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What your bike says about you

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    What your bike says about you

    Ducati 916 SPS Monoposto: ----------My wife is having an affair with hertennis coach.

    Honda ST1100:----- ---- I really do understand the stock market.

    1967 Triumph T120 Bonneville ----------If I'd had this bike instead of a Cushman Eagle when I lived at the fraternity house in 1965, I might now be married to a former cheerleader named Veronica.

    Harley-Davidson XR1000 ---------All my left shoes are made of steel, andall my motorcycle boots have laces.

    Yamaha TZ250 ---------My other bike is a van.

    Brough Superior SS100 ----------My mother was an Episcopalian.

    Moto Guzzi Eldorado ----------If I'd wanted a Harley, I'd have bought a Harley. But I didn't, and I didn't.

    Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Aspencade ----------The wife and I both feel that donuts are an unfairly maligned and under-appreciated source of protein and minerals.

    BMW R1100RT ----------The sound system on my bike is permanently tuned to Public Radio, but when I play it too loud I can't hear the cellphone.

    Velocette Thruxton ---------I have a professional- quality dartboard in our basement rec room, next to the real ale tapper on the wet bar.

    Yamaha V-Max --------I am the only mechanical engineer in our office with a Mohawk hair cut.

    Ural Tourist ---------My Yugo is waiting for parts.

    India Enfield Bullet --------My 1965 short-wheelbase Land Rover is waiting for parts.

    Triumph Speed Triple ------I'm not waiting for any parts. Ever again.

    Honda Elite 80 ---------My mom is knitting me a warmer scarf for going to class.

    Vincent Series C Black Shadow------ -- If you need to borrow any books or videos on the Battle of Britain, the life of Winston Churchill or Gordon's defense of Khartoum, I have an extensive library.

    Honda CBX --------I can pronounce both "Soichiro" and "Irimagiri" correctly. Also I own many valve shims.

    Suzuki TL1000R -----Desmo Shcmezmo: I just wanna ride.

    MV Agusta 750S -------Our firstborn son is the only Ago Schmiddlekopf in the Milwaukee phone book.

    Kawasaki ZX-11 ------I am on my way to our insurance agent's office for a personal conference, during which I will explain everything.

    Honda 400F ----------My husband thinks I believe he bought this bike just for me.

    Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa -------The Honda CBR1100XX was making me late for work.

    Triumph Trophy TR6-C -------I have seen "The Great Escape", starring Steve McQueen 27 times. And so have my two remaining friends.

    Munch Mammoth ---------I have been fighting a lifelong, losing battle with the Dark Side.

    Honda CBR600F2 ----------My older brother is in the Air Force.

    Pope 998 V-Twin ----------I am on my way to the annual stationary steam engine and vintage farm implement meet.

    Norton 750 Atlas ------I tried smooth and found it overrated.

    Harley-Davidson WLA 45 Flathead ---------I am saving for a Stearman.

    1952 BMW R75 ----------I show the Luger collection only to a few closefriends who know how to handle them without leaving acidic or saltyfingerprints

    Harley FX Super Glide "Night Train": ------There are only six things in my refrigerator, and they are all beer.

    Henderson Four -----------My grandson thinks these computers are quite the coming thing, apparently.

    Yamaha R1 -------My hair is not actually on fire, it's just a figure of speech.

    Maico 360 X4-------- Since the bypass surgery, my dirt riding and energy level have improved tremendously.

    Bimota DB3Mantra--- ----- Ducatis are all very well, but I don't find them quite Italian enough.

    Moto Guzzi Centauro -----------Sometimes I misspell the word "eccentric" on purpose, just to be different.

    Whizzer/Schwinn Phantom: --------I still own my first baseball glove,Warren Spahn-autograph model.

    Boss Hoss V8 --------I can curl more weight with one arm than you can move on a refrigerator dolly.

    MV Agusta F4 Oro ---------My wife is spending exactly $37,000 on our kitchen, just as soon as she can find a contractor.

    Honda Valkyrie------ I tried vibration and lassitude and found them overrated.

    Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster ----------I am on my way to the Harley shop to purchase a larger set of pistons.

    Buell Thunderbolt -------This big air-cleaner housing is coming rightoff, just as soon as I can get home to my toolbox.

    Honda CL77 305 Scrambler ---------My high school letter jacket still fits. More or less.

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    "MV Agusta F4 Oro ---------My wife is spending exactly $37,000 on our kitchen, just as soon as she can find a contractor."

    perfect

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    '02 SV650 street|woods|race LRRS #128

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    SV 650s....anyone got a good one?

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    SV650s ---- I wanted a Ducati but this is all I could afford.

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    Quote Originally Posted by mzdagrl View Post


    SV 650s....anyone got a good one?
    I think you said it best!






    are they really that bad?

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    Quote Originally Posted by R1slowflyer View Post
    I think you said it best!






    are they really that bad?
    They aren't bad, it's just not on the list.

    SV650s: I wanted a track bike and a street bike, but I'm too poor to own two....

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    SV650s ---- I wanted a Ducati but this is all I could afford.
    Or:

    SV650s ---- I wanted a Ducati but didn't want to get stranded on the side of the road.

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    Quote Originally Posted by mzdagrl View Post
    They aren't bad, it's just not on the list.

    SV650s: I wanted a track bike and a street bike, but I'm too poor to own two....
    yeah, just stating the obvious!

    how about this

    Yamaha R1 ------- The "R" is for respect and the "1" well i just like to remind myself of what i am!

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    SV650S: "I wanted the baddest, newest, meanest, fas-- hey, who stole 2 of my cylinders and crashed my bike?"




    Though Suzuki has now rectified the problem with the 08 SVSF

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    Triumph Speed Triple ------I'm not waiting for any parts. Ever again.

    sounds like me + ductape

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    how bout an rc51

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    RC51 ---- I can't believe that I lost to an SV650 in the quarter mile!

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    So...What does my GL1800 say about me?

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    Re: What your bike says about you

    Quote Originally Posted by wingerdor View Post
    So...What does my GL1800 say about me?

    You're an old fart.


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    ...with back pain.

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    SV650---- I don't mind being seen on a "girl's bike" when it's passing them in the corners.

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    GL1800---- I wanted to ride the couch but my wife told me to get out of the house.

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    M109...I wanted a real tank


    but all I could afford was this Japanese one

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    That is not a tank. It is an Artillery piece.

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    Suzuki V-Strom - I'm pretty sure it's not gonna get stolen

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    Harley Davidson - For when you want your bike to vibrate apart.

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    How about a Suzuki Bandit GSF1200s ?

    Before the hitting the dog:




    After hitting the dog:

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    bandit 12k -- i hate dogs

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    Quote Originally Posted by catch2otwo View Post
    bandit 12k -- i hate dogs
    12K?

    12,000 cc's??!! Holy shit! That thing's gotta be a rocket ship!

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    Thats Brown Red Orange!

    WTF!!!!!

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