Versys owners checkin - Page 173

OKlr · 07-01-2010, 07:34 AM

i passed on a new 2009 versys otd would have been $5,086 but it was blue and i wanted green. So i piced up the green used 2009 with 800 miles. And i lucked out and it has an extended waranty on it till 2014. I paid $4,837 otd.

Roadscum · 07-01-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaketinaboxer

i passed on a new 2009 versys otd would have been $5,086 but it was blue and i wanted green. So i piced up the green used 2009 with 800 miles. And i lucked out and it has an extended waranty on it till 2014. I paid $4,837 otd.

Congrats, sounds like a nice deal!!

Fireman1000 · 07-01-2010, 07:42 PM

Bike # 13 and counting.

A leftover 2009 Kawasaki Versys

I was on the fence of which bike to get next. There was a certain FZ1 from here on this board that would more than likely been in my driveway had the finances worked, but for reasons beyond my control, I couldn't get it. I have wanted a 1200 GS since the first time I rode Chris', but if and when I do get a GS, I want it to be exactly what I want, and I just can't afford to spend that kind of money on a bike right now. I looked and Tiger 1050's, Multistrada 1100's, and Ulysses's.

Then comes the Versys. I rode this bike back in February, and wasn't impressed. I only rode it about 10 miles, and it was freezing, so I wasn't really focused on getting a good impression of the bike. Yesterday, I went tire kicking at the same dealer, started looking at it again. Same bike has been sitting on the floor all year. My buddy Wesley, who is a salesman there asked if I wanted to ride it again. This time it was warm, and I was able to ride the bike for a little over an hour. What a difference warm weather, and a little time on a bike makes. I'm convinced that this will be one of the most fun motorcycles I will ever own. Even after only 120 miles. I know I like to trade bikes often, but only time will tell if this one stays for the long term.

P.S. Sold the KLR today too!

goodcat8 · 07-01-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Bike # 13 and counting.

A leftover 2009 Kawasaki Versys

Did you paint the body panels and plastics? First thing I'd do should I pick one up. Really set the bike off. Very cool

Gustavo · 07-01-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by goodcat8

Did you paint the body panels and plastics?

Looks like every green 2009 to me...

Gustavo

Ko · 07-01-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot

Before this was a Pirelli MT-60. Handled great, didn't wear very well. Too expensive for the miles.

Thanks, same problems here with the front wearing out almost twice as fast as the rear. Once I lift the fender I'll try a Tourance and a Shinko -still on the fence for how will handle on spirited rides on tarmac though... Wish there was an easier way, than trial and error, to find out how the bike will handle the different tire sizes

goodcat8 · 07-01-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gustavo

Looks like every green 2009 to me...

Gustavo

Well I'll be damned......

So the green come blacked, and the blue doesnt.

Gustavo · 07-01-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pilot

I'm getting ready to head out on my Versys Friday for a month out west.

Where are you going, and are you stopping by to visit?

Gustavo

tomatocity · 07-01-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ko

Thanks, same problems here with the front wearing out almost twice as fast as the rear. Once I lift the fender I'll try a Tourance and a Shinko -still on the fence for how will handle on spirited rides on tarmac though... Wish there was an easier way, than trial and error, to find out how the bike will handle the different tire sizes

Wow, twice as fast. More preload for the forks or less rear shock might make a difference.

The Shinko 705 has changed their tread pattern and is not longer like the Tourance or Anakee. I like to older tread pattern though will be testing a set of the 705s when I can get a rear tire.

Baron650 · 07-02-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireman1000

Bike # 13 and counting.

A leftover 2009 Kawasaki Versys.
I'm convinced that this will be one of the most fun motorcycles I will ever own. Even after only 120 miles. I know I like to trade bikes often, but only time will tell if this one stays for the long term.

P.S. Sold the KLR today too!

Congrats, you're gonna have a lot of fun!

jsquared · 07-02-2010, 08:11 AM

Blue 2009 here. Bought new in March. Almost 5000 on the odo. so far. I'm loving it.

OKlr · 07-02-2010, 09:45 AM

roadkilt · 07-02-2010, 09:56 PM

A few pics from a quick spur-of-the-moment trip to Whidbey Island in WA

It was pouring in Snoqualmie when I left

siyeh · 07-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Was able to get-a-way for 1200 miles on my Versys last weekend. To The Great Nortwoods of Wisconsin and The UP. Home base was my buddy's cabin near Eagle River.

