Well, the wife gave me the green light to get on two wheels again. She wants to do weekend trips every now and then to help make up for selling our travel trailer last spring. My bike history since 1992: 92 Kawi ZX6D, 95 CBR600F3 (used- then stolen), 99 ZX9, another 95 CBR600F3, traded it on a 04 GSXR600- awesome bike, then a 08 CBR1000RR- bought in Aug 09, sold in Dec 09. Haven't been on bikes since. This would obviously be my first time on something other than a sport bike, I'm 43, I like the idea.
I test rode a new 14 Ninja 1000 last Saturday and loved it. The wife thought it sat ok, would definitely get it with all 3 factory bags. Rode an 08 C14 with 27k. Felt like it had been ridden hard and put up wet. Warped rotors, front end bounced, etc. Going this Saturday to ride a new 14 Concours in cardinal red (hot!) and most likely a 13 F6B (new). I hear the C14 needs a 55 rear tire. Any other tips or must dos? Thanks folks! Looking forward to enjoying riding!