Bastages...

[erikistired]

aren't you a little up there in age for a crotch rocket? mid life crisis?

edit: saw the pic. you can dress it up how you want, it's still a mid life crisis bike.

 

[olds]

I looked at the Connie too, and decided on the FJR. But, welcome to sport touring Connie has its issues, but overall its a decent bike. If you and wifey like to two up alot, it will serve you well.

Oh, and pray kpass doesnt flake out on you while on the road

I'd prefer the FJR but it's out of my price range. I set 6K as my limit and they were 1.5K above that. This bike was only 3.5K with 16K miles.

I know there is a buzz from the solid engine mounts but I assume someone make after market mounts.
And what's "kpass"?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I have to fly to LA tomorrow and will be back Tuesday. I'll be buying this Kawasaki Concours.

That should be fun!

 

[olds]

aren't you a little up there in age for a crotch rocket? mid life crisis?

edit: saw the pic. you can dress it up how you want, it's still a mid life crisis bike.

I am 52. My mid life crisis and seven year itch are behind me. I sold my quads, I need to feel the wind in my face. That and gas will be $6 a gallon this year. Obama will kill the dollar, inflation will soar and the zombies will get us.
Now I need to build an AR-10. Or maybe an AR-12...

 

[erikistired]

I am 52. My mid life crisis and seven year itch are behind me. I sold my quads, I need to feel the wind in my face. That and gas will be $6 a gallon this year. Obama will kill the dollar, inflation will soar and the zombies will get us.
Now I need to build an AR-10. Or maybe an AR-12...

with your new guns you really need a harley.

 

[olds]

That should be fun!

More fun than my 4X4 F150 @ 13 mpg.
First trip...

 

[erikistired]

More fun than my 4X4 F150 @ 13 mpg.
First trip...

didn't you have your truck for sale?

 

[olds]

with your new guns you really need a harley.

I supposedly just missed a 2006 Street Glide for $5k. Friend of a friend was desperate for money. It got snatched up before I could act.

 

[olds]

didn't you have your truck for sale?

The F150. No takers. I put it up as gas shot up. I am going to keep it and park it, ride the bike till it starts to rain.

http://www.thattruck.com

 

[blackangst1]

I'd prefer the FJR but it's out of my price range. I set 6K as my limit and they were 1.5K above that. This bike was only 3.5K with 16K miles.

I know there is a buzz from the solid engine mounts but I assume someone make after market mounts.
And what's "kpass"?

Well, for example, heres one http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=137120

2005 w/ABS, 10k miles, garage kept, with a few nice farkles...for $6800 OBO....theres deals out there if youre patient

Anywhoo, Connie is a nice bike. kpass is Kawasaki's "security" system. Basically is a fob you carry that, when a certain distance from the bike (10 feet?) wont allow the bike to run. But, if you read through the Concourse forums, it has left a few people stranded. Im not trying to talk you out of the Connie BTW but when buying a sport touring bike, you should know all you can before buying.

Olds: YHPM

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I'd love a BMW k1300GT, but it's wayyyy more than I'm willing to spend.

 

[Imp]

The guy probably had someone come in to test ride a gixxer and dump it in the parking lot.

 

[DrPizza]

I've been considering having a midlife crisis and start riding the extra Yamaha bike this summer.

My wife won't let me.

 

[olds]

I've been considering having a midlife crisis and start riding the extra Yamaha bike this summer.

My wife won't let me.

My wife wouldn't try to keep from from doing most anything.

 

[Imp]

I've been considering having a midlife crisis and start riding the extra Yamaha bike this summer.

My wife won't let me.

I think most motorcycle accidents/fatalities are in the middle-age, late thirties and fourties, as opposed to young'uns.

 

[blackangst1]

I think most motorcycle accidents/fatalities are in the middle-age, late thirties and fourties, as opposed to young'uns.

But in all fairness, if you look at statistics, that same age group is the fastest growing group of riders. Its a non sequitur, really.

 

[erikistired]

I think most motorcycle accidents/fatalities are in the middle-age, late thirties and fourties, as opposed to young'uns.

Which is interesting as I never see older folk on one wheel doing 80 on the highway. I can't say the same for the younger generation.

 

[Godsend1]

I just test rode this last week, all they needed was a signature on a release and a copy of my dl.

 

[blackangst1]

I just test rode this last week, all they needed was a signature on a release and a copy of my dl.

Nice around town bike

 

[blackangst1]

OP: Get your Connie?

 

[olds]

Just got back from picking it up.
First trip was about 80 miles. 75 of it on the freeway. It was a little windy in the SF bay area but I didn't get blown around too much.
Can't wait to take a ride on the coast and in the country.

 

[alkemyst]

my company has a law...it's "the WELL PREPARED bird gets the worm", thanks for helping prove this more.