bigjoeva68
Road Bike
My fellow COGgers, I need some advice. As most probably remember, I sold my beloved 2006 Connie when I made a drastic life change and moved to GA. As my finances settle in and the costs get paid, I will start on my search for my next motorcycle...and I have a whole lot of mixed feelings...
I am a relatively new rider, only starting my motorcycling addiction about 5 years ago. Connie was my first motorcycle, and the only other one I had ever driven was the Nighthawk 250 I trained on at the MSF course. So, not a lot of experience to pull from.
Here is my problem: I absolutely love the seating position of the Connies, both the C10 and C14. I feel I am ready for a bigger motorcycle, the C10 was starting to feel a bit small to me. Since their release, I have always wanted to upgrade to the C14. I like the way it looks, sounds, and feels. But after that tech day a few weeks back, when after hours of wrenching we never even saw the engine...well, I am starting to think it may not be the best pick for me in my current living conditions. Although I now have access to a garage, I can't store it in there, I could only use it during the day on the weekends; so, long term wrenching projects can't happen. I am a bit surprised at the amount of work needed just to get to basic components, especially on a bike designed for touring. I would hate to have to pull a spark plug on the road, holy cow! And I can't afford to get the dealership to do all the work, either...unless my MegaMillions investment pays off...
So...
I need some advice on a C14 class motorcycle, with as close to the same seating position (feet under butt, torso mostly upright) that doesn't require so much effort just to maintain. Bags would be nice, but not a primary consideration, I usually just strap a duffle on when I tour anyway. I would prefer something modern with fuel injection, but biggest consideration is low maintenance and comfort (seating, not necessarily environment, so minimal fairing is fine, maybe even preferred). Sport bikes seem a bit more accessible, but a lot less comfortable...I think I am looking for what used to be called a "standard" motorcycle, although I am really not interested in a v-twin...The only other motorcycle I have tried on was a V-Strom, and it felt good, but I don't know if that is really a step up from the C10...
Thanks for any suggestions ya may have. I am sure it will be fun just looking and trying them on for size, but it would help to limit the searching to something relevant.
I am a relatively new rider, only starting my motorcycling addiction about 5 years ago. Connie was my first motorcycle, and the only other one I had ever driven was the Nighthawk 250 I trained on at the MSF course. So, not a lot of experience to pull from.
Here is my problem: I absolutely love the seating position of the Connies, both the C10 and C14. I feel I am ready for a bigger motorcycle, the C10 was starting to feel a bit small to me. Since their release, I have always wanted to upgrade to the C14. I like the way it looks, sounds, and feels. But after that tech day a few weeks back, when after hours of wrenching we never even saw the engine...well, I am starting to think it may not be the best pick for me in my current living conditions. Although I now have access to a garage, I can't store it in there, I could only use it during the day on the weekends; so, long term wrenching projects can't happen. I am a bit surprised at the amount of work needed just to get to basic components, especially on a bike designed for touring. I would hate to have to pull a spark plug on the road, holy cow! And I can't afford to get the dealership to do all the work, either...unless my MegaMillions investment pays off...
So...
I need some advice on a C14 class motorcycle, with as close to the same seating position (feet under butt, torso mostly upright) that doesn't require so much effort just to maintain. Bags would be nice, but not a primary consideration, I usually just strap a duffle on when I tour anyway. I would prefer something modern with fuel injection, but biggest consideration is low maintenance and comfort (seating, not necessarily environment, so minimal fairing is fine, maybe even preferred). Sport bikes seem a bit more accessible, but a lot less comfortable...I think I am looking for what used to be called a "standard" motorcycle, although I am really not interested in a v-twin...The only other motorcycle I have tried on was a V-Strom, and it felt good, but I don't know if that is really a step up from the C10...
Thanks for any suggestions ya may have. I am sure it will be fun just looking and trying them on for size, but it would help to limit the searching to something relevant.