Delivery Delayed until at least Nov 1st

[doctorj]

Right now due to other priorities, I am leaning toward getting the refund and deciding whether to take the plunge for the XT1200Z again at a later date i.e. next year or later. I will keep the two bikes I've got (ST1300A and FJR1300). I will use a few of the generic farkles (fuze block, heated grips etc on other bikes). I do have Waspworks windshield bracket and some red/white/black decals coming from Australia so will need to decide if want to keep until I decide later on or sell to some of you people who will be waiting.

doctorj

 

[gunner]

I'm sticking with my original decision. The delayed delivery comes as no surprise and now at least I have and idea of when it might be getting here. This still gives me plenty of time to get the bike set up and sorted out before it's time to head to Alaska.

Steve

 

[beemerdons]

Right now due to other priorities, I am leaning toward getting the refund and deciding whether to take the plunge for the XT1200Z again at a later date i.e. next year or later. I will keep the two bikes I've got (ST1300A and FJR1300). I will use a few of the generic farkles (fuze block, heated grips etc on other bikes). I do have Waspworks windshield bracket and some red/white/black decals coming from Australia so will need to decide if want to keep until I decide later on or sell to some of you people who will be waiting.

doctorj

+1, Gunny! I'm in the same boat as you are, doctorj. I already have two BMW GS's in the garage, but this afternoon I'm test riding a 2011 BMW R1200GS. I'm fully retired and worthless, so riding off to Guatemala or Alaska/Yukon is only just a phone call away from any of my 40-year riding buddies at any particular time. I still believe the XT1200Z is a perfect bike, but this Summer I need something for the Yukon or Yucatan!!!

 

[doctorj]

Don, I haven't been to the Yucatan but did get through much of Canada and Alaska and up the haul road a few years ago on a DL1000. I imagine the bikes you have or the XTZ would be great for either ride. I'd hate to take a new bike like the 2011 R1200GS up that haul road since no bike seems to be the same after some of that Calcium chloride sticks like cement to it in spots hard to get too. I wondered about the XTZ and some of the fuel one might get in Mexico, but the way others have ridden it, I bet it would be fine. I can use the dollars on some other things now and save for the next bike. Like you I'm retired but try not to think I'm worthless :-\ :. I'll just do a little reconditioning of the ST that has about 97,000 mi. on it and go for another 50,000-100,000 (hey it is a Honda you know ).

doctorj

 

[beemerdons]

Don, I haven't been to the Yucatan but did get through much of Canada and Alaska and up the haul road a few years ago on a DL1000. I imagine the bikes you have or the XTZ would be great for either ride. I'd hate to take a new bike like the 2011 R1200GS up that haul road since no bike seems to be the same after some of that Calcium chloride sticks like cement to it in spots hard to get too. I wondered about the XTZ and some of the fuel one might get in Mexico, but the way others have ridden it, I bet it would be fine. I can use the dollars on some other things now and save for the next bike. Like you I'm retired but try not to think I'm worthless :-\ :. I'll just do a little reconditioning of the ST that has about 97,000 mi. on it and go for another 50,000-100,000 (hey it is a Honda you know ).

doctorj

doctorj, I worked in Alaska as a Pipefitter for 5 years in mid-80's, riding either of two of my motorcycles up and back every year!

I was only there working in Alaska in the Summers, as soon as the ALCAN was clear I'd ride up.

As soon as the "termination dust" fell from the sky, I would go to the Union Local Job Steward and say: "Get me my money!" Then South I would ride.

Either my 1985 BMW R80RT or my 1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead FLH Electra-Glide were my Alaska motorcycles of choice. Any motorcycle can be ridden on the Haul Road if the weather conditions are dry, from a Vespa Scooter to a Mammoth Munch. Since I worked for ALYESKA through Viking Corporation of Seattle we could use their meteorologist's for forecasting.

Both the R80 and FLH made it up to Prudhoe Bay. I installed the piping in Pump House Number Four, which is just North of the Atigun Pass. I also shipped out to Unalaska, Atka and Adak Islands to install fire protection systems in 3 Native American School Houses. I LOVE ALASKA!!


PS: doctorj, are you interested in riding Mexico in October? I turn 63 en Octubre 28 and I want to celebrate mi Cumpleanos in San Carlos, Banamichi and Alamos. If you've an interest in this, please contact me at either 480-440-4666 or bemerdons@aol.com

 

[limey]

.... My dealer called and I'm getting my deposit back, so much to everyones dismay I'm sure you won't have to hear any more of my complaining. I'm officially gone and happy to be ...

