Flagging interest in riding lately...

KSGregman · 07-26-2011, 04:12 PM

It's been too fucking hot for a ride to be enjoyable (even in the evening), for one....two, my love affair with the "power-cruiser" ride has ended....my last trip to Arkansas and back convinced me of that...My next bike will definitely be more "cruise" oriented.....I'm leaning towards the Kawasaki Concours 14.....three, I got the Camaro and all my spare time and energy (and money) has been diverted to acquiring nice perfomance mods for the car.

My plan now is to sell the M109-R....spend some of the proceeds on engine/exahust upgrades...and the rest as a down payment on a car for my daughter...then buy the Concours next Spring.

Have any of you suffered from a temporary lack of enthusiasm for riding?

tommymac · 07-26-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

It's been too fucking hot for a ride to be enjoyable (even in the evening), for one....two, my love affair with the "power-cruiser" ride has ended....my last trip to Arkansas and back convinced me of that...My next bike will definitely be more "cruise" oriented.....I'm leaning towards the Kawasaki Concours 14.....three, I got the Camaro and all my spare time and energy (and money) has been diverted to acquiring nice perfomance mods for the car.

My plan now is to sell the M109-R....spend some of the proceeds on engine/exahust upgrades...and the rest as a down payment on a car for my daughter...then buy the Concours next Spring.

Have any of you suffered from a temporary lack of enthusiasm for riding?

Not to that degree, have had stretches where I just didnt feel like riding that much but thats been about it

anthonyk · 07-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Yep, I'm going through one of those spells at the moment. I've been working from home rather than commuting, and I can't afford track days at the moment. If I'm going to get out on two wheels for the hell of it, it'll be the mountain bike.

I figure next year I'll get the Falco back out again.

Trip · 07-26-2011, 04:21 PM

I was really pumped when I got back from my trip to cali about riding. Right now I am just blah about it, when it cools off I will be back on though.

Usually when it gets real bad I sell my bike and get something new and different.

101lifts2 · 07-26-2011, 04:46 PM

Your problem is simply "cruising". Go find a cayon road to run and up down with along with a few others and make a racetrack out of it.

The fun never ends.

LOL

marko138 · 07-26-2011, 05:06 PM

I've been contemplating just selling my bike outright and getting out of the motorcycle game.

KSGregman · 07-26-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've been contemplating just selling my bike outright and getting out of the motorcycle game.

I couldn't imagine doing THAT....but...I'm pretty much done with the type of riding I've been doing....I'm ready to ride more...but I want a different experience...riding around with the "go faster" mentality is played out for me right now.

I REALLY want to do road trips....a week on the road...two weeks on the road...Exploring parts of the Country I've not visited yet. I'm close to being able to free up that kind of time and it's what fires my imagination. I'll eventually wind up an old dude on a Goldwing as riding is in my blood....but...it's time, past time really, to explore a different TYPE of riding.

marko138 · 07-26-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

I couldn't imagine doing THAT....but...I'm pretty much done with the type of riding I've been doing....I'm ready to ride more...but I want a different experience...riding around with the "go faster" mentality is played out for me right now.

I REALLY want to do road trips....a week on the road...two weeks on the road...Exploring parts of the Country I've not visited yet. I'm close to being able to free up that kind of time and it's what fires my imagination. I'll eventually wind up an old dude on a Goldwing as riding is in my blood....but...it's time, past time really, to explore a different TYPE of riding.

Honestly, I don't have any desire to ride any bike anymore. But my bike is also paid for so it doesn't cost me much to keep it...other than insurance and maintenance.

anthonyk · 07-26-2011, 05:24 PM

Why not just start doing longer rides on the M109? Does it suck for long distances? Starting to do longer rides on your current bike will definitely help you figure out what you want out of your next bike. A set of soft bags and a crapload of bungees is a pretty small investment to get out on the road for a couple of weeks.

KSGregman · 07-26-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

Why not just start doing longer rides on the M109? Does it suck for long distances? Starting to do longer rides on your current bike will definitely help you figure out what you want out of your next bike. A set of soft bags and a crapload of bungees is a pretty small investment to get out on the road for a couple of weeks.

I've done several trips down to central Arkansas on it...it's fun as hell to ride once I'm there...it's not fun at all riding down there...and back. And to be honest, I don't like the bike as much with the over the road stuff (Arrow windscreen, sissy bar, luggage rack and over the road bags) on it. The ergonomics just weren't designed for that.

I'm leaning towards something that is designed to be ridden over the road....comfortable...but still sporty enough to enjoy the twisties when you get there. I'm leaning towards this:

07-26-2011, 04:12 PM	#1
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	Flagging interest in riding lately... It's been too fucking hot for a ride to be enjoyable (even in the evening), for one....two, my love affair with the "power-cruiser" ride has ended....my last trip to Arkansas and back convinced me of that...My next bike will definitely be more "cruise" oriented.....I'm leaning towards the Kawasaki Concours 14.....three, I got the Camaro and all my spare time and energy (and money) has been diverted to acquiring nice perfomance mods for the car. My plan now is to sell the M109-R....spend some of the proceeds on engine/exahust upgrades...and the rest as a down payment on a car for my daughter...then buy the Concours next Spring. Have any of you suffered from a temporary lack of enthusiasm for riding?

07-26-2011, 04:46 PM	#5
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Your problem is simply "cruising". Go find a cayon road to run and up down with along with a few others and make a racetrack out of it. The fun never ends. LOL __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

07-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#3
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Yep, I'm going through one of those spells at the moment. I've been working from home rather than commuting, and I can't afford track days at the moment. If I'm going to get out on two wheels for the hell of it, it'll be the mountain bike. I figure next year I'll get the Falco back out again.

07-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I was really pumped when I got back from my trip to cali about riding. Right now I am just blah about it, when it cools off I will be back on though. Usually when it gets real bad I sell my bike and get something new and different.

07-26-2011, 05:24 PM	#9
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Why not just start doing longer rides on the M109? Does it suck for long distances? Starting to do longer rides on your current bike will definitely help you figure out what you want out of your next bike. A set of soft bags and a crapload of bungees is a pretty small investment to get out on the road for a couple of weeks.