I'm quite fond of the 2nd gen SVS and the 1st gen SV. I didn't like the looks of the first gen SVS because it looked like a chipmunk. The 2nd gen nakeds aren't so bad, but they don't have the smooth lines that the 1st gen did. Those angular lines compliment the S model much better than the naked.

I like the first-gen curvy SVS better than the second-gen angular.  But I like the second-gen SV better than the first-gen.

Quote from: Maduro MistressMy little faithful GS is the most...Does anyone else have such dilemas or should I down the dosage on my percocet?

Perhaps you need a little nitromethane with your painkiller?

But seriously folks, I liken this response to my model aircraft experiences. After you pour blood, sweat, and tears into a project (or out of your $$ into the dealer's hands) a transferance takes place for some people. You fly, fly fly (ride, ride, ride) tinker and adjust and fly (ride) some more. After a bit, the "new toy" smell drifts away and the next pretty thing with long slender wings (bodywork, engine displacement, etc) catches your eye. Some of it is marketing, some of it is our nature.

It is normal and natural. As children we are patterned with it. Christmas marketing only solidifies the behavior. As adults (ok, some of are NOT adults) we learn to differentiate between commitments and purchases.  Unlike multiple partners, our bikes don't share DNA with us and pass it around the gene pool. But then again maybe they pass something on to us afterall.

A lot of nature is monogamous (commitment). A lot of nature is not (purchase). So there MM. That's my view on "buyers remorse."  

Now if bikes could sue for alienation of affection...who on this board would be in court all the time?   :dunno:

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Quote from: BadgerThe SV just doesn't do it for me.

There is. It's called the Suzuki SV650.

F800S.

Quote from: RoadstergalF800S.

I know it's trite, but I just hate the front ends on the beemers...and I think it would be a bit too stereotypical for me to get one.    

Although...it does look like they're fixing the front end with the new K1200's.  I'm not sure that 167hp is really a good idea, though.

Quote from: Badger

Quote from: RoadstergalF800S.

I'm not sure that 167hp is really a good idea, though.

What could possibly go wrong?  :dunno:

Dave  

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDX

Quote from: Badger
I'm not sure that 167hp is really a good idea, though.

What could possibly go wrong?  :dunno:

At least if something did go wrong, it would happen quick.

I would love a lighter bike with the K1200R's styling in a 500cc twin.  But it looks like the F800 is the closest they'll get.

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Now if bikes could sue for alienation of affection...who on this board would be in court all the time?   :dunno:

Yea I'll guess R'gal ... But anyway ... I am not that far behind but I dont lust after the next shiny thing ... I would go and pick up some busted ass POS ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Quote from: seshadri_srinathYea I'll guess R'gal ... But anyway ... I am not that far behind but I dont lust after the next shiny thing ... I would go and pick up some busted ass POS ...

Ja, Srinath is Charles with Camilla.   :lol:

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Quote from: seshadri_srinathYea I'll guess R'gal ... But anyway ... I am not that far behind but I dont lust after the next shiny thing ... I would go and pick up some busted ass POS ...

Ja, Srinath is Charles with Camilla.   :lol:

:lol:  :lol:  

I never feel bad about looking at other bikes...  Mmmm...  Thrux...

It doesn't matter where you get your appetite...  As long as you eat at home.   :mrgreen:

Quote from: oppy00Does Pandy want a Fuel-Injected boyfriend? :dunno:

QuoteIf the new GS's had FI, there would be no question as to what my next bike would be.
I feel the same about my ol' boy

My GS is my ol' boy!      

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It doesn't matter where you get your appetite...  As long as you eat at home.   :mrgreen:

Agreed. And just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't look at the menu.  

Dave  

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXAgreed. And just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't look at the menu.  

Quote from: BadgerI'd like to see something in the GS line between the GS500 and GSX-R600 that's not a Katana..

The new GSR600? assuming they bring it to the US anytime soon.

I don't feel guilty checking out other bikes because I seldom do. But usually when I do, it is more for the sophistication of the machine than it is me actually wanting the bike  

As of right now, I can't think of a bike I'd rather have than my GS500F.

I'm with JamesG. If they bring it[GSR600] I will come!!!!

As for me, I do the same thing as everyone else. I guess I never had alot of things when I was a kid. Anything that I did have I had to share with my 3 brothers. Needless to say, nothing was new for very long. Since I've grown up, and make my own money, I like to buy myself all the things I wanted to do as a kid but could not. I don't feel bad that I bought 3 guitars in 1 year (well one 1 got for Christmass) but I do feel bad that I hardly ever play any of them. Recently, I sort of realized that buying more guitars will not increase the enjoyment of guitar playing because the quality of guitar does not improve the guitarist. Therefore, I sold 1 of my guitars (which was depressing) and now just try and force myself to play my strat more. I hope to do the same thing with my GS. I've only had it for a short time, and when I start to feel like I could buy a bigger bike, I just remind myself that of the 12 or so people in my MSF class, I was the only one that crashed.



However, if the new GSr600 comes to town, I will be trading in for a new bike ASAP!

Quote from: aevans17However, if the new GSr600 comes to town, I will be trading in for a new bike ASAP!

If you don't want your bike anymore, talk to me first.