here, but it's time for me to support her in return. Plus I can buy a renovated single family home with an inlaw suite in Edmonton for the price of my old 1,100 sq ft townhome here.

In Laws living with you?

rrocket · « **Reply #910 on:** March 26, 2018, 05:49:23 pm »

I hate dealing with BMW dealers already...and I'm just shopping.

$799 Freight and $299 PDI. A similar sized vehicle from Honda is $560.

Are you facking kidding me??

BMW = Break My Wallet

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #911 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:01:01 pm »

they might be hard to find, but what about a lightly used Yamaha T-Max?

rrocket · « **Reply #912 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:24:53 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 26, 2018, 08:01:01 pm

they might be hard to find, but what about a lightly used Yamaha T-Max?

Impossible to find a 2016 (with ABS) thus far.

But it's missing lots of the good stuff that I'd like (power windshield, heated grips/seat, traction control etc).

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #913 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:43:03 pm »

if this were here, i'd kick it old school and buy it:

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Honda/Elite+250/Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res/Quebec/5_37293709_/?ms=motorcycles_atvs

it's the same as the one i started riding on, other than mine was "Summer Blond" (sandy gold colour) and i didn't have the aftermarket windscreen...for $900 though, i'd buy it tomorrow.

rrocket · « **Reply #914 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:00:45 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 26, 2018, 08:43:03 pm

if this were here, i'd kick it old school and buy it:

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Honda/Elite+250/Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res/Quebec/5_37293709_/?ms=motorcycles_atvs

it's the same as the one i started riding on, other than mine was "Summer Blond" (sandy gold colour) and i didn't have the aftermarket windscreen...for $900 though, i'd buy it tomorrow.

A cool nostalgic ride....but not for me.

dkaz · « **Reply #915 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:05:00 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on March 24, 2018, 08:36:35 pm

In Laws living with you?

Yea. That's a driving factor. I appreciate everything my mother in law does for us but I need her in her own space.

Quote from: rrocket on March 26, 2018, 05:49:23 pm

I hate dealing with BMW dealers already...and I'm just shopping.

$799 Freight and $299 PDI. A similar sized vehicle from Honda is $560.

Are you facking kidding me??

BMW = Break My Wallet

Honda Centre in Burnaby only charges $450 freight/PDI/admin! Kelowna Honda charges $695 freight/PDI + $195 admin.

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 26, 2018, 08:43:03 pm

if this were here, i'd kick it old school and buy it:

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Honda/Elite+250/Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res/Quebec/5_37293709_/?ms=motorcycles_atvs

it's the same as the one i started riding on, other than mine was "Summer Blond" (sandy gold colour) and i didn't have the aftermarket windscreen...for $900 though, i'd buy it tomorrow.

Pretty cool. The drum brakes front (and back) scare me though, which is why I didn't end up buying one a few years back.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #916 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:11:03 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 26, 2018, 09:05:00 pm

Pretty cool. The drum brakes front (and back) scare me though, which is why I didn't end up buying one a few years back.

i never had any issues with the brakes...keep in mind, it isn't very heavy, and you're not doing 100 mph on it...i'd simply use it for zipping around town/commuting.

rrocket · « **Reply #917 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:13:58 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 26, 2018, 09:11:03 pm

Quote from: DKaz on March 26, 2018, 09:05:00 pm
Pretty cool. The drum brakes front (and back) scare me though, which is why I didn't end up buying one a few years back.
i never had any issues with the brakes...keep in mind, it isn't very heavy, and you're not doing 100 mph on it...i'd simply use it for zipping around town/commuting.

Perfectly acceptable for that.

rrocket · « **Reply #918 on:** March 31, 2018, 12:53:30 pm »

Save me from myself...may be purchasing a KTM 990 Adventure...

dkaz · « **Reply #919 on:** March 31, 2018, 04:11:31 pm »

Do it.