New member - prospective Hyper owner

[JCM5]

What's up everyone...

Just giving a small intro here. New to the forum, just started my search for my Hypermotard and thought I'd register on a good forum to help gain some knowledge about the bike and community. Live in Seattle and already having a hard time finding any Hypers for sale in my area. Was initially looking for pre-owned but I might end up buying a 0 mile if I can't find the right bike.

Anyways - looking forward to getting familiar here and joining the club! Planning on riding off the lot sometime in February once I find the right one...

[Dr. John]

Welcome to the asylum. This is one of the best places to get all the info, good and bad, about this strange bike.

I have an 08 delivered in late 07 and it is one of the bikes I own that I wouldn't want to part with.

Keep looking for a used one, resale stinks for used two wheelers everywhere now. You can find some really amazing deals.

Good luck and welcome to the club.

[JCM5]

Originally Posted by Dr. John

Welcome to the asylum. This is one of the best places to get all the info, good and bad, about this strange bike.

I have an 08 delivered in late 07 and it is one of the bikes I own that I wouldn't want to part with.

Keep looking for a used one, resale stinks for used two wheelers everywhere now. You can find some really amazing deals.

Good luck and welcome to the club.

Thanks. A couple quetsions:

What makes it "strange" Anything to be wary about?

And do you think it's more wise to find a used bike instead of new? A new 1100 is a little more than I was thinking of spending but not beyond what I can afford. A 769 would probably suit my needs just fine as well.

[Darsey]

Well i'm supposed to be picking up a new evo sp cosre today and if i get around to it i will let you know what i think of her. i had an 1100 2009 hyper and thought that she was a great bike. I regret the day that i sold it. If i was you I would go for the 1100 as you have that extra power if needed.

[MTScott2]

SoCal90. here has one for sale .
seems like a good price!!!
Check the classifieds...

[Squirelly Dan]

WELCOME ABOARD JCM5

Remember the feeling of your first dirtbike/minibike ride? Well the Hyper gives you that on every ride. At least for me it does. One test ride and I was hooked!

[Dr. John]

Originally Posted by JCM5

Thanks. A couple quetsions:

What makes it "strange" Anything to be wary about?

And do you think it's more wise to find a used bike instead of new? A new 1100 is a little more than I was thinking of spending but not beyond what I can afford. A 769 would probably suit my needs just fine as well.

It's just different, sometimes it's a sport bike, sometimes it's a dirtbike and sometimes it's old style standard bike. It took me a while to get used to it, almost sold it once, now if it's not too cold it's my go-to ride.

If you can afford it new is always best, you can break it in right, still, some of the deals out there can save you a fortune.

796 or 1100? Only you can say. I love my 1100.

[canicoll]

Originally Posted by Dr. John

It's just different, sometimes it's a sport bike, sometimes it's a dirtbike and sometimes it's old style standard bike. It took me a while to get used to it, almost sold it once, now if it's not too cold it's my go-to ride.

If you can afford it new is always best, you can break it in right, still, some of the deals out there can save you a fortune.

796 or 1100? Only you can say. I love my 1100.

Perfectly said

[Darsey]

well spoken

[JCM5]

I think I've found my dream bike...fingers crossed that the purchase works out!