That new car smell!
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That new car smell!
Was going to the dealer to take a shot at a 2016 V-strom in trade towards my NC700. I had a deal going with the Honda dealership for a NOS 2014 NC manual. But, like when I bought my CTX, I wanted to give the "Other guys" a chance.
I didn't think I'd wind up with one of these:
2018 Kawasaki Versys 650!!!
The same guy who sold me my CTX, who is now a sales manager, came out, walked me through some numbers and he beat Honda...AGAIN!!!
After my trade in I had to pay $4900. I know, someone could have gotten a better deal but I am happy and that's all that matters to me! The thing is, I didn't even think I could get the V-strom for the $$$ I was willing to throw down. The Versys was out of the question as it was MORE than the V-strom. Turns out, Kyle worked better numbers for the Versys and, arguably, I rode home on a better motorcycle!
I didn't think I'd wind up with one of these:
2018 Kawasaki Versys 650!!!
The same guy who sold me my CTX, who is now a sales manager, came out, walked me through some numbers and he beat Honda...AGAIN!!!
After my trade in I had to pay $4900. I know, someone could have gotten a better deal but I am happy and that's all that matters to me! The thing is, I didn't even think I could get the V-strom for the $$$ I was willing to throw down. The Versys was out of the question as it was MORE than the V-strom. Turns out, Kyle worked better numbers for the Versys and, arguably, I rode home on a better motorcycle!
There will be a time where you will no longer be able to use, "But...I didn't know!", as an excuse. And if you're exiled from society, well, you were warned.
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Re: That new car smell!
LOOKS GOOD ON YOU ! USE IT IN THE BEST OF HEALTH ...
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Re: That new car smell!
It's good that you can flat foot that rascal [emoji106] Kool ride.....
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"frapper fort, frapper vite, frappée souvent-- Adm William "Bull" Halsey
“We’re not going to just shoot the sons-of-bitches, we’re going to rip out their living Goddamned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks.”--Gen George Patton
"Our Liberty is insured by four "Boxes", the Ballot box, the Jury box, the Soap box and the Cartridge box"
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Re: That new car smell!
How old are you 16-17?
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Re: That new car smell!
Congrats, that bike fits you like glove! [emoji106]
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Re: That new car smell!
Nice looking Bike, good luck with it. Congrats
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Re: That new car smell!
Enjoy! Like Wally you sure look young but at my age most all do.
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Re: That new car smell!
wally w wrote:How old are you 16-17?
47 1/2 old man!!!
There will be a time where you will no longer be able to use, "But...I didn't know!", as an excuse. And if you're exiled from society, well, you were warned.
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Re: That new car smell!
Yep I was 47 in 87. Enjoy your ride!DevilsFan wrote:wally w wrote:How old are you 16-17?
47 1/2 old man!!!
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Re: That new car smell!
Congrats! Enjoy! [emoji106]
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Re: That new car smell!
Not really my thing but hey. I agree with J leno --I like a bikes I can see through.
That generally covers it pretty well I thought.
I must admit I like to see a bit of an oil leak and some alluminum and maybe some neat allen head screws N stuff, you know engineering bits rather than wipe clean. Looks like it got good anchors.
Not every one does --if it floats you boat enjoy it. Life is short especially if you ride motor bikes.
That generally covers it pretty well I thought.
I must admit I like to see a bit of an oil leak and some alluminum and maybe some neat allen head screws N stuff, you know engineering bits rather than wipe clean. Looks like it got good anchors.
Not every one does --if it floats you boat enjoy it. Life is short especially if you ride motor bikes.
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Re: That new car smell!
One must ride with joie de vi-vre.Fred wrote:Not really my thing but hey. I agree with J leno --I like a bikes I can see through.
That generally covers it pretty well I thought.
I must admit I like to see a bit of an oil leak and some alluminum and maybe some neat allen head screws N stuff, you know engineering bits rather than wipe clean. Looks like it got good anchors.
Not every one does --if it floats you boat enjoy it. Life is short especially if you ride motor bikes.