I definitely have the hardest time making up my mind. There's always a few bikes that keep coming up to the top of the list, but as far as displace/hp it completely depends how I'm feeling very week. Definitely gonna want until next fall until I pick something else up for myself too. Great time of year to buy something. The deals that have been coming through craigslist have been ridiculous lately. Decent shape 600rrs and R1s for $2500, a couple srad gsxrs for $1500-1800.

As far as the noise of the MT-01. I used to hate anything that made a low toned v-twin noise but the more I started liking Buells over time the more I realized I didn't mind the noise at all. I had only hated it for so long because I associated it with HD, and that's enough to make you hate anything. Once I started to realize there were some pretty ok bikes making the same noises I learned to appreciate it. I'm actually not quite so fond of the noise I4s make anymore, and kinda prefer the v-twin noise.

Quote from: tt_four on October 31, 2010, 06:23:30 AM
I definitely have the hardest time making up my mind. There's always a few bikes that keep coming up to the top of the list, but as far as displace/hp it completely depends how I'm feeling very week. Definitely gonna want until next fall until I pick something else up for myself too. Great time of year to buy something. The deals that have been coming through craigslist have been ridiculous lately. Decent shape 600rrs and R1s for $2500, a couple srad gsxrs for $1500-1800.

As far as the noise of the MT-01. I used to hate anything that made a low toned v-twin noise but the more I started liking Buells over time the more I realized I didn't mind the noise at all. I had only hated it for so long because I associated it with HD, and that's enough to make you hate anything. Once I started to realize there were some pretty ok bikes making the same noises I learned to appreciate it. I'm actually not quite so fond of the noise I4s make anymore, and kinda prefer the v-twin noise.

Yes there is something about an angry twin that I love the sound of. It similar to hearing a really nice V8 car with good pipes.

I have to be honest. The day I bought my GS500E. 1991, Monterey, California. I walked in there with my Buddy that was a great rider.....I saw my bike sitting there and it called to me. I could have bought a Ninja, or what ever I just liked that bike! My friend siad wtf are you doing? I said to him I just like the way it looks! He bought a Zephir 550 which I rode many times and that was a great bike..he had done the jet kit and Yoshimir pipe and that bike could pull the wheel of the ground in any gear. In retrospect I am glad I chose that little red, white, and off grey bike. Had I chose bigger bike I might not be here today.

Buy the bike you want. If one calls to you buy it.

Quote from: madjak30 on October 30, 2010, 11:26:43 PMAs for not seeing any...well if you live in the States, they didn't import that bike...

I live in Sherwood Park

Quote from: SAFE-T on November 01, 2010, 10:05:34 AM
I live in Sherwood Park

I live in Sylvan Lake, and have seen a couple but you are right...not a common bike.  Yamaha built it as the Halo bike and fitted most of the R1 brakes and chassis on the bike and tuned the Warrior V-twin (extra 20Hp and 10ft/lb torque) and rammed it in...the pricing on the bike was a big problem...MSRP was $16099 in 2006...for that money you could buy a faster bikes, or a more comfortable bikes that were just as quick.  It really didn't break any ground (although you would think Yamaha invented a new category of bike when it came out from the way they presented the bike) since Buell had been building this type of thing for a while...but the finish of the bike was second to none, and it oozed personality (it is pretty much a love it or hate it thing)...I've been looking at the Bandit and the M90, but couldn't decide on a bike (Bandit for performance and M90 for sound and torque)...then I found a MT-01 in Red Deer at $7350 for a 2006 w/ 14,000kms...or they also have a new 2006 still in the show room for $9500ish...same money as the Bandit and slightly less than the M90...I still can't decide...the big thing holding me back from the MT-01 is the fuel range...15L tank and just less than 6L/100kms, so 250kms if you run the tank dry...can prove a little short unless you like stopping for fuel between Calgary and Edmonton...

I've decided to wait until next year to get the new bike, but have also started looking at smaller cc bikes...the V-strom DL650 and the Suzuki M50...reasonable power, good fuel consumption...the Wee strom has a huge tank and will have massive range, the M50 has the same size tank as the MT-01, but uses less fuel...should make it over 300kms before running out, but still short but do-able (spoiled with the GS500 which I have gone 350kms and still had a couple of liters left)  The other reason for the M50 being in there, I can get a new '09 SE for $7000obo...cheaper than the used MT-01...

Decisions, decisions, decisions..........

Later.

Not sure how much real-world difference there would be between a new '09 Bandit and an older model. The ABS of course, but aside from a larger (half) fairing and a nick more displacement I'd think they were the same bikes, no ? The old air-cooled GSF1200 motor was renowned as a good touring mount on a budget. Used ones are around $3000.

