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Message started by DangMan on 09/25/06 at 08:26:43

Title: If you could choose !
Post by DangMan on 09/25/06 at 08:26:43

If you could choose a bike of any desire, wich one would you choose and why !

Dont call me blasfemer, but last winter I took a closer look at the MT01, and it has been spooking in the back of my mind ever since ! I realy love the combination of traditional look with the new fresh look ;D

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/compendium/photos/Yamaha-MT01-2005.jpg

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by vroom1776 on 09/25/06 at 08:33:12

yeah, that's a cool one! Too bad they're only available in Europe... maybe CA?

I want a black triumph speed tripple, 2005 or later.

and an old HD knucklehead... let me dig out my wallet... nope, don't have the prolly $30k for a knuck... maybe 10k for the trump? nope?

...digs deeper...

AH! enough to keep my savage running!

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Enfield_fan on 09/25/06 at 08:40:04

Here it is:

http://www.allenmotorsports.com/images/vincent2.jpg

A Vincent Black Shadow.

Mmmmm!

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by DangMan on 09/25/06 at 09:17:00

vroom1776 wrote:

yeah, that's a cool one! Too bad they're only available in Europe... maybe CA?

Yearh, the only things in my pocket is fluff ??? So it gonna stay as a dream for many years more, thank god for the savage, I love her though ;D

Thtas odd to me that its only a EU model, if it can sell why dont they push it in US ?

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by mickthelimey on 09/25/06 at 11:39:02

No dought in my mind.
A Manx Norton 500cc Single, 130 mph.
the greatest single ever made.
the Savage has a similar rake on the header pipe,that is what drew me to it in the first place

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Dynobob on 09/25/06 at 12:07:50

Enfield_fan wrote:

A Vincent Black Shadow.

Good choice! That's a very special bike.

My choice is a vintage 2 stroke street bike - either a Kawasaki triple or a Suzuki. I just missed getting a Suzuki 750 water buffalo for free about a week ago. It was a rusty POS ;)

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/25/06 at 13:38:43

Brandy-new machine? Well, I'd have to sit on 'em and test 'em for heft and fit etc., but it'd probably be a XL883L Sportster, a Bonneville America or a Boulevard S50. The Guzzi 750 Nevada is nice too!

Mint condition used Bike ... no contest! A Honda GB500TT!

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by sluggo on 09/25/06 at 16:04:27

i was in just this situation when i bought thumper in 04,
i had up to 20k spend, i choose to buy the savage, take the wife a great vacation, and still had 10k to spare.

so to answer the question.. a savage, because it would "bob" so nicely, and did. ;D

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by thumperclone on 09/25/06 at 17:09:02

if $$ were of no concern a goldwing id trike it and get a camper trailer and tour north america..wouldnt sell my suzi tho!!!

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by babbalou on 09/25/06 at 17:25:11

ANY bike with a 5 gallon gas tank! But seriously, a Moto Guzzi Griso would be really nice. Back in reality, I'm dreaming of a used V-Strom 650 someday for rides over 90 miles.

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/griso/home.asp?lin=eng

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Violent_Rage on 09/26/06 at 00:34:35

babbalou wrote:

nice choice! ;)

i'd like this:
http://www.americanbikestore.com/images/Harley%202006%20Street%20Bob%20FXDBI%20noir%20denim%201.jpg

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/26/06 at 01:56:16

8) Ahhhh! The Dyna "Street Bob" ... arguably the best lookin' Bike in Harley's line-up! Cool! 8)

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Savage_Rob on 09/26/06 at 06:38:19

If they ever get this one into a full production run, I'd really love one. It's a diesel thumper. The top image is the U.S. military version. The bottom image is the civilian version that was supposed to start production earlier this year but has been delayed. It's a dual on/off-road and gets 102 MPG.

http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/images/L_JP8_military.jpg

http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/images/L_Black_flag.jpg

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Island_Biker on 09/26/06 at 09:26:40

I'm kinda partial to BMWs

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/bmw/2005/21647_0_1_2_r%201200%20c%20classic_Image%20credits%20-%20BMW.jpg

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Savage Librarian on 09/26/06 at 09:45:01

1941 Indian Four.

It may not be the most reliable of bikes, but I've always loved the way they looked, and always wished I could ride one.

Back in the 40s, my Grandpa had one after he got back from the war. He blew the rearmost piston through the top of the cylinder in the middle of the King Ranch during a thunderstorm. Fortunately a farmer with a truck happened by and they managed to wrestle the bike into the bed.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Vikki on 09/26/06 at 09:47:02

I'm aiming for a Harley Sportster eventually, but I will never part with my Savage. I have a feeling that my red "Big Single" will be in our family for a long time to come, whether it's me riding it or one of my kids. (I have four, including two boys, one of whom has already staked his claim on it.)

Vikki

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by georgekathe on 09/26/06 at 10:28:05

just one? I'm assuming it is to be ridden & not put in a museum, so...

well, the Vincent is nice, but you'd need a ton of $$$ for parts/upkeep; the Manx Norton too, but only if you raced it - really impractical on the road. I too like BMWs (wish I had a GS1200 for where I live - lots of dirt roads & mild offroading - rather than a RT1100 - which finances & a new(ish) bike - the Savage - encourages me to sell). Surprised nobody chose the BSA 500 Goldstar single - an old "hot" single you could use on the road.

