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Title: ... Other bike Post by Gideon1986 on 09/15/09 at 18:50:20 hi guys... long time member... I am in the market for another bike... wondering what are members' other bike, if any.... ;) |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Demin on 09/15/09 at 20:03:12 Another Savage '79 Harley Lowrider(custom) '69 Honda Cl450 chopper '96 Katana(new aquisition) '77 XS650 bobber(just sold it) |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/15/09 at 20:59:54 I had a Moto Guzzi Nevada, had,, dangittt.. I am paying off a Kawasaki W 650. I expect Ill sell the Savage after I get that one set up the way I want it. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by SimonTuffGuy on 09/15/09 at 22:03:28 I'd love to have myself an XS650 bobber... They are reallllly slick looking! |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Serowbot on 09/15/09 at 22:08:39 a nice little DP bike bike is fun... I had a Yamaha xt225. Takes you down all those little side roads that you just go by on a street bike, and gets 75mpg. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Ruddy on 09/15/09 at 23:57:45 '03 BMW R1150R 8-) |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/16/09 at 00:08:58 I don't have another Bike besides my beloved LS650 ... but I do lust after Honda's "Vintage" Cafe, the GB500TT and Kawi's W650 Bonneville-clone ... both long since discontinued here in North Am. If I didn't have a couple of deteriorated lumbar discs and could handle the weight, a Sportster wouldn't be out of the question either ... |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Boule’tard on 09/16/09 at 05:41:03 594F58455D48455E2A0 wrote:
Heck yeah, now is a good time to buy a honda crf230L. You can get a 2008 model for around $2700 to $3000 with some goodies already installed. The price bottom fell out of the L models when Honda came out with the 230 'M' for model year 2009.. but the 230L dualsport is way more versatile. I have one partially souped up, and it hits 85mph. :D Also, it's hard to beat a DRZ400 for good value and tons of aftermarket support in a kickass bike. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by 4carbcorvair on 09/16/09 at 05:44:17 Other bike???!!! Cheat on my beloved S40??!!!!! :o ;D No other bikes. This is my first, probably my only. I love this little bike. :) |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by bill67 on 09/16/09 at 05:56:42 1500 Suzuki Intruder |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Gideon1986 on 09/16/09 at 06:11:39 1215040419600 wrote:
test drove BMW R1200 ST... it was great but too forward for me.... they are coming out Honda NT700 this November how do you like Sports-Touring.... they also have the BMW R1200 C... that was a wierd looking bike... will test drive later... |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Midnightrider on 09/16/09 at 06:26:53 09 Ninja 250 |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Oldfeller on 09/16/09 at 06:59:55 Yamaha XS535 (my open road bike -- keeping it) Suzuki SV650 (my squid bike -- sold it) Many of us have a second bike for a separate special use. We keep our Savages as there is no better "get around town" bike. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by groupus on 09/16/09 at 07:50:53 Shwinn super le tour ;D the savage is my first and only motorbike, but i really want an sx650 bobber. I'm helping my buddy build a hardtail sx now and it is going to be sick. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Yonuh Adisi on 09/16/09 at 14:52:49 No other bike unless you count my brother's 82 GL500 in my garage which is waiting to be finished being rebuilt. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Stimpy on 09/16/09 at 15:04:02 ...thinking of getting a used bmw f650gs thumper. http://www.usway-road.com/images/2007_BMW_FG650_Dakar_Side.jpg |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by madd-trapper on 09/17/09 at 07:11:18 2004 Suzuki Volusia VL800, missed the injected S50 by one year. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Duane on 09/17/09 at 07:26:15 785C515B5C525D41475C515047350 wrote:
