Do many members own other Bikes? - Page 6

redjay · 02-26-2019, 09:36 AM

Insurance costs in Canada are crazy. $1000 a year (six months of riding) for a retiree with no claims for 40+ years. The insurance companies also reduced the amount of accident benefits but premiums keep going up every year. Our car insurance renewal just came up for renewal. It was $360 more than last year ! I had to call and reduce the coverage on our vehicles but even so the renewal premium was still more than last year so I am getting less coverage but paying more this year !

Pir2 · 02-27-2019, 05:49 AM

I know they vary in different provinces, Ontario probably the worse.
I have a 2014 Challenger with full coverage that costs $200 less than the bike with minimal coverage, and is only used 6 months of the year.

Burky · 04-27-2019, 02:05 AM

Totally opposite end of the spectrum, I have a gsxr 1000 for the days I can't drive 55.

BrokeAss · 04-29-2019, 12:43 AM

I subscribe to the Four Bike Plan:

1) The Couch: '09 Nomad

2) The Rocket: $300 Ninja 500 I thrash when needed

3) The Bobber: 1994 VLX I'm currently powder coating and reassembling

4) The Enduro: TBD

cruzin · 06-13-2019, 10:02 PM

I have a 02 vulcan classic for one up and a 2000 nomad with lots of add on I just acquired a month ago and a 76 xs650 I bobbed out a few years ago.

TrapperAH1G · 06-13-2019, 11:41 PM

Update to my original post here: #43. 750 Hondamatic is gone. Bought VTX 1800 S. Too big, too top heavy.....gonna get rid of it soon. Love my Nomad and the Honda Tourer.

ponch · 06-13-2019, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Insurance costs in Canada are crazy. $1000 a year (six months of riding) for a retiree with no claims for 40+ years. The insurance companies also reduced the amount of accident benefits but premiums keep going up every year. Our car insurance renewal just came up for renewal. It was $360 more than last year ! I had to call and reduce the coverage on our vehicles but even so the renewal premium was still more than last year so I am getting less coverage but paying more this year !

Have a winter place in the states and register them there.

oldbeezer · 06-14-2019, 07:52 AM

I don't have a first bike, just bikes.
'14 Triumph Trophy 800 "roadie" comfortable, capable do everything bike
'57 BSA Goldstar since the Nomad & Trophy are so reliable this is the bike I keep my mechanical skills sharp
'74 Norton Commando a resurrection in process
'12 Nomad I just got this bike have barely ridden it yet but it is for long rides & trips
Jim

kenomni · 06-17-2019, 12:19 AM

I've also got a 2007 Honda ST1300. Talk about different!!! Both are great bikes for their intended purpose; that and my 05 Nomad.

TrplOg · 12-01-2019, 10:09 PM

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Also have a 2017 Indian

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**a340driver** · 12-15-2019, 10:30 AM

Yamaha 1100 Virago, Honda VLX 700, Suzuki Madera 700, Yamaha Seca 750, Kawasaki Nomad 1600 .. I NEEED them all !

BrokeAss · 12-15-2019, 06:09 PM

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Honda VLX 700

Rare prototype? Big Bore kit? Canadian exclusive? Typo???

mbarr10 · 12-16-2019, 11:25 PM

Jealous, I can not afford one for a while. Yet Drool for an adventure style bike. Looking to purchase a KLR650 or Versys 650. Anything less and I can not take much of a trip. Camping gear is already geared toward back packing, and ready to use on the future bike. If I can get one I will be able to Off road to Hammock sites in Stealth mode. The Vaquero is not so good off road. HA HA

Chuck A. · 12-17-2019, 05:56 AM

Vaquero with knobbies anyone? Mbarr10 can you try this and let us know how it goes?

alwhite00 · 12-17-2019, 12:25 PM

Here she is all dolled up. 93 Nighthawk 750

02-26-2019, 09:36 AM	#76
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Insurance costs in Canada are crazy. $1000 a year (six months of riding) for a retiree with no claims for 40+ years. The insurance companies also reduced the amount of accident benefits but premiums keep going up every year. Our car insurance renewal just came up for renewal. It was $360 more than last year ! I had to call and reduce the coverage on our vehicles but even so the renewal premium was still more than last year so I am getting less coverage but paying more this year ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-27-2019, 05:49 AM	#77
Pir2 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Mallorytown Ontario Posts: 39	I know they vary in different provinces, Ontario probably the worse. I have a 2014 Challenger with full coverage that costs $200 less than the bike with minimal coverage, and is only used 6 months of the year. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad FI VBA #3698
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04-29-2019, 12:43 AM	#79
BrokeAss Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 296	I subscribe to the Four Bike Plan: 1) The Couch: '09 Nomad 2) The Rocket: $300 Ninja 500 I thrash when needed 3) The Bobber: 1994 VLX I'm currently powder coating and reassembling 4) The Enduro: TBD __________________ '09 Nomad 1700 - Ivan's flash - Kuryakyn Alley Cat - V&H slip-ons - Triple hi/low beam H4 headlights - Desert Dawgs - Half the F&S Catalog
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06-13-2019, 10:02 PM	#80
cruzin Jr. Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	I have a 02 vulcan classic for one up and a 2000 nomad with lots of add on I just acquired a month ago and a 76 xs650 I bobbed out a few years ago. __________________ 2000 1500 Nomad, 2002 Vulcan 1500 Classic Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-14-2019, 07:52 AM	#83
oldbeezer Jr. Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Coumbia SC Posts: 32	Other bikes I don't have a first bike, just bikes. '14 Triumph Trophy 800 "roadie" comfortable, capable do everything bike '57 BSA Goldstar since the Nomad & Trophy are so reliable this is the bike I keep my mechanical skills sharp '74 Norton Commando a resurrection in process '12 Nomad I just got this bike have barely ridden it yet but it is for long rides & trips Jim __________________ too old to die young
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06-13-2019, 11:41 PM	#81
TrapperAH1G Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West Central Washington Posts: 194	Update to my original post here: #43. 750 Hondamatic is gone. Bought VTX 1800 S. Too big, too top heavy.....gonna get rid of it soon. Love my Nomad and the Honda Tourer.
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06-17-2019, 12:19 AM	#84
kenomni Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 15	I've also got a 2007 Honda ST1300. Talk about different!!! Both are great bikes for their intended purpose; that and my 05 Nomad.
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12-01-2019, 10:09 PM	#85
TrplOg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kissimmee Florida Posts: 4	IMG_5080.jpg Also have a 2017 Indian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 Vaquero - Vance and Hines 4” slash cut 2017 Indian Scout - Vance and Hines 3” slash cut
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12-15-2019, 10:30 AM	#86
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Yamaha 1100 Virago, Honda VLX 700, Suzuki Madera 700, Yamaha Seca 750, Kawasaki Nomad 1600 .. I NEEED them all ! __________________ JET-LAG
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12-16-2019, 11:25 PM	#88
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Jealous, I can not afford one for a while. Yet Drool for an adventure style bike. Looking to purchase a KLR650 or Versys 650. Anything less and I can not take much of a trip. Camping gear is already geared toward back packing, and ready to use on the future bike. If I can get one I will be able to Off road to Hammock sites in Stealth mode. The Vaquero is not so good off road. HA HA __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Last edited by mbarr10; 12-16-2019 at 11:28 PM.
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12-17-2019, 05:56 AM	#89
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 990	Vaquero with knobbies anyone? Mbarr10 can you try this and let us know how it goes? __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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