OK, so I wasn’t intending to buy tonight, but I was at a dealership, and they had a nice bike for a decent price, talked them down a few hundred, and now I am the proud owner of a 2007 SV650. Now I realize that this is a lot of bike, and will give it the respect it deserves. I also picked up a pair of alpinestar tech 2 boots. I’ll be posting some photos on Sunday probably, as I am gone all weekend and I don’t even get to enjoy my new ‘toy’ :’-(
I really appreciate the advice/comments/feedback that I have gotten from everyone.
Gary, thanks for suggesting getting a Japanese bike over a Ducati. Really when I went to the Duc dealership I was just window shopping, and after talking with the salesman found out that I actually could afford one, but the ones that they had were too much bike and service intervals are a lot closer together from what I understand. Also, you are right on with the title of your post, there were WAY too many bikes in my sights. Although, FYI, the Kymco Quannon is a little (itty bitty) sport bike. It looks really cool, but like I said, felt tiny under me.
Allen, I’ll probably be picking your brain on Duc’s. Those are some sweet looking bikes, and they feel awesome sitting on them. I think in a couple years I may be moving up.
Craig, thanks for the info on the Ninja 250R, had I not gone to the dealership that I did today I probably would have gotten a used 08 250 that the place here in town has. Also, dead-on for buying used, I was looking mainly at used bikes, but you gotta try on the brand-new out-of-the-box items every now and then
Now, I just have to wait for that jacket from Cycle Gear to come in. They supposedly ordered it for me Monday….haven’t heard back yet.
Thanks Again!
Nate