| Motorcycle updates: bought 2008 BMW R1200R and sold 2006 Suzuki DRZ400S |
[Jul. 11th, 2009|10:51 am] |
In March 2009 I bought a 2008 BMW R1200R motorcycle (black) from BMW Motorcycles of Detroit. This motorcycle has been a lot of fun to ride. I've put over 3,000 miles on it already. I used ebay and r1150r.net's forum to purchase BMW side cases, touring windshield, and tank bag all at half price. This BMW stuff is expensive, but worth it! I also picked up the Throttle Rocker wrist rest which is an amazing simple, cheap device that completely removes wrist strain for long distance trips (+1 hour in the saddle).
In May 2009 I sold my 2006 Suzuki DRZ400S via Craig's List. I had also placed a $50 ad on cycletrader.com where I had success quickly selling my 1983 Honda CB900C back in 2006 but I only received 1 serious nibble in three weeks of being online and in print. Contrast that with the first person on the first day who responded to the Craig's List ad ended up buying it for my minimum selling price which was fine by me. It was sad to see the DRZ go after so many fun miles especially my Around the Mitt trip last summer.
As with most bigger picture purchases there are the ancillary costs no one thinks about until after they are committed. Of course I had to get a new matching helmet and gloves but I also ended up having a new 2 car garage built to house the R1200R. How's that for associative purchases? I've done my part to stimulate the local economy. Now do yours!
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