02-14-2018, 01:21 PM
What an absolutely gorgeous bike, Honda really nailed it with the RS. I can honestly say that IMO this is the best looking 2018 model motorcycle available. I have not yet seen the Z900RS in person but I can't imagine it being nicer than this. I love it.
It's just not the bike for me. At least not right now.
As soon as I sat on it I knew I was screwed, I can't reach the bars. Of course it's only been 3 months since my surgery so I may be able to reach them once I heal more but I'm not going to gamble on it.
I suppose I could buy it and change the bars and seat but that just seems wrong to me. To me the RS is not retro at all (which is fine, I was never looking for retro, just a standard bike) and the aftermarket seats all have a retro feel to them and just wouldn't look right. The same with higher bars, they wouldn't do the bike justice.
I'll see how my back is at the end of the summer and if all is good and they still have the bike I'll make it happen then.
I know I've let you all down.
Will I still be welcome at the rally or has my open invitation been rescinded?
It's just not the bike for me. At least not right now.
As soon as I sat on it I knew I was screwed, I can't reach the bars. Of course it's only been 3 months since my surgery so I may be able to reach them once I heal more but I'm not going to gamble on it.
I suppose I could buy it and change the bars and seat but that just seems wrong to me. To me the RS is not retro at all (which is fine, I was never looking for retro, just a standard bike) and the aftermarket seats all have a retro feel to them and just wouldn't look right. The same with higher bars, they wouldn't do the bike justice.
I'll see how my back is at the end of the summer and if all is good and they still have the bike I'll make it happen then.
I know I've let you all down.
Will I still be welcome at the rally or has my open invitation been rescinded?