2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:28:42 GMT

Jeffyjak wrote:
I have stressed over the decision, but like my wife says - "If you really wanted it, it'd be here right now." She's right about that.

Jeff....I have to agree with your wife's statement. I've offered that advice countless numbers of times. I believe in it. You already have countless miles of experience with your old ACE. If the T only offers a marginal...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Jeffyjak) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:20:11 GMT

Thanks for the link Stan; interestingly, I just saw a message on another spot here on the HSATF, comparing the two; I think Fredrider made a comment about them...
It does look nice!

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:50:37 GMT

The Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer is getting a lot of favorable reviews over the VTX 1300T. You might consider taking a look at one of those. http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/2007_yamaha_star_v_star_1300/photo_02.html

Stan

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Jeffyjak) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:52:38 GMT

So, I hooked up for a ride on the "T" I've been considering; it was pretty, and looked "pretty darn good." However, I took it for a spin, went up the freeway for maybe 8 miles (not much, I know), but have to say, I was not impressed with any noticeable difference between it and my old ACE. I had actually agreed to buy the bike, but a tiny little glitch, & I was in "a hurry" to get on the road, that I actually had time to think it over just a little...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:21:00 GMT

Jeffyjak wrote:
also, the only other thing the prospective T doesn't have is the rear luggage rack & sissy bar (I like to hook my T-bag there... ) Again, I "think" I can remove mine from BabaYaga & put it on T... If not, I'd guess not too hard to find what I need...

Jeff....first my apologies that I do not have a picture to show you, but I'll try to give you a good mental picture....

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:33:23 GMT

Nothing wrong with the T at all, except for locating stuff for it. Gets a little frustrating at times because there are a dozen others looking for the same things and that drives the prices up. I personally like the sound of the VTX more and it runs just as smooth as the T. That and the availability of accessories for the newer VTX is endless. I really liked the look of that VTX1300F with the Corbin bags that was parked at our motel last summer during the Hoot. I said to my self then that if...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Jeffyjak) — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:45:05 GMT

Stan, Thanks for those links; man are those some pretty "bags"!!!

Why specifically would you go for the VTX? I'm not certain I really need the extra pep; I'm pretty satisfied w/ what my old ACE does... I'm not an aggressive rider, just like to go long distances... I Would like a bigger gas tank of course, but the X is just slightly larger, at 4.8 gals, IIRC... Stopping every 120 or so is still OK with me...

I'd have to say I have pretty...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:25:01 GMT

I have owned the T (two of them in fact), and have spent some time on my friends VTX1300C. Both are very smooth running and agile in the turns. Fuel mileage is about the same, but the VTX has a little more pep to it.

There are still lots of new and used parts available for the T. There were many of them built and therefore used parts should be plentiful for quite some time yet. However, it does seem that more and more manufacturers of after market parts are discontinuing production...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Jeffyjak) — Sat, 05 Jul 1913 15:10:43 GMT

Fred & Gary, Thanks to you Both for the time to reply...
Neither of you mentioned the Age factor, an 8 year old vs a 2 year old bike... I'm assuming it's not that big a factor here... ? ! (I'm thinking mostly about continued parts availability for the T down the road...)

I'm pretty sure I've got at least another 10 years of ability to ride, & I plan on going more than that... If I can get 10 years out of either of them, I'm pretty sure...

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Guns90) — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:08:24 GMT

Jeff, If my two cents is worth anything, I'll say this...........

You need to make your decision on what you want to do with it when you get it. I mean specifically, your riding habits. If you are going to do most of your riding out on longer hauls and carrying a lot of gear, I'd go for the Tourer. If most of your riding is going to be runnning back and forth up and down the boulevard, going to to store, or just looking cool around the neiborhood, I'd go for the VTX....

Re: 2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Sat, 10 May 2008 07:58:00 GMT

Jeff,

The T will be lighter with more ground clearance, thus better handling both at parking lot speeds and in the twisties. The VTX 1300 sits lower for those with shorter legs and has a single crankpin V-twin engine. If you light the staccato cadence and breathy idle of Harleys the VTX 1300 has it too. There are more accessories readily available for VTX's.

2000 Tourer vs 2006 VTX; Help me make a decision Please ! ! !

feeds@yuku.com (Jeffyjak) — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:34:37 GMT

So, I've got the price "almost" down where I want it for the 2000 Tourer; seller says "it's not perfect." It's got about 14K miles, windscreen, light bar, Jardine pipes, "carb kit," and that's that.

For approx $ 2000 more, I can get a 2006 VTX 1300 (not sure yet which model, looks like C); seller says "excellent condition. It's got 3800 miles, never been dropped." Comes w/ windscreen, floorboards, bags, and that's...