Region 6 Demo Days/Open House 2009 Schedule

[DosEquis00]

Coming in on my last ride (on the Connie), I did see an XX parked up in the front of Martin's lot (closest to the wal-mart entrance lane).  Yours?

That is where I was parked before leaving for lunch. I did notice the red multi over on the left side of the parking lot. Near where they had the cones set up for the rides but did not notice the plate. If I had seen NJ I would have waited for you.

[Jeets]

Maybe next time we should make plans.  Sorry, we missed you!

[Rincewind]

We must have just missed each other..I thought the Concours was the best and you are right about the heat on the right side but for that motor I would live with it. The fjr was decent and for some reason I was not impressed with the sprint. I thought the triple would have some more pop to it.

Did you redline the Sprint, or keep it at low revs?  I could understand what you are saying, if you short-shifted it.

[DosEquis00]

Did you redline the Sprint, or keep it at low revs?  I could understand what you are saying, if you short-shifted it.

This was actually the 3rd Sprint I have ridden and short shifting sounds kind of dirty. I did get to redline on a previous ride and the bike is good but I did expect a little more acceleration going through the gears.  

[Rincewind]

This was actually the 3rd Sprint I have ridden and short shifting sounds kind of dirty. I did get to redline on a previous ride and the bike is good but I did expect a little more acceleration going through the gears.  

That's interesting.  I wish I could have made this test ride to try out the big power on the C14 & FJR for my own comparison.  I tested a Buell 1125CR last night and now have a test ride bug.  When are you picking up your Concours?  

[Rincewind]

It looks like Martin's will have the Triumph truck on this coming First Sunday Un-Ephrata meet, but not on 7/4 like Ken's schedule suggests now.  That would be a fun Sunday morning activity.


This Sunday is First Sunday!

The coffee is hot and the donuts are fresh this holiday weekend at Martin Motorsports during the "Un-Ephrata". But thats not why people come - it's to meet up with friends, browse the showroom or just check out the variety of motorcycles typically on-hand. The store is open from 9am to 12am Sunday (we're closed Saturday for the 4th) and on this particular Sunday we will have the Triumph truck filled with shiny new Triumphs including the stunning, new Thunderbird.

http://martinmoto.com/

[kendenton]

It looks like Martin's will have the Triumph truck on this coming First Sunday Un-Ephrata meet, but not on 7/4 like Ken's schedule suggests now.  That would be a fun Sunday morning activity.


This Sunday is First Sunday!

The coffee is hot and the donuts are fresh this holiday weekend at Martin Motorsports during the "Un-Ephrata". But thats not why people come - it's to meet up with friends, browse the showroom or just check out the variety of motorcycles typically on-hand. The store is open from 9am to 12am Sunday (we're closed Saturday for the 4th) and on this particular Sunday we will have the Triumph truck filled with shiny new Triumphs including the stunning, new Thunderbird.

http://martinmoto.com/

I've actually got it on the schedule for 7/7 and 7/8, not 7/4  .  

Note that although the truck will be there on Sunday, it is for DISPLAY ONLY - NO DEMOS ON SUNDAY.

[nevinfs327]

Note that although the truck will be there on Sunday, it is for DISPLAY ONLY - NO DEMOS ON SUNDAY.

Thanks - I was just about to call to find out about that.  

[Rincewind]

I've actually got it on the schedule for 7/7 and 7/8, not 7/4  .  

Note that although the truck will be there on Sunday, it is for DISPLAY ONLY - NO DEMOS ON SUNDAY.

Oh sorry, I misread that.  Display purposes only?  Pshh...

[Jmac_bandit]

Triumph demo rides are next tuesday and wednesday, anybody else showing up.  I'll be there probably early afternoon before everybody else gets off work and shows up.  Been really itchin to take a street trip R out but I'm afraid I will become addicted and need one afterwards.  Having never ridden any triumph I'm lookin forward to it.

