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Criteria for new bike!
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noelma
New User
| Posts: 2
| Joined: 04/09
Posted: 04/25/09
11:25 AM
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Been riding a Honda 650 Deauville for a few years. Now want a comfortable cruiser capable of long journeys with two up. I know there are lots to chose from - but I wondered if anyone could help me narrow the field? Ideally:
1. VERY comfortable seats for rider & passenger.
2. Enough power so engine is not complaining at 70 mph.
3. Reverse gear for those tricky parking places.
4. Good riding position for me - 6 foot, 32" inside leg, 195 pounds.
I will definitely be buying a used bike - no disregard new models!
Thanks for any tips!!
N.
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frbock
Enthusiast
| Posts: 523
| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 04/25/09
06:25 PM
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I'm gonna go on a limb here.
1) Had a vn800C Drifer w/ 2 up. Good for the 1st hundred mi. Skip almost every other bike that has been thru the stable. Savage, 1400 Intruder, Mean Streak, etc.
This one requirement knocks out 90% of all bikes. You are down to Royal Star, RS Tour Deluxe, Electro-Glide, BMW K bikes, Kawi 1700 Vulcan, Honda GL1800.
3) this pulls you down to the BMW, and the gl1800.
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