Probably going to be VTR owner?

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integerspin
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Probably going to be VTR owner?

Post by integerspin »

I am getting old a bit on the fast side and even though I love the power of slow[old sidevalve bike].
I want a modern bike, yes around 2000 is modern.

I short listed a few bikes.
Monster, Griso, VTR.
Week later I was searching for: XJR, GSX, VTR
------------"---------- : SV1000, Speed Triple, VTR.

Looks like I am going to get a VTR.
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alanfjones1411
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Excellent choice.Welcome to the forum. :wave:
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
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Welcome to the club. Hope the VTR suits your needs.

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Hello and welcome but if you get a yellow one you can go hide in the corner with the others πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?

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You don't say how old you are, but for reference, my dad gave up riding his VTR when he was 70. This was the point where he found it too heavy and uncomfortable, especially for his knees.
It was a win for me though, as the VTR is now mine :thumbup:
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alanfjones1411
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Post by alanfjones1411 »

I sold my vtr to a forum member when I reached 74 years old.I still own a 1200 bandit that my son borrowed 4 years ago,and I haven't seen it since. :lol:
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
integerspin
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The valid until 70th birthday date on my license might as well have said until the end of time when I got my license, but its only 6 years away!
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Welcome aboard :thumbup:

Chris.
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Commando77
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Well, I left classics behind near 5 yrs ago and don't regret it. The runs and meets were fun but it became the same old thingπŸ™„. Im 71 in march and hoping for another year's riding. The leccy start helps πŸ‘.
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i'm planning on adapting mine for old knees etc as i cant bear to let it go. i'm 'only' 63 but my knees are 78
integerspin
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Commando77 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:55 pm Well, I left classics behind near 5 yrs ago and don't regret it. The runs and meets were fun but it became the same old thingπŸ™„.
I went to one owners club meeting to collect something and I was probably 20 years younger than anyone there.
Stew1000
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Don't hesitate. I sold a Monster 1100 last year, liked it. But... At almost a third of the price I sold it for, I got a mint VTR... with just one 30 mile run under my belt in my new - yellow :D - Firestorm, I can't wait for the next 3000 this summer. Brilliant thing - and brilliant Forum to boot if anything goes pete tong. :thumbup:
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Best get yourself signed up for some if the forum meetups and weekenders.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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