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I found a place that has a '12 Connie, '07 FJR, and '08 ST. And will have them all ready to ride Tuesday. I know the Connie is capable, just wondering if I need 1400cc. Is probably be ok with 1200. I looked at the BMW, still like the style of the Japanese bikes more. Can't decide if I like FJR for its more sportbike look, or Connie for its less sportbike. It all comes down to the ride I guess.
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No, nobody needs 1400cc on the street, but some salesmen need it on the showroom floor.
You mentioned you had a couple of gen 1 connies - the gen 2 is more of the same, just upgraded.
Biggest issue is seat height. I'm 5'6" w/29" inseam.
Gen 2 is a little tall for me, but rumor has it that the rear suspension can be dropped to compensate.
IMHO, the Connie just cannot be beat on the street.
They go, they stop, they go round corners just fine.
Carry a load - 2up, w/camping gear for 10 days.
Comfortable - I rode straight thru to ATL last summer, 25 hours straight. 1/2 was in rain.
In a previous lifetime, when I was a race school instructor, I would put a student on the back and
do a few laps.
Ah la Reg Pridmore, the ultimate master at 2 up, IMHO.
Diving into Turn 1 at Bridgehampton, tapped out, 2 up, with a peg on the ground was a rush.
Did I mention I like Connies?