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Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:26 am
by integerspin
I am getting old a bit on the fast side and even though I love the power of slow[old sidevalve bike].
I want a modern bike, yes around 2000 is modern.
I short listed a few bikes.
Monster, Griso, VTR.
Week later I was searching for: XJR, GSX, VTR
------------"---------- : SV1000, Speed Triple, VTR.
Looks like I am going to get a VTR.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:35 am
by alanfjones1411
Excellent choice.Welcome to the forum.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:49 am
by Kev L
Welcome to the club. Hope the VTR suits your needs.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:23 pm
by lloydie
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:05 pm
by Mototrick
You don't say how old you are, but for reference, my dad gave up riding his VTR when he was 70. This was the point where he found it too heavy and uncomfortable, especially for his knees.
It was a win for me though, as the VTR is now mine
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:41 pm
by alanfjones1411
I sold my vtr to a forum member when I reached 74 years old.I still own a 1200 bandit that my son borrowed 4 years ago,and I haven't seen it since.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:22 pm
by integerspin
The valid until 70th birthday date on my license might as well have said until the end of time when I got my license, but its only 6 years away!
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:04 pm
by sirch345
Welcome aboard
Chris.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:55 pm
by Commando77
Well, I left classics behind near 5 yrs ago and don't regret it. The runs and meets were fun but it became the same old thing
. Im 71 in march and hoping for another year's riding. The leccy start helps
.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:13 pm
by haynesjones66
i'm planning on adapting mine for old knees etc as i cant bear to let it go. i'm 'only' 63 but my knees are 78
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:53 pm
by integerspin
Commando77 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:55 pm
Well, I left classics behind near 5 yrs ago and don't regret it. The runs and meets were fun but it became the same old thing
.
I went to one owners club meeting to collect something and I was probably 20 years younger than anyone there.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:49 pm
by Stew1000
Don't hesitate. I sold a Monster 1100 last year, liked it. But... At almost a third of the price I sold it for, I got a mint VTR... with just one 30 mile run under my belt in my new - yellow
- Firestorm, I can't wait for the next 3000 this summer. Brilliant thing - and brilliant Forum to boot if anything goes pete tong.
Re: Probably going to be VTR owner?
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:26 am
by tony.mon
Best get yourself signed up for some if the forum meetups and weekenders.
. Im 71 in march and hoping for another year's riding. The leccy start helps