ditto |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by PTRider on 09/17/09 at 07:38:31 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. If I'd wanted a bigger cruiser, I sure like the Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rocco on 09/17/09 at 08:14:24 IF i got another bike it would have to serve a different purpose. the v-strom is sick looking and seems to be an off road touring sport thing lol very versatile! OR something classic that took alot of work, like an old bonnie or an indian, why buy another cruiser when i don't want to go cross country and they don't fart ;D |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by mornhm on 09/17/09 at 08:20:13 My other MC was a Connie for a while, then it was the Savage, and then since I wasn't riding the Savage anymore, I have only the Connie. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by FreeSpirit on 09/17/09 at 08:47:53 Since some others have mentioned.....wants instead of haves.... I like the Indians,Kawasaki Drifter and the Classic model Suzuki. Yep,its mostly about the looks on those ;D But I think any Kawasaki would be a good bike. And wanted/thought seriously about the Kawasaki 500 before getting the Savage. (Even looked around,read in the Kawasaki forums prior to buying the Savage ;) Not that I dont like my Savage now though! |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Charon on 09/17/09 at 09:22:07 '07 250 Ninja (I don't like the '08 as well). '07 Kawasaki BN125 Eliminator bought for wife - but I'm the one who rides it. I liked the looks of the 800 Kawasaki Drifter, but didn't like its "feel" when I rode one. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Gary On A Savage on 09/17/09 at 11:41:23 On a serious note, Gideon, what are you looking for in "another" bike. Better to narrow down what you want to use it for. The Savage does a lot of things well, but it doesn't do everything. Maybe if we knew what you wanted it for we could give you some better recommendations. Otherwise, if it's got 2 wheels, it's good enough for me! |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by boofer on 09/17/09 at 20:54:14 6066757E5868696658746671666062070 wrote:
As Spanky would say to Alfalfa,"And how!" |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by voldigicam on 09/18/09 at 04:28:31 Wilier Thor 2006 custom, mostly dura-ace, set in domestique trim for long fast work, but perfectly capable of full-speed descents of the Dragon. I also have a pickup truck, but it gets very little use. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 12/09/09 at 21:20:52 173934353F3E61696866500 wrote:
My Savage (see signature) is my "daily rider." Here's what we use for 2-up road trips: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/GoldWingPicE.jpg 2005 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Biddie on 12/10/09 at 01:30:09 I own a 2003 Ducati 749, but it needs some (a lot of) work. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by smokin_blue on 12/10/09 at 02:40:46 GSX-R1100 street figther custom when I need that fix of acceleration rush. My next bike with a passenger seat will probably be a SV650. It is a hugely capable all around bike. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by LANCER on 12/10/09 at 02:46:25 If I had any money (that's a laugh) I would love to have the new Norton. Back to reality........ 2 Savage's |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by 12Bravo on 12/10/09 at 06:23:39 I have a Suzuki Burgman 650 along with my S40. I ride the Burg on long trips and also around town on days I can't swing my leg over the S40. I'm going to stay on two wheels as long as I can. One definitely has to ask what they want in a second bike before buying. I bought the Burgman for touring and also because I know that my disabilities keep me from getting on the S40 at times. Plus the darn scooter is a lot faster than the S40. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Boule’tard on 12/10/09 at 07:25:04 3A3949796A7D640B0 wrote:
Hahaha that's hilarious!! And (don't despair) one of those Can-Am things will be a lot faster than the scooter, should you have to go to three wheels. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by nicka on 12/10/09 at 09:40:12 Voldigicam will understand this; Giant TCR Comp with Alpha Q Sub3 fork (for shake free descents of Mount Lemmon) Campy Chorus groupo, Mavic brakes, Proton wheels and FSA compact cranks (I‘m getting sort of old). |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by bill67 on 12/10/09 at 12:19:41 Raleighs are better than Giants. