10 years and over 100K miles. Runs as well as ever.
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10 years and over 100K miles. Runs as well as ever.
Just made a quick run to Cincinnati from Indy to see some pals and ride a few mtb trails. I NEVER pegged myself as a Harley guy, but this bike is just a blast. Decent power and comfortable all day long. Coming from the world of Ducatis, I was sure going slow was going to suck...kind of nice to slow down and look left and right sometimes.
i discovered yesterday how absolutely ludicrous insurance companies are in pricing new bike insurance for young folks. $1500 (progressive) - $2400(geico) for the fz-07 for me (age 24).. but change the quote to say age 28, goes to $600 (riders; from $1700). no manipulation of other quote data, including removing my speeding ticket and making me 25 y.o, had an effect on the price.
even a new cruiser is $1000/yr (riders).
only way i can get collision and get below $700/yr is if i get a cruiser bike that is at least 9 years old.
this probably belongs in the grump thread, but i couldnt hold it in anymore, and it's actually relevant here.
Hey, it really depends on the bike as well. When I first got the policy on my SV650s, it came to a bit under $50 a month. A couple years later I'm considering buying a Triumph 675 triple. I figure, heck, it's only 25cc more, and they said the insurance really takes off when you get to 1000cc's... So I find a bike, in beautiful shape, and I'm about to pull the trigger. For grins I call the insurance company to get the quote. $200 a month for the same coverage.
Whoa.
I still have the SV650, and no Triumph.
Those seem like reasonable prices to me! The vast majority of MC accidents happen to riders under 25, in their first 6 months of riding, or under the influence of alcohol. I'm suprised they ensure at any price.
FWIW, I think I pay ~$700 a year for liability only on a 2005 Ninja 250. I'm 38 and have ~180,000 miles of accident-free riding.
ok. good news to end the day.
called progressive about another quote, today, just for shits because i refused to accept a cruiser would have such high rates like rider insurance gave me.
called about a 2014 Star Bolt 950 with 450miles on it. (the guy who owned it blew his car's transmission and had to replace it so returned the bike)
progressive told me $359 with comp/collision. game-winner right there.
after a bit of talking with the dealer, i'm going to make the deal tomorrow.
retail is $7990, before fees and tax etc., and im trading in my 1999 kawasaki vulcan 800 with 24000 miles in for $1300.
total, incl. fees, titling, dealer plates, my trade in, and a 2 yr manufacturer warranty for $450, $7040.
hell.
to.
the.
yes.
way cheaper than the FZ-07 wouldve been for me, and i'm looking at good resale value considering what i paid.
new bike day tomorrow.
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Mahaloz
Anyone have, or have thoughts on, a Honda CB350? I'm thinking of finding one to strip down and clean up.
I'm pretty confident I have one of these in the shed. Primered gray, but originally orange. Frame, fork, bars, crank. Boat anchor heavy.
The GPZ550 looks nice, but I'm a Honda guy at heart, and I want something with just enough power to get from A to B without allowing me the oppportunity to do something majorly stupid.
When we bought our first house in 1998 the previous owner had a CB in the garage needing some work. I had my agent place it in the offer like it was a fixture. The owner laughed and nixed that idea. He had had the bike since it was new and wanted to get it running again. Oh well, I tried.
Spotted in Bristol
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CB350/360 is a good bike. 360 has the ugly tank. I'd avoid the 450, as it has the crazy valve springs.
So. I've been practicing for my MSF course in a local parking lot and am getting some of the basics down. Bought a nice helmet and some gloves plus a textile jacket.
For now I'm planning to use my crappy Blundstones but want something with more protection and less of a lugged sole. What are things to look for in shoes/boots?
Also, my stock mirrors are useless as I can only get them to show my shoulders and not much behind me. Will bar-end mirrors give me a little more behind visibility?
Cheers. Nick
I think this will be a great idea and hope it get's other helmet-tech companies thinking about similar ideas.
Skully Systems
Mirrors: you can do bar ends. The CRG mirror is nice, but spendy. There are cheaper knockoffs out there. You could get extenders, which effectively shift the perch outboard by a cm or so.
Boots: good ride specific boots. Go look at motorcycle gear.com (formerly new enough) and get a decent brand name. I currently have a pair of alpine stars. I have had Sidi in the past. A street boot will be more comfy than a full race boot. Avoid laces, as they can get pulled into the chain and sprockets (bad).