Bikes I Wanna Try...

[nhbubba]

I want to try a Triumph Tiger, or maybe a BMW in the same vein. I think they would be great bikes for NZ.

Tiger 1050? Seems like it might be too much bike for down there.
T800 or F800GS seem better suited.

[Kenn157]

I want to try a Triumph Tiger, or maybe a BMW in the same vein. I think they would be great bikes for NZ.

Ezra, you know which one you want!

[Stoneman]

You have to try a Speed Triple. Definitely not mine. Ergos are great. Faster than most bikes to 100. Sexy. Total hooligan wheelie monster. FAT torque curve:

Had a few dyno run done for a baseline before I swap some cams in. It's fine the way it is.

I mentioned I don't like them, yes? Also mentioned I'm not looking for suggestions, yes? I'm fairly certain I know which bikes I'm interested in...

I want to try a Triumph Tiger, or maybe a BMW in the same vein. I think they would be great bikes for NZ.

Keep you list outta my thread!

[mrezra]

Tiger 1050? Seems like it might be too much bike for down there.
T800 or F800GS seem better suited.

I agree, but I would like something good for 2up as well.

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (GS3)

Well...motards just slingshotted to the top of the list. A KTM690SM may very well top that list now. Thanks Oxx!

No problem. I'm glad you liked it. I was wondering if you were ever gonna come back

[Stoneman]

KLR650's are out. Tried one yesterday. Kinda blah...

[FriskyDingo]

Well...motards just slingshotted to the top of the list. A KTM690SM may very well top that list now. Thanks Oxx!

find a nice low mileage 690, you won't regret it. Unless you need to rip off triple digits on the slab it's the most fun you'll have under 85mph.

[Stoneman]

http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/3927758568.html

I wasn't necessarily looking to go low-ball, but why wouldn't I want this?

[ZX-12R]

If the 400 LC4 is what I think it is, it's just about as heavy as the modern 690, significantly heavier than the modern 500s, and has less power than the modern 350s.

I have heard the engines on them are bulletproof though.

[Stoneman]

After a post in a different thread, I think I'd like to take an '05 & up FJR for a spin...

Still waiting for a ride on a street-legal WRF450 (type) machine...

[Stoneman]

Still waiting for a ride on a street-legal WRF450 (type) machine...

This. Have yet to have the opportunity to ride a street-legal dirty bike that I'm interested in. Why have you failed me? Why?

[ZX-12R]

This. Have yet to have the opportunity to ride a street-legal dirty bike that I'm interested in. Why have you failed me? Why?

My 500 didn't fit the bill or are you looking for something with street tires on it?

[Stoneman]

My 500 didn't fit the bill or are you looking for something with street tires on it?

It fit the bill wonderfully! I've decided to (kind of) set a budget (for now). Orange seems to run a bit toward the high-end of that ladder. That's not entirely out at this point, either. But I'm still wanting to take a street set-up Jap 450 dirty bike for a blast...

[lopycam]

This. Have yet to have the opportunity to ride a street-legal dirty bike that I'm interested in. Why have you failed me? Why?

Come on down to Nashua. I got a WR450F you can ride. It is in motard trim and ready to rock. All legal even. Anytime brotha and after the ride I will have beer in the fridge.

[Stoneman]

Come on down to Nashua. I got a WR450F you can ride. It is in motard trim and ready to rock. All legal even. Anytime brotha and after the ride I will have beer in the fridge.

Thanks man, I appreciate that. I THINK if I go that route, I'm leaning more toward the dirty side of things. A motard isn't OUT, but it's not quite tops. Although I'll certainly keep your offer in mind!

I'm planning to check out the WR250 that's for sale here before the end of the weekend. MAY be a bit under-powered for street use, but probably about right for my off-road 2-wheel skill set...

And here's a curveball, although I DID mention power cruisers earlier in the thread: hoping to get to check out a Victory Hammer within the next coupla days. No, seriously...a Victory Hammer...

[JohnnyV]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. I THINK if I go that route, I'm leaning more toward the dirty side of things. A motard isn't OUT, but it's not quite tops. Although I'll certainly keep your offer in mind!

I'm planning to check out the WR250 that's for sale here before the end of the weekend. MAY be a bit under-powered for street use, but probably about right for my off-road 2-wheel skill set...

