New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable!

[FZ1inNH]

Today my wife and I went on a trip to Southern NH to go to the SNHU campus to pick up her book for her next class. After this, I told her, why don't we go to Freedom Cycle to get your bike inspected? She says sure! Off we go.... I had another plan! I've been trying to get her on a new bike for some time. She had the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 which was a great starter bike for her. But, the bike was driving me crazy! Not a fan of the thumpers! We get there and I start in with my salesman and the two of us start working on changing her mind. Worked like a charm! So she went from this:
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To THIS 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom (She got the Raven with flames)!!!
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Sweet! We also got the back rest. The cargo rack is on order and she got a large cruiser tail bag to go with it. Nice setup! I moved her Spitfire windscreen from the S40 to the new V-Star Custom and after the service guy went over the bike with her, we were on our way! She doesn't understand why she was so reluctant to move on from the S40. This new Yamaha is a dream ride comparitively speaking. v-twin 650 with shaft drive. Typically she's complaining about the seat 35 minutes into a ride. With this one, she went 78 miles non-stop with zero complaints! She's in love with it and I'm so relieved to have her on a quality machine! We got it for $3300 after trade (We owned the S40 outright). We spent another $550 on accessories.

Whew! Thanks for bearing with me through this message. I think I'm more excited for her than she is about the bike! I'll get some pics when it's out tomorrow!

 

[steveindenmark]

Its a nice move in bike and a good idea to get all the touring accessories at the same time.

Im sure she will love it.

Steve

 

[FZ1inNH]

She'd really like to have a sportbike but all the ones she likes will not fit her little frame and are all too top-heavy. This one fits her just right!

Thanks Steve!

 

[wrightme43]

ROCK ON!!!

Congratulations to you both. It must be really nice to be able to ride together. That is very cool.

 

[Davop]

Must be nice to have a built in riding partner.

 

[grommit]

Looks very nice in the Raven.

We do not have that bike over here.

 

[FZ1inNH]

It is really a treat to have a wife that loves to ride. there have been times when I come home and she's already geared up and itching to go out on a tour. I suspect that with this bike, she'll be more apt to go more often.

BTW, she also likes college hockey, football, baseball, NASCAR (We're at the Cup race on our anniversary, the 29th, this month), and she does all the yardwork because she LIKES to! Guys, you don't find these girls easily!

I'll get some pics of it today and post some real shots!

 

[cws6fan]

Nice, FZ6iNH!!!

I wish I could get my wife to ride with me.

 

[BH17]

Very nice!! That custom looks like a nice smooth ride. Well done, she will enjoy it alot.

 

[Nelly]

Today my wife and I went on a trip to Southern NH to go to the SNHU campus to pick up her book for her next class. After this, I told her, why don't we go to Freedom Cycle to get your bike inspected? She says sure! Off we go.... I had another plan! I've been trying to get her on a new bike for some time. She had the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 which was a great starter bike for her. But, the bike was driving me crazy! Not a fan of the thumpers! We get there and I start in with my salesman and the two of us start working on changing her mind. Worked like a charm! So she went from this:
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To THIS 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom (She got the Raven with flames)!!!
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Sweet! We also got the back rest. The cargo rack is on order and she got a large cruiser tail bag to go with it. Nice setup! I moved her Spitfire windscreen from the S40 to the new V-Star Custom and after the service guy went over the bike with her, we were on our way! She doesn't understand why she was so reluctant to move on from the S40. This new Yamaha is a dream ride comparitively speaking. v-twin 650 with shaft drive. Typically she's complaining about the seat 35 minutes into a ride. With this one, she went 78 miles non-stop with zero complaints! She's in love with it and I'm so relieved to have her on a quality machine! We got it for $3300 after trade (We owned the S40 outright). We spent another $550 on accessories.

Whew! Thanks for bearing with me through this message. I think I'm more excited for her than she is about the bike! I'll get some pics when it's out tomorrow!

Nice one,
In a years time you can do the same trick and get the 2009 FZ6.

Nelly

 

[FZ1inNH]

Nice one,
In a years time you can do the same trick and get the 2009 FZ6.

Nelly

I think after getting the '05 then selling and getting the '08, I'm done for a while! She'd kill me if I said I wanted to upgrade again!

 

[FZ1inNH]

Missed my promise! Well, it's close enough to the same night!

Here's some interest shots of this Black Beauty! It sounds awesome too!

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[VEGASRIDER]

It is really a treat to have a wife that loves to ride. there have been times when I come home and she's already geared up and itching to go out on a tour. I suspect that with this bike, she'll be more apt to go more often.

BTW, she also likes college hockey, football, baseball, NASCAR (We're at the Cup race on our anniversary, the 29th, this month), and she does all the yardwork because she LIKES to! Guys, you don't find these girls easily!

I'll get some pics of it today and post some real shots!

Does she have any sisters? Congrats on the new bike, I was just checking out the bike myself a few weeks ago while I was in the Yamaha dealership getting my new tires put on.

 

[maverick1970]

BTW, she also likes college hockey, football, baseball, NASCAR (We're at the Cup race on our anniversary, the 29th, this month), and she does all the yardwork because she LIKES to! Guys, you don't find these girls easily!

I'm jealous. Maybe your wifey can hold a seminar and we'll pay you so those of us with wifes not as cool can learn from her

 

[FZ1inNH]

Does she have any sisters? Congrats on the new bike, I was just checking out the bike myself a few weeks ago while I was in the Yamaha dealership getting my new tires put on.

She does have a sister but Sis is nothing like her at all.

She was itching to ride yesterday and the weather was crap. At 9:00pm, I'm cleaning up the garage after working on some "Dad" projects and she comes out... "Let's go for a ride!" So, we gear up and at 9:10, pull out and go about 55 miles through 5 of the surrounding towns and back home at just shy of 11PM. She did very well on the new bike!

 

[FZ1inNH]

I'm jealous. Maybe your wifey can hold a seminar and we'll pay you so those of us with wifes not as cool can learn from her

:thumbup: I'll have to tell her this one! How many wives would "actually" change though?

It will be 22 years together in Oct. Two fights... that's it. How? Humor and agree to disagree.

The only problem is, I don't know what "make up sex" is?!?! :rof:

 

[MotoMom]

Congrats to your wife on the new bike. It looks awesome.

And yes, there are some of us :cheer: that are cool :rockon: and do other stuff than shopping... !
(although, I'll hire someone to do the gardening anytime !)

 

[DefyInertia]

I love the spoked wheels! Congrats to both of you. Very cool that you get to ride together.

 

[reiobard]

VERY NICE Upgrade!!!

Jeeze, Freedom should send me a thank you card or something... I am glad you guys like my Dealership so much!


Can;t wait to head out with you two again and see the new ride!!!

 

[boo68]

Congratz on the new bike It sounds as though she is already enjoying it very much. What a good hubby you are, :cheer:like my husband, last year he convinced me to buy the FZ6, got rid of the ZX6 it was just too much bike for me.