I went down to "my" dealership today. Talked to many of the employees on the Z650, CB650F, Yamaha Tracer, and the Suzuki SV650. They all said they would get the Honda. So...I did!
Goodbye Versys! A great bike but the maintenance was such a PITA that I just couldn't get past the additional work required for even the simple, common things.
My sales guy at Tampa Bay Powersports walked me to the back, found a crated 2018, ripped it open.
I told him to show me some numbers. As always with him it was a one-shot deal I couldn't resist!
Just after prep:
And then mounting up for home:
A 25 mile trip home, dodging small raindrops, but she handles really nice! A lot different from the Versys but the throttle response is a little tighter on the Honda. It will take me some time to get used to the different seating position but I know there'll be modifications coming.
I'm thinking to try some risers and see how that feels. As for the seat, there is a softer spot when I moved all the way back but, I'll be looking!
Bottom line...I am HAPPY that I'm back on a Honda again!
Goodbye Versys! A great bike but the maintenance was such a PITA that I just couldn't get past the additional work required for even the simple, common things.
My sales guy at Tampa Bay Powersports walked me to the back, found a crated 2018, ripped it open.
I told him to show me some numbers. As always with him it was a one-shot deal I couldn't resist!
Just after prep:
And then mounting up for home:
A 25 mile trip home, dodging small raindrops, but she handles really nice! A lot different from the Versys but the throttle response is a little tighter on the Honda. It will take me some time to get used to the different seating position but I know there'll be modifications coming.
I'm thinking to try some risers and see how that feels. As for the seat, there is a softer spot when I moved all the way back but, I'll be looking!
Bottom line...I am HAPPY that I'm back on a Honda again!