Man that was a lot harder to do than I thought it would be! I sold my bike to a really cool guy yesterday. I'm glad it went to who it did. He's really going to enjoy it. I just wish I could have kept it AND bought my new bike.
Unfortunately, I don't think it's going to be another Speed Triple. Ever since I started riding that bike I've said that the only reason I'd get rid of it would be to get a newer one. Then I did my first track day. Even canyon riding hasn't been the same since. I've never been a daily commuter or anything. I really only spend my time in the canyons, and you can bet I'll be spending more and more time at the track. I don't think I'll be doing any road trips again for a while...
So, I think I've narrowed it down to a 2004 model of either an Aprilia RSV-R Factory or a Ducati 999. They can both be had for about the price of a new S3. I've ridden both of them - only about 5 or 6 miles on each - and I'm leaning hard towards the Duc. I got to check out the Ducati Museum at the factory in Bologna last year and it made an impression. It's also fun to watch Capirossi race MotoGP.
If I start making a bunch more money I'll definitely add another Speed Triple to my garage. I guess for now my pre-unit Triton project will have to give me my Triumph fix for the time being...
Unfortunately, I don't think it's going to be another Speed Triple. Ever since I started riding that bike I've said that the only reason I'd get rid of it would be to get a newer one. Then I did my first track day. Even canyon riding hasn't been the same since. I've never been a daily commuter or anything. I really only spend my time in the canyons, and you can bet I'll be spending more and more time at the track. I don't think I'll be doing any road trips again for a while...
So, I think I've narrowed it down to a 2004 model of either an Aprilia RSV-R Factory or a Ducati 999. They can both be had for about the price of a new S3. I've ridden both of them - only about 5 or 6 miles on each - and I'm leaning hard towards the Duc. I got to check out the Ducati Museum at the factory in Bologna last year and it made an impression. It's also fun to watch Capirossi race MotoGP.
If I start making a bunch more money I'll definitely add another Speed Triple to my garage. I guess for now my pre-unit Triton project will have to give me my Triumph fix for the time being...