Looking towards the future, as I did with the 2014 Spyder I picked up last year. Bit ahead of my riding plan, but a deal one cannot ignore.
Riding two wheels has now been on my mind. My '85 Limited Edition is not too heavy, some 850 lbs, but riding two up with gear it does get heavy. I also like making it work as well as it can, finding alternatives and sharing my experience with an older GW fuel injected model.
Even so, have to be realistic. Still in good health, and the body joints are good as well.
My riding friend who blindsided me with the Spyder experience has a 2021 Himalyan that has been nicely kitted. 450 Km on the clock, and just serviced. Went for coffee with him and started to discuss the Himalyan bike(s). He thought I was talking about buying one, but not his. He mentioned that saddlebags were almost a prerequisite. Mentioned after this that I was not talking about a different Himalayan, but specifically his, knowing that he would be selling it in the near future - it's what he does.
Got on the web and browsed the Himalyan forum, and watched several reviews. There's a love/hate relationship out there, but mostly a love of this bike - especially from the older crowd.
It was mentioned that if you ride it as intended it will do everything well, not great. Reminds me of the reviews on the 1000 V-Strom.
This morning at coffee, I mentioned my research. I was told that if I wanted his Himalayan, I would have to make up my mind quick so I mentioned that he should make me an offer I couldn't refuse. He did and I have commited to this 2021 Himalayan.
Went to his place, took it for a short ride and it reminded me of the V-Strom I had, but a smaller version.
Gets some 75 or so MPG - price of fuel is going up, can be ridden at 5K RPM - approximately 100 KPH all day long. Great solo ride, and some even ride two up - have Spyder for this. Easy to maintain, go anywhere bike as long as used as intended. Realistically, most of my riding is done in the local area.
Lots of accessories and mods that you can do such as an engine size upgrade with a new top end. This would be a consideration if the engine needed to be rebuilt - go up a size.
I have always wanted a bike in Ontario to ride the eastern part of Canada and US. Fly in, short maintenance period, do the tour, put back in storage, fly home. Riding across the prairies after a few times is very tedious. Good place for my '85 Limited Edition.
New additrion to the fold. Looking forward to riding a few Kms on it.
Anyone else having similar future riding thoughts?
Cheers
Riding two wheels has now been on my mind. My '85 Limited Edition is not too heavy, some 850 lbs, but riding two up with gear it does get heavy. I also like making it work as well as it can, finding alternatives and sharing my experience with an older GW fuel injected model.
Even so, have to be realistic. Still in good health, and the body joints are good as well.
My riding friend who blindsided me with the Spyder experience has a 2021 Himalyan that has been nicely kitted. 450 Km on the clock, and just serviced. Went for coffee with him and started to discuss the Himalyan bike(s). He thought I was talking about buying one, but not his. He mentioned that saddlebags were almost a prerequisite. Mentioned after this that I was not talking about a different Himalayan, but specifically his, knowing that he would be selling it in the near future - it's what he does.
Got on the web and browsed the Himalyan forum, and watched several reviews. There's a love/hate relationship out there, but mostly a love of this bike - especially from the older crowd.
It was mentioned that if you ride it as intended it will do everything well, not great. Reminds me of the reviews on the 1000 V-Strom.
This morning at coffee, I mentioned my research. I was told that if I wanted his Himalayan, I would have to make up my mind quick so I mentioned that he should make me an offer I couldn't refuse. He did and I have commited to this 2021 Himalayan.
Went to his place, took it for a short ride and it reminded me of the V-Strom I had, but a smaller version.
Gets some 75 or so MPG - price of fuel is going up, can be ridden at 5K RPM - approximately 100 KPH all day long. Great solo ride, and some even ride two up - have Spyder for this. Easy to maintain, go anywhere bike as long as used as intended. Realistically, most of my riding is done in the local area.
Lots of accessories and mods that you can do such as an engine size upgrade with a new top end. This would be a consideration if the engine needed to be rebuilt - go up a size.
I have always wanted a bike in Ontario to ride the eastern part of Canada and US. Fly in, short maintenance period, do the tour, put back in storage, fly home. Riding across the prairies after a few times is very tedious. Good place for my '85 Limited Edition.
New additrion to the fold. Looking forward to riding a few Kms on it.
Anyone else having similar future riding thoughts?
Cheers