My mind's made up. I'm gonna do little things here and there to this bike, but I'm saving for a bigger bike. At the moment I'm set on a Kawi 636, probably '05 range.
Don't worry, I won't abandon the GS and let her collect rust

636 is a fantastic bike.  You'll be happy.

Trumpy Daytona 675 ?! 

Glad you won't abandon the GS.

To me, it's the best overall bike.  Cheap, a cinch to work on, good gas mileage, and good reliability.  I had a new Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 in 2003.  4 recalls later it still had issues.

Keep the GS around for a secondary bike.  If I had the $$, I'd have a secondary bike for sure!

I'd LOVE a triumph 675 but it just isn't in my budget at this point

Quote from: m_melen on April 01, 2013, 10:34:08 AM
I'd LOVE a triumph 675 but it just isn't in my budget at this point

.......  ... c'mon Mang!!! .. hustle hustle hustle!!... few strip shows for a room full of ladies... bit of time "down on the corner.. hockin' your dot!" ... the quarters will just pour in!!!  ...

you be twistin a Triple cylinder Weapon in no time!!! .. 

"hockin' your dot!" 

British engineering has always scared me too 

Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on April 01, 2013, 05:55:59 PM
"hockin' your dot!" 

lol.... ok.. to explain that ... ummm... male prostitution to the 'anyone with a dollar' clientele .. you would have this  expression 'in the moment' .. 

c'arn!! a truly dedicated purchaser would use any and all means at his disposal to procure funds for his dream machine!!   

My wife miiiiight have something to say about "hockin the dot"
She also thinks I have to buy her a vehicle before I get ANOTHER one for myself. I'm gonna have to just dream about the triumph for now

Quote from: Janx101 on April 01, 2013, 08:06:50 PM

Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on April 01, 2013, 05:55:59 PM
"hockin' your dot!" 

lol.... ok.. to explain that ... ummm... male prostitution to the 'anyone with a dollar' clientele .. you would have this  expression 'in the moment' .. 

c'arn!! a truly dedicated purchaser would use any and all means at his disposal to procure funds for his dream machine!!   

Ok...that's what I figured, that is the first time I have heard of a "pie cutter" referred to as a "dot" 

Quote from: weedahoe on March 30, 2013, 12:07:56 PM
I might later get a 600 but strictly for computer management and EFI. I have zero issues starting my bike now but I have no need for 1000+cc bike. I mean really, it's nice to go that fast but when you do, either all people see are either a blur or are waiting for you to crash.

Me? I would rather go slow and look pretty than go fast and not be seen or expecting to suffer the consequences

Truthfully, a liter bike isn't so much about speed.. Don't get me wrong, they're unbelievably fast.. But also easier to live with than a lot of 600s.  You don't have to wind it up as much, as you have more usable power throughout the range.  You sacrifice a little weight and a little mileage, but hey, no bikes are perfect.

Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2013, 09:32:54 PMTruthfully, a liter bike isn't so much about speed.. Don't get me wrong, they're unbelievably fast.. But also easier to live with than a lot of 600s.  You don't have to wind it up as much, as you have more usable power throughout the range.  You sacrifice a little weight and a little mileage, but hey, no bikes are perfect.

Or as I like to say..."Downshifting Not Required" 

Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2013, 09:32:54 PM
Truthfully, a liter bike isn't so much about speed.. Don't get me wrong, they're unbelievably fast.. But also easier to live with than a lot of 600s.  You don't have to wind it up as much, as you have more usable power throughout the range.  You sacrifice a little weight and a little mileage, but hey, no bikes are perfect.

I disagree completely.  I have a liter bike, and a 600.  Truth is the smaller the displacement, the more fun it is to wring it's neck.  My 1k is dull, overpowered, and almost dangerous in the wrong hands.  Sure I don't have to shift as often, but what fun is that?  Oh how I wish a Japanese manufacturer would start selling a 400cc in-line four sportbike.

Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 10:12:31 PM

Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2013, 09:32:54 PM
Truthfully, a liter bike isn't so much about speed.. Don't get me wrong, they're unbelievably fast.. But also easier to live with than a lot of 600s.  You don't have to wind it up as much, as you have more usable power throughout the range.  You sacrifice a little weight and a little mileage, but hey, no bikes are perfect.

I disagree completely.  I have a liter bike, and a 600.  Truth is the smaller the displacement, the more fun it is to wring it's neck.  My 1k is dull, overpowered, and almost dangerous in the wrong hands.  Sure I don't have to shift as often, but what fun is that?  Oh how I wish a Japanese manufacturer would start selling a 400cc in-line four sportbike.

Now you're talking spirited riding, not daily riding.  Massive difference.  You don't have to wring something's neck to enjoy it.  How often can you really run it wide open apart from a track anyway?  1% of the time?  Give me something with more usable power any day.

And if your 1000 is dull, it might be time to get a new one.  That's the bike, not the displacement. 

Shonole was banned for pissing me off.

Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 10:32:35 PM
Shonole was banned for pissing me off.

HAhahahaha!  Not banned ----> poo poo head, get it right!   

Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 10:12:31 PMOh how I wish a Japanese manufacturer would start selling a 400cc in-line four sportbike.

I've got one

Quote from: m_melen on April 01, 2013, 08:51:37 PM
My wife miiiiight have something to say about "hockin the dot"
She also thinks I have to buy her a vehicle before I get ANOTHER one for myself. I'm gonna have to just dream about the triumph for now

My wife does have something to say about hockin the dot!.. well sometimes anyway ... she says ... "better get down to your street corner if work is slow and money tight!... start hockin that dot!! .. i need a cruise holiday!!" ..

to which i sometimes reply .. "sigh .. yes dear  "

Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2013, 10:37:05 PM

Quote from: john on April 02, 2013, 10:32:35 PM
Shonole was banned for pissing me off.

HAhahahaha!  Not banned ----> poo poo head, get it right!   

Was a joke you knot head.