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by nicka on 12/10/09 at 15:19:00 Bill67 Modern Raleighs are made in asia somewhere, could well be by Giant who makes frames for a lot of people. Giant makes super light really nice riding frames at the top of their line. Their carbon fiber work is very good, long developed by providing frames for Once and T- Mobile. Really good bang for the buck. Nicka |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Djcajun on 12/10/09 at 18:04:53 My other bikes are a 78 yamaha SR 500, remember them? kick start only but still a THUMPER, an 86 Honda Rebel 450, and a 92 Suzuki GS500 with 89 clip ons. Having problem kick starting the SR500 since I had both knees replaced, thats why the LS650. LOVE THE THUMPERS ;) |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by bill67 on 12/10/09 at 19:20:44 My wife had a Yamaha 1978 SR 500 a nice bike,I liked the accelerator pump on the carb. It gave it good response. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by seviersavage on 12/10/09 at 19:37:09 I just this year bought a honda vtx 1300. That dang bike fits me perfect, and I like the extra weight, don't hear that too often but I really do like the size. Still have the thumper. Sevier |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by marotajo on 12/11/09 at 03:56:31 My "other" bike is a 2007 Yamaha Majesty. It is a 400cc thumper that outruns the Savage any day, but is not quite as much fun to ride as the Suzuki. I have my eye on a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird - I might pick one up after the holidays if Santa leaves a little lettuce in my sock. ::) Mark 1995 Savage Bobber Central FL USA |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Routy on 12/11/09 at 05:51:05 Only 1 bike,.....I like my Bullie 40 for the most part, but I'm not real comfortable on it on any ride over 30-40 miles,....maybe because I'm 6'1, ? If only that seat was 2" farther back ! It wouldn't be hard for me to trade for a more comfortable,....even smaller bike. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by BurnPgh on 12/11/09 at 18:45:34 Routy...you got forward controls? Im 6'2" and the 4" Ed Ls make a huge difference. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rocco on 12/11/09 at 21:35:59 sat on a brand new bonnie, fits me good but not sure how i'd like ridin with the foot position. gorgeous little things, i'd love 2 rip some parts off of it =] |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by BurnPgh on 12/11/09 at 23:11:35 I do like bonnies, but Im hooked on the simplicity of thumpers. Maybe one day I'll get an sr500 to mess around with. For now I've got plans for my savage that i cant afford really, plus the sr's arent very plentiful in these parts. I'd even get a Harley 350 sprint (They did do the 350 sprint right? Or did they change the name for the 350?) if the right deal came buy. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Charon on 12/12/09 at 06:29:41 The Harley 350 Sprint was an Italian Aermacchi. Aermacchi's motorcycle division was owned by Harley, when Harley was owned by AMF. By now those are about thirty years old, and I would bet parts would be hard to come by. Also, they had left-foot rear brakes and right-foot shifters. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Routy on 12/12/09 at 21:06:38 4D7A7D615F68670F0 wrote:
I'm not much for add ons, but I had given that some thought. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 12/13/09 at 18:26:33 Vstar 1300 if you have to have a Vtwin. I'm setting mine up for long distance daytripper for me and the wife, and the Suzi will be my custom commuter after I finish with my engine and paint work. I love both and plan to keep both for a very long time. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by cbo on 12/25/09 at 15:56:17 suzuki C50T boulevard |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by MMRanch on 12/25/09 at 22:49:27 Hi Oldfeller What is a xs 535 ? is it kin to a sx 650 ? My SuperSlab bike is a 04 Harley Roadster with 4.5 gal tank and the Sportster's Custom seat (wider). But the Savage has no replacement . |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by BurnPgh on 12/26/09 at 00:32:58 i think its xv535. A tiny little vtwin with a weird gas tank setup (under the seat) thats wicked quick. Yamaha I think. I also think it's ugly as all get out but thats me, though it really is tiny. Smaller and more cramped than my old rebel 250 as I recall. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Oldfeller on 12/26/09 at 03:18:12 Burn has it right, another low seat height bike that puts out 45 hp and can cruise at whatever speed is needed for whatever distance is required. Carries 2 big saddle bags and a wind shield. My road cruiser for short legged old people. With under seat tank and normal small tank holds nearly 4 gallons of gas, so it can go a bit between pit stops. