Am I being stupid/squid-like?
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Am I being stupid/squid-like?
Hi there all, I'd like to hear from some people about what they think. Give me an honest opinion, flames are allowed as long as they're not too ridiculous .
Anyways I found a 2000 929 for 5500 in my area, seems like one hell of a deal (too good? let me know that as well, they said clean title). Anyways, I've been riding a ex250 for a while, put about 2000 miles on it in EVERY kind of condition (including a smidge of snow in there and rain). I wasn't stupid while riding in those conditions, and never even felt particularly intimidated (Be that good or bad). Just did it smart. Anyways. I know the 959 has a LOT of power, would it be too much for me to handle? Would I probably end up pushing myself with that power and hurting myself? Obviously I wouldn't push myself or the bike for quite a while, but the deal seems nice and something I won't be able to top for a while. Is it a bike that I could keep under control with some brain? And the next question, I'm 6'6" would I be alright on this bike? I actually fit surprisingly well (as well as possible) on the ex250 because of the setup of the bike ;P
So any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks
Anyways I found a 2000 929 for 5500 in my area, seems like one hell of a deal (too good? let me know that as well, they said clean title). Anyways, I've been riding a ex250 for a while, put about 2000 miles on it in EVERY kind of condition (including a smidge of snow in there and rain). I wasn't stupid while riding in those conditions, and never even felt particularly intimidated (Be that good or bad). Just did it smart. Anyways. I know the 959 has a LOT of power, would it be too much for me to handle? Would I probably end up pushing myself with that power and hurting myself? Obviously I wouldn't push myself or the bike for quite a while, but the deal seems nice and something I won't be able to top for a while. Is it a bike that I could keep under control with some brain? And the next question, I'm 6'6" would I be alright on this bike? I actually fit surprisingly well (as well as possible) on the ex250 because of the setup of the bike ;P
So any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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RE: Am I being stupid/squid-like?
hmm... well i've never heard of a 959.. 929 or 954 yes. anyway, that'll be a huge step-up in power for you - coming from a 250, but like you said as long as you keep your head straight you should be fine. take time to LEARN the bike. price is decent... any mods?
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RE: Am I being stupid/squid-like?
lmao you never know custom honda!
But yea frame sliders are my plan no matter what I decide to do with a new bike.
btw still original blinkers, no flush mounts so i'm leaning towards the fact that the bike hasn't even been dropped ever. (this is a dealership so they don't know the full history of stuff like that)
But yea frame sliders are my plan no matter what I decide to do with a new bike.
btw still original blinkers, no flush mounts so i'm leaning towards the fact that the bike hasn't even been dropped ever. (this is a dealership so they don't know the full history of stuff like that)
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RE: Am I being stupid/squid-like?
I am 6'4 230 and alot of my friends say i look huge for my bike. in actuallity it fits real nice like a glove...lol. I have ridden a 929 954 and those are not bad bikes for the height. seat to handle bar reach might be a bit steep since we are sitting taller, so you might experience some numb hands or sore wrists on long rides. Other than that decent bike go with it.
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