RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? - 5

Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #60

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If you talk to dealers, when trading in a bike, you know what you hear? "Prices for used bikes are falling every week, so your bike is only worth...X" Then I look at the used market and it tells me used prices are NOT falling.

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This is new?

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #61

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #60

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If you talk to dealers, when trading in a bike, you know what you hear? "Prices for used bikes are falling every week, so your bike is only worth...X" Then I look at the used market and it tells me used prices are NOT falling.

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This is new?

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Well...no, but it's new to me, sort of. I guess that's why some call them "Stealerships"?

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #63

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #62

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #61

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #60

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If you talk to dealers, when trading in a bike, you know what you hear? "Prices for used bikes are falling every week, so your bike is only worth...X" Then I look at the used market and it tells me used prices are NOT falling.

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This is new?

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Well...no, but it's new to me, sort of. I guess that's why some call them "Stealerships"?

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it amuses me when advocates of a free market economy want a command economy when it comes to trade ins...

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Eventually, we are all roadkill on the economic highway of life

Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #32

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I weigh 80kg (176 lbs).
I've always been compromised by my 1.7m (5'7") height so far as being able to flat foot the many the motorcycles I've owned, but I'm well adjusted to this.

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Thanks for the metric equivalents - this thread has been doing my head in

Zitat von juergen im Beitrag #65

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Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #32

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I weigh 80kg (176 lbs).
I've always been compromised by my 1.7m (5'7") height so far as being able to flat foot the many the motorcycles I've owned, but I'm well adjusted to this.

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Thanks for the metric equivalents - this thread has been doing my head in

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So, how many ounces in an Australian gallon?

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Pushing any motorcycle backwards uphill is no fun :)
By any chance was your walk to school uphill both ways when you were a kid?

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #63

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #62

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #61

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #60

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If you talk to dealers, when trading in a bike, you know what you hear? "Prices for used bikes are falling every week, so your bike is only worth...X" Then I look at the used market and it tells me used prices are NOT falling.

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This is new?

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Well...no, but it's new to me, sort of. I guess that's why some call them "Stealerships"?

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it amuses me when advocates of a free market economy want a command economy when it comes to trade ins...

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Be interesting to see what happens if a global "free market economy" recession hits and dealers wind up playing tiddlywinks on the floor amidst all their unsold inventory.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Understood.

Kinda surprised that with all your bikes, you don't have a couple of centerstand dollies laying around so you can ride into the garage and roll the bike around to any position you choose.

That said, how do you feel about backing a 550 pound bike down your driveway?

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #63

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it amuses me when advocates of a free market economy want a command economy when it comes to trade ins...

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I think we understand the idea of “buy low, sell high,” but some places are worse than others.

That said, I would only do a trade in at a dealership if they advertised a minimum trade value and I know the vehicle I’m offering in trade isn’t worth even that much. I have a 25 year old pickup truck that I could get more for in parts than selling as a whole vehicle that still runs.

You always get more in a private sale. Hell, I was offered $6K USD over book value for my 2013 Prius…so I wonder what they would have sold it for.

Of course, it likewise amuses me when capitalists don’t grasp the importance of not exploiting the market to the detriment of future sales. The debacle over finding a PS5 because of supply issues and scalpers means I no longer care about buying one. The insane price for cars and trucks makes it so I will justify fixing what I have long before I will think about buying new again.

Cutting one’s nose off in spite of one’s face.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58

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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57

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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51

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I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

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I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

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I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #68

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #63

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #62

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #61

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #60

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If you talk to dealers, when trading in a bike, you know what you hear? "Prices for used bikes are falling every week, so your bike is only worth...X" Then I look at the used market and it tells me used prices are NOT falling.

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This is new?

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Well...no, but it's new to me, sort of. I guess that's why some call them "Stealerships"?

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it amuses me when advocates of a free market economy want a command economy when it comes to trade ins...

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Be interesting to see what happens if a global "free market economy" recession hits and dealers wind up playing tiddlywinks on the floor amidst all their unsold inventory.

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If you ignore ATV/UTV sales, most (i.e., non-Harley or European) US motorcycle dealerships operated in that mode for a decade or so. New model leftovers sat in the crate or on the showroom for several years and sales shifted to online. Of course, back in the early to mid-80s, without ATV/UTV offerings, the dealerships just went out of business.

Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58

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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57

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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51

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I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

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I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

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I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

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Three point turn in the garage?

Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58

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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57

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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51

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I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

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I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

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I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

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Three point turn in the garage?

Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58

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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57

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Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51

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I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

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I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

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I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

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I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

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Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

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Three point turn in the garage?