Well, the wife gave the thumbs up on getting a sport touring machine. I haven't been on two wheels since I sold my 08 CBR1KRR in Dec 2009. I'm 43 and have made payments on nothing but sportbikes. Beginning in 1992- 92 ZX6D, 95 CBR600F3, 99 ZX9R, 95 CBR600F3, 04 Suzuki GSXR600, and the 08 CBR1000RR. I test rode a 14 N1K last Saturday and really liked not having to lean forward. There was very little if any weight on my wrists, that's a first. She sat on it then sat on a used 08 Concours that I test rode. I go back tomorrow to test ride a new 14 Concours. She also saw the Goldwing F6B and was all about that thing..... I'm nowhere near as enthusiastic. Depending on how the ride goes tomorrow, I'm hoping she'll be ok if I decide to go N1K. My plans would be to order side and top cases, the Kawasaki gel seat (if it is finally readily available), and the Kawasaki tank bag. I really liked the blue, but he would have to locate me a 14 at this point. He has a leftover 13 N1K in silver/white, but we both thought it was boring and the changes made for 14 are worth the difference in money I believe.
Any input is appreciated. The deals are crazy on all his bikes and he has no fees of any kind other than tax and tag. I bought my 99, 04, and 08's from him new and they were all painless transactions.
I would be riding the bike to work off and on, barely 8 miles, and we would take occasional trips to the NC/VA mountains and stay for the weekend (about 2.5-4 hours depending on where).
Any input is appreciated. The deals are crazy on all his bikes and he has no fees of any kind other than tax and tag. I bought my 99, 04, and 08's from him new and they were all painless transactions.
I would be riding the bike to work off and on, barely 8 miles, and we would take occasional trips to the NC/VA mountains and stay for the weekend (about 2.5-4 hours depending on where).