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General Discussion / Re: Could be a return to fold moment ahead
« Last post by Kev m on Today at 06:39:18 AM »OKJ - what question or questions exactly are you looking to answer?
I could write an entire book on my thoughts about the smallblocks. I first looked at them as being the closest thing I could get to a modern air head (but with a more interesting motor) and that feeling has done nothing but get stronger in the ~11+ years I've been riding them. The feeling is so strong I've got two and constantly consider buying a third.
There is something about the Heron head that I still love and might even prefer. Then again on the other hand the Hemi head bikes took versatility to a new level and make it a more capable machine.
The current versions (like the one you're considering) are even more capable still than either of mine, though again they are just slightly heavier than the previous generation. If WEIGHT remains a serious consideration consider that the 2020 Stone lists at 492# wet while my 2013 Stone (MKI, Heron head, first year of the 1TB bikes) weighs ~443# wet meaning ~50# less. That's not a ton, but if every pound matters it's a consideration.
Bottom line I would say what is most obvious. Can the dealer offer you a test ride, hopefully a longer one. Because that might answer a lot of potential questions.
Unless you're just asking about patterns of breakdowns or maintenance or other stuff like that.
I could write an entire book on my thoughts about the smallblocks. I first looked at them as being the closest thing I could get to a modern air head (but with a more interesting motor) and that feeling has done nothing but get stronger in the ~11+ years I've been riding them. The feeling is so strong I've got two and constantly consider buying a third.
There is something about the Heron head that I still love and might even prefer. Then again on the other hand the Hemi head bikes took versatility to a new level and make it a more capable machine.
The current versions (like the one you're considering) are even more capable still than either of mine, though again they are just slightly heavier than the previous generation. If WEIGHT remains a serious consideration consider that the 2020 Stone lists at 492# wet while my 2013 Stone (MKI, Heron head, first year of the 1TB bikes) weighs ~443# wet meaning ~50# less. That's not a ton, but if every pound matters it's a consideration.
Bottom line I would say what is most obvious. Can the dealer offer you a test ride, hopefully a longer one. Because that might answer a lot of potential questions.
Unless you're just asking about patterns of breakdowns or maintenance or other stuff like that.
