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Interests => Around the House & In the Garage => Topic started by: ih8hippies on January 25, 2008, 08:44:19 PM
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I love bikes. I've been riding dirt bikes since before I can remember. I've always been a fan of MotoGP. Which is the reason I came to purchase my crotch rocket.
Nope, it ain't a Harley. One day, I'll get myself a Night Train... but until then, my GSX-R750 pleases the hell out of me :-)
Post your bike pics - no matter what kind. Unlike some folks, I love ALL motorcycles.
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I like 'em but I can't afford one right now.
I had a Honda 250 EX in high school. Warped the head on it starting it in the cold. I replaced it with a ten year old, garage-kept Shadow 700 that only had 8400 miles on it. It was like new. Lost it in an accident where some jerkass ran a red light and tore the front end off.
Haven't had one since, but I went window-shopping last year.
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Hippie!...some ugly bastard is stealing your bike!
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I'm surprised - Honda builds a bullet-proof bike. Maybe their engineering has gotten better over the years. The shadow is a pretty sharp bike... I had actually considered that at one time.
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Hippie!...some ugly bastard is stealing your bike!
:bigbird:
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I'm surprised - Honda builds a bullet-proof bike. Maybe their engineering has gotten better over the years. The shadow is a pretty sharp bike... I had actually considered that at one time.
After warping the head, the kickstart spindle and gearshift spindle were both broken off by careless idiots I let borrow my bike. After being rebuilt, it wasn't worth keeping.
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Here's my Honda 919, sometimes called a "Hornet".
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/Eupher6/Honda919-1.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/Eupher6/2003_1919asph.jpg)
It is neither a crotch rocket nor a cruiser. It is most definitely NOT a Harley. The larger photo is the official Honda photo and is presented because MY PHOTO IS TOO FRICKIN' SMALL.
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I'd forgotten you had that Euph.
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I'd forgotten you had that Euph.
I rode the shit out of it when we lived in Salt Lake City -- the canyons in the Wasatch were fabulous to ride in, though a bit dangerous due to whackos, errant pieces of gravel, and other hazards.
Haven't done as much riding, but in the summer I use it for commuting.
When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Gold Wing and hang out at Denny's.
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When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Gold Wing and hang out at Denny's.
you'll be beating off the babes, watch out for their walkers
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When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Gold Wing and hang out at Denny's.
you'll be beating off the babes, watch out for their walkers
The worst part about those babes isn't their walkers, it's the noise they make when they fart.
It sounds like WHOOOOOSH!
:o
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That 919 is a nice bike. I miss mine... but I had a "knocking" issue and didn't want to wait to see what would happen. I would say the previous owner didn't keep up on the maintenance.
Euph's probably one of those folks that wears ass-less chaps and those leather policeman hats when he goes for a ride.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/holly731/biker_hughes_lrg.jpg)
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When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Gold Wing and hang out at Denny's.
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Yup, I ride all I can. Fixin to make a run to Big Bend in a couple months ... wanna go? It is an awesome trip. We make a spring run every year and this year we're hitting Big Bend. Last time we were out there was about 4 years ago .... I CAN'T WAIT!!! :hyper:
I like most all bikes but this is what I ride;
(http://www.palmerrealestate.com/spa/910595622110_0_bg.jpg)
FLSTCI '05 model. Had a FXDWG before that and a Yamaha 650 special before that.
KC
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Nice bike!!!! Looks very comfy. I'm jealous of your fwd controls - makes the ride soooo much better and more comfortable. My bike has a pretty extreme riding position. I'm basically laying on my tank. but... I'm in good shape, so I can hack it for ~2 hours. After that, the back hurts. If I lived in your area, I'd be more than happy to join the ride... I'm all the way up in the DC area :(
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That 919 is a nice bike. I miss mine... but I had a "knocking" issue and didn't want to wait to see what would happen. I would say the previous owner didn't keep up on the maintenance.
Euph's probably one of those folks that wears ass-less chaps and those leather policeman hats when he goes for a ride.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/holly731/biker_hughes_lrg.jpg)
I'd say that Glenn was the source of your "knocking" issue, Hip.
Uh....decorum keeps me from mentioning just how Glenn came "knocking" on your tonsils uh, door.
You got that photo of Glenn on the inside of your locker? Plant a smooch on him before you go night-night?
It's okay, Hip. I won't tell anybody.