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/26/09 at 03:31:43 XV535 = Yamaha Virago 535 ... nice Bike, have always liked 'em! Kinda rare 'round these parts though ... |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/26/09 at 08:34:28 I never heard of it till now. Went & looked at pics. Looks like a nice little bike to me. Id want to ride one & see how it goes. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by bill67 on 12/26/09 at 08:55:12 The only thing I didn't like was the wide spread v-twin motor and to me a funny sounding exhaust. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by drharveys on 12/26/09 at 09:42:26 Dunno how I missed posting! Other bike -- Triumph Bonneville: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Triumph/ElsahandMe.jpg Previous other bike -- BMW R1150RS: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/DSC01946-1.jpg Previous thumper -- Royal Enfield 500: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/DamSite.jpg Previous BMW -- 1987 K75: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/DSC00339.jpg |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by savagejoe on 12/26/09 at 23:06:34 I wish I could get the new vitory cruiser but for now the svage will have to do. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rocco on 12/29/09 at 19:21:10 is it me or does the triumph thunderbird look just like a savage? especially with the side by side engine! http://gpbikes.com/inventory/images/2010thunderbird2.JPG |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by BurnPgh on 12/30/09 at 00:46:08 615C50505C330 wrote:
pretty f-ing close. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by babyhog on 12/30/09 at 06:45:48 4578747478170 wrote:
Maybe that's why I like it so much!! Would love to have one! |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rocco on 12/30/09 at 11:00:35 i like them alot! sat on one, bigger then i thought it was going to be! it's just a classic looking cruiser, just like we have, except this one doesn't fart lol |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by babyhog on 12/30/09 at 13:31:21 4578747478170 wrote:
But Rocco, that's part of our bikes' charm, isn't it?? |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by LostArtist on 12/30/09 at 13:46:59 my next bike will probably be a Yamaha 950 Tourer, all in one deal with hard bags and ready to go, low maintenance, probably replace my car with it |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 12/30/09 at 18:40:48 40637F784D7E78657F780C0 wrote:
I looked hard at them also, but opted for the Vstar 1300. Yamaha has the best fit and finish of all the metrics and thousands less than a comparable Harley. IMO |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by RidgeRunner13 on 12/30/09 at 21:01:26 Back in July one of my buddies came home with a new Suzuki C50. I thought it was a nice bike but didn't care for the radiator, spoke wheels or the shaft drive. Besides, I've had Savages for 20 years. Well, since my current Savage is in the middle of a makeover & I hate being without a bike long enough to get it done, I started doing some research. I knew I wanted air-cooling, mag wheels & a belt drive. And I wanted decent fuel economy at a good price. In other words, basically an updated Savage. Nov. 19 I flew to Tennessee & for $7089 I rode away the next morning on a 2009 V-Star 950T. After little more than a month I've put 1800 miles on it while making it mine. I'm very happy with my purchase & would do it again in a heartbeat. 8-) http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/Pappygt13/V-StarMods099.jpg 2009 Yamaha V-Star 950T Pieces I Bought: Medium W/S, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, Grasshopper Backrest, SOR Throttle Lock, Kuryakyn Helmet Lock, Road King Bagger Bars Pieces I Made: D/P M/C Reservoir Shield, D/P Inspection Sticker Plate, D/P License Plate Frame, Camera Mount, Sherpa Seat Cover with Micro-Beads, W/S Lowers Little Stuff, Dechromed tank, Horizontal Front Reflectors, Custom Key Case Purchased 11-19-2009 from Abernathy's Cycle Center, Union City, Tn. Ridden 1200 miles in 2 days. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Rocco on 12/30/09 at 21:45:31 babyhog, i laugh every time she backfires! she doesn't as much after the rejet, more of a growl now. although, on shutdowns she likes to rifle shot in the cold, and since i come home late EVERYONE knows i'm home ;D |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by LostArtist on 12/31/09 at 08:44:44 that's a great buy RidgeRunner, and now I'm jealous >:( |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by rigidchop on 12/31/09 at 15:31:29 that is a great deal, a local shop here has c50's marked down to $5299. i'm very tempted. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 01/04/10 at 19:34:55 143A37363C3D626A6B65530 wrote:
