So I stop to buy some motorcycle oil from a local dealer the other day, and they have a brand-spanking new Star 950 Tour sitting there for $2000 off list at 1.9%. Do they not know that I have zero willpower?!?! Like waving crack at a junkie.
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April 8, 2010 10:35 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
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April 12, 2010 11:06 p.m. snipes Reader
i had to look up the bike. I do not know my bikes that well, But it looks great.
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April 13, 2010 12:52 a.m. zipty842 Reader
My neighbor has one. While I personally didnt care much for the handling, it told me that I indeed needed a bike with more than 14hp
It also told me that belt drive really is kinda nice.
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April 19, 2010 9:19 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
It is a nice bike, and it is in my garage now. Handling is best described as "relaxed". I am sure it could handle well, but the floorboards are an inch off the road. My wife hates anything over a 1-degree lean angle so I really don't notice, but if you are used to a crotch rocket you would hate this thing!
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April 19, 2010 9:46 a.m. 96DXCivic Dork
What is so great about belt drive?
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April 19, 2010 9:50 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
QUIET and not as harsh of engagement if Im not mistaken
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April 19, 2010 11:20 a.m. MadScientistMatt Dork
And not having to oil it every other time you fill the gas tank.
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April 19, 2010 3:34 p.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork
Not slinging oil all over everything, not having to adjust the damn thing every night. Not having to replace it every 5-10K miles. Chains suck.
However, to their advantage, if you're going to be doing hole shots, you don't want a belt.
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April 21, 2010 12:12 a.m. Mental SuperDork
Belt and shaft will also save your internals on a long ride. Much smoother. I am certian the good Dr could explain medically why, but I have heard stories of guys peeing blood after riding chain sporties for extended periods.
