Was never a fan of cruisers, however...

[JohnnyV]

These two bikes have caught my eye. Not sure what it is about them but I think they're cool as hell and would definitely rock one if a multiple-bike stable is in my future.

Anyone else's mind ever wander over to the cruiser side? Has being without a sportbike for 2 months now completely fucked my mind up THAT much already?

[MonsterM636]

If or when I go to the other side it would be for this Machine ,I would still keep my Street Bike .

[slammp]

Nuff said

[KawiSmurf]

Wouldn't say its that strange...probably just part of a general love for anything on two wheels.


I've gotta say though, I've always had this strange affection towards the '02 Suzuki Marauder. Weirdest thing, because there's really nothing special about it. I just really like it. I also like the new M50/M90 (successors to the Marauder).

[mikeb]

ride one and you'll change your mind. i rode my bro-in-laws softail. boring....

[breakdirt916]

I also would have one in a multi-ride stable

cruisers for me are more of a comfortable 2-up option though...with a back rest and all

[Point37]

http://blingscycles.com/

http://brassballsbobbers.com/

[whynot]

Yep, got a hankerin' for a V-Rod, one with mid-controls

[fjrrider RI]

grow up an get a super sport touring bike. Those cruisers are good for going from bar to bar.

[Billy]

If I were to ever buy a HD, it would probably be the Rocker as well Johnny. No freaking way I'm going to spend 20K on an under performing bike. I can buy a brand new car for that money.

[whynot]

V-Rod with mid-controls and those solid disc wheels, Kerker cans ... custom paint like a pearlescent black ...

[gamorg02]

V-Rod with mid-controls and those solid disc wheels, Kerker cans ... custom paint like a pearlescent black ...

no vmax?

[whynot]

vmax, sure but I'd never use all the power

[mikeb]

no vmax?

oh forgot about those! new ones are big bucks.

[gamorg02]

vmax, sure but I'd never use all the power

but just incase you wanted it?

oh forgot about those! new ones are big bucks.

yea the new ones are. '06 or '07s could be had for at least 1/2 the price of a vrod.

[KawiSmurf]

vmax, sure but I'd never use all the power

Don't be so sure. The new ones may have the peak power of a superbike, but they still weigh almost 700 lbs. That kind of power/weight ratio would put its performance squarely between a 650 twin and an inline 600.

[fjrrider RI]

I test rode an o1 vmax the acceleration when I hit the blower system made me sea sick. Cool bike and it fits short people very well but a dragster for sure. Take one over a harley every time but it may be for me.

[ChicknStripEatr]

I owned both simultaneously for several years, I never REALLY enjoyed riding the cruiser. I think that is because once I got on the thing I was comitted to one riding position. It was a good 2 UP bike and it was good for short trips to a destination, like to the beach, etc. On my sportbike however, I can do easily do 400+ miles in a day and still feel like riding again the next day. I rode my cruiser home from NH once, less than 200 miles, and I never did it again.

My 2 cents.

[Stoneman]

There's a Yamaha (Road Star) Warrior in my near future...

[schleppy]

I'd rock a HD Fourty Eight or a few of the Victory bikes any day. I don't think I could live with a cruiser as my only bike though.

[Point37]

i agree...i like the looks of that bike...not sure how it rides

I'd rock a HD Fourty Eight...

[KingCast 650R]

Yah I dig the new Harleys and even the new (and old) VMAX. Thing is, the guys talking about under performing bikes are missing the entire point of a Cruiser.

Again, it's called a "Cruiser"

C

[KingCast 650R]

I test rode an o1 vmax the acceleration when I hit the blower system made me sea sick. Cool bike and it fits short people very well but a dragster for sure. Take one over a harley every time but it may be for me.

Yah man I rode one of the very first VMAX and it had a cam in it, the thing was just sick with torque and power, and this was nearly 20 years ago, right.

[typeone]

this Sportster is badass. love me some Japan-esque fatty fronts, diggin the pipes too... nice minor detailing overall

[Point37]

thats sick!....looks like a done up 48

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US....html#/gallery

this Sportster is badass. love me some Japan-esque fatty fronts, diggin the pipes too... nice minor detailing overall