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Too cold for these old bones to test ride. Articles and recommendations lead me to believe the following bikes should be considered: New: Honda Interceptor BMW F800GT Used: Honda vfr 800 bmw f800st triump sprint st Surprising, not much difference in cost new of the Interceptor and F800GT. Again, not much difference in cost of the used bikes. Sent the shop with the Sprints (Sprint ST and Sprint ST ABS) an email early this a.m. with automatic response that someone will be back with me shortly. Still no response. They are open but perhaps the person who responds had the day off. Long shot anyway as prices are easily $1000 over top retail value, but would like some response. Let's just say bike shops were much more hungry for business in 1997 then they are today.

Personal effects stolen from a vehicle would be covered by homeowners insurance. Some items (cds, etc) may be covered by some auto policies but not by others. Radar detectors need special attention as each company views them differently and they may not be covered. Peter, if you reside with your parents their coverage will probably kick in. Good luck!

Missed having you around Steve! Been missing you. The Indian Scout is stylin

Sorry Peter.

Saw a picture of the Sprint. Made my heart skip a beat. Sweet looking ride. Then I read about Sprint reliability (and Triumph in general). That gave me pause. Common for regulators and batteries to be regularly replaced. Some oil leaking/using issues seem to be common and surprisingly blown engines. Local dealer has a Sprint ABS in blue. I'll stop by and take a look. BTW, for what I'm looking for I do agree that adventure bikes don't quite fit the bill. More likely the old standards or sport touring models will fit my needs best. I can see why the adventures are popular though.

Thanks Dan. The tiger and street triple both look like candidates.

Sold my one and only bike about a dozen years ago. Getting the itch and have been looking at something to commute on and just have fun street riding. Maybe a weekend trip. Looking for a more upright riding geometry and more sport bike type responsiveness but touring bike comfort. Yea, there is no such thing but considering these bikes: Kawasaki Versys, Suzkui V Strom and a BMW F 800 GT. Haven't been for the all important test ride yet. So many bikes, so many niches. Stopped at two dealers today. Yin and yang. BMW sales person knowledgeable, good listener and had great advice. The Suzuki/Kawasaki sales person the polar opposite. Didn't know squat, ignored any thing I said and started with the biggest most expensive bike in the dealership which was a tricked out Gold Wing. Can't say as I remember that much from my riding days and really don't know much about bikes in the first place. At least it should be fun looking.

We're all getting senile. Hope you both had wonderful birthdays!

Happy Birthday Mike!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Sorry Gents. A belated happy birthday John!!!! Ditto for you Frank!!!! Make up for lost time and order doubles for every Happy Birthday wish you get today.

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Happy New Year HCers. Wishing for better health, fewer accidents and more joy!

Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

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Happy Birthday Ken!!!

Happy Birthday Ric!

Slow progress, but you and McKenna are moving forward. All the best Larry.

Had fun partying with Joe one night in Tulsa OK. Great guy! RIP Joe.

All that is important at the moment is you are alive. Nothing is more important right now. Heal well. Heal quickly.

Glad to hear Larry and his daughter both survived and are on the road to recovery.

Happy Birthday!!!

All the best to you and your daughter Larry.