:rotf: :tongue:
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
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Nice bike!!!! Looks very comfy. I'm jealous of your fwd controls - makes the ride soooo much better and more comfortable. My bike has a pretty extreme riding position. I'm basically laying on my tank. but... I'm in good shape, so I can hack it for ~2 hours. After that, the back hurts. If I lived in your area, I'd be more than happy to join the ride... I'm all the way up in the DC area :(
Well, all the FLSTC's have forward controls .... because they have floorboards which are GREAT for long trips. I really like the Lindby Bar on the front. That thing is absolutely AWESOME.
You may know this and you may not but the difference between the cruisers and the crotch rockets sitting position is the difference between culture.
The crotch rocket riding position is based more on the English riding saddle and style while the cruiser is based more on the American riding saddle and style.
I like most all bikes, I have seen a few I didn't like but they were few and far between. The kind of riding I do, 100's of miles at a time, doesn't lend itself to sport bikes but it would fit a sport touring bike. The cruisers are just more comfortable to me though. Some of it may have to do with my frame. I'm a rather big guy and I don't find many sport touring bikes that fit me. They kind of lock your knees into the fairing and that cramps my style. I like a lot of room to move and a lot of different places to put my feet because I may ride 150 - 170 miles between stops.
Be more than happy to have you or anyone else on this board who would like to ride to Big Bend make the trip with us. Just speak up! We are leaving on the 26th of April and will be home the 30th of April. 5 days of good riding! WoooooHoooooo!!! LOL
KC
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I'd say that Glenn was the source of your "knocking" issue, Hip.
Uh....decorum keeps me from mentioning just how Glenn came "knocking" on your tonsils uh, door.
You got that photo of Glenn on the inside of your locker? Plant a smooch on him before you go night-night?
It's okay, Hip. I won't tell anybody.
:rotf: :tongue:
I can't do anything but ****ing laugh :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:. I hate you :bird:
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I'd say that Glenn was the source of your "knocking" issue, Hip.
Uh....decorum keeps me from mentioning just how Glenn came "knocking" on your tonsils uh, door.
You got that photo of Glenn on the inside of your locker? Plant a smooch on him before you go night-night?
It's okay, Hip. I won't tell anybody.
:rotf: :tongue:
I can't do anything but ****ing laugh :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:. I hate you :bird:
:-)
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You may know this and you may not but the difference between the cruisers and the crotch rockets sitting position is the difference between culture.
The crotch rocket riding position is based more on the English riding saddle and style while the cruiser is based more on the American riding saddle and style.
Ya know, I almost went American, but Harleys little bro, Buell, can't get their shit together.
Good info above - I didn't know that. There are a few good foreign sport tourers out there (a little out of my price range). The Honda ST1300 is an awesome bike. Ducati makes a good one, but the maintenance will break the wallet (before 2006 - I believe the new ones come w/ a service plan). I love Harley's, but they can rattle parts off and the older ones leak oil. The resale value holds, though (and in some cases, it increases!!!). I love the fact that they have the high mileage club - it's awesome. The negatives don't matter much to me, though... My buddy has a dresser, and it rides niceeeeee. It's like sitting on a leather sofa :-). As soon as I can afford a Night Train, I'll be all over it. I love their whole soft tail line. Have you seen the new Rocker? That thing is awesome :rocker:
While you're enjoying your Harley, I'm paying asinine insurance for mine :banghead:
I'm really surprised that some of these jap and European bikes don't hold their value. I mean really.... these things can go 100+ thou plus miles before any problems occur.
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Am approaching 10K miles with my 919 and the only thing I've done to it is replace the tires, once. Coming up on that again, plus will need to replace the chain.
I'm not very attentive to the chain, so it stretches beyond what it should. Plus, Honda screwed up the chain on my bike -- they made it one link too long to begin with.
But there is no denying the reliability factor of Hondas. The damn things go on forever.
And hell, I can buy two rice burners for what it would cost me for one Harley.
To each his own, but apart from doing my road test on a borrowed Harley in 1982, I just would never own/ride one.
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Ya know, I almost went American, but Harleys little bro, Buell, can't get their shit together.
