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Re: Hello from Maryland
Sure, as mentioned the VTX is a great bike, everything except fuel injected (05 model). My mistake was not really knowing what I was going to use the bike for! I got caught up in the bigger is better mantra, so I had this big cruiser that I was taking on short commutes on mainly surface roads. I did some long distance trips with groups, but they were infrequent and became even more so as my work and family life changed (in 5 years I only put 7,000K on it). Having no garage also made it more difficult as i stored the bike in my shed, and had to maneuver 640 lbs of bike over several hundred feet of back yard. I also ended up plowing several hundreds of dollars (maybe 1500) for a new saddle, risers, exhaust, windshield etc. to make the bike fit and sound like I wanted it to. Not to mention the time polishing the (plastic) chrome, cause you can't ride a dirty cruiser! And no carrying capacity - couldn't even pick up a gallon of milk, or 12 pack w/o preplanning (getting out the saddle bags).
I also like the control and input you have with a smaller bike. Kinda like the difference between a luxury versus a sports car (don't laugh...please!) I mounted a top case on my GZ, but other then that plan to keep it bone stock.
One last thing; I like the statement the GZ makes: economical, practical and unique in a world of chromed out mammoths and suicide sport bikes.
Just my experience, to each their own, but before getting something bigger, heavier and less fuel efficent, decide what you really plan on doing with your ride.
Hope this answers your question w/o putting you to sleep!
Mark
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