veloracermike
Coast to Coast
deepwaterimports said:
I wish I'd never seen it...now the wheels in my brain are turning at high RMP....take Monster (they can be had pretty cheap) a little mod here and little mod there.....a really pissed off wife...
Ever get the itch for a "modern" bike?
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I wish I'd never seen it...now the wheels in my brain are turning at high RMP....take Monster (they can be had pretty cheap) a little mod here and little mod there.....a really pissed off wife...
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
anything that has more than 2 vavles per cylinder IMO...kopcicle said:
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
I know right... That's 100% english, if you can believe that. (some probably think it's Greek. It's not) lol.......
Shermanator86
Big guy on a little bike
Swapmeet Louie said:
HA, made me think of this. http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri26.htm
Tim said:I scratched the itch - picked this up 3 days ago as my wife's first bike. 2011 Suzuki TU250X. Truly best of both worlds. Modern brake, fuel injected, Suzuki SCEM lining in the engine, 37mm front forks but all the looks you could want.
I've often said that if they made this in 650cc, I'd buy one. Preferably a twin, but I'd take a thumper.
boingk
Standard gearhead.
The Tu250 is a good bike for sure... I advised my mate to get the '650cc version' - the DR650. He loves it, and I had a ride of it as well and although its pretty bland comparred to my XR600R (thats to be expected) its still a very nice bike to ride.
My latest bike is certainly modern; a 2000 model VTR1000F (Superhawk):
I've ridden it for a few months and several thousand kilometers now, and would not be without it. Starts every time ('cept for once when the lock was frozen solid!) and is a joy to ride. Its even reasonably comfortable (better than my CBR1000F) and economical (5.8L/100km / 50mpg). For the traditionalists its equipped with 58mm Keihin carbies and a sidemount choke, makes starting a more rewarding and characteristic affair. Best thing, though, is that the power delivery is pure gruntl; it behaves like a mildly tuned Chev V8 up to 5,000rpm and then absolutely roars from 6,000 up to the 9,500rpm redline. Grin factor = massive!
So... thats my 'modern bike' suggestion. Reliable, economical, big fun and cheap to buy.
Now to go off and kickstart my XR600R into life after fiddling with the choke; its Origin night at the bar I manage and I don't want any drunks messing with my shiny VTR
Cheers all - boingk
My latest bike is certainly modern; a 2000 model VTR1000F (Superhawk):
I've ridden it for a few months and several thousand kilometers now, and would not be without it. Starts every time ('cept for once when the lock was frozen solid!) and is a joy to ride. Its even reasonably comfortable (better than my CBR1000F) and economical (5.8L/100km / 50mpg). For the traditionalists its equipped with 58mm Keihin carbies and a sidemount choke, makes starting a more rewarding and characteristic affair. Best thing, though, is that the power delivery is pure gruntl; it behaves like a mildly tuned Chev V8 up to 5,000rpm and then absolutely roars from 6,000 up to the 9,500rpm redline. Grin factor = massive!
So... thats my 'modern bike' suggestion. Reliable, economical, big fun and cheap to buy.
Now to go off and kickstart my XR600R into life after fiddling with the choke; its Origin night at the bar I manage and I don't want any drunks messing with my shiny VTR
Cheers all - boingk
deepwaterimports
Over 1,000 Posts
veloracermike said:
hahahahahahahah x2
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
makeing me want a new bonneville. I like that guzzi alot. I have to build up my argument for the wife before I throw us further in debt.... let me think. "don't you want me to have safe transportation" "the fuel economy really can't be beat".. "you would look so hot sitting on the back of this thing"
I went to the Guzzi dealer today to check out the V7 Racer. The one they had in the showroom was sold but I had a good look at it
and the V7 Classic. I am surprised how small and light these bikes are for 750cc.... which is exactly what I am looking for.
I put down my deposit for the 2013 V7 Racer that will be coming out in october with the upgraded engine and gearbox. Woot!
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
That thing is Sweet. I am sure it's a pretty penny.
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
hmm pretty sure there is a dealer here in cleveland. I think i should stay the hell outta there for the sake of my marriage
gentlemanjim
Been Around the Block
For a modern DTT Triumph Thruxton
Others in no particular order of priority:
MotoGuzzi Breva 750 or 1100
Suzuki SV650N
Triumph Street Three
Honda 599 or 919
Others in no particular order of priority:
MotoGuzzi Breva 750 or 1100
Suzuki SV650N
Triumph Street Three
Honda 599 or 919
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
i used to lust after a 919 those are amazing bikes. Kind of rare actually you hardly see them around here. Seemed to always pop up just after i would purchase a bike.
rock2d2
Born to lose, destined to fail.
I'm still debating heavily between a new Bonneville, a new Thruxton, or a new HD 883 Iron (or new to me).
My current thought is; "i'm already building a caff, do I really need another?" "The Bonnie is a great machine, but I hate the mag wheels they come with right now" "The 883 is a baby HD but could be unique with a little wrench time"
So they are all in a dead heat.....decisions....it'll probably come down to what available near me at a decent price. Paying for an old bike I know is going to need work over Ebay is one thing. Buying a new or almost new bike that I'm expecting to be pristine without looking it over in person and test riding is quite another...at least IMHO.
My current thought is; "i'm already building a caff, do I really need another?" "The Bonnie is a great machine, but I hate the mag wheels they come with right now" "The 883 is a baby HD but could be unique with a little wrench time"
So they are all in a dead heat.....decisions....it'll probably come down to what available near me at a decent price. Paying for an old bike I know is going to need work over Ebay is one thing. Buying a new or almost new bike that I'm expecting to be pristine without looking it over in person and test riding is quite another...at least IMHO.
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
Didn't know the bonneville came with mags. What idiot thought that was a good idea. The answer about another cafe bike is yes you need another one. lol. well maybe not need. I wouldn't buy the 883 but i like the xr1200 sportster for a harley. But that depends if you are more into a cruiserish or sportier riding stance. The thruxtons are real purdy would be hard for me not to get one if i was to buy a new bike. I think though the bonneville could be customized a bit and turn out pretty slick.
