Car and Bike Talk
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1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I will ride over 100 miles to have a beer at a historic hole in the wall.
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
Nine times out of ten my rides are just a roundabout way of going for lunch or dinner.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I could go for a Moto Guzzi of that style.Cars are a lost cause but I'm thankful we can at least still buy brand new bikes that look like they were plucked straight from the 60's.
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1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I think this is an attempt by MotoAmerica to broaden their appeal to women. There are a few competitive women out there, but not many. Most notable is (very young) Kayla Yaakov.
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
Got to see a whole bunch of them today. They had a cafe bike a few years ago but discontinued it so I didn't get to see that but they did have a lot of V7s including one and a V9 in the Centenario configuration that I really liked. Their dual sport is pretty nice too. One nice thing about that V-twin engine is the top covers come out the side so you can get to the valves easy. I just did it for the break-in service on my Enfield and it was a huge pain in the ass with that parallel twin.
But it also looks like Guzzi is bringing back a cafe bike soon. Maybe you'll have another chance...
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
Why they didn't give this thing clip-on handlebars though is beyond me. Not as bad as Harley putting forward foot controls on the Sportser S though. Like what the actual
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1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
That could be fixed pretty quick.Why they didn't give this thing clip-on handlebars though is beyond me. Not as bad as Harley putting forward foot controls on the Sportser S though. Like what the actual
Lineandinitial
Legio patria nostra
Anything left in it?
The 650's can do much more, but you need $$$$
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
Could've kept going if I wanted but was running out of room and the roads are in kinda
ty shape. Just wanted to earn the badge on this bike.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Triumph has a new 400 standard for sale
Lineandinitial
Legio patria nostra
Ugh…
They claim it’s “ride-by-wire”.
I just read about it. Older 750’s were much more than 375 lbs with a lot of HP, so we’ll see…
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
By wire will mean A/B circuit faults and no throttle then.
rod
Retired 23 years
It's hard to explain "motorcycling" to someone who don't do it. It's a totally different experience than driving a car. I automatically feel 20,years younger when I ride. I like to say it helps keep me young by MAKING me use the old brain MUCH more than when driving a car. You have to be on your guard every second of the time you are on the road. Very seldom can a go on a ride for any length of time without having to take some evasive action because some idiot will pull out in front of you or there is some piece of trash in the road to avoid. You constantly have to have your head on a swivel and be prepared to hit the brakes or do some swerving. I've been on motorcycles for 63 years now (started with a 1957 50cc Sears Moped when I was 12 years old) and I was lucky enough to have survived my "STUPIP RIDING" days (should have died many times drinking and driving on a motorcycle). Now days I don't allow myself ANY alcohol when on my Harley. I was also smart enough to realize that when I turned 70 I would put another wheel under me and traded my Ultra Classic Electra Glide for a Tri-Glide. I still miss 2 wheels but enjoy the hell out of my Trike------even though its been called a girls bike more than once. I have noticed MANY more Trikes on the road in the last few years as the population of old bikers continues to grow. Motorcycles are a dying thing. The younger generations (except for a few dirt bike lovers) apparently can't drive one because they involve a clutch and manual transmission.
Shiftless
Well-Known Member
I agree with Rod on Motorcycling! In my case, If I have to explain Motorcycling to you for you to grasp what its like? Probably not for you!
My Dad had motorcycles from the day I was born till the day he passed. He mostly rode Triumphs in the 50's and in 62 he bought a Honda 55 for us kids and when the 90's came out he bought two more that really cemented the Love affair with Motorcycles in all of his Kid's who like their Dad have had multiple bikes for all all types and styles of riding.
Like Rod one of my rides is 3 wheels but its a Sidecar rig. So three wheels is not the image I saw as a young man. But I Love this newest rig I built. Before I retired I had one that I took my kids to school in the late 80's. I would
give other kids rides if the parents gave the OK. Since I retired18 years ago I have had 8 of them. Down to just two right now.
Its the first modern powered rig I have ever built. Has 125HP, 6 speed, 8 gallon fuel tank with a two gallon reserve set up, custom made electronic suspension, set up to my specs. With adjustable electric sidecar ride height for weight.
Its Not a motorcycle anymore by any means! I steer with my throttle and brakes and let the laws of physics send me down the road!
My Dad had motorcycles from the day I was born till the day he passed. He mostly rode Triumphs in the 50's and in 62 he bought a Honda 55 for us kids and when the 90's came out he bought two more that really cemented the Love affair with Motorcycles in all of his Kid's who like their Dad have had multiple bikes for all all types and styles of riding.
Like Rod one of my rides is 3 wheels but its a Sidecar rig. So three wheels is not the image I saw as a young man. But I Love this newest rig I built. Before I retired I had one that I took my kids to school in the late 80's. I would
give other kids rides if the parents gave the OK. Since I retired18 years ago I have had 8 of them. Down to just two right now.
Its the first modern powered rig I have ever built. Has 125HP, 6 speed, 8 gallon fuel tank with a two gallon reserve set up, custom made electronic suspension, set up to my specs. With adjustable electric sidecar ride height for weight.
Its Not a motorcycle anymore by any means! I steer with my throttle and brakes and let the laws of physics send me down the road!
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