Oh wow, all this might be for naught, anyway.

I had been eying an 01 929 Erion for $4,250, but an 02 954 with 60% of the mileage just came up for $4,500 on Kijiji (Canadian).

Respond to my e-mail, damn you!

 

ooooh..thats a tought choice. I like the 929 better (especially the Erion), but I think thats just be because i have one. Good luck on your decision makeing i think either way you'll be happy!

 

I like the colour scheme better on the Erion, but overall I like the look of the 954 itself better, primarily because of the headlights. The 929 looks like it's still stuck in the 90s a bit (which is why I started the other thread asking what people have done to freshen up the front).

It's hard to beat a newer bike with less miles for close to the same price, though.

I have read that other than minor suspension and visual changes, other than displacement the only thing changes was that the pegs got a little higher. Have any of you sat on both? Is the 954 noticeably less comfortable than the 929?

 

I've always heard that the 954 is actually a bit more comfortable than the 929..... hmmm...

No problems in over 5yrs.
And she's sitting outside waiting for me to get off work right now.
I don't anticipate any issues getting home...
(knock on wood.. )

 

Well, buddy with the 954 called back and unfortunately it was a "rebuilt". Damn.

Not that getting a 929 is a bad thing, but a 954 with less miles is better (although not a Frankenbike).

 

I have a 2000 929 (In sig and avatar) and seriously could not be happier with it. Like a few others have said (and you already know because of your cars) when properly maintained, you practically don't even need to own a toolbox. A friend of mine owned a 1997 VFR 750 at the same time i had purchased one...He was the original owner, and in 2005 (when i had mine) he decided to pull the top end apart to check cylinder/ring condition, etc, etc....He got the head off, and no farther. At 97k miles......not even a ridge in the cylinders! He put the heads back on. Just another Honda success story...I guess my point is, whatever Honda you get a hold of, if it has been properly maintained, will give you much enjoyment. Be sure to post pics of what you decide on, and good luck!