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    • irishexpatI
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      Picked up my full motorcycle license today - now starts a long slog of saving up money and trolling craigslist for a decent 80s japanese bike between 500-1000cc and between $1200-2000. The hope is to have something by next spring.

      like this one: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4654611681.html

      Iron Heart, Empty Wallet

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      • summ3rhaysS
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        congrats @irishexpat!  Good luck hunting

        IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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        • GilesG
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          I'm in discussions with Auto Fabrica.  They have this one available.  Love it too….....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • GraemeG
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            Congratulations @irishexpat - now get yourself a bike! 🙂

            @Giles you need to sort out your license first! 😛

            I'm currently feeling tempted by the BMW R1200RS, which was launched at Intermot today.

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            • GraemeG
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              The new Ducati Scrambler.

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              • summ3rhaysS
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                Pretty slick.  I like the classic.  The green Urban Enduro doesn't have the right feel.  Like they are trying to hard to make it off road.  I was talking to the dealership today as I picked up my top box.  They said it was the perfect time to unload my sport classic as the prices will likely now decrease with the new "retro" inspired offering.

                I really like the liquid cooled bimmer.  Good thing I can't even think of looking for a long time 🙂

                @Giles, both those bikes are incredible.  It would be a win win to nab either, but I think the first holds a slight edge aesthetically IMHO.

                IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                • GraemeG
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                  I'd agree with @summ3rhays that the first bike is nicer. But either would be worth owning.

                  Either the RS or the new R are likely to be my next bike. I've owned the outgoing R for the last three years, so no excuses unlike other posters, and the new models seem to be a step up.

                  And that gives me an excuse to post another photo. 🙂

                  Of course, I could always do something daft and buy the Eau Rouge…

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                  • BluegrassB
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                    congrats expat - you're in for a world of fun - the looking, then the buying, followed by the riding (then there will likely be more looking, buying, riding, and so it goes)  🙂  good luck finding a nice old bike.

                    G that's a sweet bike - jump on it!!

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                    • B
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                      @irishexpat:

                      Picked up my full motorcycle license today - now starts a long slog of saving up money and trolling craigslist for a decent 80s japanese bike between 500-1000cc and between $1200-2000. The hope is to have something by next spring.

                      like this one: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4654611681.html

                      or just get a harley from that harley dealership in c-bus 🙂

                      man i miss thurman's cafe

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                      • GilesG
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                        I need to get the plan past her who must be obeyed.  I chatted to the guys, they'll take just about any SR as a donor and build to spec. I can get a 250SR over here for about USD800, so if no 2 has gone before I get permish, I have an alternative route….

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • GraemeG
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                          I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

                          http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

                          The bikes look really nice.

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                          • summ3rhaysS
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                            Cool write up. You can feel the passion for their bikes through the description.

                            IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                            • GraemeG
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                              Morgan Plus Eight Speedster versus BMW R nineT. I want both sides of this test. 😘

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                              • BluegrassB
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                                @Graeme:

                                I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

                                http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

                                The bikes look really nice.

                                Great article, these folks are top shelf - love their work.

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Waiting for call back - waiting for call back - waiting for call back…..Getting impatient....

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ? 😛

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      That could be organised…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • tmgT
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                                        @Graeme:

                                        Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ? 😛

                                        G, I'm also just down the road from there, (Southend) so let me know if there's anything I can do to help

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          Thanks Guys…..

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • tmgT
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                                            Just googled and found there only a mile from my front door, may need to pay them a visit anyway 🙂

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