Yesterday I finalized a deal on a new 2011 Versys. Left over dealer stock that came with a significant discount, so I jumped on it. I pick it up this weekend.
I come to the Versys on the recommendation of Tony at Blue Streak Racing. After owning a V-Strom (soul-less wonder), and a Tiger 955i (beauty but way too big), the Versys seems to fit the bill.
Hi revrandy, and howdy neighbour. Welcome. I too bought a year old new bike at a great discount (2 years ago) so, yeah, I think you made a great move to the Versys. Enjoy.
I picked mine up at Newman Motosports in Pierrefonds, QC. The deal was very similar to yours and about $1,800 cheaper than what I could get in Southwestern Ontario.
- SW-Motech engine bars. I've dropped my bike on it's side a few times as most of use will do and also had a 50ft/65kph slide. The bars have more than paid for themselves serveral times over. They make the bike impervious to damage in a drop and the only damage I had in my accident was a bent handle bar and cracked/rashed upper fairing that can be repaired. Without them the bike would have been a total write off.
- the second thing I would recommend is purchasing some cheap spools for the swing arm off of Ebay and a rear spool stand. There is no kickstand so it is necessary for chain and rear wheel maintenance
http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/ is the Twisted Throttle distributor in Canada and probably the best source of accessories for the V.
- SW-Motech engine bars. I've dropped my bike on it's side a few times as most of use will do and also had a 50ft/65kph slide. The bars have more than paid for themselves serveral times over. They make the bike impervious to damage in a drop and the only damage I had in my accident was a bent handle bar and cracked/rashed upper fairing that can be repaired. Without them the bike would have been a total write off.
- the second thing I would recommend is purchasing some cheap spools for the swing arm off of Ebay and a rear spool stand. There is no kickstand so it is necessary for chain and rear wheel maintenance
Thanks for the suggestions. I have already ordered engine bars, lowering link and hand guards through Blue Streak Racing. They are also a Twisted Throttle dealer and seem to have better prices than A Vicious Cycle. An added bonus is he is closer and a damn nice guy to deal with.
Now I am scouting luggage. He mentioned the rear spool stand and demonstrated its use to me yesterday, still contemplating that one.
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