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Tsunami · 03-24-2010, 07:30 PM

Off to go bike shopping now

racedoll · 03-24-2010, 11:00 PM

Well, which one did you bring home?

Rangerscott · 03-25-2010, 12:25 AM

Update or the thread gets deleted.

Tsunami · 03-25-2010, 01:16 AM

Well I am a brand new owner of nothing

I couldn't make a decision so I decided to sleep on it.

My ex husband Evan went with me to help me look and for opinions. We got to the 06 first and the bike was in showroom condition. The lighter blue color was a lot nicer in person. It does need a rear tire though, the tire is really square. Which I don't know why he said he had a new rear tire in his CL post...I was just about to fork over money but I did ask 03 Willy to meet me so I can look as his bike. I was thinking that man, I hate to have Willy come out just for me to take the 06.

So Willy rolled up in the 03 and then I fell in love with that bike too! That one was also in showroom condition. I like the silver on silver. He had the bigger bikini faring (not as big as the Givi ones but bigger than the stock 06) in blue which made the bike look a bit funny but it didn't bother me. And I sat on that one and for some reason, even though it was the same bike, it just felt right. Its needs nothing- the tires are in great condition.

So I am torn. Something tells me to take Willy's bike. But the bargain shopper in me thinks that the 06 is such a great deal that I should get that one. But like Laura said, I have to add in the extra costs and the 06 is going to cost me more in tires and I still have to get an extra seat (which I already have for the 03). I'm not worried about resale since I plan on keeping the bike for a while, I am a poor student so I am more concerned about upfront costs.

06 guy has money, he had a bunch of toys in his garage. If anyone needs the money more it would be Willy and he is an awesome guy. And though I can speculate that the 06 have been taken care of, I know Willy babied his.

So I am sleeping on it tonight. I called up 06 to give him to let him know I need a day and he told me that he just got a call and someone wants to look at it tomorrow so he can't hold it for me. Not sure if it was BS or not since the bike has been listed since January...but I told him hey if someone else takes it before me, then it made my decision making a little easier.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-25-2010, 03:11 AM

Somehow I think you'd be happiest with the '03.
Call it a hunch.

Cass · 03-25-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Somehow I think you'd be happiest with the '03.
Call it a hunch.

This

ontwo · 03-25-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Somehow I think you'd be happiest with the '03.
Call it a hunch.

also this

Particle Man · 03-25-2010, 10:49 AM

oh you'd totally be happy with an '03, I know

Rangerscott · 03-25-2010, 07:45 PM

I'm still '06. Story or no story.

Tsunami · 03-25-2010, 07:57 PM

I'll make the phone call after class tonight. Maybe 06 guy will call me and drop the price if that guy who is supposedly going to look at it doesnt buy it.

03-25-2010, 03:11 AM	#85
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Somehow I think you'd be happiest with the '03. Call it a hunch. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

03-25-2010, 10:49 AM	#88
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	oh you'd totally be happy with an '03, I know __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-24-2010, 07:30 PM	#81
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Off to go bike shopping now

03-24-2010, 11:00 PM	#82
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Well, which one did you bring home?

03-25-2010, 12:25 AM	#83
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Update or the thread gets deleted.

03-25-2010, 01:16 AM	#84
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Well I am a brand new owner of nothing I couldn't make a decision so I decided to sleep on it. My ex husband Evan went with me to help me look and for opinions. We got to the 06 first and the bike was in showroom condition. The lighter blue color was a lot nicer in person. It does need a rear tire though, the tire is really square. Which I don't know why he said he had a new rear tire in his CL post...I was just about to fork over money but I did ask 03 Willy to meet me so I can look as his bike. I was thinking that man, I hate to have Willy come out just for me to take the 06. So Willy rolled up in the 03 and then I fell in love with that bike too! That one was also in showroom condition. I like the silver on silver. He had the bigger bikini faring (not as big as the Givi ones but bigger than the stock 06) in blue which made the bike look a bit funny but it didn't bother me. And I sat on that one and for some reason, even though it was the same bike, it just felt right. Its needs nothing- the tires are in great condition. So I am torn. Something tells me to take Willy's bike. But the bargain shopper in me thinks that the 06 is such a great deal that I should get that one. But like Laura said, I have to add in the extra costs and the 06 is going to cost me more in tires and I still have to get an extra seat (which I already have for the 03). I'm not worried about resale since I plan on keeping the bike for a while, I am a poor student so I am more concerned about upfront costs. 06 guy has money, he had a bunch of toys in his garage. If anyone needs the money more it would be Willy and he is an awesome guy. And though I can speculate that the 06 have been taken care of, I know Willy babied his. So I am sleeping on it tonight. I called up 06 to give him to let him know I need a day and he told me that he just got a call and someone wants to look at it tomorrow so he can't hold it for me. Not sure if it was BS or not since the bike has been listed since January...but I told him hey if someone else takes it before me, then it made my decision making a little easier.

03-25-2010, 07:45 PM	#89
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I'm still '06. Story or no story.

03-25-2010, 07:57 PM	#90
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I'll make the phone call after class tonight. Maybe 06 guy will call me and drop the price if that guy who is supposedly going to look at it doesnt buy it.