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I need a big favor.
I'm kinda leaning toward trading in my 09 Triumph Speed Triple for a Nine T.
But, I'm the kind of person who absolutely won't buy a bike without riding it.
So..... if one of you kind folks lives in my neck of the woods, I was wondering if we could do a little switcheroo ride for an hour or so just so I can see how the bike feels.
I realize this is asking a lot with such a new and desirable bike.
And I don't blame you all in the least if you tell me to go pound sand.
Just thought it'd be worth a try.
Thanks,
Lenny

 

[saberr9t]

Really?

 

[U22]

With that name, I highly doubt that anyone would let you ride their bike.

 

[11210]

With that name, I highly doubt that anyone would let you ride their bike.

Fiirst thought you were making fun of my real name, then I got it!
Well, I assume that's what you meant.
Lenny

 

[1561]

... what is it you don't like about BMW dealership test rides? There's heaps here on the forum who jumped in with both feet first last year Oct/Nov - unseen - unridden - zero ride reports ... my thoughts? if you need persuading, you probably wont understand it anyway
An hour's worth of riding????
7 minutes 22 seconds watching SoulFuel was all it took to get me hooked solidly! Never looked back! But I rode a boxer before ...


if it's all new to you (Boxering) get a R1200R from your local dealership for a test ride for an hour, imagine it without all the frills BUT with more ooomph ....

.... only ONE hour's ride or so .... you're funny! what a lark ....

 

[11210]

Hey huntsman, calm down.
When did I say I don't like BMW dealership test rides?
The problem with that is that every new one that comes into the dealership is spoken for, hence, no test rides.
All I want to know is will I like it more than my Speed Triple.
I can probably figure that out in 5 minutes.
If not, I have no reason being on a good bike any way, right?
The Speed Triple is an awesome bike and the best bike I've ever owned.
I just want to keep moving to better bikes, not just different ones.
I want to make sure I get the same (or better) visceral rush when I hit the throttle on the BMW as from the S3.
I want it to handle better too.
Looks alone aren't enough to justify a new bike for me.
Now, if you could give me a direct comparison between the two bikes, having ridden them both, I would jump in with both feet.
Lenny

 

[1561]

ooops, ok ok ok (I'll take back half of my reply .. hehe) ..... hmmm, can't help ya with comparison cause my previous ride was ultra relaxed on a Beemer Cruiser, so the step up to a near performance-bike was exhilarating for me to say the least! At least that's what it felt like for me, suddenly statements by other riders re "... suspension & tires communicate to the rider ... bla bla bla ..." made heaps more sense - having transferred to reality Ha!
other than that, you've gotta find a charitable soul near you ....

 

[11210]

Still looking.
WHB graciously offered a ride if I'm ever in the Boston area.
Great group you all have here.
Lenny