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      04-27-2009, 10:16 AM   #23
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So what is holding you up from getting yours? You have to be getting the itch to ride again by now! It has been raining the last 3 days and I can hardly stand not being able to take it out! Maybe cause I just installed my GRP v4 Stabilizer though
Well, the ins is stupid high for me for a number of reasons. My garage is full til we get a container to get everything out [house was under construction]. And to be honest, Im a little scared of getting back on and people have said, if you dont feel comfortable then dont get back on. Its $8,000, I wanna be sure, ya know? Oh yeah and I dont have health insurance since i was laid off so theres my life story, lol.


I told the dealer, im not taking delivery without a steering damper, a drop and sliders but he said i have to take it by april 30 so idk!
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Well, the ins is stupid high for me for a number of reasons. My garage is full til we get a container to get everything out [house was under construction]. And to be honest, Im a little scared of getting back on and people have said, if you dont feel comfortable then dont get back on. Its $8,000, I wanna be sure, ya know? Oh yeah and I dont have health insurance since i was laid off so theres my life story, lol.


I told the dealer, im not taking delivery without a steering damper, a drop and sliders but he said i have to take it by april 30 so idk!
why would you want to finance a bike through a dealer? you're better off getting a used bike. you could easily find an 07 r6 for around 6-6500 in our area with less than 5k on it. then u could spend the extra loot on the mods you want, and get away with paying min coverage on insurance.
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      04-27-2009, 02:04 PM   #25
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why would you want to finance a bike through a dealer? you're better off getting a used bike. you could easily find an 07 r6 for around 6-6500 in our area with less than 5k on it. then u could spend the extra loot on the mods you want, and get away with paying min coverage on insurance.
this is liability...yamaha doesnt require full coverage on it... plus i dont want a used bike :X
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Well, the ins is stupid high for me for a number of reasons. My garage is full til we get a container to get everything out [house was under construction]. And to be honest, Im a little scared of getting back on and people have said, if you dont feel comfortable then dont get back on. Its $8,000, I wanna be sure, ya know? Oh yeah and I dont have health insurance since i was laid off so theres my life story, lol.


I told the dealer, im not taking delivery without a steering damper, a drop and sliders but he said i have to take it by april 30 so idk!
Ouch...
That sucks... how you holdin' up?

Maybe just take the bike on some small streets and ease yourself back in?
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this is liability...yamaha doesnt require full coverage on it... plus i dont want a used bike :X

i only offered the suggestion of min coverage if money was an issue. nothing wrong going with a used bike, as most have barely even been broken in and you're inevitably going to lose money on a new purchase. doubt you'd really keep that bike for the next 8 years or 40,000 miles :T

almost all my bikes i've purchases were used and never had any probs. easily saved around 40% from msrp and was able to sell it back at cost.
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i only offered the suggestion of min coverage if money was an issue. nothing wrong going with a used bike, as most have barely even been broken in and you're inevitably going to lose money on a new purchase. doubt you'd really keep that bike for the next 8 years or 40,000 miles :T

almost all my bikes i've purchases were used and never had any probs. easily saved around 40% from msrp and was able to sell it back at cost.
yeah probably but im spoiled and i want a new one, haha we ll see what happens
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I a with ya Lana. I bought a used one as my first bike and had nothing but problems with it I just got my stabilizer on on Saturday so I have never actually ridden with one... big difference I take it? As dubbed said, the slightly used newer models, you can hardly ever go wrong with them as long as they still have the factory paint on them!

Sorry to hear about the job situation. I take it something turned up though since you are buying a new bike though! I don't think I would ride a motorcycle without medical insurance... waaaaay too many stupid drivers out there for that risk!
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Very nice evoking... what is wrong with riding in loafers?!? Haha. I actually ride to sand volleyball in shorts and a sweatshirt usually so my car doesn't become a sandbox and my gear doesn't get stolen :|

oh and Diesel... LOVE the ducatti. There is a white 848 that parks by my bike at work actually.
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      04-29-2009, 11:09 AM   #35
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+1 Evoking. Hawk, after getting more than my share of road rashes, I cringe at riding in less than helmet and full leathers! Oh...the DENIAL in riding unprotected! LOL
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Luckily I have never been down (knock on wood) I drive more aggressive in my car usually
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And may I be the first to say "may you never experience going down!" But the fact is in35 years plus of riding bikes; it has been my experience that it is usually the other guy's fault. Defensive driving just reduces the chances of serious injuries if adequately protected. Hence my feelings about full leathers and helmet! Of course I may just be getting old and have lost that intoxicating illusion of immortality! LOL
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Thanks Tapatio... I wear gear most of the time but not all of the time... but it's alright... I will still be immortal for a couple more years.
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