What should my new ride be?

**Cam_In_IL** · 10-20-04, 04:05 PM

Hell, I love my cruiser. It does all the things you want, and then some.

**Kham** · 10-20-04, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by ChR1s

If you do get on one, take it easy -- the things pull very hard up top, and big speed comes very quickly. They're easy enough to launch with their tall gearing, but DAMN do they haul when the tach crests past 10K.

i hang on like a flag.

**Ducrappy** · 10-20-04, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Half Squid
... I am dealing with wieght on my wrists with the RC and my back is arched a tad to much for my liking. Something to consider for correcting with the new ride!...

So having said that Mike, why is it that all naked bikes are not going to be considered? They are all have much better ergos than any of the faired bikes that you are looking at. Before you say no, you should at least try a few out if you haven't already.

Spin by some of the local shops. All of the Aprilia, Ducati, and MV Agusta dealers I visited were more than happy to allow me to test ride their bikes.

**Pearldog** · 10-20-04, 06:55 PM

A996S-

not trying to highjack Mike's thread but which Aprilia and Ducati shops are best. I know BCM for Ducati and Seacoast for Aprilia are generally rated as good or better. Anyone else?

lyle

**SWEET_Z** · 10-20-04, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Half Squid
I found a bunch of write ups on the K1200S, 170 Hp Heavy expensive machine that still has bugs. Seems there is an issue with throttle responce and smooth handling that BMW are still trying to work out.

From MCN:

BMW has suspended all test rides of its K1200S and is delaying delivery of bikes to customers until beyond the end of the year.

It says the reason is a “defective camshaft component” supplied by a third party.

Full Story

**Ducrappy** · 10-20-04, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Pearldog
A996S-

not trying to highjack Mike's thread but which Aprilia and Ducati shops are best. I know BCM for Ducati and Seacoast for Aprilia are generally rated as good or better. Anyone else?

lyle

For Aprilia, I only went to Seacoast Sport Cycle. They are great guys.

As for Ducati, BCM is the best (for service and parts), but I actually bought mine at Naults Ducati in Manchester NH. Talk to Scott if you go there, though they are all a great group of guys. Another good one is Great Bay Triumph/Ducati in Hampton NH. Talk with Don. He's a great guy to deal with and is willing to give a deal to make a sale. I also had a few good talks with one of the guys down @ Eastern Cycle in Beverly MA. They are an MV Agusta /Ducati dealer.

**Pearldog** · 10-20-04, 08:39 PM

Thanks Tim...

**atticdog** · 10-20-04, 09:09 PM

Buy a Hayabusa all the power you want, handle nice, comfy for passenger and all day rides best all around bike

**Ducrappy** · 10-20-04, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by Pearldog
Thanks Tim...

no problem Lyle

**Wayne-o** · 10-21-04, 03:48 AM

No Ducati's.....................

You DIDN'T leave yourself a lotta options but, I think I found something for ya.

**zombie** · 10-21-04, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
You Fuckin prick! Shut it!! I's surprised you didn't throw in the Tiger here...

that's cos you wouldn't be able to handle a real bike , doesn't have enough bling and pose factor

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