Hi Guys, “long time listener, first time caller”
The lack of snow of the second year has left the New England dealers with a lot of leftovers and some are actually offering deals!
So I’m looking for,,, hummm how to put this an [red]upgrade/downgrade???[/red]
Got myself a leftover (1999) XCR-700 a couple years ago (still has almost no miles on it!) and then turned my 96 RXL into my “second sled” replacing my 91 Indy 400.
The RXL has not been the best second sled, too heavy and has very heavy steering, also too fast (top speed) for someone who is not very experienced.
So I’m looking at the following models to replace the RXL as my second sled;
[red]340 Classic
340 Touring
SuperSport (550 fan)
Trail Touring (550 fan)
Indy 500 (liquid)[/red]
Not expecting it to get used a lot, and mostly by my wife or sister, or possibly newbees on day trips, and/or any of the “bud’s” that comes up short a machine for any reason (they will be happy for what they get!). So I'm looking for something that is very low maintenance, has a reasonable top speed on hard pack (65 – 75 w/adult rider) but not so fast/quick that an inexperienced will get in trouble with it, or that I cant easily run them down if necessary (the Indy 500 is the only one that I think might be an issue out of this group)
I’m seeing about $1000.00 price spread from the 340 Classic (least expensive) to the Indy 500 (most expensive) and all are 2005 or 2006 models.
I added the touring models as there are a few really good deals out there on these models and I think they may offer a better ride with the 136” track and less likely to ever get stuck.
The 340 Classic looks like [red]"the"[/red] deal with its electric start – PERC reverse – mirrors – Team clutch. I’m not expecting the 340 (Classic or Touring) to be a rocket, just reasonable [red](please let me know if this one is a total dog and not suitable for any adult!)[/red]
The 550 looks good on paper, but is very close to the Indy 500 in price (though it does come with the PERC reverse and Team clutch) but I have seem many on this site write about reliability issues [red](what say you???)[/red].
The Indy 500 for the $1000.00 more is a really great deal, but does not have reverse (real nice for newbees) – electric start (not so much of an issue) - Team clutch (not sure what I loosing here to be truthful.)It looks bulletproof (great engine history), but faster than I need and brings the complexity of liquid cooling into the maintenance fold which I’m looking to minimize. Just not sure that I need this much sled for a second.
Looking for any feedback you care to provide.
Sorry for the long post, I’m probably spending way too much time agonizing over this and should just pick one and get it over.
Many Thanks
George[/font=Script MT Bold]
The lack of snow of the second year has left the New England dealers with a lot of leftovers and some are actually offering deals!
So I’m looking for,,, hummm how to put this an [red]upgrade/downgrade???[/red]
Got myself a leftover (1999) XCR-700 a couple years ago (still has almost no miles on it!) and then turned my 96 RXL into my “second sled” replacing my 91 Indy 400.
The RXL has not been the best second sled, too heavy and has very heavy steering, also too fast (top speed) for someone who is not very experienced.
So I’m looking at the following models to replace the RXL as my second sled;
[red]340 Classic
340 Touring
SuperSport (550 fan)
Trail Touring (550 fan)
Indy 500 (liquid)[/red]
Not expecting it to get used a lot, and mostly by my wife or sister, or possibly newbees on day trips, and/or any of the “bud’s” that comes up short a machine for any reason (they will be happy for what they get!). So I'm looking for something that is very low maintenance, has a reasonable top speed on hard pack (65 – 75 w/adult rider) but not so fast/quick that an inexperienced will get in trouble with it, or that I cant easily run them down if necessary (the Indy 500 is the only one that I think might be an issue out of this group)
I’m seeing about $1000.00 price spread from the 340 Classic (least expensive) to the Indy 500 (most expensive) and all are 2005 or 2006 models.
I added the touring models as there are a few really good deals out there on these models and I think they may offer a better ride with the 136” track and less likely to ever get stuck.
The 340 Classic looks like [red]"the"[/red] deal with its electric start – PERC reverse – mirrors – Team clutch. I’m not expecting the 340 (Classic or Touring) to be a rocket, just reasonable [red](please let me know if this one is a total dog and not suitable for any adult!)[/red]
The 550 looks good on paper, but is very close to the Indy 500 in price (though it does come with the PERC reverse and Team clutch) but I have seem many on this site write about reliability issues [red](what say you???)[/red].
The Indy 500 for the $1000.00 more is a really great deal, but does not have reverse (real nice for newbees) – electric start (not so much of an issue) - Team clutch (not sure what I loosing here to be truthful.)It looks bulletproof (great engine history), but faster than I need and brings the complexity of liquid cooling into the maintenance fold which I’m looking to minimize. Just not sure that I need this much sled for a second.
Looking for any feedback you care to provide.
Sorry for the long post, I’m probably spending way too much time agonizing over this and should just pick one and get it over.
Many Thanks
George[/font=Script MT Bold]