Tried real hard to get lost. Miss Garmin wouldn't let me.

Did only 150 miles of Forest Service roads (dirt and gravel no 2-track). Some of my favorite roads were all cut to hell from many logging operations.

Just a fun relaxing weekend wandering some secluded places. And I kept the bike upright.

This V is built for backroads.

Ko · 07-03-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatocity

Wow, twice as fast. More preload for the forks or less rear shock might make a difference.

The Shinko 705 has changed their tread pattern and is not longer like the Tourance or Anakee. I like to older tread pattern though will be testing a set of the 705s when I can get a rear tire.

Well, the wear could be due to those reasons, but I am sure that has something to do with the front being SM compound too

07-01-2010, 07:34 AM	#2581
OKlr 36.743626,-97.096128 Joined: Sep 2009 Location: North Central Oklahoma Oddometer: 499	i passed on a new 2009 versys otd would have been $5,086 but it was blue and i wanted green. So i piced up the green used 2009 with 800 miles. And i lucked out and it has an extended waranty on it till 2014. I paid $4,837 otd. __________________ 2000 KLR650 Oklr on youtube Oklahoma Adventure Trail Killing time in Oklahoma

07-02-2010, 08:11 AM	#2591
jsquared Back in the States Joined: May 2010 Location: Westmonster, Md. Oddometer: 242	Blue 2009 here. Bought new in March. Almost 5000 on the odo. so far. I'm loving it. __________________ "Never trust anything that bleeds for 5 days and doesn't die." Knighthawk Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong

07-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#2592
OKlr 36.743626,-97.096128 Joined: Sep 2009 Location: North Central Oklahoma Oddometer: 499	__________________ 2000 KLR650 Oklr on youtube Oklahoma Adventure Trail Killing time in Oklahoma

07-02-2010, 09:56 PM	#2593
roadkilt Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Snoqualmie, WA (USA) Oddometer: 146	A few pics from a quick spur-of-the-moment trip to Whidbey Island in WA It was pouring in Snoqualmie when I left __________________ 04 R1150GS I always come back from one of these trips with about 350 pictures of my bike - Ewan McGregor Previous Bikes: 08 Versys 02 KLR

07-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#2594
siyeh Lawn Nazi Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Evansville, Wisconsin Oddometer: 1,109	Was able to get-a-way for 1200 miles on my Versys last weekend. To The Great Nortwoods of Wisconsin and The UP. Home base was my buddy's cabin near Eagle River. Tried real hard to get lost. Miss Garmin wouldn't let me. Did only 150 miles of Forest Service roads (dirt and gravel no 2-track). Some of my favorite roads were all cut to hell from many logging operations. Just a fun relaxing weekend wandering some secluded places. And I kept the bike upright. This V is built for backroads. __________________ A little ride to Alaska A Phantom Ramble 18 days on a Versys siyeh screwed with this post 07-03-2010 at 10:47 AM

07-01-2010, 07:42 PM	#2583
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,784	Bike # 13 and counting. A leftover 2009 Kawasaki Versys I was on the fence of which bike to get next. There was a certain FZ1 from here on this board that would more than likely been in my driveway had the finances worked, but for reasons beyond my control, I couldn't get it. I have wanted a 1200 GS since the first time I rode Chris', but if and when I do get a GS, I want it to be exactly what I want, and I just can't afford to spend that kind of money on a bike right now. I looked and Tiger 1050's, Multistrada 1100's, and Ulysses's. Then comes the Versys. I rode this bike back in February, and wasn't impressed. I only rode it about 10 miles, and it was freezing, so I wasn't really focused on getting a good impression of the bike. Yesterday, I went tire kicking at the same dealer, started looking at it again. Same bike has been sitting on the floor all year. My buddy Wesley, who is a salesman there asked if I wanted to ride it again. This time it was warm, and I was able to ride the bike for a little over an hour. What a difference warm weather, and a little time on a bike makes. I'm convinced that this will be one of the most fun motorcycles I will ever own. Even after only 120 miles. I know I like to trade bikes often, but only time will tell if this one stays for the long term. P.S. Sold the KLR today too!

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