I just put a deposit down on my new gray/black Ninja 1000. I have not rode it home yet. I plan to pick it up on Thursday because we are supposed to squeeze in a warm day. Hopefully it actually happens.
I have been looking at the N1K for a long time. I just didn't know how I wanted to ride. I used to ride as a kid, and then took a break for 27 years or so. I started out with a Street Triple. I sold it then picked up a 636 which I still have.
I then picked up an fjr1300 because the wife said she wanted to ride but never got her on it. It felt too bulky to me to ride alone, and I wanted something faster. So I sold the fjr and now I have the bike I have been wanting since the beginning. I love the 636 but hate the riding position. I'll probably sell the zx6r in spring though I do love it for what it is.
The Street Triple was very nice, but I realized that I don't want a naked bike. The 636 is good, but I can only ride comfortably for 45 minutes or so. The fjr sold me on the upright position, but just didn't give me the thrill that I get from the 636. I should have bought the N1K when I bought the 636 but I was afraid it would be too much bike for me. Anyway, live and learn I suppose!
I plan to get the ECU flashed by Ivan immediately after I get it home. I also want to get Acropovic headers at least, but don't necessarily like the look of big cans, so I may get the V&H pipes with them. I am excited for spring this year!
I have been looking at the N1K for a long time. I just didn't know how I wanted to ride. I used to ride as a kid, and then took a break for 27 years or so. I started out with a Street Triple. I sold it then picked up a 636 which I still have.
I then picked up an fjr1300 because the wife said she wanted to ride but never got her on it. It felt too bulky to me to ride alone, and I wanted something faster. So I sold the fjr and now I have the bike I have been wanting since the beginning. I love the 636 but hate the riding position. I'll probably sell the zx6r in spring though I do love it for what it is.
The Street Triple was very nice, but I realized that I don't want a naked bike. The 636 is good, but I can only ride comfortably for 45 minutes or so. The fjr sold me on the upright position, but just didn't give me the thrill that I get from the 636. I should have bought the N1K when I bought the 636 but I was afraid it would be too much bike for me. Anyway, live and learn I suppose!
I plan to get the ECU flashed by Ivan immediately after I get it home. I also want to get Acropovic headers at least, but don't necessarily like the look of big cans, so I may get the V&H pipes with them. I am excited for spring this year!