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Honda ST1300 3 16.67%
Yamaha FJR1300 5 27.78%
Kawasaki Concours 1400 10 55.56%
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:41 PM   #31
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Of course, everyone fits bikes differently and needs different things but you should not look only at large faired bikes out of the thought that such a bike is the only good touring bike. They aren't, by a long shot. A Versys, a 599, a BMW F800, or a WeeStrom would all be good touring bikes but would not weigh you down.
You're right on the money. All the bikes you mention, along with a '05 Kawasaki Z750S, Suzuki Bandit 1200/1250 or SV1000 would all fit the bill nicely if a bit more power's in order for 2-up riding.
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Old 07-20-2007, 10:07 PM   #32
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I would like to thank everybody who gave me suggestions on the ST to buy and participating in the poll after all that I ended up buying a used 2005 VFR 800. Pictures coming soon!! Thanks again everybody!!!!
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Old 07-21-2007, 07:16 AM   #33
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I would like to thank everybody who gave me suggestions on the ST to buy and participating in the poll after all that I ended up buying a used 2005 VFR 800. Pictures coming soon!! Thanks again everybody!!!!
Right on! VFR's are good stuff.
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Old 10-26-2007, 03:30 PM   #34
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I'd really like to know about the larger altenator that got put on the 500.
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