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<blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 189054" data-attributes="member: 4617"><p>Case in point - have a 2008 - 1800 that I bought in the fall of 2014. Upgraded the suspension to the Traxion (full monty) suspension front/rear, put chrome rims on (hated cleaning the OEM rims), and had the seat custom fit for myself. 2014 and 2015 riding was fantastic with the upgrades, put some 40,000 KMs on the 1800 that one year. By some standards I did get my monies worth.</p><p></p><p>I have redid my retirement fiscal model and the 1800 doesn't fit what I want to do/accomplish - the 1200 does. Presently the 1800 has to go. If it sells, someone else will get a well optioned 1800. If it doesn't sell - preserved and into storage for the future. It's paid for so either way works for me.</p><p></p><p>In the short term - 5 years or so, the '85 LTD will provide excellent touring and daily riding. The costs to date when amortized over a 5 or so year term are not that bad.</p><p></p><p>I expect 20,000 to 30,000 Kms this year from the 1200 (we'll see how the tires hold up for longevity - have the 1800 with a CT on the rear - no issue with doing the 1200 either).</p><p></p><p>Just a few more thoughts to share IMHO.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rednaxs60, post: 189054, member: 4617"] Case in point - have a 2008 - 1800 that I bought in the fall of 2014. Upgraded the suspension to the Traxion (full monty) suspension front/rear, put chrome rims on (hated cleaning the OEM rims), and had the seat custom fit for myself. 2014 and 2015 riding was fantastic with the upgrades, put some 40,000 KMs on the 1800 that one year. By some standards I did get my monies worth. I have redid my retirement fiscal model and the 1800 doesn't fit what I want to do/accomplish - the 1200 does. Presently the 1800 has to go. If it sells, someone else will get a well optioned 1800. If it doesn't sell - preserved and into storage for the future. It's paid for so either way works for me. In the short term - 5 years or so, the '85 LTD will provide excellent touring and daily riding. The costs to date when amortized over a 5 or so year term are not that bad. I expect 20,000 to 30,000 Kms this year from the 1200 (we'll see how the tires hold up for longevity - have the 1800 with a CT on the rear - no issue with doing the 1200 either). Just a few more thoughts to share IMHO. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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