Nice part of working at a dealership

[ericr]

is trade ins We have a customer who regularly trades his bikes out (about 8 this year) and last Saturday he decided to trade his (2nd) 08 ZX-10 w/ about 1700 miles on it.

So today it was nice and I took it to lunch It's the first zx-10 I've gotten to ride and it was impressive. Did about 15 miles with a a short 3 mile interstate run at the end to get a feel for her. It's an impressive bike, doesn't like staying at the speed limits

Still, I'll wait to get my FZ1 when I can cause I just can't ride a supersport for any length or time comfortably. I do like the trade ins though cause I get to test ride them if it's something I want to ride. Did a shakedown on an 05 Concourse the other day for the techs since they were busy, not bad. I think the new ones would ride much better but haven't gotten a chance to ride one yet. Done test rides on a few R6's that are awesome handling bikes.

We'll see what's next.

[Dave]

damn im jealous. id love to screw around on a new ten

[rogue]

I'm *almost* jealous! I say almost since you haven't gotten to test ride any of the bikes I've been drooling over.

[marko138]

Not a bad perk.

[ericr]

Yeah Dave, that thing is just insanely powerful. First modern 10 I've been on period and compared to the 600's it's a whole different animal. I don't think I passed 10K in any gear, it just felt too strong and I'm not totally comfortable on a supersport anyway since I don't ride one all the time. Getting on the interstate i decided to give it just a little twist as I shifted in to second and as I hit 3rd I was passing 100mph in just a few seconds. It was a little twist too, I wouldn't want to pin the throttle on that one till I get some more seat time

Damn it was fun though :nana: and of course if it doesn't sell right away I'll have to take it to lunch once and a while to keep the battery charged and the gas moving through the injectors

Rogue, they're all fun when you don't have to buy it and live with it :P

[Carolina]

Rogue, they're all fun when you don't have to buy it and live with it

Truth

What else have you test ridden that stood out to you?

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by ericr

is trade ins We have a customer who regularly trades his bikes out (about 8 this year) and last Saturday he decided to trade his (2nd) 08 ZX-10 w/ about 1700 miles on it.

So today it was nice and I took it to lunch It's the first zx-10 I've gotten to ride and it was impressive. Did about 15 miles with a a short 3 mile interstate run at the end to get a feel for her. It's an impressive bike, doesn't like staying at the speed limits

Still, I'll wait to get my FZ1 when I can cause I just can't ride a supersport for any length or time comfortably. I do like the trade ins though cause I get to test ride them if it's something I want to ride. Did a shakedown on an 05 Concourse the other day for the techs since they were busy, not bad. I think the new ones would ride much better but haven't gotten a chance to ride one yet. Done test rides on a few R6's that are awesome handling bikes.

We'll see what's next.

Eric - what dealership do you work at? As in, what makes do you guys sell?

[ericr]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Eric - what dealership do you work at? As in, what makes do you guys sell?

We sell Yamaha and Kawasaki Lee. Take anything in trade though. It's Bartow Powersports in Cartersville.

[Particle Man]

one of these days when I'm in Atlanta we're going to actually connect and I'll tell you in person how much I hate you

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

one of these days when I'm in Atlanta we're going to actually connect and I'll tell you in person how much I hate you

And I was going to buy you a beer when we got to hook up Particle