IMO, no. I want to ride the bike, I dont want the bike to ride for me. I would fix the bike, contact Murph for any farkles not yet purchased, and enjoy the superior quickness found only on the Original Neutron Silver
Sure would like ABS and traction control tho heated grip aah the list goes on........Pretty much why I passed up really good deals on 08-09s; wanted the ABS / Traction Control, higher mounted mirrors, better "perceived" heat managment in the cockpit and the luxurious Heated Grips.
What is your perception of the heat on the 2nd gen model?Well managed, but, any bike with a motor this big needs to move heat away. At a standstill on a hot day, you'll notice it. I'm always in full gear; summer is not my favorite time to ride.
I can feel it on the 08 to a point that it make me want something better.
Insurance wants to total the bike.
I have a 2008 c14 and now I think I want a 2010-11.
Can't decide what to do.
1) I could take the money do some minor repairs and have a perfectly drivable bike and pocket some coin.
2) Take the money and spend a few more dollars to get a new 2011 for $13,500 (not OTD price).
Is the 2010-11 bike worth the extra coin?
Thanks
Wayne
How much $ will they give you for it totalled Wayne? How much will it cost to fix? How many miles on her? Farkles?
Well managed, but, any bike with a motor this big needs to move heat away. At a standstill on a hot day, you'll notice it. I'm always in full gear; summer is not my favorite time to ride.
Just over $7000, estimate for repair was $4800, I know I can fix it for prolly half that much. Bike has almost 30k on the clock and not much for the farkles. I will definitely get another Connie if I let em have this one. It is just the perfect bike for me. Really trying to weight the options. I could take the insurance money do the repair and finally add a couple things . Like a new exhaust and seat. Maybe electronic cruise. Plus get that new electric feed to the garage updated and who knows what else.
2010 or 2011 model with tradition and abs looks nice too. but still have the same trouble potato launcher and a crappy stock seat. Oh well things to ponder.
Wayne
IMO if they will cut you a $7k check directly to you and you can repair it for $2400 I'd keep it and spend that balance on farkles, full exhaust system, Corbin, etc...
If you take the $7k check you are still only half way to the price of a new 11, and you'd still need to get a new exhaust and seat etc...
No brainer for me, and you'd still have extra $ to get it painted black!