November 16th, 2011, 03:52 PM | #1 |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
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If you could only own one bike for the next decade...
What would it be and why?
I have to think this through for my answer.
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November 16th, 2011, 03:56 PM | #2 |
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Name: Jonathan
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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I've had my Ninja for 3 years, but I've started wanting to get a bit more powerful bike that's still comfortable (that is, not full race position). The new 2012 650 Ninja (now that they've gotten rid of that ugly arse bannana seat) looks to be that bike for me.
So if I had to ride a bike for a decade, my vote is for the 2012 Ninja 650.
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November 16th, 2011, 04:13 PM | #3 |
Nooblet
Name: Akima
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I think it would have to be my Ninjette.
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November 16th, 2011, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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My pre-gen. Already have nice supply of parts, parts bikes, and spares. Familiar with mechanicals, have tools, and it's already paid for.
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November 16th, 2011, 05:14 PM | #5 |
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Maybe a new gen or a 636.
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November 16th, 2011, 05:23 PM | #6 |
wat
Name: wat
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something simple that is reliable. something light. something with more than enough power for 2 people on the street. something that isnt't horribly uncomfortable.
if i had to pick only a single bike for the next decade... it would be a kick-start 400cc single-cyl 4-stroke dirt bike ... one with an aluminum twin-downtube deltabox frame. with extended range gas tank, lights and street tires. i would want fully adjustable conventional forks though... dont want to bend up my frame if im going to be keeping it for a decade. i guess i would settle on a yz400f
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November 16th, 2011, 07:20 PM | #7 | |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
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November 16th, 2011, 07:59 PM | #8 |
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Tough decision. Since I do a lot of touring and long distance riding I would have to pick the latest Goldwing or an FJR1300.
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November 16th, 2011, 08:00 PM | #9 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
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Own: Ninja 250r
Rent: All other bikes known to man
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November 16th, 2011, 08:03 PM | #10 |
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Name: Ernie
Location: LA area
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i have this fondness for my cbr... but the ninja is fun in the twisties. dammit.
ill go with cbr simply because the torque lets me get away from some sticky situations. if its ANY bike, id try to get a vyrus 986 m2 (street model) or an mv augusta f3. both sexy italian bikes |
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November 16th, 2011, 08:46 PM | #11 |
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Something beginner friendly so I don't kill myself.
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November 16th, 2011, 09:28 PM | #12 |
Over 40 Ninjette Owner
Name: John
Location: Denver, Pa
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Vulcan 2000. Or Diavel. Or Rocket III Roadster. Or Bonneville. Or FI Ninjette. Or TU250X with clip ons. Or Royal Enfield Bullet Military. Or Yammy WR250X with the Athena Big Bore kit and GYTR pipe...The list may never stop...
Johnny
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November 16th, 2011, 10:02 PM | #13 |
vampire
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November 16th, 2011, 10:05 PM | #14 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
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November 17th, 2011, 06:49 AM | #15 |
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Name: Charlie
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650R. I loved that bike, and would own another one in a heartbeat, but the bike I have now is more fiscally responsible. Maybe someday.
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November 17th, 2011, 07:24 AM | #16 |
Perpetual Newb
Name: Jason
Location: Imperial, MO
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 MIB Ninja 250R [sold]; 2006 CBR600RR [sold]; 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 782
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Assuming I'd be able to add the farkles and performance mods I'd want, either a 796 Monster or 2011 Street Triple R. (don't like the new headlights on the 2012 Triumph) Leaning more towards the Triumph as I love the sound of the inline 3 more than the Duc.
