Narcosis Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 The wife and I spent yesterday afternoon motoring around the back roads of west central Wisconsin. I've not owned a bike for many years, but last night I found myself using craigslist and google to find one. I have the feeling that when I get home from travel this week I may have to get one. Specifically looking at a 2012 Harley V-Rod "muscle". Damn it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I am familiar with this urge. My wife has been bugging me about buying another bike since I sold mine 2 years ago. A used BMW K series may be in my future before this summer is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Man some of the newer bmw street bikes are beautiful and sound even better.. I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Bikes are definitely a fun way to blow off steam, relax, relieve stress, have fun, etc. Just a note for you Narcosis, v-rods are "city" bikes and definitely an annoyance if you are planning on long road trips. Just a heads up from my experience. They do look good tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thechickencow Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just selling mine - a '03 KTM 640 Adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just selling mine - a '03 KTM 640 Adventure.how much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcosis Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 After doing some more homework and getting some seat time, I opted for more of a cruiser vs the v-rod. This morning I picked up a 2011 Heritage Softail with just under 13k miles. Weather tomorrow up on this side of the state is going to be stellar, so the wife and I are going to put a few miles on with a couple of friends & their SO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very nice man! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 That's alot of chrome! I know if I got a bike it'd be a rocket, and it'd get boosted =\ I'd die. Thus, why I refuse to own a bike. For now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 So with the past weekend's nice weather and deciding that I am kind of over riding a sport bike, I opted to put my triumph daytona 675 up for sale last friday evening. Less than 24 hours later it was sold for a price I was happy with. So now I am in the market for a new bike. More of a cruiser type, but not a grandpa cruiser at all. Here is what I am debating between currently... Harley Sportster Forty-Eight - The 1200cc engine is the perfect size (had one in my buell which was fun) but I have heard that the suspension and ride feel is pretty rough. Would be good for commuting to work as well as the occasional longer distance rides. Harley V-Rod - Don't even need to mention the engine size and performance as its definitely up there. Great for commuting to work and city riding, not so much for long distance highway riding. Which may be a problem. Triumph Speedmaster or T100 Bonneville - Nice looking bikes with the retro triumph looks mixed with modern performance. Big question is the small 865cc engine and will it be enough. I am not used to anything smaller than an 1100cc when it comes to v-twins.Don't want to be full throttle'ing it just to keep up with other riders and traffic. Last but not least (and obviously the most expensive) would be .... BMW R Nine-T - Looks amazing, sounds nice too. Not a Harley rumble, but a nice smooth sound. Engine size is great. Not sure how I would like the wideness of the flat twin engine tho. Also, it doesn't give that rawness that to me, a motorcycle should have. Definitely the most unique/different looking bike out of the group tho, which if you know me well, I like being different. What do you guys think? I know to really get the full answers to my hesitations I will need to test ride all of them, which I plan on doing this spring. But I do like getting input from others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Get a grom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Get a grom No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 It's been the most fun motorcycle I've ever ridden/owned. It's stupid impractical for most things-but the grin is permanent. But for serious- on the bikes you posted I'd lean towards the BMW. I tend to stay away from anything Harley tho, simply because I hate their motorcycles jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I should also add if I had to own a Harley it would be the vrod or XR1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I agree on the grom. Looks super fun but I do need more practicality. I have a love hate relationship with harleys. I've grown up with a dad who always had a Harley so I have a soft spot for them. But then my "want to be different" mentality kicks in. The vrod would be the closest thing to satisfy both sides. Designed by Porsche with Harley badges. The BMW is very intriguing to me and I'm most anxious to test ride that one out of the rest. Seating style seems to be right between a crotch rocket and cruiser which may be a good thing for me. But it may also be too close to the "uncomfortable" aspect of a sport bike I'm trying to steer away from. It's also the most expensive one tho. Which I have to keep in mind too. KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Triumph Speed Triple patsbimmer1 and KaiserRolls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Guzzi v7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Anything but a hardley jc43089 and wasnt m3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 3 hours ago, wasnt m3 said: Triumph Speed Triple Possible, but its pretty much just a naked sport bike in a sense. 3 hours ago, HipMF said: Guzzi v7? Engine size is just way too small on that one. Nice looking retro bike tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Bassboy3313 said: Possible, but its pretty much just a naked sport bike in a sense. Completely different riding position than a sport bike. I bet Eric(had his Speed Triple at the fall meet) would let you ride his if you wanted to see how they ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ah that's right. He did have a speed triple. I'll definitely keep that on the list to test ride then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Really good bang for the buck and cheap to insure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Bassboy3313 said: Engine size is just way too small on that one. Nice looking retro bike tho. woah, woah, woah. Back the truck up. Since when is 750cc too small... Too small for what? Are you planning on pulling a trailer with that thing, or just dating a really fat chic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Oh you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 He's used to Hardleys needing almost 5000cc's to make 100hp. Give the guy a break, his view is skewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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