Re: [ST] 2001 test ride continued

["Paul Steinbacher" <psteinbacher@xxxxxxxxx>]

> The only other bike that could tempt me away from the Sprint is the Yamaha
> FZ-1.  The problem with that, as with all Japanese bikes, is that I cannot
> get a test ride on it.  Right, like I'm really going to spend $8,500 on a
> bike that I've never tried and have no idea how it would really behave.  I
> know the rationale (we can't let Joe Squidly crash our bike).  Geez, isn't
> that what insurance is for?
> Anyways, Japan doesn't get my money until I can try before I buy (with the
> possible exception of Hondas because those things are sooooo finished).
>
> Cheers,
> Robert

Where are you located (hmmm Cheers), I just got a demo ride on an FZ1 this
past Saturday. I was also considering that bike.

Paul


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