dogboystoy Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) Well, I traded in my 2000 Banshee that i bought new in 2K. I bought a 2006 Honda Shadow Aero 750. Black and Chrome. I feel bad I got rid of the shee, but I didnt have much time and places to ride it. So I now have a new toy to spend money on. See attached pics. This is my way of sticking it to "the Man" with these gas prices. I hope to continue to log in to the HQ from time to time, as this place is a great place for getting my mind off of work. Edited May 19, 2006 by dogboystoy Quote
bigboybanshee Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Nice!!! I love black and chrome. I totally understand where you're coming from though, I've been considering selling my 450 just because I hardly ever ride it anymore and a motorcycle would be more practical. Good looking bike you got there, even though it's a Honda Quote
dogboystoy Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 yea, A Harley would have been nice, but I didnt want to spend 13K on stripped down bike. I only financed 5K on this one. And BTW: I looked at Yamaha for the Vstar, but the dealership was a bunch of pricks, they wanted me to title the banshee in PA before they would take it in on trade, I would have had to wait 8 weeks for the title, and then there goes 1/2 my summer. These guys were real cool (Z and M in Greensburg PA). Thanks again. Quote
Banshee17Racing Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Shoulda bought a Harley. haha, j/p. That's a damn good lookin' bike! Is this your first bike? Quote
dogboystoy Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 I had a bike when I was in college, an 81 Honda CB650, a real POS, but it got me around. So its been around 11 years since Ive driven. I was a little nervous pulling into traffic from the dealership, but I got used to it pretty quick. I told my Wife that she would have to wait about a week before I felt comfortable giving her a ride. I have already spent 500$ on the bike today. Quote
Animalman294 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Oh come on now, I think a paddle tire would fit rather nicely on that fine piece of machinery .............. Quote
Hilarious Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Oh come on now, I think a paddle tire would fit rather nicely on that fine piece of machinery .............. 518085[/snapback] Thats funny. Dog, your bike is kinda similar to the one I just got. I got the spirit 750. I call it a hardly a davidson. lol It isnt much but it gets 50mpg and is fun as hell to ride. Quote
dogboystoy Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Posted May 19, 2006 Hilarious... Thats the the other one I was looking at, I really like it, and that model has much better paint jobs. But I went with the shaft drive. If I remember right,, yours has 0.6 more compression than mine... I also wanted to go with the longer rear fender. Very nice Quote
Hilarious Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Hilarious... Thats the the other one I was looking at, I really like it, and that model has much better paint jobs. But I went with the shaft drive. If I remember right,, yours has 0.6 more compression than mine...I also wanted to go with the longer rear fender. Very nice 518098[/snapback] I dont know about the engine specs, but mine is definately chain driven. Thats funny that you mention that. I was kinda leanin twards a bike like yours. It was a dark purple, blue color. I've got some pipes on the way. Should be here sometime next week. Im curious as to how it will sound. You have anything planned for yours? Pipes, lights....aftermarket stuff? The seat on mine isnt too comfortable on long trips so it may be the next thing to go. Quote
helldriver Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 thats a nice bike!!!! i would have went with a harley though but not a bad purcahase Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted May 19, 2006 Report Posted May 19, 2006 Nice bikes. I have a buddy that just bought a new 1000RR and has his 600RR for sale. I thought about getting it, but I just can't bring myself to ride a 2x4 to work everyday with the careless assholes that drive around these parts. Everyone here drives with such a height of importants that I've had some really close calls. I've nearly been side swiped by a woman in a minivan on her cell phone when she went to pass me in the emergency lane (right hand side) on a 35 mph road AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN! I drive a long bed extended cab so I can't hug the gutter, and apparentlly the sidewalk was the perfect place to pass me. Quote
hittintrees srh Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 sweet bike dude- ive also been lookin at some bikes to save on fuel- havent made up my mine on any particular brand, but one thing's for sure-IT WONT BE A P.O.S. HARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there nothin but a name- way over priced, way under powered. its all about the japanes bikes. Quote
dogboystoy Posted May 20, 2006 Author Report Posted May 20, 2006 I dont know about the engine specs, but mine is definately chain driven.Thats funny that you mention that. I was kinda leanin twards a bike like yours. It was a dark purple, blue color. I've got some pipes on the way. Should be here sometime next week. Im curious as to how it will sound. You have anything planned for yours? Pipes, lights....aftermarket stuff? The seat on mine isnt too comfortable on long trips so it may be the next thing to go. 518102[/snapback] I have ordered saddle bags and brackets, I found ebay to have the best deal on bags (like 50-80$) depending on what you want, any other motorcycle place wants a minimum of 150$ plus you still have to buy the brackets for another79$. I want to get pipes but I think I will wait till I break her in, I only have 45 miles on her right now. I also want to get the running boards, but damn 3-500$ for some stupid metal plates for my feet.. It just seems like everything is about 500$. Pipes are actually cheaper than the banshee,,, Go figure... I havent seen much else for aftermarket goodies for the aero 750. other than a few little items. I havent found a website that hass lots of goodies yet, I have just seen a few things at various sites. Peace out Quote
Gargamel Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 sweet bike dude- ive also been lookin at some bikes to save on fuel- havent made up my mine on any particular brand, but one thing's for sure-IT WONT BE A P.O.S. HARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there nothin but a name- way over priced, way under powered. its all about the japanes bikes. 518199[/snapback] Much agreed with you on Harley suck ass!!! You pay for a name and get a ok bike. The Japanese bike will last you much longer with less to fix in the long run. And yes I have owned a Harley. The next cruiser bike I have will have a S&S in it. Sweet bike Quote
BansheeBrian Posted May 20, 2006 Report Posted May 20, 2006 Every Tom,Dick,Harry and Sue own Harley's and it's getting old.Almost seems the market is starved for something different.Alot of dweeby,rail thin,millionaire pencil necks around here run out and buy one, wear black leather -w- skulls and toot around.Weekend badasses.Then they'll go home park their HD's and take inventory on their Star Wars action figure collection while wondering who to shitcan monday morning. Nice bike Dogboys toy.Hope you'll get back into the banshees down the road. Quote
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