Re: So many motorcycles, so little time...

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kathy my top 2 picks would be the new R1150R ( but it'll be expensive 
) or the TT600 I also sat one one and found the reach VERY short to 
the bars. actually maybe even more comfortable than an ST the reach 
being so short put very little weight on my hands. Also the TT has a 
FULLY adjustable front fork so getting it dialed in for light weight 
should be a brezze.


Best,

Erik



>Hi y'all...
>
>(Or maybe that should be ...so little money! :-) )
>
>Well, I have to admit you guys are giving me lots of ideas I've
>never considered.  Guzzi's, R1150R, TT600's, SV650, Aprilia's, KLR650,
>etc., etc.  Even if I end up keeping my RS, test riding all these
>other bikes sure will be fun! :-)
>
>Bill, I never realized that the Speed Triple's bars can be rotated.
>That might explain why the first time I rode the bike a couple years
>ago it felt fine and then the last time I rode it it felt longer to
>me.  I'll have to investigate that as well.
>
>Don's price reporting down in California sure is depressing.  $7200-$7500.
>Sigh.
>
>I just can't get into the Bonneville's looks.  But it is true that if I
>trade for another Triumph (like a Speed 3 or a TT600 I might get a better
>deal and would save me from the hassle of selling it).
>
>Barry's suggestion of the ST shock was interesting.  I've pretty much
>mellowed out the suspension settings on the bike and it's still really
>firm (and high) in the butt.  I only weigh around 130-135 (depending on
>how much Wheaties I eat in the morning :-) ) so maybe the stock shock is just
>too much for me.  At one point Erik had suggested to me that I replace the
>stock shock with something else.
>
>Anyway, thanks for all your suggestions.  If the weather stays sane and I
>can get rid of this cold (I ain't getting on a motorcycle when half my head
>is clogged!), I'm going to start investigating my options.  I'll definitely
>let you all know what I end up doing.
>
>Kathy
>
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