I went looking yesterday, the 06 is very clean and has very good rubber on it, no farkles, I sat and looked at it nd at a new 13, I thinkI prefer the looks of the 06 better. Then went and looked at the 09 at another dealership, Not a Suzuki. I really like that black paint with the blue flakes in it, May I assume that is stock? I did take it for a test ride of about 30 miles, in town and on open two lane and four lane roads. I will describe that as interesting , although I didn't really notice the supper quick accellaration some people have mentioned. I was not trying to put it through it's paces , I was being carefull! I must say it is interesting and I think it will grow on me as I accumulate miles and experience. the 09 needs tires pretty badly, rear is worn almost slick with no grip tread on it, the front is practiclyyinto wear bars. Judging from this I will assume tha it needs a full service etc. by the time I returned to my home and thought about it and did some parts research & called back the sales person I had talked to was gone home so I will have to wait until Tuesday to talk with him. I will probably tender a offer taking intoconsideration of what this scooter needs to be ready to depart on a cross state , or longer ride. If they want to deal appropriately tha will b thebike,if not I willgo back and test ride the 06 alsoi am aware of a 07 standard here owned by a aquaintence, nut without the ABS & and other accessories of the Excecutive I am not interested.
Thanks for any more thoughts,
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