06-03-2015, 09:51 AM
(06-02-2015, 12:13 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: I think you're going about this all wrong. I just saw on Takashi's website that he's offering a 2013-2014 CB1100 compatible replacement hip. It's made by MotoGear in titanium and has that cool rainbow hue to it. He offers both the dual and single-sided models. I haven't done the yen conversion but I'm sure it's less expensive than a new bike.
Ya know, the dollar is pretty strong right now...
I do have the V-strom that is a great fit now that I have a raised saddle and lowered pegs. I could sell the CB which will basically pay off my new truck and not have to buy another bike...except the little 650 just doesn't excite me. It'll do everything I ask it, but it's missing that extra zing the CB has. I really like the FJ09 and think it'd be a great sport touring mount and it sure is exciting to ride (wants to wheelie in 2nd gear not even at WOT)! Problem is that I just got the Strom set up how I like and don't want to start over on a new bike with the farkles. My truck has drained me of money with its farkles.
I'm not really any better off selling both bikes to get one new one than I am if I just hold on to the CB. I'd rather keep it and find a way to increase the comfort level. I am just afraid there isn't much else I can do to make it more comfortable. Maybe MG is on to something. I need to spend some money on myself and rehab my hip to where it is more resilient.
Edit: Perhaps this is a sign from above! Immediately after posting the above, I checked my email and the latest message was rather coincidental to my very last sentence about being more resilient. It's from my health insurance provider: "5 Ways to Build Your Resiliency."
Elwood, the band! (I hope that reference is appreciated )