Hello everyone - this is my first post. Have been lurking around for about a year. This has been a terrific resource for me to learn about my bike.
Here's what I have been thinking:
I own a 2006 Fe550e. Has been an incredible bike for me. Still in great shape and lots of miles left - purchased new last summer from out of town, only has 20hrs on it.
My local dealership has a new 2008 Fe550e still on the floor.
Assuming it would take $2,500 CDN ($2k USD) to get me on the 2008 - is it worth it?
Pros:
- new bike & warranty
- suspension/jetting/bottom end and other minor refinements
- local dealer is right into the brand and seems like a great guy
Cons:
- cash outflow - timing isn't perfect but can swing it
- 2006 is a great bike
I am a hobby rider and tend to keep my stuff. I think the appeal of the 2008 is that it is the final model year and the past issues have been worked out.
Also, is the Akrapovic slip on worth the $$$? I generally tinker with my bikes which includes piping them up but I saw the sticker price and went :eeeek:!
Thanks for any of your thoughts.
Here's what I have been thinking:
I own a 2006 Fe550e. Has been an incredible bike for me. Still in great shape and lots of miles left - purchased new last summer from out of town, only has 20hrs on it.
My local dealership has a new 2008 Fe550e still on the floor.
Assuming it would take $2,500 CDN ($2k USD) to get me on the 2008 - is it worth it?
Pros:
- new bike & warranty
- suspension/jetting/bottom end and other minor refinements
- local dealer is right into the brand and seems like a great guy
Cons:
- cash outflow - timing isn't perfect but can swing it
- 2006 is a great bike
I am a hobby rider and tend to keep my stuff. I think the appeal of the 2008 is that it is the final model year and the past issues have been worked out.
Also, is the Akrapovic slip on worth the $$$? I generally tinker with my bikes which includes piping them up but I saw the sticker price and went :eeeek:!
Thanks for any of your thoughts.
