A noob in the hizzle

[4N099]

Originally Posted by Calliway

What about "Boutique Bike". I was told my bike is a boutique bike.... I think that is meant like niche or exotic...I hope

For shizzle.

We're unique, not boutique, just undiscovered. :-)

[jeffohray]

Thanks for the advice and the warm welcome.

The Triumph dealer here in Albuquerque is phenomenal. Their philosophy is test ride any bike you want. That's such oddity nowadays and it really makes me want to do business with them.
During the past several months I've test rode the Tiger, Ducati ST3 and Multi, V-Strom, Blackbird and the Sprint and the Sprint is the bike that I keep coming back to. The 11XX was nice and smooth but felt a little heavy up front. Then I looked at the insurance costs and decided it probably wasn't the bike I wanted.
The Sprint seemed more nimble and it feels just about perfect and the sound of the engine is sweet. .

The one other bike on my short list is the ZZR1200 but they are as scarce as the proverbial hens tooth in NM. Plus I'm somewhat concerned about the resale value of the ZZR. Nobody seems to want to buy one and the owners are having a hell of a time selling them.

[Calliway]

I think that is because the ZZR1200 was replaced by the 1400 which is a ground breaking bike. I love Kawi's but in my opinion the best bang is the Sprint and then you belong to a Niche, Elite, Rare, Exotic, Boutique group of riders.

That is nice that a dealer lets you ride those. All the dealers I have dealt with are a look don't touch dealer. They dont seem to think that you need to ride or test a bike out before you own it. I bought my Sprint without riding it because they didnt want me to ride a used bike for some reason.....

Go with the Sprint, you wont regret it. Light, nimble, comfortable and fast.

[jeffro]

We got the Corbin Gunfighter and Lady and then she made me get the back rest. I was hoping she would fall off. Now she does have a big rear end and loves. Now I can’t got without her. Bummer. But Wheelies are easier with her on the back. We love it but they are $$$$. I caqn send pics if ya want.

PS don't say "Bling" on here LOL

Jeffro