Second bike...? Thoughts?

[willtill]

I haven't touched my wheels once in 13,000 miles. Doesn't seem to affect my ride.

And it shouldn't... however cleaning your wheels on a less frequent basis also affords you the opportunity to inspect everything down there. Let's face it; some of us are getting older and it takes more effort to ease our weathered carcass's to a prone position alongside the bike; and then to haul it back up to an upright position. Infrequent cleaning and inspection is warranted in this case.

[wjduke]

And it shouldn't... however cleaning your wheels on a less frequent basis also affords you the opportunity to inspect everything down there. Let's face it; some of us are getting older and it takes more effort to ease our weathered carcass's to a prone position alongside the bike; and then to haul it back up to an upright position. Infrequent cleaning and inspection is warranted in this case.

I'm doing a new set for the rally trip. I'm changing the stems to all metal and will clean then.

[willtill]

I'm doing a new set for the rally trip. I'm changing the stems to all metal and will clean then.

What stems are you going to install? I've been looking for black ones... but can only find chrome...

[wjduke]

What stems are you going to install? I've been looking for black ones... but can only find chrome...

Just the chrome ones from wingstuff. I didn't go crazy looking.

[willtill]

Just the chrome ones from wingstuff. I didn't go crazy looking.

I guess a couple of shots of black enamel spray paint will be in order then...

[VStarRider]

Updated thought:

I now like the VStar 1300 Deluxe as my second bike. Cheap to buy used, actually has a better stereo setup than the F6B, mostly open air (down below), twin motor, fuel injected, liquid cooled, good power (~80 hp/torque), giant bags (not enough for a helmet though ).

I have a couple of more years to make up my mind (the Mrs. is done with her Master's in May 2018).