SlowlySouthern Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I am fairly new to the world of motorcyles, and will be going in for my first test rides this upcoming month. I was wondering if any of the more experienced riders out there might have any advice on what I can do to get the most out of my test rides. How do I know a bike fits me? I am going to test ride the F800ST and the R1200ST. Thanks for the help. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Welcome to the asylum! You'll like it here. I sent you a PM. Link to comment
tallman Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You'll know when one doesn't fit. Anything unusual about your height/weight/inseam? Find one that you like. You'll ride it and take better care of it. Both the ones you mention are . Sometimes ;it's a question of which one you'd wlak across the street to look at if it weren't your'n. Best wishes. You're in good ha nds with Old Fart. Link to comment
SlowlySouthern Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm six feet tall and approximately 210 pounds. I guess that puts me slightly into the larger category. As a newer rider (I've been riding for a year and half) I was thinking the F800 might be better because of its weight. Link to comment
SlowlySouthern Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 How long is the average test ride? Is there an average test ride length? While on the ride, is there anything that I should absolutly try (twisty rodes, interstate, busy traffic)? Link to comment
Silver Surfer/AKAButters Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 ...is what Iron Horse will allow without hesitation. I got the feeling they would easily extend that if asked. Of course you could do several no questions asked as well. And yes, you should try all for of those riding scnarios. Have fun! Link to comment
Charles Elms Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You're in good ha nds with Old Fart. +1 Link to comment
tobyzusa Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 When I was moving over to BMW and wasn't sure which model was right for me, I rode all bikes under consideration GS, RT, and LT in order of weight, from heaviest to lightest. I then came back a week later and rode them again, this time lightest to heaviest. I thought I wanted a GS going in. After the two sessions the LT was immediately eliminated, and I chose the RT, simply because it fit my riding style better. This method worked well for me. Best of luck. Link to comment
SlowlySouthern Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 I appreciate everyone's advice. Thank You. Link to comment
LuckyLeif Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 How long is the average test ride? Is there an average test ride length? While on the ride, is there anything that I should absolutly try (twisty rodes, interstate, busy traffic)? If you do a test ride on Saturday, you likely will be asked to limit your test to an hour, especially with a new release model like the 800 (where there is lots of interest in demos). You might be able to talk the sales guy into a multi-hour ride M - F when others aren't queuing up. Test the bike over the conditions you plan to ride the most. Probably best to avoid high traffic density roads and stick to roads that you know. Highly recommend you talk with Paul at some point in your shopping - I've bought 2 bikes from him. Link to comment
Ben_Ricci Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Highly recommend you talk with Paul at some point in your shopping - I've bought 2 bikes from him. I only bought 1 bike from him, but he's tops. Link to comment
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