meatloaf Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 While I love my bike maybe its time for something new, I've been looking at the xvs 1300 custom but can't make up my mind, decisions decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Not much difference betwixt the two, is there? Your 1300A vs this 1300? Just a can of matte spray paint and a weekend of stripping, spraying and reassembling, with a few beers to fill the space while each coat is drying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That bike makes my man bits feel funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have to be honest Meat, Tasky seems to have a point, yours has the blingy bits and this one don't, if you can see a difference then share it with us! Is it just cos it's newer or are you just in need of a change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I prefer the non-chrome, so I can see where you're coming from. I just thought swapping would only lose you money... unless you're buying the Custom one 2nd Hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Keep the 1300 and buy some (blacked out) bits from the US to bolt on... The custom (or Stryker as known in the US) is a nice looking bike but not much of a change and as Tasky says, you'll only loose money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 To be honest I can't say exactly why I prefer the custom to my 1300, perhaps its because I've had ten years of chrome bling and I'm all chromed out, I just like the look of the custom and yes I could do some work on mine but after spending 40 odd years working on bikes and cars ( swore that I'd give up that shit after the last engine transplant I did on my daughters mini a few years ago) I can't be arsed with that. I think that I just need want a change and after keeping past bikes and cars for years and years because I couldn't afford to change them, I'm thinking fuck it, its only my kids inheritance that I'll be spending. but maybe a test ride first would be a good plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 yes fuck it and fuck them , you can't take it with you when your gone. you aren't on this planet very long so have a good time while your here . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toutsuite Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Well at least the handling ought to be sharper, and you'll be able to lean the bike in a bend without scraping pegs (much!). Also I'm assuming it's lighter, so will have a bit more go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 According to the specs its only 10 Kg lighter but the ground clearance is also less and of course with those raked out forks the wheel base is a bit longer, so when I get the time I'll sort out a test ride, at the end of the day weather I buy new or a low mileage second hand mint one its gonna cost me a few bob so I want to make sure I'm happy with the handling before I splash out the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Have you thought about some serious customisation of your 1300? I think this website has some examples of 1300s (can't get it to work properly on my mobile) http://www.sscustomcycle.com/gallery/they also sell heaps of accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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