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Posted by Cybercraig on April 11, 2006, 1:09 am
Steve L Wrote:
> "_Bob Nixon_" bilbo@nospam.com wrote in message
> On Thu, 6 Apr 2006 19:04:20 -0600, "Bryan"
> nestleNOSPAM12@comcast.net
> wrote:
>
>
> "jim777" jim.white@csfb.com wrote in message
>
> My commute is currently 105 miles each way,
>
> Move closer to your job? Get a new job? Get a pilot license?
>
> That is ****in' ridiculous.
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> Agreed, sounds like an early grave. Also, forget the old school buzzy
> Conny and (if you must commute "that far" on a bike consider instead)
> a
> used Honda interceptor or Triumph Sprint ST. Used Prices range from
> $4K
> -$6,5K & they both are smooth as glass with excellent reliability
> records. As a third choice, a used Honda XX if your a 6+ footer and
> don't mind a bit of that ole' i4 buzz and poorer gas mileage than the
> other two.
>
> PS. I had an SV-650 for a year and it's not the best long distance
> motorcycle, with a bit more vibs than you may want to tolerate and
> dirt
> cheap suspension that won't take kindly to those pot-holled roads
> back
> East. There is another twin but a shaker or the Aprilia Futura you
> might
> consider. I rode one & didn't like it's low RPM characteristics and
> buzziness but you might also consider that one. No Ducati's unless
> you
> want to go broke on high maintenance costs. The ST-1300 & FJR-1300
> are
> just too big and without a lane splitting law, there are plenty of
> cages
> that get = gas mileage than a XX, or the 1300's. You want something
> narrow that gets around 50MPG like the Sprint ST or VFR.
>
>
> Bob Nixon,"riding with a prosthetic leg & going on 61"
> 01 Sprint ST "RED" 53K "bought original"
> Chandler,AZ with 330+ days of sunshine per year.
> "life if dealing with the cards one is dealt and not whining about
> it"
> http://bigrex.net/pictures/TTF-11-26-05/Bob_TTF_11-26-05.jpg
> http://bigrex.net/pictures
>
>
> Are the Concours buzzy? I never heard that, but it could be true. I
> know they have a few common oil leaks too.. I don't think quality is
> always job numero uno at Kawasaki.
No leaks on my '98. Buzz cured with lead shot in the bars and some
40mil PVC
gaskets underneath the risers. Great weather protection and
one of the best rain
bikes out there. 45mpg on regular
--
Cybercraig
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