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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gpracer1
Plus, it takes way too much money to do wheelies in a C5.
Of course bikes dont have a radio.....well the fast ones.
You havn't ridden an 1800 Goldwing have you it's quicker than my vette Thats a fact
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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i still got my 1000rr, but i dont ride it much.....a may start so i can save for tires on the vette
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ruf455
I can't believe it. I sold my ninja. I've been wanting a vette for such a long time and just haven't been riding the bike. I dont know what's gotten into me, but the last year or so, I just haven't been all that interested in riding and seem to have come to terms with my own mortality or something.

So I watched my beloved bike be driven off into the sunset tonight by a stranger. I almost cried. I think it would have been easier if I had the vette in the driveway. Anyway, I am leaving first thing tomorrow to get my "new" C5! So, hopefully the shock of the bike being gone will get taken away by the Vette. I had to sell the bike to afford the vette, god I hope it was worth it.....I think it's going to be.
Good luck with the pickup. I sold my Kawasaki Concours (sport touring) when I brought the C5 home. Just wasn't getting any use once I had the Corvette. I believe that once you spend some time driving the Corvette you won't miss the bike. I was sad to see her go but I have not regretted my decision once.

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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by slolane
You havn't ridden an 1800 Goldwing have you it's quicker than my vette Thats a fact
Don't forget the GPS, Cellphone and Radar detector on the 1800 either.
I've considered selling my 1800, but can't. Still love to ride.

Just a matter of finding the right vette.
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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[QUOTE=rayk]Don't forget the GPS, Cellphone and Radar detector on the 1800 either.
I've considered selling my 1800, but can't. Still love to ride.

Just a matter of finding the right vette.
Love my vette but I would not part with the wing to keep it I am lucky enough to have them both ( and paid for )
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Trigger Creep
Bikes are great fun. So are Vettes. You'll be fine
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Congratulation on the Vette, But I couldn't let the bike go. When I want a little rush I take the Hayabusa out
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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[QUOTE=slolane]
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I am lucky enough to have them both ( and paid for )
Yep. I'm big on saving and paying. I'm not going to pay a bank interest on a depreciating asset.
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Hope you really like the Vette. Bikes are fun, but driving a C5 is too.
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Ah yeah! Love it already! Here's a pic of the new baby!

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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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I ended up in a 'vette because I totaled my FJR1300 last year and ended up in the hospital for a month. I decided I should be riding/driving something that was less likely to tip over.
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