GreenToaster Interview

[GreenToaster]

Well, long story short - I was wrong. During our phone conversation, the dealer and I were discussing '08's and '09's and I thought he quoted me a price on the '09. So, I was pretty surprised when I got to the showroom and saw this one - the '08. I like the color much more than the dark blue for the '09's.

I was also surprised to see the price for the bike - MUCH better than I'd hoped for and I got a superb discount on my accessories - Joe Rocket Black Phoenix 5.0 jacket, Shoei RF1000 (same color as bike), Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 Gloves.

AND - I got home before it began raining but . . . I did run out of gas less than a mile from home. Couldn't find the reserve switch on the tank anywhere.

Wife was following me and she was back with the gas container within five minutes then I was on my way - good ending to a great day.

Sorry the photos are really crappy - it's currently raining and I'd like to keep the bike garaged whenever I'm not riding it - I didn't spend any time making a place for the machine in the garage but I will soon.

I honestly plan on keeping this machine for ten years and 100,000 miles. We'll see.

Thanks,

GT

[Ghost Weim]

Originally Posted by GreenToaster

Well, long story short - I was wrong. During our phone conversation, the dealer and I were discussing '08's and '09's and I thought he quoted me a price on the '09. So, I was pretty surprised when I got to the showroom and saw this one - the '08. I like the color much more than the dark blue for the '09's.

I was also surprised to see the price for the bike - MUCH better than I'd hoped for and I got a superb discount on my accessories - Joe Rocket Black Phoenix 5.0 jacket, Shoei RF1000 (same color as bike), Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 Gloves.

AND - I got home before it began raining but . . . I did run out of gas less than a mile from home. Couldn't find the reserve switch on the tank anywhere.

Wife was following me and she was back with the gas container within five minutes then I was on my way - good ending to a great day.

Sorry the photos are really crappy - it's currently raining and I'd like to keep the bike garaged whenever I'm not riding it - I didn't spend any time making a place for the machine in the garage but I will soon.

I honestly plan on keeping this machine for ten years and 100,000 miles. We'll see.

Thanks,

GT

Congrats on the new bike!

I am surprised that you ran out of gas. I thought all dealers send you home with a full tank of gas - mine did and I even bought a used bike.

Warning on the forum though - you will be modding that new bike really soon!

[GreenToaster]

Ooops - I just realized I got an '07, not an '08. According to Wikipedia, there's not much difference - still hope this is a good deal - OTD for $6999?

[sideshow_downs]

Originally Posted by GreenToaster

Ooops - I just realized I got an '07, not an '08. According to Wikipedia, there's not much difference - still hope this is a good deal - OTD for $6999?

Congradulations on the new bike it looks great

I got my '08 for 7000 plus tax but it all depends on location there is a thread with what everyone paid and it seems to jump around alot