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Posted on 03/30/2005 3:01:07 AM PST by Melas
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To: Cronos
When I was in Japan, everybody had the CBRs and YZs. I like Honda bikes and had a Rebel and an Interceptor overseas. I guess I'm leaning toward that, at the moment :-)
81
posted on
03/30/2005 5:21:10 AM PST
by
rabidralph
("I want that."--Wife in Napoleon Dynamite)
To: JoeSixPack1
82
posted on
03/30/2005 5:21:40 AM PST
by
rabidralph
("I want that."--Wife in Napoleon Dynamite)
To: RedBloodedAmerican
Thanks, everyone for all the input. I will take my time and test-ride everything!
83
posted on
03/30/2005 5:24:51 AM PST
by
rabidralph
("I want that."--Wife in Napoleon Dynamite)
To: rabidralph
Be careful if you test a Buehl. Check their stopping distance before you rocket off on one.
To: pt17
Boston is a long way from Texas. What kills you here on a wing, is that the traffic barely moves, and it's incredibly hot. The full fairing and lowers means you get exactly zero airflow over your baking body. I never put my windsheild on in the Summer unless I'm riding 100 miles or more for that reason. I can only imagine it with lowers.
I can see how commuting on the Wing wouldn't be so bad in a cooler climate, or in an area where traffic wasn't so backed up during rush hour.
85
posted on
03/30/2005 5:32:01 AM PST
by
Melas
To: GoShow
Most of us just love the bikes. What so hard to understand about that? I hate it when these threads turn into bike wars. They're all good, and no reason to put anyone else's ride down.
86
posted on
03/30/2005 5:33:21 AM PST
by
Melas
To: biblewonk
I can't agree there. I like most motorcycles, and I may yet buy that Triumph America as my second bike, but I love Harleys.
87
posted on
03/30/2005 5:34:40 AM PST
by
Melas
To: Melas
I love Harley's too but for less than 6K I had to settle for a Honda Shadow 750. I could have paid another 8 or 10 K but I sure wouldn't have much more bike.
88
posted on
03/30/2005 5:40:29 AM PST
by
biblewonk
(I wouldn't want to live like that.)
To: Melas
A good example is a fellow freeper here who goes by Blackie. He traded in a Sportster for a Suzuki SV650, and from his posts he couldn't be happier. Now I have a friend who traded in a SV650 for a Sportster and he couldn't be happier. The difference is no doubt riding style. I've had my SV for five years now and it's perfect for what I use a motorcycle for,commuting during the week and ripping up the canyons on week-ends.Still one day I'd like to have a big fat cruiser for traveling 2 up and socializing. Two things the SV never was any good at.But I'm torn, I also love Sportsters,Bonnevilles,Bandits,ZRX's and just about any big bore streetfighter.
89
posted on
03/30/2005 5:55:26 AM PST
by
edchambers
(Neocon foot-soldier of the Haliburton death squad)
To: Melas
I can see how commuting on the Wing wouldn't be so bad in a cooler climate, or in an area where traffic wasn't so backed up during rush hour.LOL, If you'd ridden in Boston during the height of the "Big Dig, you wouldn't make that statement." You have, though, made a number of good points about the differences in the Wing and other rides.
Stay safe,
Pt17
90
posted on
03/30/2005 5:55:31 AM PST
by
pt17
(Without geometry, would life be pointless?)
To: JarheadFromFlorida
I don't ride much any more but when I do, my '72 Yamaha 650 gets more attention than I'd expect. It's funny to see all the leathered H-D riders circle my little old stock Yamaha. When I was young and foolish, the 650 could beat any bike off the line and it did. Of course this didn't sit well with my husband's friends. Ha Ha
91
posted on
03/30/2005 6:00:14 AM PST
by
pizzalady
(Truth triumphs!)
To: martin_fierro
92
posted on
03/30/2005 6:03:28 AM PST
by
wizr
(Freedom ain't free.)
To: biblewonk
My First Bike was a v45Magna. Then I had a Softail Custom. Now I have 4 Kids...
Series thinking about acquiring a Vintage 1984 v65.....
93
posted on
03/30/2005 6:05:16 AM PST
by
hobbes1
(Hobbes1TheOmniscient® "For your AMUSEMENT..." ; ))
To: Vaquero
...while in turn, we have other terms for HD,s
"Rolling road blocks"
"Donor cycles"
"Speed Bumps"
"Hardley-able-too's"
"Shrimp Trawlers"
"Barco-Loungers"
"Sleds"
"Diesels"
"Oil Burners"
"Tuna Boats".........
I could go on and on, but I'll spare ya
:)
94
posted on
03/30/2005 6:07:08 AM PST
by
taxed2death
(A few billion here, a few trillion there...we're all friends right?)
To: 230FMJ; 506trooper; 68 grunt; AdamSelene235; angry elephant; archy; Askel5; baddog1; basil; ...
To: rabidralph
I'll second that.
Ducati for me.
96
posted on
03/30/2005 6:09:08 AM PST
by
taxed2death
(A few billion here, a few trillion there...we're all friends right?)
To: Marauder
"right down to its original Avon tires"
Uh...not many miles on that bike, ay?
97
posted on
03/30/2005 6:12:51 AM PST
by
wizr
(Freedom ain't free.)
To: martin_fierro
Snooty eurotrash? I think not. I have more than enough smurf stickers all over the front to prove otherwise :o)
98
posted on
03/30/2005 6:13:00 AM PST
by
cyborg
(Biafran woman, " Starvation is beautiful? This is news to me! ")
To: Melas
Here's my restored 1985 Sport Bike.....I'm looking at Harleys if/when I sell this one....I am soooo confused :0
Here
Will I miss the power? Will I need to get tatoos? FR Bikers: Help!!!
99
posted on
03/30/2005 6:13:48 AM PST
by
add925
(The Left = Xenophobes in Denial)
To: pt17
I have found the Harley Dressers the most comfortable bikes to ride. Their lower center of gravity, low RPM at highway speeds, great bottom end torque, positioning of seat, pegs and bars that fit Americans all combine to make for a great riding comfortable ride.
100
posted on
03/30/2005 6:14:57 AM PST
by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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