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Offline Flienlow

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2009 vs 2010
« on: April 10, 2013, 09:51:09 AM »
Finger is on the trigger, safety is off.

BUT before I fire, help me decided.

2009 (red)with 10,000 miles, Pwr commander, exhaust, it is pristine not a scratch. $9400 AND LOCAL.

2010(blue) 7000miles with matching kawi rear case, bar risers. some holes from a few farkels removed, but covered up and inconspicuous. Rest of the bike is beautiful.
$10500 and 200 miles from my house.

Would the 2010 be worth extra coin and road trip?
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Offline Rhino

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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013, 10:00:46 AM »
Are either bike ABS? If the 2010 is ABS it will also have traction control. For some this is desirable and for others a negative. The 2010 also has better engine heat air flow and doesn't melt your ankles. Apparently there is a fix for that on the 09 but you may want to look into that. If they both have stock wind shields the 10 will be taller. Different glove boxes. Those are the major differences. If you want traction control and the 10 has it, that could be the deciding factor. And if gas mileage is a factor, the 10 will have econ mode and if you use it will get a few mpg better.
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 10:15:43 AM »
'10 has traction control, heated grips, inserts cut in dash to reduce wind warble, mirrors raised 50mm to better see over baggage, raised windshield, HEAT containment for the engine, and a few more improvements. ask yerself what its worth to you =)

they're all nice because they have KIPASS  8)
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 10:20:19 AM »
I forgot about the heated grips and raised mirror. Good points. But if I bought a gen 1, it would have heated grips the next day. Unless I lived in Hawaii or Florida, I can't imagine any bike without heated grips.
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2013, 10:33:23 AM »
Choosing between 2009 and 2010, all things equal, would go with 2010. Considering a 400 round trip to get the 2010, would go with a 2009. But, I buy bikes that have not been messed with mechanically or electronically so I would not get this 2009. I would put the safety back on, wait and keep looking.

Think both bikes are overpriced. I am considering a 2011, 1,600 miles, pristine, purchased off the showroom floor 12 months ago, no extras, $10,600. Saw a 4 sale post on one forum, 2012 for $10,000, has 400 miles on it and TechSpec tank protectors! So I have you my answer on years and my answer on price.
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2013, 10:54:31 AM »
Quote from: thundermax on April 10, 2013, 10:33:23 AM
Choosing between 2009 and 2010, all things equal, would go with 2010. Considering a 400 round trip to get the 2010, would go with a 2009. But, I buy bikes that have not been messed with mechanically or electronically so I would not get this 2009. I would put the safety back on, wait and keep looking.

Think both bikes are overpriced. I am considering a 2011, 1,600 miles, pristine, purchased off the showroom floor 12 months ago, no extras, $10,600. Saw a 4 sale post on one forum, 2012 for $10,000, has 400 miles on it and TechSpec tank protectors! So I have you my answer on years and my answer on price.

Thats far?  I flew from FL to NJ to pic up my bike, 28 degrees and snow flurries.  Why buy these bikes if you never leave the neighborhood? 2010 with over 70,000 miles and my only regret is I haven't been able to do more and longer trips  :D
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2013, 11:32:36 AM »
Go with the 09........
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2013, 12:28:39 PM »
Be patient, I too think they are both asking premium prices.  If you do decide to pull the trigger I would do the '09, but then again, I am partial to the gen 1 C14 ;D
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2013, 01:45:59 PM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on April 10, 2013, 12:28:39 PM
Be patient, I too think they are both asking premium prices.  If you do decide to pull the trigger I would do the '09, but then again, I am partial to the gen 1 C14 ;D


Hence why I said to go with the 09, but yeah the price needs to come down a tad.  8)
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2013, 01:49:36 PM »
are you partial or are they the better bikes?  like...perhaps I need to swap my '10 for a '09
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2013, 02:06:53 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on April 10, 2013, 01:49:36 PM
are you partial or are they the better bikes?  like...perhaps I need to swap my '10 for a '09


I don't need traction control, linked brakes, ECO mode, I like the glovebox, and I honestly don't care for the design as much "although has less heat".
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2013, 02:09:48 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on April 10, 2013, 01:49:36 PM
are you partial or are they the better bikes?  like...perhaps I need to swap my '10 for a '09
Why go halfway?  Swap for the original Silverdammit and regain that feeling of raw, unmitigated power ;D
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Offline Conrad

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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2013, 03:47:41 PM »
Quote from: Flienlow on April 10, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
Finger is on the trigger, safety is off.

BUT before I fire, help me decided.

2009 (red)with 10,000 miles, Pwr commander, exhaust, it is pristine not a scratch. $9400 AND LOCAL.

2010(blue) 7000miles with matching kawi rear case, bar risers. some holes from a few farkels removed, but covered up and inconspicuous. Rest of the bike is beautiful.
$10500 and 200 miles from my house.

Would the 2010 be worth extra coin and road trip?

Did you see this?  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=13250.msg163163#msg163163
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2013, 07:26:37 PM »
Here is a 2010. It has about 38,000 miles on it, but those were within 2 years and it is still under warranty.
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=11888.new#new
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2013, 08:38:32 PM »
I'd suggest pass on any year without the ABS. The linked brakes on '10+ really makes you have to leave the pedal alone and do most braking with the lever.
The '08,'09 heat is best dealt with by increasing airflow rather than trying to block it, in my opinion.
The early rotors are supposed to warp easily, but mine are fine with no special care taken of them.

The smaller early windscreen is way better for me, and the difference in mirror height seems minor.
All that said, if I had to shop tomorrow I'd buy a gen 2 if the money was right, or a gen 1 with low miles that made the money right. Can't really go wrong.  8)
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2013, 09:41:45 PM »
ABS or no ABS should not be a deal breaker IMHO.
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2013, 02:25:13 AM »
It would be for me...
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2013, 02:26:58 AM »
Quote from: Flienlow on April 10, 2013, 05:42:51 PM
NO!!!!   PM SENT!!!

Thank you.

You may want to send  an email as well as some don't monitor their messages that close.
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Re: 2009 vs 2010
« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2013, 04:31:31 AM »
Quote from: Flienlow on April 10, 2013, 05:42:51 PM
NO!!!!   PM SENT!!!

Thank you.

You're welcome. Good luck.
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