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I don't think the FJR would be any easier than a C-14. A VFR800 or a K1200S/K1300S is more in line with the Sprint 1050 for weight and splits the diff with the C-14 and the FZ6. If you liked the C-14 motor, you'd prolly like the K12/13 motor as well. As a an owner of a K1200S I will say it's...

I'm sure the F800r is a nice bike (the 800GS/S/ST are all nice) but they really don't have the get up and go that I'm now used to (the K1200S has ~80hp more than the 800s - it does weigh more but not that much more). It's amazing how fast you acclimate to a high power bike and then everything...

I've been poking around the forum over there for info and it looks like a decent crowd and that AF1 does a great job with products and support. The Tuono has pulled a strong lead in the poll 80+%. At least I can count on you guys to support making a change - now I just have convince my wife...

Yeah if I had unlimited funds that would be great but that's just not in the cards...

Early results have the Tuono R ahead 60/40 - it's a close one...

For reference The K1200S looks like this: and the Tuono R

So a year and a little bit ago I replaced the FZ6 with a 2005 K1200S - it's a great bike overall but biased toward longer, higher speed trips. As such it's a little bit of overkill for commuting and local day trips - heavy, somewhat jerky around town as it's between gears and hot in the summer...

Looks to me like they're making use of the last gen VFR production line with new bodywork and tuning but a lot of underlying carry-over pieces (frame, motor, swingarm, wheels, etc). Sounds like a low-development dollar way to put an offering where they have basically none. The styling is a...

Maybe I'm risking some long-term maintenance payback but I don't really do anything except fill the tank, put it out of the elements (shed) and put the battery on the tender. Over the winter I go out and start it about once a month and let it get up to full operating temps. I also take it out...

I ride until it's 32F using my textile jacket (tourmaster transition) with electric vest (aerostich), electric gloves (firstgear) and textile overpants (gore-tex). I don't use an insulated liner in either the jacket or pants. I run the heated gear with a portable dual-controller which allows me...

Congrats on all of the above (and hope the move goes smoothly for you).

Have fun - I'm going to do my own thing since it doesn't look like we've really got a group going at this point.

A third yet even longer option to incorporate the closest of the roads zmeiaspas posted and add getting to/from the Boston area on decent roads. Turned out to be just about 400 miles and 10:15 of riding. I did also shorten it by eliminating the north stretch (to 312 mi, 8 hrs) but had to ride...

So I am now confirmed good for riding tomorrow (Sat) (unless I have serious issues while installing new tires tonight). I have some ideas for a 1/2 day ride (4 hrs, 120 miles, just around the north shore) or a full day (8+ hours riding, 280 miles, North Shore + a trip around Lake Winnipesaukee...

I think I can get a hall pass for Sat - what are you thinking about for a ride (part day, full day, really full day?) and anything in particular you've been thinking you wanted to see. I live on the north shore so am much more knowledgeable about picking roads north of the city. I'll post up...

Sent you an email.... not sure whether to feel offended or complimented by the "geeking out" bit

Check out miata.net classifieds for examples of what 10k might buy you. Here's a good driver/track car example Miata.net Classifieds but without A/C etc, it's weighted toward track. And one with more work that might meet the 10k bogey with some negotiating. Miata.net Classifieds

I really do think you should have her drive a Miata before you write them off - it's one of the few cars that are much more than the sum of it's parts or the paper spec sheets. I am biased in that I had a 90 with suspension work and basic power upgrades (intake, exhaust). It was tons of fun...

Based on my experience with removing the rack - once when selling the FZ - it is about a 10 min job and the at least one of the tack welded nuts will break free on it's own. I would worry a little about the longevity of the the "clamp" mounts with many installs but likely would only be the...

When I changed bikes (last fall) I did it because I was tired of working it so hard on touring trips with my riding group. The FZ6 DID everything it needed to, it was just revving like mad and a little buzzy after a while and I couldn't run all the electrical accessories I wanted (heated gloves...