11-01-2015, 01:08 AM
(10-31-2015, 11:27 PM)JustPassinThru_imp Wrote:(10-31-2015, 10:53 PM)Chapomis_imp Wrote:(10-31-2015, 10:47 PM)JustPassinThru_imp Wrote:(10-31-2015, 08:56 PM)Chapomis_imp Wrote: We're there any other considerations ?
Only reasons not to do it.
I like the retro look. Chassis is fine; balanced; neutral handling.
I owe money on this one.
Bottom line is, though, I'm not gonna be able to ride forever. So...do I want to pay a few thousand extra to get something that meets my needs better; and have to deal with the hassle of a sale? Selling a motorcycle in this day and age, is never easy - unless you have a Harley that's really pimped out, or a BMW GS with bags and Bluetooth.
Only reasons not to do it.
I like the retro look. Chassis is fine; balanced; neutral handling.
I owe money on this one.
Bottom line is, though, I'm not gonna be able to ride forever. So...do I want to pay a few thousand extra to get something that meets my needs better; and have to deal with the hassle of a sale? Selling a motorcycle in this day and age, is never easy - unless you have a Harley that's really pimped out, or a BMW GS with bags and Bluetooth.
I meant vs the Wee-Strom
Well...the generic look of today...when the V-Strom was new the style was new. It's aging; like the UJM look aged. What was once new is no longer.
And the cramped engine space.
That's the negative. Pluses: A hundred pounds lighter...I can feel it. Less vibration...yes, I can feel it. A more natural riding position. And I like the digital speedo. Plus...heated grips on this thing. I resisted going with heated grips on the CB, first because I had a deep down payment; and then because I put thick, padded grips on it and filled the handlebars with lead shot.
I do not like the V-Strom headlights - although that's a minor consideration; I don't ride after dark if I can at all avoid it. Know that the CB1100 has a MUCH better headlight beam pattern - even if there is only one headlight assembly.
I had reached the same conclusion on the V-strom my wife has until I took the time to properly aim the lights. They are woefully misaligned as the bike is delivered. The Stromtrooper Forum has much info on this. After aligning the headlights I would say that the V-strom has fine lighting up front, every bit as good as the CB1100.