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Message started by MMRanch on 11/15/23 at 19:51:34

Title: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/15/23 at 19:51:34

Finally after waiting for close to two years ... I can go pick up this bike tomorrow .

What do ya'll think , should I go ahead and get it or just put the performance cam in the 350 and keep it till it or me one dies ?
or
How about doing both ? :-?

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Dave on 11/16/23 at 03:03:39

Good looking bike....I do believe you need one with a bit more power if you want to stay young in spirit.

That passenger seat doesn't look proper for hauling Marcia around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394651875980?hash=item5be315ba8c:g:HiwAAOSwnRFkdbb4&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4I%2BPC4SD9YvUROi9qoS%2F0vGl6ZZDtSHDbMNGlAnEal9zMCVTviolB98jBhpmh6Y2MsCCjC6xxxAjAqswSjeg54%2FGJ%2F%2FlDo2GfPxiqYzttoQV31kJlXiTnurS1P698bHIsS0MYRJzhdJdoXkcWonULjZEL7%2BEAN7c%2FrhP62MeCxhpjiRsjwTikD%2Bjn2oV5D%2BkNGiDL7VC18miEhT7cCKVtPaFvDveT%2BiO%2F4g3osuOmGYCZYmDlquz2P%2BE6TfjsC6vYZronbp10YjldL6KLjpeMZatlOsjgsgMLvQEusM7cbZJ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4b5gf76Yg

(You are invited to come up here and we can put the cam in your Meteor.....I have a warm and well lit garage). ;)

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by LANCER on 11/16/23 at 05:02:31

In order for you to make an honest comparison between the two bikes, you will need to have both bikes to ride, so buying the 650 and keeping your 350+cam is your only logical choice.
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Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Ruttly on 11/16/23 at 06:57:45

What are you waiting for , go get it ! Two bikes is a good thing. I too plan to ride singles until my time here is done. You’re still here !!! Go

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Ruttly on 11/16/23 at 07:33:08

MM , You have convinced me that the 350 is rock solid and that helped me to decide to build the 250. Now go test out that 650 for us ! You’re a real time report as you go , the bad as well as the good. The truth helps a lot. Not someone paid to say it’s good. And I know you’ll pound down the miles from day 1.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by springman on 11/16/23 at 07:50:03

Go MM, go! 2 bikes is better than just one. Plus I'm with Dave, you need that extra power, it helps you stay young! ;D

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/16/23 at 08:03:17

:)

So figure this one out :

The "Touring Seat + Back Rest " is $200.
The "Touring Windshield" is $100.
Installing them myself

The Factory installed options is $500. more
The Factory two tone paint job cost $300. more. But I don't like their colors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394651875980?hash=item5be315ba8c:g:HiwAAOSwnRFkdbb4&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4I%2BPC4SD9YvUROi9qoS%2F0vGl6ZZDtSHDbMNGlAnEal9zMCVTviolB98jBhpmh6Y2MsCCjC6xxxAjAqswSjeg54%2FGJ%2F%2FlDo2GfPxiqYzttoQV31kJlXiTnurS1P698bHIsS0MYRJzhdJdoXkcWonULjZEL7%2BEAN7c%2FrhP62MeCxhpjiRsjwTikD%2Bjn2oV5D%2BkNGiDL7VC18miEhT7cCKVtPaFvDveT%2BiO%2F4g3osuOmGYCZYmDlquz2P%2BE6TfjsC6vYZronbp10YjldL6KLjpeMZatlOsjgsgMLvQEusM7cbZJ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4b5gf76Yg

100% installing this for Marcia and myself ! ;)

The windshield too.
...................

Allright I'm calling the dealer to tell him "Get it READY" ! :) :)

............

Dave , if I put myself in "Best Behavior Mode" you think you and Deb can put-up with me for a few days in January ?
I can promise to bring an interesting project ?

.............