Other good stuff that is uber-affordable on the used market include Honda's '98-01 VFR800 and Suzuki's SV1000S, both for $3000-$4000 in mint condition if you dig a bit.

More torque and lower in the rev range...fuel injection...and a sixth gear...other than that, not much really...

I am working on a deal (maybe) on the demo model that is an '09...so I should be able to get it at a pretty decent discount...just don't tell ttfour, he'll be some dissapointed...

Later.

ttfour won't be the only one thats disappointed.  We've all been watching you anguish over every decision you've made for over a month now.  
Honestly it has provided more drama then any midday soap could ever dream of  

Oh like I wasn't gonna find out!! 

Quote from: uninhibited on November 06, 2010, 10:20:54 PM
ttfour won't be the only one thats disappointed.  We've all been watching you anguish over every decision you've made for over a month now.  
Honestly it has provided more drama then any midday soap could ever dream of  

Man...that is just sad...my blabbering on here has turned into a day time soap??  "As the wheel turns"...

Glad you're along for the ride...but I'm not sure it's quite over yet...tune in next episode...??

Later.

Hey, like all soaps, when one story ends another begins. So as soon as you've obtained the new toy, someone else can post their dilemma 

Michael

There's always gonna be somebody. I debated for a whole year on what I want, finally settled and found one. 2 months later my wife wants a puppy we don't need, so I negotiate in a bike I don't need to the deal, and I'm again trying to think of what I might want. It's not really important ahead of time because I'm just going to buy whatever pops up as a good deal at the time, but it's still fun to agonize about it.

I just found out that Suzuki is making a GSR750 which I was drooling over pretty good this weekend. Since I started riding I've been whining and complaining 'why won't suzuki maked a naked version of their gsxr750?!' and they finally did!

As the World Turns here..I am so happy with my GS's but you know you always want a little more? If I could get a good deal on a nice GSXR 600 I would jump on it. But it would have to be Yellow and Black and be close to stock as possible.

Owning multiple bikes and having a clean record at my age I might be able to afford the insurance?

It's a plus being over 25, but I still just get liability. I'd rather buy a cheap bike and not worry about it than pay a ton for insurance. If I crash it I'll turn it into a street fighter. If I seriously crash it out I'll just part it and probably want a break from riding for a little while, then I can get a new one later. You just don't win on insurance with sportbikes. $110 in liability for a year is good enough for me.

LOL, well I have my motorcycle endorsement for over 20 years and I think, my insurance would be a little cheaper but I know what you mean that is what I pay for 2 GS's a year!

Quote from: tt_four on November 08, 2010, 11:59:46 AM
There's always gonna be somebody. I debated for a whole year on what I want, finally settled and found one. 2 months later my wife wants a puppy we don't need, so I negotiate in a bike I don't need to the deal, and I'm again trying to think of what I might want. It's not really important ahead of time because I'm just going to buy whatever pops up as a good deal at the time, but it's still fun to agonize about it.

I just found out that Suzuki is making a GSR750 which I was drooling over pretty good this weekend. Since I started riding I've been whining and complaining 'why won't suzuki maked a naked version of their gsxr750?!' and they finally did!

Does it look like the GSR600? Look at it from the back if it does. That tail light just does not do it for me.

It had a few similar styling cues from the gsr600, but it's definitely way less bulky. Just google "gsr 750" or check out the european suzuki page. There's a few videos on youtube too.

Okay...now I have changed my mind again...I know, what a shock 

Now I am back to thinking about cruisers...but not the one that I was thinking before...realatively new blood...

2009 Honda VTX1300C...



or the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M50...



I must be feeling old...but it's not the power of the GS500 that I don't like (but it could have some more), it's the leg room...I also tend to ride the GS a little agressively and I think it is to do with the riding position...both of these bikes have more performance than the GS (well, maybe not handling...but accelleration wise they do).  I prefer the Suzuki for the fuel injection and the look of the exhaust.  I have tried the M50 and felt pretty cool riding it but the Honda would have that little extra power.  The Suzuki would be cheaper to insure and burn less fuel....

I know tt_four will be a little dissappointed but these are in addition to the already being considered bikes...nothing like adding more to the mix, but I am trying to save a few bucks as well...my truck will need replacing in the next year or so...and I need a diesel (not cheap) no older than 2yrs old...

Hmm.... buy an MT-01

Triumph America - spent around 30 minutes on one. No comfort issues after 30 minutes. Can't say the same about Yamaha Cruisers - less than 10 minutes and I have an aching back. The America would have Roughly the same performance specs as a M50 while being physically smaller - and in My opinion, better looking. Much more $$$, though, than a Suzuki.


Michael

PS... Our local MC Store is having a Demo Day. So I'm taking a few things for a spin... SV650, Bandit1250, CB900. I'll add some thought of them to this thread to confound you more