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Didn't realize this would be so wordy. Skip to the bottom for the short version of things.
So as I was having trouble getting ahold of a title for my TDub way back, I decided to help the community and myself by parting it out. I got pretty intimate with the ins and outs of a bike I planned to own again someday, and I'm starting to think now is the time to get another.
What I've been living off of is a Honda CB-1:
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I love it. 400cc's, four cylinders, sixteen valves, double-overhead, gear-driven cams, redlines at 13,500RPM and tops out at more than necessary. I get on the thing and I'm just compelled to actively ride. It's a rare bird, and again, I love it.
But I found something odd the other day. You see, I was coming home after working a couple days, and something was off. I was tired, admittedly, and I wasn't driving as actively as usual. I wasn't carving the mountain like before. I'd forget which gear I was in, I ignored the chances to pass even the slowest of drivers. Then in the last set of twisties before home, I realized what was going on. I was just coasting downhill, slowly enjoying the breeze. I crossed a bridge at the bottom and took more interest in usual in what it would be like to turn under again and ride up the river. I knew I'd be back for dual sport riding, but I didn't think it would just eat me alive like this.
No, I don't care to tackle the TAT or live for weeks at a time in nowhere, but I'd like to be able to hit trails with buddies again.
The problem being, I'm on the college budget, and I can't exactly afford to just go pick one up, even the best deals would probably cripple me financially. But what I am considering is hunting a trade. At 240, I think I dwarf the CB when I'm on it, and it would only be worse with the TW I'm sure. Then there's practicality. The days of hitting the interstate would be gone, so long distance stuff would require something akin to a daytrip even when I don't have all day. It would be my only vehicle. I'm pretty much a 365 rider, given the financial benefits and whatnot. There are other options, and a DRZ400 is probably the other contender, but it doesn't have that stump-puller appeal of the TW. I am considering spiffing up the CB with a new exhaust coating and a few little things, to see if it revives my interest, or to boost resale.
Anyway, just believe that the bike I have now is hard to come by, and is building a cult status similar to the SR500. Also note that I can't really afford to own two. But which bikes would you look at if you had my requirements? Or would you hold the cards you've got? I'm sitting on a bike that carries around $2-3k in value, given condition, so take that into consideration for any options you know of.
Your advice is appreciated.
So as I was having trouble getting ahold of a title for my TDub way back, I decided to help the community and myself by parting it out. I got pretty intimate with the ins and outs of a bike I planned to own again someday, and I'm starting to think now is the time to get another.
What I've been living off of is a Honda CB-1:
I love it. 400cc's, four cylinders, sixteen valves, double-overhead, gear-driven cams, redlines at 13,500RPM and tops out at more than necessary. I get on the thing and I'm just compelled to actively ride. It's a rare bird, and again, I love it.
But I found something odd the other day. You see, I was coming home after working a couple days, and something was off. I was tired, admittedly, and I wasn't driving as actively as usual. I wasn't carving the mountain like before. I'd forget which gear I was in, I ignored the chances to pass even the slowest of drivers. Then in the last set of twisties before home, I realized what was going on. I was just coasting downhill, slowly enjoying the breeze. I crossed a bridge at the bottom and took more interest in usual in what it would be like to turn under again and ride up the river. I knew I'd be back for dual sport riding, but I didn't think it would just eat me alive like this.
No, I don't care to tackle the TAT or live for weeks at a time in nowhere, but I'd like to be able to hit trails with buddies again.
The problem being, I'm on the college budget, and I can't exactly afford to just go pick one up, even the best deals would probably cripple me financially. But what I am considering is hunting a trade. At 240, I think I dwarf the CB when I'm on it, and it would only be worse with the TW I'm sure. Then there's practicality. The days of hitting the interstate would be gone, so long distance stuff would require something akin to a daytrip even when I don't have all day. It would be my only vehicle. I'm pretty much a 365 rider, given the financial benefits and whatnot. There are other options, and a DRZ400 is probably the other contender, but it doesn't have that stump-puller appeal of the TW. I am considering spiffing up the CB with a new exhaust coating and a few little things, to see if it revives my interest, or to boost resale.
Anyway, just believe that the bike I have now is hard to come by, and is building a cult status similar to the SR500. Also note that I can't really afford to own two. But which bikes would you look at if you had my requirements? Or would you hold the cards you've got? I'm sitting on a bike that carries around $2-3k in value, given condition, so take that into consideration for any options you know of.
Your advice is appreciated.
