Author Topic: In the wind again (Read 11064 times)

ZG · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:19:12 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on January 12, 2012, 04:03:18 PM

It's my understanding the Silver ones are faster...

lt1 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:26:58 PM »

Cool that you know that you are ready for a 300hp bike. Still curious what you last 3 bikes were, with dates and mileages.

And if magazine road tests mean anything, the '08 silvers are the fastest.

KawiG · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:28:44 PM »

I am that Frog!!

KawiG · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:33:09 PM »

Oh yeah Huffy Cannondale and Trek. Mileage=not enough. 90 FXSTC 56,000, BMW = 15,000 , 1965 FL =

thousand. I probably have 80,000 or so behind the street bars and 20,000 or so behind the dirt ones. Harescrambles etc.

. The dirt miles were much scarier!

KawiG · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:43:32 PM »

Lt don't take this personally but it sound like you need to go for a ride.

lt1 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:06:37 PM »

Rode 300 miles yesterday. I'm fine. You sound like you haven't ridden for over 10 years and have lots of confidence. Hopefully your assessment of your skills won't lead you to grief.

KawiG · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:18:02 PM »

As usuall you are correct

Sea Level · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:27:42 PM »

Welcome, KawiG!

You've obviously got a lot of experience, so I think the only question, relative to buying a Connie, is how recent your experience is. Seems to me, from what you've written, that it's recent enough. I mean, riding a bike is like...well, riding a bike. I'll bet your initial problems with it, if any, will be maneuvering it around when it's not running.

One thing is guaranteed: the Concours will not bore you. Ever!

maxtog · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:27:50 PM »

Quote from: KawiG on January 12, 2012, 03:45:27 PM

But I will ask one favor...if i start asking how to make the bike faster just a week or two after I get it...please talk some sense into me

Welcome. Make sure to wear a real helmet and jacket/gloves/boots! (There, that is MY advice).

Oh, I don't think you will be wanting/needing more power in a week or two. Not unless you are still in the first break-in period.

KawiG · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:34:53 PM »

My father passed away on a 40 hp Harley at 35mph...he was exxxxtremely experienced, unfortunately the driver of the car that curbed him was not. Experience is relative to the situation and I have wrecked many times...I have no doubts about my limitations on a bike. Cant wait to get the bike.

Sea Level · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:38:32 PM »

As a pilot, I've learned not to tell my passengers that I must be experienced because I've crashed so much.

Flathead · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2012, 09:50:06 PM »

Quote from: Sea Level on January 12, 2012, 05:38:32 PM

As a pilot, I've learned not to tell my passengers that I must be experienced because I've crashed so much.

Conrad · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2012, 04:59:36 AM »

Quote from: KawiG on January 12, 2012, 03:45:27 PM

But I will ask one favor...if i start asking how to make the bike faster just a week or two after I get it...please talk some sense into me

As long as you don't put a car tire on...

KawiG · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:04:44 AM »

$:-\$ a car tire?

Conrad · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:06:33 AM »

Quote from: KawiG on January 13, 2012, 05:04:44 AM

$:-\$ a car tire?

You missed this lively thread?

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6116.0

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:12:00 AM »

You

W14 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:25:45 AM »

KawiG - agree with other posts on motorcycle training course, will basic riding skills and good safety habits such as wearing a helmet, protective gear, not mixing alcohol with driving, etc.

basmntdweller · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:58:43 AM »

If you go with a new bike, by the time you get it broken in by the book, you'll have most of your skills back. Your timing may still be a bit off but that'll come.
I switched from my V-Strom to the C-14. It was a huge step. The C-14 is so big and top heavy it was really intimidating for the first week or so. My V-Strom feels like a lightweight dirt bike now in comparison. But it doesn't have near the wow factor of the Connie.
Keep your head out of your a** and you'll be fine.

Matt

roadie · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2012, 06:50:55 AM »

Quote from: basmntdweller on January 13, 2012, 05:58:43 AM

If you go with a new bike, by the time you get it broken in by the book, you'll have most of your skills back. Your timing may still be a bit off but that'll come.
I switched from my V-Strom to the C-14. It was a huge step. The C-14 is so big and top heavy it was really intimidating for the first week or so. My V-Strom feels like a lightweight dirt bike now in comparison. But it doesn't have near the wow factor of the Connie.
Keep your head out of your a** and you'll be fine.

Matt

i went from a Vstrom 1000 (first bike) to the Connie. For me, IMO, the Connie would have been a better first mount. I immediately felt the difference and felt on more sure footing the second i opened the throttle.

IMHO, Its the rider or the cager thats gonna kill you, not the bike. I say go for it brother (like I know you are already gonna do! :-), and keep the rubber side down.

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2012, 07:52:10 AM »

Welcome. Do you have any prospective bikes in your cross hairs yet?

News:

Author Topic: In the wind again (Read 11064 times)

Flathead