Nice part of working at a dealership

[marko138]

Not a bad perk.

[ericr]

Yeah Dave, that thing is just insanely powerful. First modern 10 I've been on period and compared to the 600's it's a whole different animal. I don't think I passed 10K in any gear, it just felt too strong and I'm not totally comfortable on a supersport anyway since I don't ride one all the time. Getting on the interstate i decided to give it just a little twist as I shifted in to second and as I hit 3rd I was passing 100mph in just a few seconds. It was a little twist too, I wouldn't want to pin the throttle on that one till I get some more seat time

Damn it was fun though :nana: and of course if it doesn't sell right away I'll have to take it to lunch once and a while to keep the battery charged and the gas moving through the injectors

Rogue, they're all fun when you don't have to buy it and live with it :P

[Carolina]

Rogue, they're all fun when you don't have to buy it and live with it

Truth

What else have you test ridden that stood out to you?

[Curb]

Eric, you might get to test ride them. But I get to take them home

My bike has been sitting at my shop for about three weeks, I just brought her home yesterday. In those weeks that she has been there I've had an 09 Speed Triple (for two weeks) and an 08 Daytona 675 this past week

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Curb

Eric, you might get to test ride them. But I get to take them home

Curb,



Carolina, that zx-10 is the best one so far. I've gotten to take a couple '08 R6's for a test run which were sweet too. We haven't gotten very many sportbikes for trades this year so I haven't had a lot to choose from. On the cruisers, none of them really stand out compared to my VTX other than the Yamaha Raider. I did get to take our demo home one night and put about 40 miles on it on familiar roads. If I wanted another cruiser I'd be trading for one of them. That is one sweet ride for a cruiser!

The '05 Concourse was, interesting I guess. Decent power for it's weight and it is heavy. I hit the interstate w/ it and the wind from the trucks had it wagging its ass like a happy dog at 85-90 mph. Kind of unsettling, but wasn't so bad at 65-70. It was weird because I couldn't feel the bike lean or push as a whole, just the back wagging back and forth. It put off a lot of heat behind the shield and fairing also, would suck in the summer. I want to take a new Connie for a decent test ride. I've ridden one in the parking lot but that's it.

[Carolina]

cool, thought the concourse would have been a nicer ride looks like a pretty nice bike. Thats sounds like the price may be high if it rides that rough at speed for a sport tourer. I rode the new zx6 so I can only imagine the 10.


oh shit i just saw you said 05. would it be a sufficient tourer though?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by ericr

Curb,



Carolina, that zx-10 is the best one so far. I've gotten to take a couple '08 R6's for a test run which were sweet too. We haven't gotten very many sportbikes for trades this year so I haven't had a lot to choose from. On the cruisers, none of them really stand out compared to my VTX other than the Yamaha Raider. I did get to take our demo home one night and put about 40 miles on it on familiar roads. If I wanted another cruiser I'd be trading for one of them. That is one sweet ride for a cruiser!

The '05 Concourse was, interesting I guess. Decent power for it's weight and it is heavy. I hit the interstate w/ it and the wind from the trucks had it wagging its ass like a happy dog at 85-90 mph. Kind of unsettling, but wasn't so bad at 65-70. It was weird because I couldn't feel the bike lean or push as a whole, just the back wagging back and forth. It put off a lot of heat behind the shield and fairing also, would suck in the summer. I want to take a new Connie for a decent test ride. I've ridden one in the parking lot but that's it.

I like the Raider. Good looking bike. Never rode on though.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Carolina

cool, thought the concourse would have been a nicer ride looks like a pretty nice bike. Thats sounds like the price may be high if it rides that rough at speed for a sport tourer. I rode the new zx6 so I can only imagine the 10.


oh shit i just saw you said 05. would it be a sufficient tourer though?

Yeah, it was the old connie, it was ok but I'm sure the new one is much better handling at speed. The old one would make a good tourer other than the heat it puts off. It was a comfortable seating position, just an old design that I'm sure is much improved in the '08 model. I hope I can take a new one out soon and compare the two on comfort and how hot the motor is.

Originally Posted by marko138

I like the Raider. Good looking bike. Never rode on though.

Marco, try one out if you get the chance. The handling is excellent considering the rake, nice and light steering, in the turns it's very neutral. No fighting to keep it from falling in or leaning back out of the turn. I was seriously impressed with the bike and it looks good as hell to boot The new 1900cc motor is incredible. Max torque is at 2500 rpm and that makes it responsive in any gear at nearly any speed. I slowed to down to 40 in 5th gear and hit the gas and it just took off. I'd have one in the garage too if I could.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Curb

Eric, you might get to test ride them. But I get to take them home

My bike has been sitting at my shop for about three weeks, I just brought her home yesterday. In those weeks that she has been there I've had an 09 Speed Triple (for two weeks) and an 08 Daytona 675 this past week

Hey Curb... what did you think of the Daytona??? I found one online that some idiot put down on the left side... but not bad, just some scratched fairings. And it was a fairly reasonable price because of that. How are the ergos for the street... cause I heard they were rough.

[Curb]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Hey Curb... what did you think of the Daytona??? I found one online that some idiot put down on the left side... but not bad, just some scratched fairings. And it was a fairly reasonable price because of that. How are the ergos for the street... cause I heard they were rough.

well for me they were very aggressive, the only other bike i can think of that was that aggressive was my buddy's old r1. then again i am also a very big guy...in height and weight. the more i rode the 675 the more comfortable i became on it. i'd say try and find someone who has one or go to a triumph dealer and sit one to make up your mind