Re: be caught dead on one (F650)

["James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

IF one is accustomed to an oilhead and its' abundant low end torque, yet
wants to avail himself of the numerous features and benefits of the F650, he
may need to adjust to the very different power characteristics of the bike.
If you have no interest in the bike or the type of riding it is so good at,
than you obviously do not need to become accustomed to it at all.

Jim
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- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rennsport@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Mike King" <mkinghome@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: be caught dead on one (F650)


> On Apr 22, 2004, at 19:43, James H. Nazarian, Ph.D. wrote:
>
> > The feeling of F650 "gutlessness" is the toughest thing for a boxer
> > rider to
> > get accustomed to. They simply do NOT have the torque of even an
> > airhead
> > boxer, but fall way short of an oilhead.
>
>
> Why should one get accustomed to that?
>
> >
> > All that aside, they are an inexpensive, good handling, safe,
> > adequately
> > powered,  comfortable, reliable, full size, economical to operate bike
> > with
> > good brakes. Unlike many other bikes in this class, the F650 is a bike
> > you
> > can really use for long dual sport rides with full luggage or two up
> > riding.
> >
> >
>
> They may be inexpensive to operate, but, buying a new one requires a
> sizable entry fee. $8300 for 50 HP??? That is not something I want to
> ride two-up on. If you are getting it used, then the price is more
> realistic. I have never been a fan of thumpers so I am biased against
> the F650 for that reason alone.
>
>
> Robert
>
> 04 Yamaha FZ6

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