Preload Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Update. After quite a bit of searching for info, I'm afraid the Victory's are out as there are a few things that can pack up for no reason and the parts are dam pricey. So its going to be the XV1900 not raider though as long as I can get a good deal mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 if you going for a new bike, I saw some great deals, one including panniers and fairings some like 4.500 pounds off. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-YAMAHA-XV-1900-CFD-/251659038213?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a980c2e05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks for the link Lallasro that is a good price. I have gone for an A version which is £5100 off list plus I'm having Panniers, Blade screen and Sissy bar fitted. I got a good trade-in as well all I can say is. If you are looking for a new bike the dealers are willing to deal. So get out there and do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 i`m interesed to upgrade on 1900 but I still don`t see any live and I will not buy one before a testdrive. I want be sure is not to heavy for me... i fell good on my 950 at 300 kg loaded but 345 kg of the 1900 can be a problem for me. I have under 65 kg and I keep my muscles in the fridge for special ocazion, so, I will not upgrade before I will have the chance to ride one... i`m in the list for testdrive but seems like they don`t have time for me.. i apply over 6 months ago .. maybe is time to renew this ) you chose the A standard model from the dealers that sell the one I give you the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The XVS1300 was a fantastic bike and there's now a custom version too. I'd check them out. Having owned the 950 and 1300, the 1300's extra grunt is fantastic, but the 950 is much easier to handle. I recently rode the Suzi 1800 - great on the straights, bit of a bus in the bends. All will need more cleaning time than the FJR so be prepared to set the odd Sunday afternoon aside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 i`m interesed to upgrade on 1900 but I still don`t see any live and I will not buy one before a drivetest. I want be sure is not to heavy for me... i fell good on my 950 at 300 kg loaded but 345 kg of the 1900 can be a problem for me. I have under 65 kg and I keep my muscles in the fridge for special ocazion, so, I will not upgrade before I will have the chance to ride one... i`m in the list for drivetest but seems like they don`t have time for me.. i apply over 6 months ago .. maybe is time to renew this ) you chose the A standard model from the dealers that sell the one I give you the link? If you are interested in a 1900 get in there as Yamaha are not selling them next year due emission regs and thats why the prices are so good. No. I got mine from Tamworth Yamaha which was a Yamaha display bike its actually an ACFD without the Batwing which is why it was so cheap. I rode one in California 5 years ago up the PH1 and through part of Death Valley with a pillion and its a doddle to ride. Yes it's fairly heavy but it's all low down and seams lighter than my old FJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 The XVS1300 was a fantastic bike and there's now a custom version too. I'd check them out. All will need more cleaning time than the FJR so be prepared to set the odd Sunday afternoon aside I looked at the 1300 but its water cooled like the 1800M Suzi so not interested it had to be Aircooled. Yeah the cleaning will be a pissa but I have all the gear to do it as my 350B probably has more chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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