[Zerosum]

So, just how early do you have to get there to actually GET a demo ride.  Do you basically have to be there when they open?  Every time I've gone to one, there have been too many people in line ahead of me.

I would really like to ride a Tiger 1050... the Triumph demo is right up the road from me.

[Rincewind]

So, just how early do you have to get there to actually GET a demo ride.  Do you basically have to be there when they open?  Every time I've gone to one, there have been too many people in line ahead of me.

I would really like to ride a Tiger 1050... the Triumph demo is right up the road from me.

Try going to the dealer on a non-demo truck day.  They probably have a demo Tiger available, and may let you just take the keys.

Or, seeing that I've met you, travel up to Ephrata and I'll let you ride mine and I'll try your wee-strom.  

[Zerosum]

Try going to the dealer on a non-demo truck day.  They probably have a demo Tiger available, and may let you just take the keys.

Or, seeing that I've met you, travel up to Ephrata and I'll let you ride mine and I'll try your wee-strom.  

 Yeah, you'd be welcome to take my Strom for a spin whenever.  I'm really curious about the Tiger.  I've sat on it, and it feels no heavier than my VFR, and the seating position is obviously very much like my V-Strom.  It seems very much like a blend of the two.

Sometimes I ride my V-Strom and just sorta *yawn*.  I don't know what it is... it makes decent power, but it delivers it in such a blah way.  It's almost as if it's "ambiguously tuned."  It doesn't have much low-end torque, nor does it have any top end rush.  Just this kinda blah midrange power that's vaugely pleasant.

I find myself wishing I could drop my VFR's engine in the V-Strom... which leads me to wondering about just selling them both getting a Tiger.  That would probably cheaper than attemtping a "V4 Conversion" on the Strom.  

[Rincewind]

 Yeah, you'd be welcome to take my Strom for a spin whenever.  I'm really curious about the Tiger.  I've sat on it, and it feels no heavier than my VFR, and the seating position is obviously very much like my V-Strom.  It seems very much like a blend of the two.

Sometimes I ride my V-Strom and just sorta *yawn*.  I don't know what it is... it makes decent power, but it delivers it in such a blah way.  It's almost as if it's "ambiguously tuned."  It doesn't have much low-end torque, nor does it have any top end rush.  Just this kinda blah midrange power that's vaugely pleasant.

I find myself wishing I could drop my VFR's engine in the V-Strom... which leads me to wondering about just selling them both getting a Tiger.  That would probably cheaper than attemtping a "V4 Conversion" on the Strom. :P

I can't comment on the Wee's power as I've only ridden the DL1000 V-strom, and that had a pretty big set of balls.  The VFR that I rode was able to get its steam on at higher revs, but my Tiger does feel noticeably more powerful, and lighter in the front end.  Though the VFR of course has a sportier riding position, the Tiger is the wilder ride of the two.  The VFR was smooth and road-hugging, while the Tiger is a bit coarser and requires a bit more attention to throw around because of the riding geometry - but it's so much fun.

This Sunday is First Sunday in Ephrata - if you want to go ride, lemme know.

[kendenton]

This Sunday is First Sunday in Ephrata - if you want to go ride, lemme know.

Me and my Multi (with NJ tags) will be there around 10.

[DosEquis00]

 When are you picking up your Concours?
 

Very soon grasshopper and you are welcome to try it out!

[Rincewind]

Sweet!  

[jfslater98]

Anyone visiting CAT tomorrow? I'm itching to give a Tiger a ride.

[kendenton]

Bump.

Added demos at Carlisle Bikefest.

Anyone heading out to this?

[DkKnight]

Bump.

Added demos at Carlisle Bikefest.

Anyone heading out to this?

Thinking about it - gotta wait and see my work schedule -for that weekend.
Would be a great ride after a week of a house full of mom and sister in-laws.
And will probably the only chance that I get to test ride any of the Japanese manufacturers.
Going to demo Triumph this week, mainly for the Tiger, I want to test the C14, FJR, FZ1 and maybe the Bandit.
Will post as soon as I know.

Later,
DK