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**FZ6inNH** · 06-15-2008, 12:01 AM

Today my wife and I went on a trip to Southern NH to go to the SNHU campus to pick up her book for her next class. After this, I told her, why don't we go to Freedom Cycle to get your bike inspected? She says sure! Off we go.... I had another plan! I've been trying to get her on a new bike for some time. She had the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 which was a great starter bike for her. But, the bike was driving me crazy! Not a fan of the thumpers! We get there and I start in with my salesman and the two of us start working on changing her mind. Worked like a charm! So she went from this:
s40.jpg

To THIS 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom (She got the Raven with flames)!!!
vstar.jpg

Sweet! We also got the back rest. The cargo rack is on order and she got a large cruiser tail bag to go with it. Nice setup! I moved her Spitfire windscreen from the S40 to the new V-Star Custom and after the service guy went over the bike with her, we were on our way! She doesn't understand why she was so reluctant to move on from the S40. This new Yamaha is a dream ride comparitively speaking. v-twin 650 with shaft drive. Typically she's complaining about the seat 35 minutes into a ride. With this one, she went 78 miles non-stop with zero complaints! She's in love with it and I'm so relieved to have her on a quality machine! We got it for $3300 after trade (We owned the S40 outright). We spent another $550 on accessories.

Whew! Thanks for bearing with me through this message. I think I'm more excited for her than she is about the bike!

I'll get some pics when it's out tomorrow!

steveindenmark · 06-15-2008, 12:26 AM

Its a nice move in bike and a good idea to get all the touring accessories at the same time.

Im sure she will love it.

Steve

**FZ6inNH** · 06-15-2008, 12:28 AM

She'd really like to have a sportbike but all the ones she likes will not fit her little frame and are all too top-heavy. This one fits her just right!

Thanks Steve!

**wrightme43** · 06-15-2008, 12:35 AM

ROCK ON!!!

Congratulations to you both. It must be really nice to be able to ride together. That is very cool.

Davop · 06-15-2008, 02:10 AM

Must be nice to have a built in riding partner.

**grommit** · 06-15-2008, 05:03 AM

Looks very nice in the Raven.

We do not have that bike over here.

**FZ6inNH** · 06-15-2008, 08:16 AM

It is really a treat to have a wife that loves to ride. there have been times when I come home and she's already geared up and itching to go out on a tour. I suspect that with this bike, she'll be more apt to go more often.

BTW, she also likes college hockey, football, baseball, NASCAR (We're at the Cup race on our anniversary, the 29th, this month), and she does all the yardwork because she LIKES to! Guys, you don't find these girls easily!

I'll get some pics of it today and post some real shots!

cws6fan · 06-15-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice, FZ6iNH!!!

I wish I could get my wife to ride with me.

BH17 · 06-15-2008, 01:05 PM

Very nice!! That custom looks like a nice smooth ride. Well done, she will enjoy it alot.

**Nelly** · 06-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Today my wife and I went on a trip to Southern NH to go to the SNHU campus to pick up her book for her next class. After this, I told her, why don't we go to Freedom Cycle to get your bike inspected? She says sure! Off we go.... I had another plan! I've been trying to get her on a new bike for some time. She had the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 which was a great starter bike for her. But, the bike was driving me crazy! Not a fan of the thumpers! We get there and I start in with my salesman and the two of us start working on changing her mind. Worked like a charm! So she went from this:
Attachment 4723

To THIS 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom (She got the Raven with flames)!!!
Attachment 4724

Sweet! We also got the back rest. The cargo rack is on order and she got a large cruiser tail bag to go with it. Nice setup! I moved her Spitfire windscreen from the S40 to the new V-Star Custom and after the service guy went over the bike with her, we were on our way! She doesn't understand why she was so reluctant to move on from the S40. This new Yamaha is a dream ride comparitively speaking. v-twin 650 with shaft drive. Typically she's complaining about the seat 35 minutes into a ride. With this one, she went 78 miles non-stop with zero complaints! She's in love with it and I'm so relieved to have her on a quality machine! We got it for $3300 after trade (We owned the S40 outright). We spent another $550 on accessories.

Whew! Thanks for bearing with me through this message. I think I'm more excited for her than she is about the bike!

I'll get some pics when it's out tomorrow!

Nice one,
In a years time you can do the same trick and get the 2009 FZ6.

Nelly

06-15-2008, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,152 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Today my wife and I went on a trip to Southern NH to go to the SNHU campus to pick up her book for her next class. After this, I told her, why don't we go to Freedom Cycle to get your bike inspected? She says sure! Off we go.... I had another plan! I've been trying to get her on a new bike for some time. She had the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S40 which was a great starter bike for her. But, the bike was driving me crazy! Not a fan of the thumpers! We get there and I start in with my salesman and the two of us start working on changing her mind. Worked like a charm! So she went from this: s40.jpg To THIS 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom (She got the Raven with flames)!!! vstar.jpg Sweet! We also got the back rest. The cargo rack is on order and she got a large cruiser tail bag to go with it. Nice setup! I moved her Spitfire windscreen from the S40 to the new V-Star Custom and after the service guy went over the bike with her, we were on our way! She doesn't understand why she was so reluctant to move on from the S40. This new Yamaha is a dream ride comparitively speaking. v-twin 650 with shaft drive. Typically she's complaining about the seat 35 minutes into a ride. With this one, she went 78 miles non-stop with zero complaints! She's in love with it and I'm so relieved to have her on a quality machine! We got it for $3300 after trade (We owned the S40 outright). We spent another $550 on accessories. Whew! Thanks for bearing with me through this message. I think I'm more excited for her than she is about the bike! I'll get some pics when it's out tomorrow! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-15-2008, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,039 Rep Power: 14 Member #1326	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Its a nice move in bike and a good idea to get all the touring accessories at the same time. Im sure she will love it. Steve

06-15-2008, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,152 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! She'd really like to have a sportbike but all the ones she likes will not fit her little frame and are all too top-heavy. This one fits her just right! Thanks Steve! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-15-2008, 12:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,174 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! ROCK ON!!! Congratulations to you both. It must be really nice to be able to ride together. That is very cool. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

06-15-2008, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Davop Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Bike: 07 FZ6 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 4 Member #1618	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Must be nice to have a built in riding partner. __________________ Say No To McBush

06-15-2008, 05:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,517 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Looks very nice in the Raven. We do not have that bike over here. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

06-15-2008, 08:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,152 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! It is really a treat to have a wife that loves to ride. there have been times when I come home and she's already geared up and itching to go out on a tour. I suspect that with this bike, she'll be more apt to go more often. BTW, she also likes college hockey, football, baseball, NASCAR (We're at the Cup race on our anniversary, the 29th, this month), and she does all the yardwork because she LIKES to! Guys, you don't find these girls easily! I'll get some pics of it today and post some real shots! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-15-2008, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
cws6fan Parrothead Join Date: May 2008 Location: Marion, KY. Bike: 2007 Aprilia Tuono R Posts: 36 Rep Power: 3 Member #2923	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Nice, FZ6iNH!!! I wish I could get my wife to ride with me. __________________ Clay The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. - Thomas Jefferson

06-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
BH17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Bike: 04 fz6-s Silver/Black Posts: 104 Rep Power: 4 Member #1736	Re: New bike!!! Another '08 Yamaha in the stable! Very nice!! That custom looks like a nice smooth ride. Well done, she will enjoy it alot. __________________ 2004 Black/Silver FZ6-S - Leo Vince CF Dual Exhaust, Dual-Headlight Mod, K&N Oil Filter, Shogun Frame Sliders, Gorilla Stasher, Grip Puppies

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