Good info above - I didn't know that. There are a few good foreign sport tourers out there (a little out of my price range). The Honda ST1300 is an awesome bike. Ducati makes a good one, but the maintenance will break the wallet (before 2006 - I believe the new ones come w/ a service plan). I love Harley's, but they can rattle parts off and the older ones leak oil. The resale value holds, though (and in some cases, it increases!!!). I love the fact that they have the high mileage club - it's awesome. The negatives don't matter much to me, though... My buddy has a dresser, and it rides niceeeeee. It's like sitting on a leather sofa :-). As soon as I can afford a Night Train, I'll be all over it. I love their whole soft tail line. Have you seen the new Rocker? That thing is awesome :rocker:
While you're enjoying your Harley, I'm paying asinine insurance for mine :banghead:
I'm really surprised that some of these jap and European bikes don't hold their value. I mean really.... these things can go 100+ thou plus miles before any problems occur.
Yeah, y'all with the sport bikes pay an OUTRAGEOUS amount on your insurance .... I have never been able to figger out why though .....
[youtube=425,350]U2o_Emao-eA[/youtube]
:lmao:
KC
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Yeah, I've seen the Rocker. That is a slick bike, a lot like my old Wide Glide but it has some neat features. Harley has come a looooong way on its reliability issues. When I traded in the Wide Glide the only thing I had ever done to it was change the oil and plugs, clean the air filter and change the tires. It had close to 50,000 on it when I traded and I had it for less than 3 years.
The Heritage is almost 3 years old and I have 25,000 on it (had to cut back on my riding) and I have only done normal maintenance on it as well. They really are good reliable bikes now. Heck the belt is supposed to be good for 100k. I like the belt a whole lot better than a chain.
KC
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Yeah, I've seen the Rocker. That is a slick bike, a lot like my old Wide Glide but it has some neat features. Harley has come a looooong way on its reliability issues. When I traded in the Wide Glide the only thing I had ever done to it was change the oil and plugs, clean the air filter and change the tires. It had close to 50,000 on it when I traded and I had it for less than 3 years.
The Heritage is almost 3 years old and I have 25,000 on it (had to cut back on my riding) and I have only done normal maintenance on it as well. They really are good reliable bikes now. Heck the belt is supposed to be good for 100k. I like the belt a whole lot better than a chain.
KC
Here's my sled.
(http://b6.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00425/68/18/425038186_l.jpg)
94 FLHTP (Electraglide Police model for those who don't speak Harley) I've got a tad over 60K on her right now. I've owned her since '02 and the only major mechanical thing that has gone wrong was the final drive belt broke. Before riding season here in the Hoosier State kicks in, I plan on new pipes (unbaffled fishtails) and rejetting the carb.
Here's my favorite pic:
(http://b4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00668/46/45/668635464_l.jpg)
I had been home from Baghdad for about 15 minutes before that pic was shot!
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Nice scooter Hacksaw. I wish I had solid rims on my bike but I don't have the scratch for it right now. I like the look of the laced rims better than the solid rims but if you get out somewhere and have a flat it is extremely hard to get it fixed and you can't use fix a flat on the spoked rims.
KC
Bring it to Texas! Let's go riding!!
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Nice scooter Hacksaw. I wish I had solid rims on my bike but I don't have the scratch for it right now. I like the look of the laced rims better than the solid rims but if you get out somewhere and have a flat it is extremely hard to get it fixed and you can't use fix a flat on the spoked rims.
KC
Bring it to Texas! Let's go riding!!
Let me start by saying nice Heritage there Tex.
what you see isn't solid rims, they are just brake disc covers. They were on it when I got it. As far as wheels, I just have the factory mags.
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VTX 1300
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/flagator/Gary022406.jpg)
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Ya know, I almost went American, but Harleys little bro, Buell, can't get their shit together.
Good info above - I didn't know that. There are a few good foreign sport tourers out there (a little out of my price range). The Honda ST1300 is an awesome bike. Ducati makes a good one, but the maintenance will break the wallet (before 2006 - I believe the new ones come w/ a service plan). I love Harley's, but they can rattle parts off and the older ones leak oil. The resale value holds, though (and in some cases, it increases!!!). I love the fact that they have the high mileage club - it's awesome. The negatives don't matter much to me, though... My buddy has a dresser, and it rides niceeeeee. It's like sitting on a leather sofa :-). As soon as I can afford a Night Train, I'll be all over it. I love their whole soft tail line. Have you seen the new Rocker? That thing is awesome :rocker:
While you're enjoying your Harley, I'm paying asinine insurance for mine :banghead:
I'm really surprised that some of these jap and European bikes don't hold their value. I mean really.... these things can go 100+ thou plus miles before any problems occur.