Yea Rutty the 350 is SOLID ! ;)

It comes up a little short as the hills get steeper , especially ridding double. The Performance Cam claims 4 Hp / 20 % increase ?
The HP and Torque numbers are the same on this motor / a lot like the Savage is , the factory HP numbers are deceptive to how it pulls.
..........

Thanks for the incuragement guys ! :) :)

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by springman on 11/16/23 at 10:19:37

Way to go MM. And that seat with back rest looks awesome. Enjoy it!!!

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by LANCER on 11/16/23 at 13:38:02

So did you run down and get it ?

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by youzguyz on 11/16/23 at 14:35:43

2C2F2D363138323E315F0 wrote:

Go MM, go! 2 bikes is better than just one. Plus I'm with Dave, you need that extra power, it helps you stay young! ;D

Mine gave me more gray hair... :-?

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by youzguyz on 11/16/23 at 14:36:08

58555A5751460603340 wrote:

So did you run down and get it ?

Yes.. we need to KNOW!!

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Dave on 11/16/23 at 15:38:15

MM is probably out riding in the dark to see how well the headlight lights up the deer! :o

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/16/23 at 19:11:43

Hay , Deer season is open now ... ;)

Yes , its 87 miles from my house to Decatur AL. Dealer. I not only got a new Motorcycle ... I got a FREE "T-Shirt" . ;D

It was too simple. The out-the-door price with the sales person was REALLY the Out the door price with the "Paper Work Person". :)
The guy from the repair area help me load the bike in the truck and into the wheel catcher .
I got caught in rush hour traffic and didn't get home till after dark ... so I didn't get any pictures of it on the carport. ::)

Tomorrow , I hope to put my tag on it tomorrow. Then call my insurance person.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/16/23 at 19:29:00

I'm a little torn between putting a top box and luggage rack or just going with only a pair of Givi panniers and factory looking back rest w/no rack ?

The concern is : A top box adds weight up high , and I'm not getting any younger.
That sure is a nice looking back-rest that comes with the Touring seat !

Anybody ever added TO MUCH LUGGAGE to their bike.

Mine is the Blue one but the shield and seat/back rest here is what I'm going for.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Ruttly on 11/16/23 at 23:05:22

The long way home

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Dave on 11/17/23 at 03:13:37

I have seen a couple of fellows with "Too Much" luggage. One time I stopped into Mo's Kickstand Lodge to say "HI", and just as I was leaving a fellow pulled in with a fully loaded Harley and when he came to a stop he tipped over.....he just could not hold up the bike with all that luggage strapped onto the bike.

Top boxes do add weight up high, and they can make the bike top heavy and harder to hold up when stopped. They can also slow down the handling a bit if you get them loaded down with heavy items.........and in some instances they can upset handling at highway speeds. My Honda NT700 factory top box had mounts that allowed the box to move a bit left/right when clipped into the mount.....folks say that was done to allow the box to move around a little bit in the air turbulence without shoving the bike with it.

Most good top boxes clip onto the bike - it is nice to be able to put them on/off to suit your riding needs. Givi boxes are mounted onto a plate that allows you to just lock the box on when you want to use it.......however the plate does remain on the bike and is noticeable. Givi boxes are expensive - however I have been able to find very nice used ones at affordable prices on Craigslist or eBay. Riders change their minds or sell bikes often - so the boxes come up for sale often.

Maybe you should put on the side boxes.....and explore the options for a soft luggage that can go onto Marcia's seat when she is not going. They make luggage that clips onto the backrest to help it stay in place.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by youzguyz on 11/17/23 at 05:59:27

4E75786F7E72696F747C716E1D0 wrote:

Maybe you should put on the side boxes.....and explore the options for a soft luggage that can go onto Marcia's seat when she is not going. They make luggage that clips onto the backrest to help it stay in place.

I prefer a tail bag (soft luggage) to a top box. A top box just looks ugly to me, and sits too high. I kick my leg to the back to get on and off. Top box would get in the way.

