06-08-2020, 03:45 AM
Interesting discussion here about test rides at dealerships. I've encountered dealers who don't allow test rides at all, making your first ride the one you take home, and dealers who almost insist that you take a test ride. The dealer I bought my BMW from had loaner helmets and Roadcrafter suits for those who showed up unprepared.
I guess it depends on where you shop. As for a rack and luggage, that also depends on how important keeping the uncluttered look of the bike is to you. I'm a daily commuter, and much as I hate having something stick off the back of my bike, there's nothing more convenient than clicking a button and carrying my trunk in to the office with me.
I get more grief for a trunk on my Bonneville than the CB1100, but I don't care what someone else thinks, it's my bike.
I guess it depends on where you shop. As for a rack and luggage, that also depends on how important keeping the uncluttered look of the bike is to you. I'm a daily commuter, and much as I hate having something stick off the back of my bike, there's nothing more convenient than clicking a button and carrying my trunk in to the office with me.
I get more grief for a trunk on my Bonneville than the CB1100, but I don't care what someone else thinks, it's my bike.