Yeah, y'all with the sport bikes pay an OUTRAGEOUS amount on your insurance .... I have never been able to figger out why though .....
[youtube=425,350]U2o_Emao-eA[/youtube]
:lmao:
KC
:rotf: :lmao:
I love it when some kid on a crotchrocket comes up and challenges me to a race. It's like a Corvette challenging a limosine! 2 very different machines built for 2 very different purposes.
I tell them, "Sure... I'll race ya.... in 20 years on the same bikes!"
I should challenge them to an 'ironbutt' ride. The one who can walk afterwards is the winner!
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Let me start by saying nice Heritage there Tex.
what you see isn't solid rims, they are just brake disc covers. They were on it when I got it. As far as wheels, I just have the factory mags.
Thanks. Yeah, I knew they weren't 'solid' like the Fat Boys. I meant solid as in 'No Spoke Holes'. I looked at an FLH about 3 years ago when I was going to buy the Heritage but the guy was wanting too much. I think he still has the bike. It was clean but being a police bike it had a lot of miles on it.
KC
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VTX 1300
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/flagator/Gary022406.jpg)
I like the VTX's. Those things ride reeeealy nice. One of my ridin' buds has an 1800 VTX and probably puts more miles on a bike than anyone I know. A quick ride around the block for him includes a trip to St. Louis!
KC
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:rotf: :lmao:
I love it when some kid on a crotchrocket comes up and challenges me to a race. It's like a Corvette challenging a limosine! 2 very different machines built for 2 very different purposes.
I tell them, "Sure... I'll race ya.... in 20 years on the same bikes!"
I should challenge them to an 'ironbutt' ride. The one who can walk afterwards is the winner!
I like looking at the sport bikes and I like watching someone who is good ride them but I really don't see how you can ride one for very far at a time. Even the sport touring bikes look uncomfortable to me.
I just hate to see an 18 year old on a bike that will do 180 mph off the production floor ....
KC
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All these cruisers :p
KJ - Nice bike y'all!
Someone said something about racing. It's funny because I get these punks with the big fart cans on their Honda, or whatever, trying to race me all the time. I guess they don't understand the whole weight to HP ratio deal :lmao:
I always decline... it's not worth a ticket for something you know you can win.
As for the Iron Butt rides, that's some crazy shite. Those guys go for days.... I've done long day trips and am sore. Thats where the cruisers shine - comfort (and cheaper insurance).
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Let me start by saying nice Heritage there Tex.
what you see isn't solid rims, they are just brake disc covers. They were on it when I got it. As far as wheels, I just have the factory mags.
Thanks. Yeah, I knew they weren't 'solid' like the Fat Boys. I meant solid as in 'No Spoke Holes'. I looked at an FLH about 3 years ago when I was going to buy the Heritage but the guy was wanting too much. I think he still has the bike. It was clean but being a police bike it had a lot of miles on it.
KC
I got lucky as hell when I bought mine. I went into the local H-D dealer and saw my bike for $8995. It had 2 owners before me (First was the Indianapolis PD) and it only had 32k on the odometer! I thought it was awfully low miles for a cop bike. Anyway, I put some cash on it to hold it and went to the bank. When I told the loan officer what I wanted, she told me the bike high booked at $14,000! I knew I was getting a deal, but WOW! I put half down cash and borrowed the rest. I had her paid off in a year!
Oh, have you seen the new Crossbones from Harley? It's a old school looking softtail.
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/206482/images/300x200/harleycrossbone.jpg)
Damn... If I had the money, I'd own one!
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I like looking at the sport bikes and I like watching someone who is good ride them but I really don't see how you can ride one for very far at a time. Even the sport touring bikes look uncomfortable to me.
I just hate to see an 18 year old on a bike that will do 180 mph off the production floor ....
KC
They should have a graduated license program, like they have in Europe. I bought the bike with intentions on taking it VIR, and some other race tracks. The best part about them is how they turn. They aren't comfortable at all for the long haul. You can buy better seats, but the positioning is what counts.
