Versys 650 break in ride

[Mscb1100_imp]

View from overlook last week on Hwy 25 just outside of Leeds AL, home of Barber Motorsports.
On the way back thru Leeds I found a motorcycle repair shop with this poster, just missed the event date
I tried out a Royal Enfield 650 3 weeks ago and didn't think it was a good deal. For just a little more money I got a new old stock 2017 Versys 650.
Not as much low end power as the CB1100 but suspension is much better.

 

[the Ferret]

Nice. Are you riding that to the rally David? or is that ALVS650?

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Nice. Are you riding that to the rally David? or is that ALVS650?

I haven't decided yet, the Versys is in the shop getting a new seat, if it will allow me to ride for more than two hours at a stretch I 'll leave for WVA on it Sat, otherwise it will be the NT 700 or the CB 1100.

 

[the Ferret]

oh, I thought you sold the CB 1100? By all means ride the CB

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

oh, I thought you sold the CB 1100? By all means ride the CB

Actually I did sell the CB, but to a good friend and he gave me lifetime rights to ride it as he has several bikes.
I also sold him my BMW K1100 last year.

He sold one of his bikes last year that is funding his collection, it was a 1975 Gold Wing that was left to him by the dealer (in his will) that he used to work for as a teenager, when he couldn't afford to buy one.

Additionally he never took it out of the shipping crate, and sold it still in the crate to a collector in Japan last year just after the rally in KY.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

View from overlook last week on Hwy 25 just outside of Leeds AL, home of Barber Motorsports.
On the way back thru Leeds I found a motorcycle repair shop with this poster, just missed the event date
I tried out a Royal Enfield 650 3 weeks ago and didn't think it was a good deal. For just a little more money I got a new old stock 2017 Versys 650.
Not as much low end power as the CB1100 but suspension is much better.

I almost committed to an '18 Versys 650 LT for the daily mule. I am in agreement with your assessment Mscb. The height and riding positioning felt just right for me.
The looks seemed decent and "adventure-like", but the engine had to be wrung more than I cared for.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

View from overlook last week on Hwy 25 just outside of Leeds AL, home of Barber Motorsports.
On the way back thru Leeds I found a motorcycle repair shop with this poster, just missed the event date
I tried out a Royal Enfield 650 3 weeks ago and didn't think it was a good deal. For just a little more money I got a new old stock 2017 Versys 650.
Not as much low end power as the CB1100 but suspension is much better.

I almost committed to an '18 Versys 650 LT for the daily mule. I am in agreement with your assessment Mscb. The height and riding positioning felt just right for me.
The looks seemed decent and "adventure-like", but the engine had to be wrung more than I cared for.

I almost committed to an '18 Versys 650 LT for the daily mule. I am in agreement with your assessment Mscb. The height and riding positioning felt just right for me.
The looks seemed decent and "adventure-like", but the engine had to be wrung more than I cared for.
Gold, did you buy anything else or are you still looking?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

View from overlook last week on Hwy 25 just outside of Leeds AL, home of Barber Motorsports.
On the way back thru Leeds I found a motorcycle repair shop with this poster, just missed the event date
I tried out a Royal Enfield 650 3 weeks ago and didn't think it was a good deal. For just a little more money I got a new old stock 2017 Versys 650.
Not as much low end power as the CB1100 but suspension is much better.

I almost committed to an '18 Versys 650 LT for the daily mule. I am in agreement with your assessment Mscb. The height and riding positioning felt just right for me.
The looks seemed decent and "adventure-like", but the engine had to be wrung more than I cared for.

I almost committed to an '18 Versys 650 LT for the daily mule. I am in agreement with your assessment Mscb. The height and riding positioning felt just right for me.
The looks seemed decent and "adventure-like", but the engine had to be wrung more than I cared for.
Gold, did you buy anything else or are you still looking?

I unexpectedly acquired an '18 NC750XD for daily duties. For me, it complements the CB in every way. The two together covers much ground for choice, except aggressive off-road.