03-30-2015, 02:07 PM | #11 | ||
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: in a truck
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The original Tdub is still around but shot the broken cam chain through the bottom engine case, so she's dead. With 60,212 miles under her, she'll probably be parted out eventually. EDIT: I've ordered a Cyclone, red. I have been looking for a small street bike with standard ergos for weekend trips on secondary roads for some time, and nothing comes close to the value offered by the Cyclone, considering its standard accessory package. Even a good used Japanese competitor with low miles would easily cost twice what a delivered Cyclone costs for equivalent functionality. The folks at CSC have earned a forthright reputation and I expect any problem my Cyclone might develop will be dealt with in a forthright manner. Can't say that for most Japanese and European dealers these days. Yes, I've pretty much abandoned the TW forum. Too much back biting. I've read about 50 pages of this thread and the excitement and collaboration is enticing--reminds me of the TW forums way back when as the model began developing its cult-like following and absolutely nothing was made to fit. Looks like making a Cyclone fit one's needs will be much easier than it was with the TWs as the bike is so well equipped right off the boat, the distributor is active in providing options, and the worldwide availability of adventure touring accessories is already fairly well established. Quote:
Now, on to my Cyclone questions: 1) Someone want to teach me Chinese so I can make sense of the Taobao site? EDIT again: Just got off the phone with the county clerk and the numbers are: bike 3495.00 centerstand 129.95 shipping 295.00 doc fee 35.00 TT&L 383.35 4338.30 That's $251.70 less than the TW200 list, $851.70 less than the XT250 list. Add $17.50 or $59.50 in additional sales tax, then a $300 set up fee, and ~$1500 to match the functional accessories that come on the Cyclone, and the value is readily apparent. $7049.50 OTD vs. $4338.30 OTD. Last edited by oldqwerty; 03-30-2015 at 04:43 PM. |
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