Reason: I love the raw naked looks of both bikes, the Ducati is ridiculously comfortable and light, and I'm too old to really consider a SS for 10 years and don't think my back could handle the aggressive seating of a SS in 10 years. Also, feel free to chastise me, but I really would prefer more power. I like my 250, but most of my riding is commuting on the highway and it's fine for cruising speed but the get-up-and-go'ness is severely lacking once at cruising speed. |
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November 17th, 2011, 07:31 AM | #17 |
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Name: Gaurav
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Sc*ew logic I want triumph daytona 675 SE limited edition (Black and Gold)
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November 17th, 2011, 08:14 AM | #18 |
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Name: Cliff
Location: Georgia
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Triumph Tiger 800XC or BMW F800GS
Both would do just about anything you'd want them to. Twisties, dual sporting or touring, they'd be great all around bikes. |
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November 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM | #19 | |
Nooblet
Name: Akima
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Do you care to give an explanation for some of your preferences? Like: why single-cylinder? What's so great about this "aluminum twin-downtube deltabox frame"? What's this about some forks bending up your frame? |
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November 17th, 2011, 12:42 PM | #20 |
wat
Name: wat
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aluminum because its light and oxidizes slower than steel. delta box because it surrounds the engine which makes it less likely to allow the engine to be damaged, and gives good head stability without putting a ton of stress on the engine. single because its half the number of things to break. upside down forks have thicker uppers so that they are stiffer, but if you hit a curb going too fast or something, instead of bending your forks which can be replaced for $200, you bend your triples, steering tube and frame, and with that potentially a lot more stuff. which is a lot more than $200. i want a kick start because if you have a kick start, you dont have a battery that can die and leave you forced to pushstart your bike. you still need lights so you still have a stator but its not essential for running the bike. forgot to mention carbed which can be repaired on the side of the road unlike efi
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November 17th, 2011, 12:49 PM | #21 | |
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November 17th, 2011, 01:21 PM | #22 |
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well it takes owning a few bikes before deciding...
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November 17th, 2011, 06:14 PM | #24 |
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A 2012 ER-6n. Which they don't offer in the US (damn it) so I'd keep the current bike.
I like my bike, it's comfortable enough for me to want to ride it, fast enough to enjoy it, and cheap enough to afford it.
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November 18th, 2011, 12:31 AM | #25 |
DUCEATR
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I have my decade bike.....
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November 18th, 2011, 12:44 AM | #26 | |
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November 18th, 2011, 12:59 AM | #27 |
DUCEATR
Name: Dan
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They use a magneto ignition that generates it's own "excitement" when it kicks over and then with each engine revolution thereafter. No battery needed
Very common on 2-strokes although it can be applied to any motor. Think lawnmower....
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November 18th, 2011, 01:14 AM | #28 |
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Oh, me, yes, this is what I'd ride, I have vowed never to get rid of her, so it's no contest really. (And magneto ignition, so no battery or ignition circuits whatsoever).
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November 18th, 2011, 02:02 AM | #29 |
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You are referring to the YZ400f that Alex was talking about, yes?
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November 18th, 2011, 02:08 AM | #30 |
Nooblet
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Tony: That red bike is really beautiful. Why is it in the corner of a dirty garage though? You should have it on display in your house!
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November 18th, 2011, 02:10 AM | #31 | |
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oh, and I don't think me wife would like it in the house - shame ! |
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November 18th, 2011, 02:31 AM | #33 |
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Morning to you too !
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November 18th, 2011, 05:12 AM | #34 |
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Old school for me, '82-'83 Kawasaki KZ1000R, or know as the Eddie Lawson Replica (ELR).
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November 18th, 2011, 07:00 AM | #35 |
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All White R6 gives me goose bumps just looking at one...
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November 18th, 2011, 10:40 AM | #36 |
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November 18th, 2011, 11:30 AM | #37 |
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Going on 8 years with a C10 Concours, and it's till comfy and fun. But, I added an EX250 recently.
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November 18th, 2011, 01:27 PM | #38 |
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Super-Glide Sport. It does everything well. Handles like a 250, accellerates like a 1000, cruises like a 1500, and stops like a 600.
It also looks great, girl love it, and you don't have to wear a helmet (or any gear, except gloves) to ride it.
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November 18th, 2011, 09:40 PM | #39 | |
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The healights however will probably need a beefy stator and/or an add on battery.
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