RonH all the best and goog luck.......you want me to call the whaaambulance

 

[cbrunsw]

Like waiting for that special girl to come along. Don't just take any Ho that looks good, you'll love her at first then she'll take your money and leave you a broken man. I'm a waiting.

 

[Swagger]

... Like waiting for that special girl to come along. Don't just take any Ho that looks good, you'll love her at first then she'll take your money and leave you a broken man. I'm a waiting ...

Hmmm ... life's too short .... play the field. Have as many as you reasonably afford. Now just gotta make sure that my missus can't see this )

 

[simmons1]

My dealer called and I'm getting my deposit back, so much to everyones dismay I'm sure you won't have to hear any more of my complaining. I'm officially gone and happy to be.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out! ;D

 

[20valves]

FYI, many GL1800s have done the trek up to Deadhorse and I wouldn't be afraid to take mine up there. 8)

I've seen Gold Wings do amazing things but that's a big lump to be takin' off road. I wouldn't do it anyway. And Ron I'm glad you got your deposit back. Ya didn't really think Yam was out to scam ya I hope.

 

[roy]

WOW a lot of negativity here since I last came on the site. I have been busy today ;D as I said yesterday I held true to my word and bought this jewel today

2011 DR650 and I have stuff ordered for it already. Happy Trails Inc. just got a shot in the arm today

It should get me by just fine until the Super Ténéré arrives.

I look forward to november, hell we still have 80 degree days and tornadoes then so my riding season won't end until late December if at all then.

 

[Dallara]

My dealer called and I'm getting my deposit back, so much to everyones dismay I'm sure you won't have to hear any more of my complaining. I'm officially gone and happy to be.

I'll bet the really happy guy was your Yamaha dealer!

Dallara



~

 

[colorider]

My dealer called and I'm getting my deposit back, so much to everyones dismay I'm sure you won't have to hear any more of my complaining. I'm officially gone and happy to be.

Sounds like the perfect "Win-Win"!!

Good luck to you Ron with whatever you decide to purchase next. I'm thinking that the SuperT was not a match for you anyway.

Rod

 

[rem]

Ride Safe, Ron, whatever you choose to ride on. R

 

[doctorj]

Don, a trip to Mexico would be pretty cool, but one of the priorities for me is getting remarried in a month or two, so whether or not my lovely (younger) bride would let this gringo go where AK47s may be as common as mosquitos in Alaska is problematic ). My sport tourers might make it unless you are going to Copper Canyon or Batopilas. If gasoline is $5 a gallon, I may not get much further from home than the nearest Starbucks :'(. But one of these days I would like to see some of Canada and parts of Alaska one more time. Maybe it will be on an XTZ or a Strom or something.

doctorj

 

[Maybert]

WOW a lot of negativity here since I last came on the site. I have been busy today ;D as I said yesterday I held true to my word and bought this jewel today

2011 DR650 and I have stuff ordered for it already. Happy Trails Inc. just got a shot in the arm today

It should get me by just fine until the Super Ténéré arrives.

I look forward to november, hell we still have 80 degree days and tornadoes then so my riding season won't end until late December if at all then.

Right on Roy, you can't go wrong with a DR650! I did a 170 mile loop over the Cow Mountain OHV park today with mine. Only one wimpy water crossing but lots of great muddy single track. I got roosted by the KTM crowd (and man they were good) but I was the only guy there who rode his bike to and from. Can't wait to try that same loop with my S10 and some knobbies!

 

[sportrider]

Nice DR! Boy, that looks sharp in white. Congrats!

 

[motocephalic]

WOW a lot of negativity here since I last came on the site. I have been busy today ;D as I said yesterday I held true to my word and bought this jewel today

2011 DR650 and I have stuff ordered for it already. Happy Trails Inc. just got a shot in the arm today

It should get me by just fine until the Super Ténéré arrives.

I look forward to november, hell we still have 80 degree days and tornadoes then so my riding season won't end until late December if at all then.

nice bike Roy, I was looking at the same thing to soothe me over

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I think you hit the nail on the head in the "not a good match for me" comment. I buy a bike and it either works or it doesn't. I don't do windshield mods, seat mods, add protectors or the like. They fit me or don't and this one is don't from info I've been gathering.

Can't imagine how many great rides I'd be missing if I took this attitude. Of the last 25 bikes I've owned my Vee is the most fun ride I've ever owned, it's not even close. But if I had to keep it stock I'm sure I would have sold it a long time ago and looked for a better fit. To each how own, but if I had to live like this I don't think I'd be a motorcyclist for very long.

 

[beemerdons]

Nice DR! Boy, that looks sharp in white. Congrats!

+1, Gunny! That DR looks fantastic in white. Double Congratulations!