New Bike for the Riding Season

CC Cowboy · March 24th, 2014, 09:16 AM

Spring is here and I'm thinking of getting a new bike (well new to me) for the riding season this year. I want to head out on the open road and try to meet and stay with as many of the forum members as possible (before winter sets in). I figure I can ride up until October then head home for the winter hibernation.

Since I'll be on the road for months I'd like to get a bigger bike so I can take a few things with me. I'm looking for a Honda Zune. They seem big enough, light enough, handle better than the 300, and can pull a 5th (or 3rd) wheel trailer.

Anyone have any input on these bikes? I know they are 6 cylinder 1800cc race bike with gorgeous styling but are there any problems I need to know about? I mean do they burn up the rear tire everytime you gas the bitch or do they scape parts when sliding through a tight turn? Do they have to power to pull a trailer at highway speed? Are they really as cool as they look? Are they a easy to ride as they look?

I'm looking for a mint used one of anyone knows of a Zune in their area.

Ducati999 · March 24th, 2014, 09:59 AM

I haven't ridden the Zune but my cousin had a Valkyrie which became the Zune. That bike would not win many races against modern sport bikes in the 1/4 mile but it had crazy power! I was on my Yamaha FZR750 and my cousin was next to me at 45 mph, he hit the throttle and I could not catch him. They are a bit heavy (compared to a sport bike) because of the 6 cyl and cruiser styling but handle well for a cruiser and are way comfortable. The Valkyrie had ok ground clearance but you would never touch your knee down if you know what I mean. The Zune has the same basic engine as the Valkyrie with better out put of power so pulling a trailor will not be any kind of an issue. The power delivery is pretty smooth so unless you are hitting full throttle in heavy downpour rain or on sand there should be no tire scorching issues and acceleration will be impressive just not record breaking. Beautiful bike and it was originally based on a stripped down Goldwing so longevity and reliability should be typical Honda (read as REALLY GOOD). Good luck with your planned trip and I hope we get to ride together when you get up to New England! I will buy you a

csmith12 · March 24th, 2014, 10:19 AM

jstrain · March 24th, 2014, 11:31 AM

That is master trolling.

ninjamunky85 · March 24th, 2014, 11:47 AM

I think you want one of these.

backinthesaddleagain · March 24th, 2014, 12:06 PM

I did see a couple Valkyrie's pulling smoke shows and it was pretty cool.

psych0hans · March 24th, 2014, 12:13 PM

I think it's called the "Rune" and not "Zune"

Sirref · March 24th, 2014, 12:55 PM

you had me going for a minute, nice troll.

250rr · March 24th, 2014, 01:31 PM

Do me a favor, CC.

Don't go changing.

backinthesaddleagain · March 28th, 2014, 08:41 AM

here ya go, right here in RI

CC Cowboy · March 28th, 2014, 11:28 AM

That's one sweeeeeeet bike. They look so easy to ride that they probably ride themselves.

Xtina · March 28th, 2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I think you want one of these.

gah that frame LOLOLOL

March 24th, 2014, 09:16 AM	#1
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	New Bike for the Riding Season Spring is here and I'm thinking of getting a new bike (well new to me) for the riding season this year. I want to head out on the open road and try to meet and stay with as many of the forum members as possible (before winter sets in). I figure I can ride up until October then head home for the winter hibernation. Since I'll be on the road for months I'd like to get a bigger bike so I can take a few things with me. I'm looking for a Honda Zune. They seem big enough, light enough, handle better than the 300, and can pull a 5th (or 3rd) wheel trailer. Anyone have any input on these bikes? I know they are 6 cylinder 1800cc race bike with gorgeous styling but are there any problems I need to know about? I mean do they burn up the rear tire everytime you gas the bitch or do they scape parts when sliding through a tight turn? Do they have to power to pull a trailer at highway speed? Are they really as cool as they look? Are they a easy to ride as they look? I'm looking for a mint used one of anyone knows of a Zune in their area. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 24th, 2014, 10:19 AM	#3
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March 24th, 2014, 11:31 AM	#4
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	That is master trolling. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

March 24th, 2014, 11:47 AM	#5
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I think you want one of these. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!
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March 24th, 2014, 12:13 PM	#7
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I think it's called the "Rune" and not "Zune" __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

March 24th, 2014, 09:59 AM	#2
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	I haven't ridden the Zune but my cousin had a Valkyrie which became the Zune. That bike would not win many races against modern sport bikes in the 1/4 mile but it had crazy power! I was on my Yamaha FZR750 and my cousin was next to me at 45 mph, he hit the throttle and I could not catch him. They are a bit heavy (compared to a sport bike) because of the 6 cyl and cruiser styling but handle well for a cruiser and are way comfortable. The Valkyrie had ok ground clearance but you would never touch your knee down if you know what I mean. The Zune has the same basic engine as the Valkyrie with better out put of power so pulling a trailor will not be any kind of an issue. The power delivery is pretty smooth so unless you are hitting full throttle in heavy downpour rain or on sand there should be no tire scorching issues and acceleration will be impressive just not record breaking. Beautiful bike and it was originally based on a stripped down Goldwing so longevity and reliability should be typical Honda (read as REALLY GOOD). Good luck with your planned trip and I hope we get to ride together when you get up to New England! I will buy you a

March 24th, 2014, 12:06 PM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I did see a couple Valkyrie's pulling smoke shows and it was pretty cool.

March 24th, 2014, 12:55 PM	#8
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	you had me going for a minute, nice troll.

March 24th, 2014, 01:31 PM	#9
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Do me a favor, CC. Don't go changing.

March 28th, 2014, 11:28 AM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	That's one sweeeeeeet bike. They look so easy to ride that they probably ride themselves. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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