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There's room for 2 or 3 more if your lonely bikes like to snuggle
Went to the motorcycle expo a few weeks back.
Some cool new bikes out there, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Harley had good showings. Other players, BMW, KTM, and a few others were notably absent.
Harley had a new concept bike, an adventure touring bike, looked cool, but still waaaaaaaaaaaaay behind the curve of other bikes.
It was interesting to note, comparing bikes (engine sizes) the Harley Davidson's were anywhere from 150 to 300 lbs. heavier across the board. HD cruisers were ~1000-lbs., dry.
Then you bolt on a couple of accessories, top it off with six gallons of gas, put a grown man and an overweight woman on it and suddenly you have a ballistic advantage over a Honda Civic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duman
One for each hand is what I have been telling the old lady..Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
Their adventure touring concept/bike is pretty much nothing that the adventure rider is after. Absurdly heavy, not up to the suspension or ergonomic standards of other bikes and their projected pricing is out of the ballpark in comparison with superior bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duman
Hahahhaaha! [ROFL1]Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Agreed. They are a lot like General Motors (when I worked there many years ago).... they just don't get it. They're out of touch with the market.Quote:
Originally Posted by colorider
[ROFL1] All I can think of is the shitty day they'll have if they're anything like me. First 50 miles, I pulled up to a stop sign and put my foot out.... and my foot found nothing but air (there was a ditch on that side of the road). An entire subway restaurant got to spectate as I struggled to get 550 lbs back up. Big harley, faghettaboutit. Tow truck just to pick it up [ROFL1]Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
It's all about technique. There's videos of hundred pound women picking up Harleys.
Picked this fun ride up a couple weeks ago. 2019 Softail Slim, had 55 miles on it lol. Made some subtle changes and loving it. The M8 motor is quite torquey, plenty of pull. The redesigned chassis in '18 makes it amazingly nimble-yeah funny word to use regarding a Harley [LOL] I only have 360 miles on it now. Looking to getting past the 500 mile breakin but with the craziness and the weather that might take longer than I planned.
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How many bikes do you have at the moment. Seems like you get a new one every few months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc45
Motorcycling is an ideal social distancing activity...Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc45
Thanks, this one is a hoot to ride, not doing touring anymore so I like something fun to bomb around for day rdes. I have a swing arm bag on the left side that holds just enough for being out all day. That 5 gallon tank gives me good range too. The redesigned chassis added lean angle too so it's real fun in the twisties for a big heavy bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck
Some of my friends say I change bikes like others change socks lol. This is the only one, sold the Roadster I had-which I loved customizing and riding but the ride was just too rough for my old body. Plus with it's (relative) speed and tight handling I could see myself getting in to some trouble if I didn't watch it haha. This new one is just tons of fun and I prefer more minimal bikes these days.
Just picked this 2011 70? Husaberg fe 570 S up from a friend. It?s been a dream bike of mine for a while. I?m excited about working on setting up to my liking.
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Nice. I've never been a dirt track rider, other thank my bicycle.
It looks springy :)
-John
Right now I?m intending to set it up as a lightweight Adventure bike. Great thing about this one is it is titled and plated.
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Personally, I hate adventure bikes. It's like a Crossover Car, not good at anything.
-John
Ride a KTM 950 or any of their other adventure models.Quote:
Originally Posted by iego
in the process of putting together a motard. looking at a 250 to convert. I will post pictures once I start the process.
Have you even owned one? What do you ride?Quote:
Originally Posted by iego
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SM is fun stuff! Keep us posted.Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
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Finally got my CRF "temp" plated, been riding it around here and there. Would like to get a top rack for the rear fender so I can put a smallish pelican on top to store a couple things.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8207d59b3d.jpg
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Nice! Just watch out for all the old blind Tucson drivers!! The guy that hit me in college was blind in his left eye, pulled out right into me, thankfully both of us were going slow, no injuries.
I can get one for you from Promoto BilletQuote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Kid wants to restore the DX50. Ordered a new needle, bowl gasket, petcok. Fuel must be leaking past the old cok and fouling the carb. If that works out we will get the girl painted and restod.
Me I am in full MadMax mode...[Coffee]
I love it. :)
-John
Nope, never rode one. Just seen the big saddled, off road bikes, on the road. Neither a road bike, nor an off-road bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
I ride a Honda CBR600F4i, posted somewhere earlier in this thread.
-John
Wish I would have been able to respond to this before you got banned. Saying you hate something when you've never even tried it out is a special kind of ignorant.Quote:
Originally Posted by iego
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FYI... my bikes are still in the garage covered in dust. Haven?t had them out yet this year.
The supermoto got parked due for service and I typically service both of the Harleys at the beginning of each riding season regardless of miles. Looks like I?ll be busy soon changing fluids and filters and adjusting belts and chains and what not.
Probably ought to go ahead and put tires on my Road King just to be safe.
Thanks for that Hurley! I think it was pretty douchebag thing for him to say. Responding to his bullshit would have just encouraged him so I let it be...Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
And BTW, I just re-installed the 17? SM wheels on my DRZ SM. I?m looking to do some social distancing via moto during this whole thing...
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Bike wash day!
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Washed and waxed.
The supermoto is due to be serviced so it will likely stay in the garage until the apocalypse is over.
The Harleys are good to go should the wife and I decide that tomorrow is a good day to put a little social distance between us and the front range.
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Hurley - https://cycleracks.com/products/honda-crf250l-rear-rack
I personally recommend doing the flat version w/o hump. I've had both versions and flat is where it's at, since it's more versatile.
I used U-bolts to attach my rear case on the TW200.
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I would definitely be more interested sans hump, I'm hoping for something very low profile, and don't need to carry much.Quote:
Originally Posted by CS1983
I love those TW's, may have to look into one for my wife, it would do amazing in the sand we have here.
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How is that bike attached to the truck?Quote:
Originally Posted by CS1983
What hump are you guys talking about? Handlebars?
CS1983, do you still have your bike? I need someone to take me trail riding some time.
Erni - hitch mounted carrier: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-MX-H.../dp/B0039L7SFW
It or the “moto jack rack” are good to go.
Irving - on the rear of the rear rack, one can get one with a “hump” at the rear or flat.
I do still have the bike.
Copy. When things return to normal, maybe you can show me how to ride some trails.