Well, I've been without a bike since May of 2014 when I was forced to sell my beloved S10 because of my wife's job layoff. Fast forward to today and she has a job that pays 55% less than her old job but we have reduced some debt and I'm able to get a bike again. I wanted a new S10 ES but it's not in the cards right now. I will have one someday. I wanted a new bike with a warranty just because that's how I roll. I did check out leftover 13 S10s but if I'm going to spend $12k+ I want cruise control. I also looked at the FJ09 but decided to again keep costs down. So, I put down a deposit on a 15 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. It's $8800 OTD. I will take pics and post riding impressions after I get it set up properly. I know it's not going to be as comfortable as the S10 which fit me perfectly (with seat in the high position). I sat on the ABS version yesterday and actually it did fit me pretty well. I have heard the seat is absolutely awful after an hour so I may get a Sargent or RDL. I will give it a few thousand miles and some long rides before I make that decision. Hell, I rode a SV650 from DFW to Knoxville over two days. If I can endure that, I'm sure the Versys won't be THAT bad.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hello. I peruse the forum from time to time and hope to join the club again someday. I still have the large Yamaha S10 banner in my garage and I do not intend to take it down as it is a reminder of what I will have again someday.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hello. I peruse the forum from time to time and hope to join the club again someday. I still have the large Yamaha S10 banner in my garage and I do not intend to take it down as it is a reminder of what I will have again someday.