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You don't notice the looks when you're riding it, y'know.....gsus wrote:Suzuki V-Strom (1000cc model) -
The ergos sure looks comfy, but I'm still trying to get over the look of the bike. One attractive feature that appeals to me is that (I believe) they are optional with ABS.
You may not notice your shirt is inside out, you have toilet paper stuck to your shoe and mustard on your face, but you'd still look pretty ridiculous;)jstark47 wrote:You don't notice the looks when you're riding it, y'know.....
desper wrote:You may not notice your shirt is inside out, you have toilet paper stuck to your shoe and mustard on your face, but you'd still look pretty ridiculous;)jstark47 wrote:You don't notice the looks when you're riding it, y'know.....
I'm not saying the Strom is ugly, I used to think so, but as I realized the beauty in it's utilitarian ways I began to appreciate it. But looks DO matter.
I'm 52, married, and a grandpa!!! Looks stopped mattering a long time ago. Heck, most days I'm just happy to have function (or most of it) let alone looks!! 
I still like that bike, too. Hell, it might even feel small after the B-King. But it would cost more than my bike. Not gonna happen.HYPERR wrote:I want one!
I don't mean in a vain way... I'm an artist by profession, so when looks stop mattering to me, I go broke;)jstark47 wrote:
I'm more of an assembly-line artist (film) not really 'artsy fartsy' I work in a team;)Johnj wrote:despar you need that 'vain way' if you plan to be successful in the art field. Unless you see through the a$$ and create real art. Then success won't mean as much.
Has anyone suggested the Kawasaki Concourse? I am a pretty small guy (5'4") but I did not feel as though I was kissing the tank on a 07.gsus wrote: During the time that I've owned these bikes I've realized a few things that I would like and not like on my future bike:
I like the upright positioning of the cruisers better
I prefer to have my feet below me rather than in front of me
I like disc brakes front and back (my cruisers had drum brakes in back!)
I like the extra distance that I get with 5.5gal tank in the VFR
I like the down low torque of the V-twins (but also the rush of HP in the VFR and Magna)
I don't like the vibration from the V-twins (the V4's win here for me)
I don't necessarily like or dislike fairings, so I'm indifferent here
I'd prefer to do away with carbs, but I can go either way.
Is there maybe a better bike that you guys can think of that would suit me a bit better? I'm 5'10" (30" inseam) and about 275lbs.