The sport touring bikes are surprisingly pretty comfy. The BMW's (and most who ride them are a-holes) are pretty souped up as far as options. Like a goldwing - for example. I think they come with Navigation now
As for the 18 yr old comment - I couldn't agree more. Some of thee bikes can get you in to trouble pretty quickly. Hell, mine goes almost 100 in first :o
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All these cruisers :p
KJ - Nice bike y'all!
Someone said something about racing. It's funny because I get these punks with the big fart cans on their Honda, or whatever, trying to race me all the time. I guess they don't understand the whole weight to HP ratio deal :lmao:
I always decline... it's not worth a ticket for something you know you can win.
As for the Iron Butt rides, that's some crazy shite. Those guys go for days.... I've done long day trips and am sore. Thats where the cruisers shine - comfort (and cheaper insurance).
Actually hip, the Iron Butt run is 1000 miles in 24 hours.
Check this out: http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm (http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm)
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VTX 1300
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/flagator/Gary022406.jpg)
I like the VTX's. Those things ride reeeealy nice. One of my ridin' buds has an 1800 VTX and probably puts more miles on a bike than anyone I know. A quick ride around the block for him includes a trip to St. Louis!
KC
I like the VTX series. The bike is a lot of fun to ride. It's got a lot of power but handles like a smaller bike. I was going to get an 1800 but the deals on the 1300s were to good to refuse.
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All these cruisers :p
KJ - Nice bike y'all!
Someone said something about racing. It's funny because I get these punks with the big fart cans on their Honda, or whatever, trying to race me all the time. I guess they don't understand the whole weight to HP ratio deal :lmao:
I always decline... it's not worth a ticket for something you know you can win.
As for the Iron Butt rides, that's some crazy shite. Those guys go for days.... I've done long day trips and am sore. Thats where the cruisers shine - comfort (and cheaper insurance).
Actually hip, the Iron Butt run is 1000 miles in 24 hours.
Check this out: http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm (http://www.ironbutt.com/about/default.cfm)
Ahh... well I was thinking about the 50cc one. Even a thousand in 24 is nuts :o
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I know. 1000 miles in 24 hrs means you have to average about 42 mph (they also have 1500 in 24 which means an average speed of 62.5 mph)
You'd have to eat on the move and filling your gas tank would have to resemble a pitstop at the Indy 500. Going to the bathroom would almost be out of the question. It could be done, but it sure wouldn't make for a comfortable ride.
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I know. 1000 miles in 24 hrs means you have to average about 42 mph (they also have 1500 in 24 which means an average speed of 62.5 mph)
You'd have to eat on the move and filling your gas tank would have to resemble a pitstop at the Indy 500. Going to the bathroom would almost be out of the question. It could be done, but it sure wouldn't make for a comfortable ride.
There was a music teacher from Pennsylvania about 4 or 5 years ago who did like 32,000 (no that is NOT a typo) in one month. He was in the Hog Tales mag if I remember right.
KC
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I got lucky as hell when I bought mine. I went into the local H-D dealer and saw my bike for $8995. It had 2 owners before me (First was the Indianapolis PD) and it only had 32k on the odometer! I thought it was awfully low miles for a cop bike. Anyway, I put some cash on it to hold it and went to the bank. When I told the loan officer what I wanted, she told me the bike high booked at $14,000! I knew I was getting a deal, but WOW! I put half down cash and borrowed the rest. I had her paid off in a year!
Oh, have you seen the new Crossbones from Harley? It's a old school looking softtail.
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/206482/images/300x200/harleycrossbone.jpg)
Damn... If I had the money, I'd own one!
No, I hadn't seen that! Thanks for putting that up. You KNOW that springer front end is going to be one heavy son of a gun with that big ass tire on it! Wow.
KC
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They should have a graduated license program, like they have in Europe. I bought the bike with intentions on taking it VIR, and some other race tracks. The best part about them is how they turn. They aren't comfortable at all for the long haul. You can buy better seats, but the positioning is what counts.
The sport touring bikes are surprisingly pretty comfy. The BMW's (and most who ride them are a-holes) are pretty souped up as far as options. Like a goldwing - for example. I think they come with Navigation now
As for the 18 yr old comment - I couldn't agree more. Some of thee bikes can get you in to trouble pretty quickly. Hell, mine goes almost 100 in first :o
No shit! What is up with that?! I have ridden with a few of these guys and man ... talk about being anal.... jeeze. Guess it is a mentality and not just the BMW riders around here.
KC