Please pass the Grey Poupon

[v65infla]

Stopped into the local Honda dealer today to price out a bike for the kid for Christmas. Long story short they had a 2012 K1600GTL with a premium package at 2,105 miles for $18,500 dark blue and well (After some haggling over trade value and % rates), so long ST1300 and hello K1600GTL

Don't know to much about these bikes yet but I had been meaning to explore more about them lately and well how often does a two year old bike with 2,100 miles come along? Had to explain that one to the wife when she briefly objected after I got home with it. "We didn't need a new bike now; It isn't the right time, etc." She is over it already.

Feels a little weird not owning a Honda as my primary bike for the first time as an adult and I haven't even figured out how to change the radio stations yet but so far I think I am going to like it. Pic's to come tomorrow as the camera on my cell is failing for some reason.

 

[BakerBoy]

Congrats!

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Pic's to come tomorrow as the camera on my cell is failing for some reason.

Maybe there's a little Grey Poupon on the lens?

 

[Redfish]

well how often does a two year old bike with 2,100 miles come along?

When it is a BMW K1600, more often than you would think...

I sincerely hope it serves you well but I would be VERY nervous about why someone would spend that much money and then immediately sell it.

 

[v8-7]

Congrats Jamie.

Gonna have to change your screen name i6infl

 

[v65infla]

When it is a BMW K1600, more often than you would think...

I sincerely hope it serves you well but I would be VERY nervous about why someone would spend that much money and then immediately sell it.

Being in car sales myself, I made sure to ask the pertinent questions as to why it was traded in and I was satisfied with the answer.

 

[v65infla]

Congrats Jamie.

Gonna have to change your screen name i6infl

Thanks buddy. My Dad purchased a winter house in Bradenton. When I get over that way, I will look you up.

 

[Illinois]

Merry Christmas Jamie, if your nice maybe the kid will let you ride his/her new bike.

 

[dr1954]

Welcome to the "Grey side".

Only advice is learn all the controls while sitting in the garage not while riding.

 

[v65infla]

Welcome to the "Grey side".

Only advice is learn all the controls while sitting in the garage not while riding.

Yep, went through a little bit of that on the ride home.

Now if I could just figure out how to change radio stations.

 

[Muchmore]

I have seen you with the cruise set playing with the controls all while giving Booger hand signs. WELCOME to other side, go ahead and order a second back tire and schedule a maintenance

Welcome to the "Grey side".

Only advice is learn all the controls while sitting in the garage not while riding.

 

[dduelin]

Congratulations on your new purchase. I hope you have many smiles ahead!

 

[Bigmak96]

Cool, can't even imagine the feeling of all that HP. Enjoy!

 

[Bones]

Congrats on the new ride. Nothing like an unexpected good deal.

 

[970mike]

Well that sure was a great surprise getting yourself a great new Christmas gift. Enjoy your new ride.

 

[kendoo]

I test rode one and loved it. The HP, the exhaust, the stereo, the cruise etc etc. Good luck!

 

[Mellow]

Congrats! It's a very nice bike.

 

[v65infla]

Thank you all. Spent most of my morning, playing on it and trying to figure out all the control's. Made all of them work at some point or another. Now it is just a matter of memorizing so it becomes second nature to work on the road.

 

[Darth rider]

Congrats on the purchase. Nice color also. I think you will be satisfied on your decision.

 

[Lanny]

Nice new Bike! I hope you get lots of miles of smiles on it.

 

[Booger Man]

Congrats on the new K16. You'll love it. Control aren't that bad after you get to know them. Blue toothing & pairing is some what of a bear though,but doable. Don't worry about some of the whiners here,their still in shock about not getting the new ST today.