A tail bag will come off just as quick.. maybe too quick if you are worried about theft. But, you can rig a lockable cable to deter theft.
Then again, my needs are different. CFO will never ride with me.
For short rides, saddle bags hold enough. For long rides, I toss on the tail bag. Tail bag is nice for me as it hold most of the stuff I like to take, and it can move easily between the bikes.

Dave, I like the look of that Rhinowalk bag. My tail bag is getting a bit long in the tooth. I might get one of those!

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/17/23 at 07:08:06

Hay , that's a nice looking bag !

I'll tell ya what I've done :

I ordered the Seat w/Back-rest from RE
I ordered the Touring windshield from RE
I ordered the Givi Mono key side cases frames made for this bike
I've already got two extra sets of Segway side bags. (caught them on sale and shipping was the same for three pairs as for one pair.) One pair is on the 350 Meteor.

When I had the Guzzi :
It was top heavy to begin with and it was light (412#). So with weight in the TOP BOX and Marcia on too it was really top-heavy ! ::)
How much you ask ? Well , enough to want to topple over if it got even a little bit off center. I had lots of close calls on it.
With no luggage and ridding solo it was GREAT ! ;)

So
This time I decided to keep the weight down low as possible , but like the ride to Texas in April , I'll want to bring a tent/sleeping bag/bed-mat/camping chair ... :)

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by ohiomoto on 11/17/23 at 18:04:30

True story. A good friend once rode his loaded up Fat Boy to the dealer to get a battery. The shop owner looked at him and said, "Mr. Dutton, you ride that thing like a touring bike, Why don't you get one?"

;D

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/17/23 at 18:42:00

Well Ohio did Mr. Dutton , get himself a Road Glide ?

I'm too old to get a heavy bike , and back when I could of had one of them I was having too much fun on a 380 pound single cylinder.

The four hundred pound bike is my cup of tea. My new one is a touch heavy at about 240kg. , but that is for sure the upper limit.
I give a hoot about fuel millage too , 60mpg or above. I have had a few of those 40mpg bikes ... but heck !!! my car gets 40mpg .

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by ohiomoto on 11/17/23 at 19:39:09

Oh yeah, he got the bike that day! It was an Ultra Classic and he is still riding them 30 years later.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by Ruttly on 11/19/23 at 09:09:33

I like the lighter bikes , they give me back some youth. I’m able to give a lighter bike more body english , where as a quarter ton bike just tires me out faster , not less fun to ride , just makes me feel old not being able to throw the sportster around like I used to. New challenges will arise when the 250 gets built! Will the tracker be too heavy ?

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by LANCER on 11/19/23 at 11:23:15

022524243C29500 wrote:

NOPE

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/19/23 at 17:47:26

where as a quarter ton bike just tires me out faster , not less fun to ride , just makes me feel old not being able to throw the sportster around like I used to. New challenges will arise when the 250 gets built! Will the tracker be too heavy ?

Hay Ruttly

You get the Tracker in the truck and take it to Kerrville in April and I'll bring the Meteor 350 . It will be good to putt putt around at 55 to 65 mph on the high end !
Actually , I prefer the lower speed stuff but thats not to say I don't enjoy a nice tight twisty sprint once in a while ! :)

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by springman on 11/22/23 at 08:18:24

Hey MM, where's the pictures. Show us the new bike.

Title: Re: Should I go get this tomorrow ? ... ??
Post by MMRanch on 11/22/23 at 14:34:02

I'm so Sorry ! I forgot all about pictures ... Here is the Generic picture of the one I got :

I've got a bike cover over it to keep the cats off it and its near dark outside already today.
Marcia is not interested in ridding it till I get the Touring seat and Back rest on it .
I've ordered :
The Seat and Back-Rest
The Windshield
The Heal-Toe Shifter (350 Meteor came with one (I'm Spoiled to it now))
The Givi Side-Case Mounts
The Full size Crash Bar.

Most of them are due to be here about the middle of Dec. so maybe I'll be used to the new machine by spring ? It's 530 pounds wet but it don't feel much heavier than the 350 Meteor.