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I picked up a replacement for my Yamaha Vstar 1100 Silverado yesterday. A 1994 GL 1500 SE with 115,000 miles. Thanks to those of you who responded to my previous thread asking for advise for Her purchase. I obviously took it!
I was expecting some paint fading because of the age. OMG. She is beautiful. Sparkles like the sun. Talked the dealer down to $4800, $5350 drive out, plus I talked them into changing the oil. Had all the maintenance records at the dealership so I feel like I robbed them
Quit a different feel than the Yamaha. Very shaky leaving the dealership, especially since it was on the Interstate 410 service road in San Antonio. Had a rough time with my turns, but once I was on the Interstate it was like riding in a Lexus.
After about 40 miles on Interstate 10 toward Houston, I tried the cruise control. WOW. Tried not to fall asleep!
Stopped for gas in Sealy, because I didn't trust the gas gauge. Puckered a little pulling that beast up to the fuel pump. Made it back to Houston in about 3 hours and showed momma. I think she pee'd a little.
I commute to work and make deliveries, traveling about 110 miles a day on Houston Freeways. I will not be able to handle Houston traffic until I get more familiar with the bike. Meanwhile, I'll take my youngest sons car since he's on Christmas break.
I'm looking forward to getting more comfortable with her in the very near future and getting momma a ride.
Best Regards and Thanks,
Don
I was expecting some paint fading because of the age. OMG. She is beautiful. Sparkles like the sun. Talked the dealer down to $4800, $5350 drive out, plus I talked them into changing the oil. Had all the maintenance records at the dealership so I feel like I robbed them
Quit a different feel than the Yamaha. Very shaky leaving the dealership, especially since it was on the Interstate 410 service road in San Antonio. Had a rough time with my turns, but once I was on the Interstate it was like riding in a Lexus.
After about 40 miles on Interstate 10 toward Houston, I tried the cruise control. WOW. Tried not to fall asleep!
Stopped for gas in Sealy, because I didn't trust the gas gauge. Puckered a little pulling that beast up to the fuel pump. Made it back to Houston in about 3 hours and showed momma. I think she pee'd a little.
I commute to work and make deliveries, traveling about 110 miles a day on Houston Freeways. I will not be able to handle Houston traffic until I get more familiar with the bike. Meanwhile, I'll take my youngest sons car since he's on Christmas break.
I'm looking forward to getting more comfortable with her in the very near future and getting momma a ride.
Best Regards and Thanks,
Don