I'd like the 1980 Yamaha SR500 single roadbike I had back - the 1961 BSA 650 Super Rocket too!

A 1969 Triumph Bonneville (arguably the best year/looking one) would also be nice, though after reading up on Bonnevilles seem they always had trouble right up until they stopped making them years later (no, not Lucas electrics - never had trouble on the British bikes I had), though this sounds like the little bugs (yes, I've - still - got the oil leak - getting round to it once I have the courage up).

Actually, I like the Savage - with better brakes (I've upgraded), better forks (I'm happy with stock & a Superbrace), belt drive (hey, what do you know!?), better than stock tires (could not afford Metzlers so have got Dunlops), better rear suspension (saving up), lower bars (swapped out) & no oil leak (like I said...) & last not cruiser style (why I'd like the SR500 back), but you can't have it all...

I only ever saw one Savage before I saw my one - years ago - & said I'd really like one (ie a new large not offroad/enduro single) - if I ever saw one for sale @ a good price. I did!

So - maybe the Savage is my dream bike - small, light, enough power (I don't need to race along an Interstate) & able to whip through the bends with lots'o'torque.

I know it makes me do this ;D everytime I ride it!

george

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Robb on 09/26/06 at 14:37:16

First I had a Sportser, then a Ninja, now a Boulevard S40 which is by far my favorite. I really like the C50, but will keep the S40 forever.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by steelwolf on 09/26/06 at 17:43:58

Exile Cycles "Mad Max"
http://www.exilecycles.com/UserFiles/Image/bikes/mad_max/madMax4.jpg
Or the "Trike"
http://www.exilecycles.com/UserFiles/Image/bikes/trike/trike3.jpg

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by r80rt on 09/27/06 at 04:01:39

06 Triumph Thruxton.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by bikingb on 09/27/06 at 05:40:40

Here's the link:

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/newvehicledetail/st=WI/VehicleCode=24451/Triumph/Motorcycles/Thruxtonnewvehicles24451.htm

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Enfield_fan on 09/27/06 at 06:22:50

You know, I can't help but notice a profound similarity between the Thruxton and that Vincent Black Shadow. Though of course none of the particulars are the same, the Thruxton appears to be a modern variation on the VBS theme.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by JerryAssburger on 09/28/06 at 08:21:14

I think I'd want either a Victory Vegas 8-Ball, or (more practical) a 2007 HD 883 Sportster- make mine black, with a better seat! OR... a Suzuki Savage with a Yamaha XS650 twin jammed into the frame- my favorite bike with my favorite engine! What a "Mod" that would be!
...I'm going to go out and start measuring....

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/28/06 at 15:29:36

Speaking of XS Yamaha's ... I know where I can get this;

http://newfoundlandbiker.com/ForSale/nt7.jpg
A 1978 XS1100 Chopper in mint shape for $5KCdn.

or

http://newfoundlandbiker.com/ForSale/nt2.jpg
This also mint 74' Yami 650 "semi-Bobber" for $2KCdn

Now if I only had some extra cash lyin' around!

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by vroom1776 on 09/28/06 at 16:13:30

yeah, those xs 650s are cool. they make great choppers, too. A pal of mine had one we were gonna chop, but it got stolen... :-[ >:(

Knucklehead engine:http://www.bikerrogue.com/accurate/knuckle_mid.jpg

you can buy replicas like this one... for about $10k... real thing about $20k, prolly not in working condition...

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by ratdog472 on 09/29/06 at 06:36:13

http://home.mchsi.com/~ratdog/tailgunner.jpg

It goes a little something like that.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by mornhm on 09/29/06 at 07:26:56

http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/Kawasaki%20Concours%2014%2007.jpg

And in 2007 (rumor has it March) this might be a choice I can make. :D

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Ed_L. on 09/29/06 at 09:40:49

Tough decision, really do like the Harley Street Bob for a cruiser. Also like the Ducati Monster Dark, the name just sounds cool ;D. But am happy with my Savage so looks like I've already made my choice.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Savage_Rob on 09/29/06 at 12:04:27

ratdog472 wrote:

http://home.mchsi.com/~ratdog/tailgunner.jpg

It goes a little something like that.

Heh, I love those Tailgunner exhausts (http://tailgunnerexhaust.com/). The barrels actually spin like gatling guns.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by Paladin on 09/29/06 at 12:25:46

DangMan wrote:

If you could choose a bike of any desire, wich one would you choose and why !....

I require:

A single cylinder -- I require torque rather than power.
Light weight -- 400 pounds absolute max.
Low saddle -- I have a bum knee and swinging a leg over a 30" tall saddle hurts.
And I need to be able to keep up with the traffic in Los Angeles, including our freeways. Faster than that is acceptable *only* if it does not involve compromising the first three requirements.

I know of exactly one current production bike that meets my requirements.

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by klx650sm2002 on 09/30/06 at 08:24:49

http://www.ex.ac.uk/~pbhook/harley.jpg

Patrick Hook's hillclimb (Brit version, all tarmac) Harley.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: If you could choose !
Post by lancer on 09/30/06 at 18:18:15

Love those tiny mufflers!!