What is your preferred riding style? - Page 3

101lifts2 · 02-24-2011, 10:39 PM

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askmrjesus · 02-24-2011, 11:08 PM

If I'm not breaking the back end loose, or getting a little squirrelly, I get bored quickly.

Ride fast, take chances.

JC

Ninjakel · 02-25-2011, 07:09 PM

Seems like track only now...........between Leon and I, we have 1 streetbike ATM, and 2 track sluts.

His tank of a 1k is the streetbike.

azoomm · 02-25-2011, 09:25 PM

I like bikes.

It's a horrible addiction.

I'll ride anything if you throw me the keys. Well, except for that ape-hanger crap, I don't understand that.

I've met very few bikes I don't like....

Mr Lefty · 02-25-2011, 09:55 PM

I prefer touring... on or off road... preferably without time constraints

tached1000rr · 02-25-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

I prefer touring... on or off road... preferably without time constraints

I want to tour as well and I'm looking at a sport touring bike, I'm trying to wait so that I can also keep the CBR but I could get it quicker if I got rid of it. Decisions-decisions, I'm considering a Yamaha FJR 1300, BMW K1200 or 1300 perhaps a busa modified for more comfort, kawasaki concourse, honda st 1300, something within that family bikes

Mr Lefty · 02-25-2011, 10:34 PM

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I want to tour as well and I'm looking at a sport touring bike, I'm trying to wait so that I can also keep the CBR but I could get it quicker if I got rid of it. Decisions-decisions, I'm considering a Yamaha FJR 1300, BMW K1200 or 1300 perhaps a busa modified for more comfort, kawasaki concourse, honda st 1300, something within that family bikes

not to sound Bias... but look at dual sports... you don't have to worry so much about road conditions... and don't have to ALWAYS detour

but then again... can't hit triple digits as easy

derf · 02-25-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

not to sound Bias... but look at dual sports... you don't have to worry so much about road conditions... and don't have to ALWAYS detour

but then again... can't hit triple digits as easy

Or at all.

Anyway, thats a good selection of sport touring bikes and straight touring bikes. So0me of the bigger dualsports would probably fit into your range too, the larger GS's, Triumph tiger, KTM 990's, all are comfy and have plenty of power on tap

Triple · 02-27-2011, 12:35 AM

I was reminded today why I've never owned a cruiser. A buddy from work bought a VTX1300 last week, but he doesn't have his endorsement (because he hasn't ridden since the late 80's). He asked me to ride it 80-ish miles from the dealer to his house.

Dog slow, brakes felt like wood, handled like a waterbed, vibrations put my hands to sleep, seating position made my ass hurt, etc. Once I made the necessary mental adjustments, however, I started enjoying myself nonetheless. Surefire way to make yourself feel like a GP hero, though: jump straight onto your sportbike after a morning aboard a big twin. My Triumph has never felt so fast, light, and smooth...

Gas Man · 02-27-2011, 02:55 PM

Yeah but the VTX is a bland ride. My BIL use to own one... it was blah... like most metric cruisers of that stature.

02-24-2011, 11:08 PM	#22
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	If I'm not breaking the back end loose, or getting a little squirrelly, I get bored quickly. Ride fast, take chances. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

02-25-2011, 07:09 PM	#23
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Seems like track only now...........between Leon and I, we have 1 streetbike ATM, and 2 track sluts. His tank of a 1k is the streetbike. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

02-27-2011, 02:55 PM	#30
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah but the VTX is a bland ride. My BIL use to own one... it was blah... like most metric cruisers of that stature. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-25-2011, 09:25 PM	#24
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I like bikes. It's a horrible addiction. I'll ride anything if you throw me the keys. Well, except for that ape-hanger crap, I don't understand that. I've met very few bikes I don't like....

02-25-2011, 09:55 PM	#25
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I prefer touring... on or off road... preferably without time constraints

02-27-2011, 12:35 AM	#29
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	I was reminded today why I've never owned a cruiser. A buddy from work bought a VTX1300 last week, but he doesn't have his endorsement (because he hasn't ridden since the late 80's). He asked me to ride it 80-ish miles from the dealer to his house. Dog slow, brakes felt like wood, handled like a waterbed, vibrations put my hands to sleep, seating position made my ass hurt, etc. Once I made the necessary mental adjustments, however, I started enjoying myself nonetheless. Surefire way to make yourself feel like a GP hero, though: jump straight onto your sportbike after a morning aboard a big twin. My Triumph has never felt so fast, light, and smooth...