Any road bicycle/motorcycle owners/riders out there?
05-19-06, 02:24 PM
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The best part about motorcycling -
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
05-19-06, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
The best part about motorcycling -
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha
vs
Ducati, Aprillia, MV Augusta & Triumph
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05-19-06, 02:51 PM
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we had this topic a few months back
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=147751
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=147751
05-19-06, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by FatguyRacer
Nope, Instead we get
Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha
vs
Ducati, Aprillia, MV Augusta & Triumph
Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha
vs
Ducati, Aprillia, MV Augusta & Triumph
Don't you really mean:
Harley Davidson
vs
Every Other Brand of Motorcycle On the Planet?
Is anything quite as dopey as HD guys who think they're superior because they're on a Harley? Hey that's dumber than bike racing guys copping an attitude about non-racers.
Wait, maybe not....
05-19-06, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RB1-luvr
when i raced bicycles back in the late 80s/early 90s there was a dude with a BMW motorcycle that built a bicycle rack for his motorcycle. If memory serves me correct he had built the rack to quick attach to the rack the motorcycle already had. Looking at his motorcycle from the rear, his front wheel was mounted standing up on the left, the frame standing up in the middle and the rear wheel on the right.
I've been riding motorcycles since I was 18. 16 if you count my moped. Right now I have a 2002 GSX-R600, a '96 Road King, a '58 sporty chop project under construction, an '87 YSR-50 and two pocket bikes, a Cag Lucky7 and a ZPF Eco Flyer.
I've been riding motorcycles since I was 18. 16 if you count my moped. Right now I have a 2002 GSX-R600, a '96 Road King, a '58 sporty chop project under construction, an '87 YSR-50 and two pocket bikes, a Cag Lucky7 and a ZPF Eco Flyer.
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05-19-06, 06:40 PM
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patentcad I ride a Trek Pilot 5.2 and a Honda VTX Retro (1800 CC). Wonderful combination. I **used** to ride a Honda Super-Blackbird (CBR1100XX), but (1) my wife told me she felt like a "big fat chicken" riding on the back of it with me 'cause of the way the seating was arranged, and (2) I've come to realize that my reaction time is slowing down and I really don't need a bike that would do 175MPH+.
So, rather than wait until I killed myself or get divorced, I switched to the VTX Retro. Great Bike!
The Trek Pilot is a (very) new upgrade for me, and I already love it dearly!
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So, rather than wait until I killed myself or get divorced, I switched to the VTX Retro. Great Bike!
The Trek Pilot is a (very) new upgrade for me, and I already love it dearly!
--gordy
05-19-06, 06:55 PM
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I've been riding motorcycles since I was 6yrs old (honda 50 with fat tires) and currently own a 2003 Honda VFR in the unique red color (haha). My motorcycle buddies and I visit Deal's Gap pretty regularly and I also used to ride 2up quite a bit .. but now am single.
For those that don't know the VFR .... it is a sport-tourer ... midway between a touring and sport motorcycle ... even though visually it looks like a crotch rocket. Best bike (MC) I've ever owned!
Oh, and I now do put more miles on the bicycle than the motorcycle!
A few photos:
I love riding my motorcycle. But, I tend to lean toward taking weekend bicycling than I do motorcycling these days!
Ride Safe ... on two wheels!
For those that don't know the VFR .... it is a sport-tourer ... midway between a touring and sport motorcycle ... even though visually it looks like a crotch rocket. Best bike (MC) I've ever owned!
Oh, and I now do put more miles on the bicycle than the motorcycle!
A few photos:
I love riding my motorcycle. But, I tend to lean toward taking weekend bicycling than I do motorcycling these days!
Ride Safe ... on two wheels!
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05-19-06, 07:25 PM
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Ive had more motorcycles than I can count...
Harleys to Scooters and all inbetween........
Now, I prefer a fixie...Two wheels =
Complication of two wheels =
Harleys to Scooters and all inbetween........
Now, I prefer a fixie...Two wheels =
Complication of two wheels =
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05-19-06, 08:57 PM
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I have a 2000 VFR, just put about 500 miles on it over my weekend on a climbing trip to the New River Gorge. But as with many others, I seem to be riding my bicyles more than my motorcycle, maintenance is sure alot cheaper on my bicycles.
05-19-06, 09:03 PM
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I ride a kawasaki ZRX 1100 bored out to 1109(the zrx is actually a 1050). Lately ive been thinking about selling it and buying a smaller lighter 600 or 750. That new triumph 675 is really something special.
05-19-06, 09:38 PM
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I've been riding bicyles since '01. I've been riding motorcycles since '84. Currently have an '86 Kawasaki Concours, '89 Yamaha FJ1200, '01 Yamaha FZ1 and '02 Suzuki DR200. Owned a few others over the years including a Honda VFR adn Ducati 900SS.
Last year I road 3X more miles on my bicycles. Not sure how to feel about that.
Scott deals gap.jpg
Last year I road 3X more miles on my bicycles. Not sure how to feel about that.
Scott deals gap.jpg
05-19-06, 09:45 PM
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In addition to my Roadbike (and the Comfort bike that got me back into pedaling), I'm riding around on a Harley-Davidson Sportster and a Vespa GT200 these days. In the past, I've owned a Kawasaki (Ninja 250), Ducati (Monster 620), Yamaha (V-Star), and a pair of Triumphs (Sprint RS, Bonneville).
I put more miles on the motorcycles than the bicycles (although the difference is shrinking as I get into shape), but more miles on the bicycles than my pick-up :-)
Some really nice things about bicycles (in comparison to motorcycles):
1. You can change saddles way cheaper.
2. Relief cut outs...
I put more miles on the motorcycles than the bicycles (although the difference is shrinking as I get into shape), but more miles on the bicycles than my pick-up :-)
Some really nice things about bicycles (in comparison to motorcycles):
1. You can change saddles way cheaper.
2. Relief cut outs...
05-26-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
Cool, someone who can appreciate both ricers and HDs. I used to have a Springer Softail (stolen) and a Ninja (sold). If I ever get another it'll probably be a Triumph (Thruxton or TBird Sport).
05-26-06, 11:03 AM
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I have a 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 650. Haven't taken it out yet this year, as I've been too busy riding my 5200.
05-26-06, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
Don't you really mean:
Harley Davidson
vs
Every Other Brand of Motorcycle On the Planet?
Is anything quite as dopey as HD guys who think they're superior because they're on a Harley? Hey that's dumber than bike racing guys copping an attitude about non-racers.
Wait, maybe not....
Harley Davidson
vs
Every Other Brand of Motorcycle On the Planet?
Is anything quite as dopey as HD guys who think they're superior because they're on a Harley? Hey that's dumber than bike racing guys copping an attitude about non-racers.
Wait, maybe not....
(j/k - I really want a Road King)
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05-26-06, 02:16 PM
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i've had eight bikes since i was 17, but i never understood Hardley Movinsons. Now that i'm older, I've learned to really hate the gangsta wannbe a-holes with the straight pipes.
Congrats to Harley for marketing, but that company should have died in the 70s.
Congrats to Harley for marketing, but that company should have died in the 70s.
05-26-06, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
The best part about motorcycling -
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
No Campy
No Shimano
Whew.
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05-28-06, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
No Campy? I believe some Ducati's, Agustas and/or Bimotas had Campagnolo wheels. My Alfa Romeo (RIP) GTV 6 had Campy wheels. I was quite the envy of my bicycling friends.
The world as we know it will come to an end if Campy starts to make angling gear. The worst part is that i would actually buy it. Shimano makes some nice gear.
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