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#1 ·
Well my situation has changed so I have been looking at different bikes.
I would love to have an XR but I do not see that happening. Kids are starting college and funds are limited so I have started entertaining looking at some metric bikes. Anyone have some good experiences before you upgraded? I had originally stumbled onto this site while looking at V92's last spring. I still watch for 92's and KP's in my price range but have started to see some nice looking metrics with extra's that are priced right. Thanks to everyone for the wealth of information I have gleaned off here. Appreciate the attitude on here towards other manufacture's. I would commute some, occasional passenger if we can find the time.
 
#33 ·
I moved up to the XCT from a Mean Streak, I miss some things about it but not others. What I needed in the new bike; larger frame, more storage, 6th gear. My wife and I do a lot of riding together, she doesn't want her own bike so we have a bike together, my meanie was a custom bagger and looked like nothing else. Mine was a 1500 but with programer, decent tune, intake and exhaust it kept up with about everyone else even 2 up.

 
#34 ·
I traded an 08 c90 zuk in on my CC. It was a fun ride very sporty and lots of power . The only reason I traded is my wife wanted a better ride and I wanted USA made and the CC beat out the Ultra for us and a riding machine. I didn't want to soak money in it for ride and longevity so we got the CC. Would I own one again heck yeah! I am 250 and she is 180 tho.cheers



 
#35 · (Edited)
Definitely check out the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT...comes ready for trips (windshield, pass. backrest, and saddlebags). I've got the 2007 model and have had nothing but success with it. Most people mistake it for a larger cruiser. Fuel injection, liquid cooled, belt-drive, and enough power to get you where you want to go. My wife and I have done two week-long trips on it, no problem (with luggage rack and tour bag). We upgraded to the XC because we plan to head out west and wanted the cruise control and sixth gear. You should be able to find a newer one for under $6k.
 

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