Motorcycles

[Bluegrass]

cool pics.  looks like fun!

[harley dave]

yeah it was a good show ,loads of beards ,big turn ups ,old gassers ,skaters and tons of old school chops

[summ3rhays]

Thanks for the feedback @Graeme. Time to do more research.

The dealership near me doesn't have any R1200R to test drive, but should have most on the list.

[EastWest]

Great pics Harley Dave, father & son pic especially. Thought the 2nd one was Giles….. Then spotted the wedge sole, maybe it's all balls.

[summ3rhays]

Test drove the Multistrada today. Holy cow that's a fun bike. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I was impressed. It was surprisingly nimble. I guess that's the dual sport style.

[harley dave]

i love that bike no one can make a bike look as nice as the italians

[summ3rhays]

Hit 20k miles on my Duc yesterday. I'm working on my wife for the Multi. It's a demo so the 1200 miles already logged comes with a $3k discount. It's a steal! That's the story I'm sticking to.

[Bluegrass]

Any motorcycle you REALLY want - at any price = "a steal" 

[summ3rhays]

Truth!

[summ3rhays]

Oh man.  On my way to sign papers.  It'll be sad to let the Sport Classic go, but it's time.  Pics to follow

[Bluegrass]

Congrats - i have a hard time letting bikes go, but when it's time, it's time!

[activechild]

@harley:

i love that bike no one can make a bike look as nice as the italians

That's a strong statement @Bluegrass, though I agree somewhat. Their forte are their classics and sport bikes. Don't under estimate some of the Japanese builders as of late though

[Bluegrass]

That was Harley Dave who said that, and I disagree somewhat  - italian bikes are nice and I appreciate them (BMWs and the Japanese builders too) but deep in my heart I'm a Harley guy…

[harley dave]

im a harley guy as well ,but the italians do make the most beautifull bikes

[summ3rhays]

First day commuting. Much more relaxed than the cafe racer position.

For me it comes down to a few basic requirements.

A good dealership that is easy to work with.

Exciting bike to look at, hear and most importantly ride.

Brakes & suspension.  You can't go cheap on either IMO if you plan to really ride.

[Bluegrass]

Seems like you got the whole jelly roll right there!  Congratulations!

[summ3rhays]

Thanks!

[harley dave]

ah but do the mirrors wobble and vibrate at speed ?

[summ3rhays]

I have new mirrors on the way, Rizoma dynamic.  They don't wobble yet, but they will.  I don't get why stock mirrors are always shit.

[summ3rhays]

@harley:

im a harley guy as well ,but the italians do make the most beautifull bikes

I feel the same way.  I love the look of Harleys, but I prefer to ride sportier bikes.