buellski
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Just curious if anyone on here rides a bike (the motorized kind)? I commute pretty regularly (once the mud is gone from my road) and do some longer rides on the weekends.
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Any motorcyclists?
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makimono
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I ride a Monster 620. Commute to work about 50% in the summer, that may increase this year with the price of gas and the Monster getting about 4x's the MPGs of my Jeep. It's a nice 10 mile country road commute that I sometimes stretch to 20 miles.
What kind of Buell do you ride?
What kind of Buell do you ride?
buellski
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Sweet. I love Ducatis. If I could afford it, I'd be riding a new Multistrada. As it is, I'm on an 07 Ulysses. I love it, but with the "death" of Buell, I'll probably replace it before too long. I ordered a replacement part for a broken pannier in September of 2010 and just received it last week :roll:
I've got a nice little commute up here that includes some decent twisties as well as some fun dirt roads.
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I've got a good commute for a bike. My wife isn't a fan though; she sees everyone who's had a "mishap" on a bike in her line of work. She puts up with all my other crap...like ATVing, skiing 30+ days a year with me, making commercials for Mt Snow events, me drinking PBR....so I cannot and will not complain.
I rode an SV600 awhile back. I love the sound of the V-twin sport bikes. Less loud than an open piped Harley, and not as annoying as the "10,000,000 angree bees" of an inline 4 crotch rocket.
I rode an SV600 awhile back. I love the sound of the V-twin sport bikes. Less loud than an open piped Harley, and not as annoying as the "10,000,000 angree bees" of an inline 4 crotch rocket.
buellski
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I'm lucky. My wife is a fan. She got bored riding on the back of my bike, so we bought her a little Ninja 250. She loves it! We're pretty safety conscious. I've done multiple riding courses and she did the MSF basic riding course to get her license. And we subscribe to ATGATT (All The Gear, All The Time).
I'm not a big fan of inline 4s either. My next bike (assuming Erik Buell doesn't start building a full line of street bikes in the near future) will likely be a Triumph. I put triples right up there with twins.
TheBEast
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I had a SV650S that I had to swap for a new full suspension Cannondale mountain bike. I couldn't keep the carbs running right on the motorcycle (collected a lot of dust the last couple of years I had it), so instead of sinking more time and money into it, I decided to sell. Wife didn't really care for it all that much and I wasn't totally hooked on it as I really didn't have any friends close to me who rode. Oh well.
+1 on the sound of the V-twin for the inline 4.
vdk03
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I am sad to say that i am selling my shadow VT1100 this spring:-(
It has been a great bike for me, i've had it for about 4 years now, this past year I put quite a few miles on it. My commute to work is about 45 miles each way, luckily traveling to weston is a nice country ride. This was my first cruiser bike, and I loved the lowend power it is very smooth with the hydrolic clutch and shaft drive, but I think i am ready to step onto somthing that can handle the corners a little better. I dont think i want a crotchrocket, but i like the naked bike look. l hope to have a cb919 or x12 within a year or two.
It has been a great bike for me, i've had it for about 4 years now, this past year I put quite a few miles on it. My commute to work is about 45 miles each way, luckily traveling to weston is a nice country ride. This was my first cruiser bike, and I loved the lowend power it is very smooth with the hydrolic clutch and shaft drive, but I think i am ready to step onto somthing that can handle the corners a little better. I dont think i want a crotchrocket, but i like the naked bike look. l hope to have a cb919 or x12 within a year or two.
buellski
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You're so close to some prime riding, you'd really appreciate the better handling of a more sport oriented bike. My favorite rides always hit one or more of the gaps. That's what I love about my Uly. It can handle twisties as well as a lot of sport bikes, but it's upright seating and suspension means it can handle most of the maintained dirt roads in the area with ease.
Puck it
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I am thinking about getting one. The wife gave me an okay. Looking at a Ducati Multistrada
buellski
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Nice! I've read a lot of great things about that bike. Like I said in an earlier post, if I had that kind of change, I'd buy one of the touring models in a heartbeat. For comparisons sake, you should also check out the BMW GS and the Triumph Tiger. The new 800 Tigers have been getting a lot of good press as well. I can't comment about Ducati, but I know BMW and Triumph dealers are usually pretty good at arranging demos.
jaja111
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I see folks mention dislikes of inline 4's and prefer the v-twin. How about a V4? I got an '01 Viffer and like to put some miles down when I can in PA. Used to get a lot of New England to Nova Scotia in, but that was before the days of house chores and rugrats.
buellski
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I ride with a bunch of ST1100/ST1300 guys, and they swear by that engine. They're nice bikes and as far as I can tell, pretty reliable. I'm just not interested. I am interested in the new Motus MST, but I'm pretty sure I won't be seeing one, let alone riding one, anytime soon.
Puck it
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My buddy has a 2007 Ducati Monster s2r 1000 with 220miles for sale that I am thinking about. I just do not know if I would fine it comfortable. I am sure it would be fun. He wants $7K for it.
buellski
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The comfort depends a lot on how you plan to use it. If you plan to just use it for short rides or commuting, it would probably be fine. If you plan to do longer rides or use it like a sport-tourer, then maybe not. Of course, you can always add bar risers and/or lowered foot pegs, which would help if it feels like you're cramped when you sit on it. Those are relatively inexpensive mods to make.
Puck it
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That is why I was looking at the touring bikes. Just not sure if I would be comfortable on it for commuting.
buellski
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All of this is just my opinion, but I'd say it would make an excellent commuter. The only time a touring bike might be better is if you have an exceptionally long commute or plan to commute all the time in all weather. That's when a touring bike with a full fairing would be a better choice. Naked bikes are perfect for commuting. You tend to be more upright than a sport bike, so you have better visibility in traffic. They're still very nimble and easy to maneuver in parking lots. The only advantage of a touring bike, besides the weather protection, would be the extra storage in the pans. I have a full set of hard cases for my bike and pretty much just use the top-case when I commute. And that's more of a convenience than a necessity.
Hawkshot99
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Here is my 08' Kawasaki Verseys. I would love a BMW, but cant afford one, so I'm making my own!
Last year I put 10k miles on it, even with taking a month off when I layed it down and broke my wrist.
My dad has a Honda Shadow. This is the only pic I have of it. I have since added some saddle bags to it.
Last summer I put almost as many miles on it as he did. This year he gave me the keys to it, and told me to ride it and care for it.(He had a bad fall this winter and fractured his back and femur).
We also have our little moped we keep down at the shore.
Last year I put 10k miles on it, even with taking a month off when I layed it down and broke my wrist.
My dad has a Honda Shadow. This is the only pic I have of it. I have since added some saddle bags to it.
Last summer I put almost as many miles on it as he did. This year he gave me the keys to it, and told me to ride it and care for it.(He had a bad fall this winter and fractured his back and femur).
We also have our little moped we keep down at the shore.
pro2860
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I have a 1980 Yamaha 850 Special (triple) that I have restored/customized. I haven't had it on the road for the last 3 years. Gonna have to get back on it this year...
noski
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We sold the Harley Heritage Soft tail and went with the Honda Goldwing 1600. 6cyl, and rides like a Barcalounger on wheels. We have taken two long vacations on it in recent years. We pull a Unigo trailer with camping gear, splitting the trip with some nice B&B's and some camping.
buellski
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I've got a riding buddy that has a Versys and loves it.
:lol:
Just because it rides like a Barcalounger, doesn't mean you can't push it to its limits
I actually took the Lee Parks Total Control - Advanced Riding Course from the guy riding the Goldwing in the video. The guy has some serious skill with that bike.
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