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  1. STLRider

    2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT

    Some worthy updates: https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/2019-kawasaki-versys-1000-se-lt-first-look.html
  2. STLRider

    Cardo Scala Freecom 4 Review

    Interesting, thanks for the tip. The Q3 is part of the Cardo Classic line, so older. The "Cardo Gateway" that comes with the F4 version should make a difference, we'll see.
  3. STLRider

    Cardo Scala Freecom 4 Review

    The Freecom and Packtalk speakers plug into a jack just like ear buds, but the female port is on a cable connected to the mount, not on the mount itself. So this cable jack is hidden in the helmet padding during install. I could see the convenience of having the port on the mount for quick...
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    Cardo Scala Freecom 4 Review

    I'll be certain to update this thread as I experiment. By chance do you know which models of CS that you couldn't pair with? G9, Freecom, PackTalk? Sena is a solid product and had I found the deal I was looking for on an EVO, I would have been happy to go with them. BTW, the Freecom 4 comes...
  5. STLRider

    Cardo Scala Freecom 4 Review

    The choice: Buying a Sena or Cardo Scala product for my Shoei GT-Air was a decision that took me months. Sena has a custom fit 10U for my helmet which was tempting. This would have offset my concerns about the 20S and 30K side mount units not being very waterproof (per forums). The Cardo...
  6. STLRider

    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    Great looking bike, GTP. The 1200X that I bought was surrounded by AT's on the showroom floor. That was a pretty tough call for me because I do love it, especially in your red, white, and blue. In the end, I stopped kidding myself, admitting that a fireroad here and there will be the extent...
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    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    I ride a lot of fun back roads at a good pace and don't cruise down the highway or interstate at a set speed very often. So that kind of riding is getting me 200 miles a tank, or about 38 MPG. Obviously, nothing great. I've put about 1,400 miles on the bike. The one time that I did ride some...
  8. STLRider

    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    I appreciate the welcome! Crossdresser? Ah man, I can't let my Harley buddies know about that name. :D VFR1200X never sounded better. As far as the weight, I jumped between both the ST and X in the same dealership and I honestly didn't notice the near 30lb difference between bikes. Both...
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    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    I've been meaning to get back to this forum. In late 2016, I was in full on search mode for a used 2nd gen ST. Since those had not been out long, that search proved near impossible. I was tempted many times by some leftover new 13 ST’s, but based on the improvements that I kept reading about...
  10. STLRider

    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    I did see your AT review and that bike is very intriguing. I think I'll be on pavement a solid 80% of the time though, so I'd enjoy the ST's on-road strengths over the AT. I don't make it up to Litchfield from St. Louis often, but if I get a chance to stop in there, I'll look for you. Thanks.
  11. STLRider

    Honda Crosstourer Woes!!

    Hi Fred, I was about to say, they used those pics in the Niehaus ads for that bike, but you are obviously aware. I grew up in Hillsboro so I'm very familiar with that dealership. My grandfather rarely missed the annual customer appreciation event, he loved seeing bikes take over Litchfield for...
  12. STLRider

    Opinion on deal for a 13 vs a new 15 ST

    I really appreciate the feedback, thank you all! Jer2675, The ES is tempting, and I'm definitely open to travel for purchase, but I have to cap this motorcycle budget at some point. It started at 8 grand, and just keeps pushing higher :D But the feedback so far really confirms what my gut...
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    Opinion on deal for a 13 vs a new 15 ST

    In short, near me, I've found a used (only 400 miles) 2013 White ST for an asking price of $8999 USD. I have 3 new Red 2015's to pick from at an asking price of $10,800 USD...but shipping, freight, etc will push them into the low 11's. Since I wouldn't pay asking price, let's just say 8,500 vs...
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