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There is nothing worse than a cycle (bi or motor) than sitting unused. Do it.
Motorcycles are how I've paid the bills for 30+ years. Any questions just ask.
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There is nothing worse than a cycle (bi or motor) than sitting unused. Do it.
Motorcycles are how I've paid the bills for 30+ years. Any questions just ask.
We've had one for awhile now. It's been fun to ride. A few minor things have needed to be attended to but parts are cheap and it's pretty easy to work on. It's strong and stable enough to run down the interstate, not that it's much fun to do that, but easily tossed around at slow speeds and while on off road trails.
If you have kids, remember this: Never leave the keys in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0pV4J5x48E
Just rode 200 miles on my dad's new R1200RT-LC, chasing him on his CBR 1000. Visiting my parents is always fun. Lucky to have a gear-head dad!
Ok. I'm an idiot. I rode a friends Street Triple and fell in love.
I didn't want this motorcycle thing to turn into what my bike hobby was.
Selling the FZ-07 and going to the Triumph dealer......
The fueling/ECU. Even more linear with useable power on the road.
Suspension feels more solid/stable especially going into turns. As a suspension guy, I like the adjust ability the R offers. Compression is a big sale for me.
My FZ dives a lot. Really bad when braking or at least discerning.
I also like the fit on the STR. Almost sport bike but still great commuter upright position.
Plus it's got a face like mine, that only a mother could love.
Seen a couple of the Thruxton's around here. Pretty cool bike even for a reenactment.
I rode all winter, literally tallied up most of my 3500 miles since October. Would love me some ABS on the rainy days.
In fairness the FZ-07 is still a great bike. Especially for a beginner or someone who just likes a simple ride.
I just think that I'm ready to move on to something a little more refined with options.
Ping Tim Shamrock about your triumph questions. He knows stuff.
Ducati: making mechanics out of motorcyclists since 1926.
Well, it didn't take long for this to get out of hand.
In all it's glory.
That's a beauty!
pdxmech, I am J-E-A-L-O-U-S! Enjoy it!
Next spring, my dad and I are planning a 7-9 day tour somewhere in North America. Timeline is March - June 2016. We've got two bikes in LA (where my dad lives) and two in NY (where I live), so we could go from there. Alternately, we'd be open to renting a couple of BMWs somewhere.
My dad has seen all of CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, CO, UT, AZ, NV multiple times with my mom on his bike, so if we leave from LA, we'd probably do SW Colorado and the Utah parks. Where else should we consider? Maine and Nova Scotia? The Gaspe? Texas for the Bluebonnets? Maybe somewhere in the Southeast?
Thanks!
I'm pretty excited. Closing on new house this week and not able to buy it until after that. Glad they were able to take a small deposit to hold it for me.
Shameless plug but the folks at Cascade Moto are a class act. Very happy to be working with them.
7-9 day tour sounds about right. I'd skip Texas only because it's such a HUGE state and it gets a little monotonous at times scenery wise and the wind can be a real PITA. NE could be a real blast come late summer.
Cheers. Nick.
Christian, if you've never done the blue ride parkway and skyline drive that would be the southern option.
Not sure what type of riding and roads you prefer. If it's NOT straight highways and two lanes: PA to WVA to southern OH or into KY and TN. There's stuff to see along the way but typically the further from the big cities you stay, the more turning you'll get to do. Lots of fun if that's the format you like.
Little roads. Blue highways, as it were. My dad rides a R1200RT and I'd either be on a CBR1000 or a rented R1200RS. KY/TN/WV/VA/NC might be a fun trip. We're ok to slab it for a while if we need to, but prefer a 10:1 ratio of little roads to big one.
Deep thought of the day: Ducati repairs can be broken down into two categories. Normal Maintenance and Things that don't happen to a Honda.
MotoGP was here this past weekend. Saw it all over my FD feed. Read an article about the new R1.
I've never been so close to selling off my material crap.
Yes, Ducati is competitive again in Motogp and have been doing well in WSB too. Unfortunately nobody can touch Marquez when he's on which is almost every race. He's gonna be one of the best ever as far as talent.
Marquez is way too fun to watch.
I don't know if he'll have the palmares that the Doctor owns but it will be damn close.
It is awesome to literally see 2 of the best fighting it out.
Marquez = Senna
I wanted to make the senna comparison but felt weird. I hope he lives a long time. Crazy talent. It's cool to see the doctor still has it too.
Agreed, Marquez is on a different plane, he's got crazy talent/skill, and his particular way of getting the bike to turn is very entertaining for the spectator. Big contrast to Lorenzo when he came on the scene with his ultra-smooth style that was (briefly) dominant. It was fun to watch in an impressive-control way, but Marquez is much flashier (which I like).
I don't see myself in the city before this closes. Christian, we need you to go and report back. Oh I'd so like to see this.
Motorcycles Take Manhattan - WSJ
Great time of year for a southern route if you're leaving from LA. Big Bend is great, somewhat out of the way but hey! River road to Presidio was at one time one of the top ten senic roads in America. The Texas a Hill Country is also very nice, even riding down to the coast. Utah is spectacular but at that time of year and elevation, weather can be iffy, watch your smart phone and be ready to change directions. Easy to spend a week in Utah and Az on back roads.I've never been a fan of Colo, way too crowded for me, much prefer Idaho, Wy, and Montana but in March and April those states are out of the question. Make a point of staying off of interstate. Last year rode from FLA to central Tx, less then 100 mikes of interstate.
I've seen this show. I didn't know it was open to the public. I've only seen it in the evening through the window. It is mind-boggling. He has everything. Lots of Ducatis. The bikes don't strike me as being pristine, but they are clean. They look like well cared for daily drivers. Not scratched up, just used and maintained. I believe his quote that any of them could be started in 30 minutes. I'll have to go by during the day and see if I can get inside to see them.
Ducati is not the only Italian manufacturer.
Man, as if I needed another excuse for a NYC visit!
Jorn, let me know when you're going and I'll try to make my schedule align. Maybe Thursday 12-2?
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Man, I was riding (my bicycle) in to work this morning and pulled up next to a guy on a Moto Guzzi Norge at a red light. I love that transversely mounted twin, looks and sounds so cool. Reminded me that I want a Griso if I ever get another Moto. How cool is this thing? In my opinion, very cool:
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