And here's a curveball, although I DID mention power cruisers earlier in the thread: hoping to get to check out a Victory Hammer within the next coupla days. No, seriously...a Victory Hammer...

Dude the Victory Hammer is SICK(the Hammer S in particular). If I was ever to get a cruiser it would be a Victory

[Stoneman]

Dude the Victory Hammer is SICK(the Hammer S in particular). If I was ever to get a cruiser it would be a Victory

It's the first time a cruiser hits me like this. I can't get this thing outta my mind. It's relighting that 'spark' for riding I was looking for and I haven't even ridden one yet!

[Falko]

Didn't see your post on riding an FJR, I'd have brought mine up. But alas, it is sitting in its new owner's garage.

Victory Hammer, yep, I kind of have that bug as well. I'm not big on the all black genre, but that 8 ball at NPS makes me tingle. I don't know what the difference is with an "S" version, but can't imagine these things can handle that well to begin with.

[ZX-12R]

Again, this burden will lay on you. Yes, you WILL bring these to me, one at a time and in a timely fashion. Me? I will wait for you to arrive. You'll hand me your keys without question and patiently await my return. I will take as long as I want and if I don't like it, I'm gonna verbally trash your bike. If your significant other is hot, you will bring her and leave her for the weekend. I refuse to reimburse you for any of this: no gas, no gas money, no 12-pack of your favorite suds. I will NOT share my tequila with you (okay, maybe just Jane and/or Spence) and you will not indulge in any libations. When our interaction is done, you'll tell me how nice it was to finally meet and you'll be on your way without an ounce of gratitude from me. You may pick up your hot significant other the following weekend...

Come on down to Nashua. I got a WR450F you can ride.

Thanks man, I appreciate that.

What the shit is going on here?

[Stoneman]

[gamorg02]

I rode the hammer (non S) at their foxboro demo day. for how much of a 'power cruiser' it was billed as I wasn't impressed. Maybe its not supposed to compete with the vmax (gen 1), but I don't know. I do know the OD was incredible though. like 1800 rpms at 75 mph. Felt kind of soul-less to me. fit and finish was beautiful for the most part though.

[Stoneman]

I rode the hammer (non S) at their foxboro demo day. for how much of a 'power cruiser' it was billed as I wasn't impressed. Maybe its not supposed to compete with the vmax (gen 1), but I don't know. I do know the OD was incredible though. like 1800 rpms at 75 mph. Felt kind of soul-less to me. fit and finish was beautiful for the most part though.

There's really no 'power cruiser' that compares to even a vintage Vmax. I can honestly say that top-notch power really isn't a big consideration for me. If it were, I'd be turning my hunt towards GSXR1000's, big ZX's and the like. Not street legal dirt bikes & power cruisers...

I appreciate the input. But as I've pointed out, I'm not remotely interested on opinions at this point. I'm fairly certain what I'm looking for - okay, I bounce around a bit - but when I'm ready for opinions, I'll solicit them...

Top 2 spots on my 'to do' list are power cruisers & street legal dirt bikes, not in any particular order...

[nhbubba]

But as I've pointed out, I'm not remotely interested on opinions at this point. I'm fairly certain what I'm looking for - okay, I bounce around a bit - but when I'm ready for opinions, I'll solicit them...

Why isn't the HD XR1200 on your list?

Notice that isn't an opinion, but rather a question about yours.

[Stoneman]

Why isn't the HD XR1200 on your list?

Notice that isn't an opinion, but rather a question about yours.

Because fuck you...

More accurately, because it's not a bike I care to own. Feel free to add it to YOUR list though...

[gamorg02]

There's really no 'power cruiser' that compares to even a vintage Vmax. I can honestly say that top-notch power really isn't a big consideration for me. If it were, I'd be turning my hunt towards GSXR1000's, big ZX's and the like. Not street legal dirt bikes & power cruisers...

I appreciate the input. But as I've pointed out, I'm not remotely interested on opinions at this point. I'm fairly certain what I'm looking for - okay, I bounce around a bit - but when I'm ready for opinions, I'll solicit them...

Top 2 spots on my 'to do' list are power cruisers & street legal dirt bikes, not in any particular order...

Thats gotta be the nicest STFU anyone has ever given me, hahahah. good luck in your search!