Here is a promo shot I had taken of one of my other bikes a while ago: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/ST1100.jpg It is a 2001 Honda ST1100. I use it for long solo trips. Of all the bikes I've owned in over 300,000 miles of riding, it is my all-time favorite. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/05/10 at 06:41:13 Just looking at the "lay of the land" Im kinda surprised to see a wheelchock. Ida thot 1st gear & rear wheel low would do it. Lemmee guess, NASA requires the chock? Now I have an idea what you meant by Business TRip. Id never clicked on your link before. Hekkuva DEAL, Mr Digger Sir.. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 01/06/10 at 21:27:06 7E6167607D7A4B7B4B73616D26140 wrote:
Actually, the photog was making me do crazy stuff and I was afraid the bike would roll (it was on an incline). And, NO, you can't see those other photos! :o |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 01/06/10 at 21:29:59 69474A4B41401F1716182E0 wrote:
Here's another one of our bikes: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/OnKendonStandE.jpg Actually, SWMBO puts the most miles on this one. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/06/10 at 21:32:24 SWMBO Sexy women make buddies obsolete? |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by srinath on 01/06/10 at 21:45:54 I have several ... I got old school - xs 650, GR650, and a XS1100 in various states of "waiting for the genius to strike" ... Some of the small sport bike genre ... 5-6 GS500's ... have had 17 of the little buzzards ... compared to 6 savages. Also have Virago 1100, 700 X maxim, eli 1000, GSXR1100 and SV1K. Savage is fun still. My all time favorite though has been an 84-86 air cooled maxim. IMHO least flaws of any bike made. XS'es are close but stock they vibrate like mad. GR's are cool but that disengaging starter clutch at 5K can be a bit disconcerting. GSXR's are top heavy, SV - well who wants a new bike, eli 1000 - great bike but hard to work on - though compared to the other muscle cruisers of the era its the easiest, the rest all were V 4's, GS 500 are cool but tires and chain get $$$ ... virago is well ... electronically a nightmare. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Oldfeller on 01/07/10 at 11:08:50 Amen on the Virago electronics -- there are a lot of other older bikes that don't "age out and die" electrically, but Viragos were of that advanced first wave of all electronic bikes back when they really didn't have the state of the art worked out all that well. The potting compounds etc in the electronics get old and die on you and there are no replacement parts .... |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by wingsout on 01/07/10 at 15:04:09 I had a Kaw Nomad. It was a nice big, comfortable, touring bike. Would cruise at 80 with one hand, very stable. I wish I hadn't sold it. :'( |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by alcoa on 01/09/10 at 12:05:19 THEY MAKE OTHER BIKES! WHY? |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by MMRanch on 01/10/10 at 15:48:30 Hay JUSTIN Tell me about the Motor.G. Nevida I have been thinking about one of them for some time now. Do they hold up .... I understand they have alumium cylinder wall. ? |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/10/10 at 16:02:52 Much as I enjoyed it, had I known of the Kaw W650, I wouldnt have bought one. I only had about 5K on it when I stuck it in the side of a Pickup, so, dependability isnt something I can address. |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 01/10/10 at 20:51:09 76696F6875724373437B69652E1C0 wrote:
Maybe in your house....in my house it's She Who Must Be Obeyed! |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by Digger on 01/10/10 at 20:52:42 Here's the last of our other bikes, my KLR: http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/KDinGarage-PreModE.jpg |
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Title: Re: ... Other bike Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/10/10 at 22:06:25 7E535D5D5F483A0 wrote:
Maybe in your house....in my house it's She Who Must Be Obeyed![/quote] Ahhh! Now I get it..& what Is that on the Kawa? Is that DIRT?? Heaven Forbid, & its IN your garage.. tsk tsk tsk.. |
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