I am a...cheater...
#1
I am a...cheater...
Folks,
...i don't know how to explain this, other than with the cold hard...truth.
2 days ago, i've picked up my Concours 14 from a dealership. I couldn't resist. It's an '08 with 3600 miles and i got it for under 7k. I couldn't help myself, it had to be done, she was smiling at me. I'm just a man, just a rider, what else was i supposed to do? Turn my back and walk away? The mind is strong, but the flesh is willing.
I'm sorry. No i don't expect you to forgive me...
Ok, seriously though, I picked her up, rode about 50 miles so far (work got in the way) and find myself with the dilemma that one of the 2 will have to go come spring. The CBR or the Conny. 1990, 60k miles vs. 2008, 3600 miles.
I'm not sure if nostalgia is hitting me, whether it should be really much more of a no brainer...it should be an easy decision, shouldn't it?!
F.
Pics coming in the next days, before both go into winter storage.
...i don't know how to explain this, other than with the cold hard...truth.
2 days ago, i've picked up my Concours 14 from a dealership. I couldn't resist. It's an '08 with 3600 miles and i got it for under 7k. I couldn't help myself, it had to be done, she was smiling at me. I'm just a man, just a rider, what else was i supposed to do? Turn my back and walk away? The mind is strong, but the flesh is willing.
I'm sorry. No i don't expect you to forgive me...
Ok, seriously though, I picked her up, rode about 50 miles so far (work got in the way) and find myself with the dilemma that one of the 2 will have to go come spring. The CBR or the Conny. 1990, 60k miles vs. 2008, 3600 miles.
I'm not sure if nostalgia is hitting me, whether it should be really much more of a no brainer...it should be an easy decision, shouldn't it?!
F.
Pics coming in the next days, before both go into winter storage.
#2
Here's a fair write up
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...4-ar64385.html
Here's two shots of my friend Quintin's bike.
It's probably the best of the "big lumps"
but it doesn't grab me like the 1000F did..................
At the price there's no question I'd have done the same..................
BLOODY HERETIC !!
Keep the old lady too, go on, you know you want to.............
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...4-ar64385.html
Here's two shots of my friend Quintin's bike.
It's probably the best of the "big lumps"
but it doesn't grab me like the 1000F did..................
At the price there's no question I'd have done the same..................
BLOODY HERETIC !!
Keep the old lady too, go on, you know you want to.............
#3
FargAT, when you get home from work tomorrow, your clothes will be scattered on the front lawn. I suggest you gather them up, and be on your way.
You know I'm just kidding. Congratulations on a cool bike, man. (and a good deal!)
Whatever you decide, it is what it is... If you're happy with a silly Kawasaki, we'll understand...
You know I'm just kidding. Congratulations on a cool bike, man. (and a good deal!)
Whatever you decide, it is what it is... If you're happy with a silly Kawasaki, we'll understand...
#4
Check this thread out. It sounds like there may be a lot of us "in the closet" wanting some of the features you're getting. https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-1000f-hurricane-38/ok-they-have-their-vfr-102058/
Last edited by JHouse; 10-11-2009 at 08:43 PM.
#5
It would be great to see the 1000F have a come back, with adjustments made. The Concours does have a lot of features to make life a ton easier.
Powerplant, shaft drive, movable windshield, etc. --- the 1000F is definitely the more pure bike, though. Combine the both and...
It was a no brainer to buy the bike at that low of a price,...i got damn lucky there. Keeping both bikes...i wish...
Man.....this is going to be tough...
F.
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Yu gotta do what yu gotta do :-(
Me ...I class my self as enthusiast...no amount of mod cons on a newer bike interest me ..
The 1000F is a purist bike for sure.....a bit like the guys you see driving around in older re built Mustangs ....they would not sell them for any amount of money usually .....and thats me with my classic Honda...
anyways mate ....you enjoy :-)
and I agree with what was said ... the 1000F's are not worth much ...personally I would keep her as well ...?? but thats just me ...lol
Me ...I class my self as enthusiast...no amount of mod cons on a newer bike interest me ..
The 1000F is a purist bike for sure.....a bit like the guys you see driving around in older re built Mustangs ....they would not sell them for any amount of money usually .....and thats me with my classic Honda...
anyways mate ....you enjoy :-)
and I agree with what was said ... the 1000F's are not worth much ...personally I would keep her as well ...?? but thats just me ...lol