Author Topic: Nutcase driving a motorbike (Read 2267 times)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #45 on:** May 28, 2003, 02:06:55 PM »

Think saddle bags and two up riding Swoop.

Swoop · « **Reply #46 on:** May 28, 2003, 02:15:14 PM »

ok, ignore the ZX-6R.

Any Triumph would prolly suit: http://www.triumph.co.uk

An ultrasports like an R1/6, GSX-R, 916, etc prolly not a good idea.

Kawasaki ZX-12?

The block on the back is removable, there's a biiiig pillion seat underneath. Real big roomy bike, plenty of space for saddlebags, tank bag, throwover panniers and a back box.....although on low octane fuel you might have a problem with steep hills then

Skuzzy · « **Reply #47 on:** May 28, 2003, 02:32:05 PM »

No chain. Can't have wife getting all oiled up.

I'll have to take a tour of the cycle shops again. Those classic Triumphs look sweet. For one up riding, I could be a happy camper with one of them.

Guess I am partial to the older style of cycles. The new ones look like a conglomeration of M&M's glued together with wheels attached.

Thanks for stirring the pot Swoop. Now I got the itch again...still.

Swoop · « **Reply #48 on:** May 28, 2003, 02:37:27 PM »

Oh man not a shaft drive!

A bike without a chain is just......wrong

Nah, actually shaft drive is nice if you're not looking for a power band. A sports bike will always have a chain, at least until mag lev technology makes the power delivery even better.

Have a look at the Bulldog on the Yamaha site, I think that's a shafty but the tech specs on the UK site dont say.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #49 on:** May 28, 2003, 02:45:17 PM »

I know,..you are right. Chain is definately more efficient at getting power to the ground, but a shaft drive will allow me spend more time riding and less time cleaning and adjusting.

For me it is not about power, it is about the ride.

Use to have a Norton Commando 750. Loved that bike. Best sounding bike ever made, in my opinion. Even hog riders would give me a nod when they heard it.

GrimCO · « **Reply #50 on:** May 28, 2003, 03:03:09 PM »

Hey there Skuzzy,

DEFINITELY look into the Triumph line of bikes. They now make a TON of different models, and have resurrected the Bonneville as well. They're great if you're tall, and if the chain is a problem, they make lubes that don't spray at all. The clean pantlegs on my jeans are proof! LOL

As a former owner of all kinds of bikes, the Triumph is my favorite bike hands down. It's not the fastest bike I've owned, nor is it the most maneuverable. But there's something about it that I just can't put my finger on. I might buy another bike one day, but I won't sell this one. I like it that much.

Swoop · « **Reply #51 on:** May 28, 2003, 03:10:49 PM »

And they're British

Staga · « **Reply #52 on:** May 28, 2003, 04:40:10 PM »

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Originally posted by Swoop
Avoid BMW bikes like the plague.....can't really explain why, I just loathe the over-engineered, heavy arsed lumps.

Dunno, One of the finest weekends was when I took my friends K100RS for a ride. Earlier bike I drove was a Suzuki GSX750 and that BMW was like from another world.
It was stable, comfortable, answered to the throttle like a locomotive even in the low RPM (due the fuel-injection I guess), had best windshield I've seen (I stayed dry even in small rain), radiator kept my feet warm... It was a dream

(well I hated those thumb-buttons for blinkers...)

Puke · « **Reply #53 on:** May 28, 2003, 06:46:13 PM »

All anyone talks about are the street rides. I think the dirt bikes are more enjoyable.

gatso · « **Reply #54 on:** May 28, 2003, 07:05:31 PM »

Swoop,

What happened post R6+bastard thief incident? Whatcha end up getting?

Fraid I'm still a wannabe, 24 + bad post code = no chance. It's still on the 'must do' list though. I have a friend who's one of the first on the list for a Daytona 600. As soon as he gets it I'm going to drop in on him early in the day when the forcast is for sunny weather

Also, you used to be an intructor? Anyone you'd recommend for doing a DA course this summer, maybe followed by some sort of advanced riding course?

Gatso

-ammo- · « **Reply #55 on:** May 28, 2003, 08:20:22 PM »

Skuzzy-

Here is a sport tourer that I am considering. It may fit your needs.

I like the comfort and the sportiness of this bike. However I am also considering a FZ1 as well. Two other sport touring bikes to see are the Honda ST1300 and the Yamaha FJR1300.

-ammo- · « **Reply #56 on:** May 28, 2003, 08:23:14 PM »

hooligans 4.3 Mb film. A joy to watch:)

http://home.satx.rr.com/pointblank/films/whackpak.wmv

Staga · « **Reply #57 on:** May 28, 2003, 09:33:59 PM »

Are they selling BMW K1200RS models in States?

If yes that could be pretty good option and at least worth of test-drive.

btw Finnish "highway Patrol" is using mostly BMWs, guess they found it would be best when spending several hours per day on the saddle.

NUKE · « **Reply #58 on:** May 28, 2003, 09:43:10 PM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy
Only 6' 3".

I looked at Honda, BMW, Suzuki, Harley....could not find a street ride that was comfortable in that lot. Now,..in all fariness, it has been a couple of years since I looked.

Hmmm,..is occurs to me you may not understand what I mean by cruiser. How about sport touring...but more towards touring than sport.

Skuzzy, check out the Honda 1800 vtx. It's a great bike for a good price. I posted a pic of mine here that you may have seen, but just go sit on one.

It's a cruiser, v-twin btw

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87002

Chairboy · « **Reply #59 on:** May 28, 2003, 09:59:04 PM »

I really like my Bandit 1200. It's powerful, fast, but you don't look like a monkey screwing a football when you're sitting on it (eg, upright posture).

Lots of horsepower, inexpensive, predictable even power across the rev band, it's almost the perfect bike.

(someone elses Bandit, I don't have a pic of mine online)