Would you upgard to a Roadster?

warp9.9 said:

I would keep the 06 and put some money into it instead. Get the tuning software and let the bike loose from its restraints!!! Even if your going to need to put the update kit in her I feel she is worth it verses going in debt just for different pegs and a black paint job with a special stripe off center of the bike for $$$$$ more.

Just my opinion though. I might be a bit bias as I have a 05, 06, and 07

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rickkcir said:

I know it sounds like a dumb question .. but... here it goes anyways.

I've got a bone stock '06 R3 .. picked it up a couple of years ago... Not a tourer, not a roadster.. just the basic bike. Total blast. Not as much raw power as I expected / hoped for ( yes.. it's fast... but not 'scary fast' IMHO).

The problem: I'm smitten with the look of the new "X" .. which is really just a blacked out , nice paint job, Roadster. Even looking at the base model Roadster as an option....

So, I'm in a quandary... do I just go for it OR do some upgrades to my existing bike ( performance )?

So, the real QUESTION is.. assuming delta cost of an '06 and an '15 isn't an issue, is there a compelling technical reason to jump to a '15 Roadster? Bike I have has 11k miles it, and bone stock. My understanding is the new bike has some ECU updates that let you feel the power in the the first few gears, unlike the older bikes. Is there anything else I'm missing that I should know? Additionally, I read that my bike has a 'weaker' transmission I believe. I just don't know want to throw $ into the wind, if the new bike isn't technically a major plus up. BTW, doing some performance upgrades to my existing bike is an option; I just want to ensure I'm putting $ into the right bike ( 06 vs 15)

Truly appreciate any and all responses... hoping to make a decision by Friday ( 2 days )

Thanks in advance,
Rick

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IMFASTTOO said:

So are you willing to spend the cash on upgrading the old bike or a new Roadster the old bike is going to need all the upgrades anyway but its still going to be an 06 and worth less SO its your call

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Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

Keep the 06. Spend a third of a new Roadster making it go your way. The Roadsters need some to be modds too.

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rickkcir said:

That's an interesting call. Do you spend $5k to upgrade a bike worth $5k , or ... ride it and roll the dice? I'm thinking I'm going to roll the dice. I'm going to put some pipes on it, got the cable on order to do the download to the ECU, and I'll do some Air Filters. Then, I've got some soul searching to do .. if I decide to go 'all out'

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1olbull said:

Bill,
Are you kissing enough bottom at the new job to get some time off for RAA X yet?

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Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

No Bull. As much as my wife and I want to do X this year together in Arkyland, I am skeptical and almost certain I won't be able to attend.

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