How satisfied are you?

[sammyseaman]

Are you happy with the bike or bikes in your stable? Are they living up to expectations or are you fixin' to replace? I've owned bikes that I absolutely love and I've had bikes that I couldn't wait to get rid of. Luckily I'm very happy with my 1050 Sprint. Do I think it's the best bike out there? No. Do I think it's the best bike for me? Probably not. Is it my favorite bike I've ever owned? No, but it is right up there. Anyhoo, what say you?

[Orson]

Do I think it's the best bike out there? No. Do I think it's the best bike for me? Probably not. Is it my favorite bike I've ever owned? No, but it is right up there. Anyhoo, what say you?

I feel the same about my Guzzi.

Considering a supposedly "unreliable" bike has taken me from Norway to Sicily, and from Portugal to Romania, I'd say I'm happy with it.

The same goes with the Aprilia and Thruxton, but I don't have as many miles on them.

[Scratch33]

I always satisfied with my bikes but I'm always looking towards the next one.

[chornbe]

Do I think it's the best bike out there? No. Do I think it's the best bike for me? Probably not. Is it my favorite bike I've ever owned? No, but it is right up there.

+1

Some machines just scratch the right itches. I don't believe there's a single machine could stratch *all* the itches.

[garry]

I am satisfied with my current stable: KTM 950 SMR and a Suzuki DRZ400S.

Sure, I could swap out the DRZ for something better (KTM, Husky, Husa) if I wanted to throw a bunch of money at it. The new Multistrada 1200 is the only thing I would consider replacing the KTM with if I had to do it Right Now.

No doubt both bikes will move on sometime in the next couple years just because I'm a Bike Whore and like to try different brands and styles of bikes.

[MadOzodi]

I'm very satisfied with my Sprint 1050, but only to the extent that I can be satisfied with just 960 miles on it.  I'll need to check back after a year and hopefully more than a few thousands of miles.

[Rincewind]

Satisfaction comes from within.   

But in terms of bikes, yeah I'm satisfied with the Triumphs I've had, and the Street Triple R I have now is very satisfying indeed...   But I'm too fickle to say I'll be forever satiated by one model bike.  OTOH, my dad has only bought Gold Wings for the past...  I dunno.. 25-30 years?!!

[sammyseaman]

Satisfaction comes from within.   

But in terms of bikes, yeah I'm satisfied with the Triumphs I've had, and the Street Triple R I have now is very satisfying indeed...   But I'm too fickle to say I'll be forever satiated by one model bike.  OTOH, my dad has only bought Gold Wings for the past...  I dunno.. 25-30 years?!!

I think it's a personality trait. Not good or bad, just is. My pops buys the same feckin' car everytime and has had the same bikes forever. Me, I tend to get bored or tempted by what's out there. That being said, he tends to be that way with women (he changes A LOT!) where as I don't change so often    

[bomber]

My 1050 Tiger is certainly not the best motorcycle for everyone, but, most days, it leaves me wanted little more than, well, more time ;-}

On those other days, my Tuber Buell scratches that itch nicely.

I'll replace the Tiger when I've ridden all the fur off - -the Buell is likely a permanent member of the motor pool.

[falconati]

Very Satisfied.  Always looking for something else (or something additional...), but I absolutely love both of my bikes.

[atypical1]

Very Satisfied.  Always looking for something else (or something additional...), but I absolutely love both of my bikes.

But you were just listing your Duc. Hmmmmm, midlife crisis?

james

[Wanderer]

I really fall between 1 and 2. I'm very satisfied with the manner in which my bike perform all the jobs I ask it to.  Because it does it so well I'll likely replace it with another FJR.  I ask my bike to carry my pillion and all our crap on multi-day rides and still allow me to enjoy the feeling or riding a motorcycle.  It's not so much that I love my FJR, I just can't find anything else.

[tdeboeser]

I think like most people, I was very satisfied at first.  After 3 years I was ready for a new bike something different.  Now my bank account just needs to be ready.

Tom de

[squeezer]

I really fall between 1 and 2. I'm very satisfied with the manner in which my bike perform all the jobs I ask it to.  Because it does it so well I'll likely replace it with another FJR.  I ask my bike to carry my pillion and all our crap on multi-day rides and still allow me to enjoy the feeling or riding a motorcycle.  It's not so much that I love my FJR, I just can't find anything else.

Almost exactly what I'd say about my FJR. It's darn near perfect for the riding I do. I'm in no hurry to replace it and expect to keep it for several more years (not something you can hold me to, though).

The only place I'd differ is that I think it's unlikely that I'll get the same thing again. It won't be because I'm unhappy, but just because I know I'll want to try something different. My bike lust is starting to lean towards things that are more capable off the pavement.

That's why I voted the second option. I'm completely satisfied at the moment, but I'll probably get something else next time. Just 'cause it's something else.

[Bryan217]

I'm quite satisfied with my VFR, but I've got less than 1k miles on it. I bought it too late in the season to really enjoy it. I plan on making up for it this year. It's too early to say if I'd buy another VFR. If so, it would probably be the new 1200. But I figure that's a few years away yet.

[JonS]

I answered #2. It has been a learning experience along with filling the role of a great sport tourer. One funny thing, is that, other than a dirt oriented bike, my next will be European, whether it's a Duc or something else.  It's that intangible that we have debated endlessly.

[Shrike]

I LOVE my Stelvio..
Will I replace it with another one? Well.... We will have to see in a few years.
There is nothing I am aware of available that I have any itch for now. I may add to the stable with something such as a real dirt bike though.

When I am ready to replace the Stelvio I may have the itch for something else... I dunno.

[Grove Rat]

I also chose the second option. Love my FZ1, great all arounder. Always look forward to the next bike though.

[Mr. Whippy]

I LOVE my Stelvio..
Will I replace it with another one? Well.... We will have to see in a few years.
There is nothing I am aware of available that I have any itch for now. I may add to the stable with something such as a real dirt bike though.

When I am ready to replace the Stelvio I may have the itch for something else... I dunno.

This.

Love my Multistrada.  Every time I think about getting a new bike, I stop myself when I realize I'd likely have to sell the Multistrada.

[Chuck 500]

Very satisfied with my GS500F.  First bike, first year of riding.  Can't wait to get some longer trips in this year.  I guess this would be the "MG Midget" of sport touring (for those who remember what an MG Midget is).

Cool

Chuck