Motorcycles
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Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian
Don't wear flares when riding !
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DH and I are thinking of transitioning from Sports bike to maybe a bobber type bike.. To be more honest I've lost my mojo and I am not enjoying it so much anymore, OK to be even more honest I got scared last time we went out…also the sports bike position for pillion is punishing for long rides... Any advice guys?
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That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster
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I took a look at the Yamaha XSR900 today.
It's a nice looking machine. I like the fact that it's retro without being a pastiche, something I feel that the Bonneville tries too hard at. The finish looks good, though there are a few bits of plastic here and there.
@Giles should try to convince Yamaha to donate one for another IH Yard Built project. I reckon it'd be possible to do a really cool scrambler…
I also dropped by the local Ducati dealer. I wanted to take a peek at the Hypermotard, which has just arrived in. It's got a tall seat, which is great for a gangly mutant like myself, and the SP model is even taller.
@Black Orchid the Bonneville looks a good machine, though DH might prefer the Thruxton R if he's a reformed sportsbike rider. I've got a deposit down on one, but I'm not 100% decided yet. There is a Bobber version coming soon.
The Ducati XDiavel looks interesting, and I was hoping to see that at the dealership today, but it's been delayed. I'm not sure how comfortable the pillion perch is.
Harley are now producing the S Series, which is their go faster range. The Low Rider S, and it had a good review at Lanesplitter. There's also the Fat Boy S and Soft Tail Slim S.
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Thanks for all that info @Graeme loads of food for thought… Going to do our research. I fell in love with the Ducati Diavel Stealth when it first made its appearance at the bike show NEC Birmingham.. However pillion could again be tricky..
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Just got me this
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I'm very close to having it!!! I've put a deposit on it … Have either of you @harley dave @4c ever had one?
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ok sam ,what model is it v50 ? ,how much do they want , i assume it runs ok having had a few italian bikes they have there own character .
a guzzi normally has a very heavy throttle a seat as hard as a cricket bat and terrible electrics , having said that i love guzzis nothing sounds like a guzzi and that looks like it has a nice pipe .before you buyit not stateing the obvious but just check the frame and engine numbers match as it is a custom build and they tend to use bits from this and bits from that .
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ok allso forgot if you have ever ridden a bike with shaft drive its completely different form a chain drive bike and just takes a bit of getting used to .
good luck
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Thanks for the info @harley dave
I have ridden a shaft driven bike. It was a V7 racer and i got on just fine with it. I actually loved that bike but there's something about this one that i like. It's being sold by a dealer so i feel like that should give me some comfort. I think it started life as a Nevada and according to them it's a pro build. I'm hoping this could be a nice show bike and something i can learn more about maintenance but i don't want to end up with it on blocks… so to speak.
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That's a nice looking Guzzi @Sam.
My last bike was a BMW, and so I'm used to a shaft drive. The nice thing is that they don't require maintenance like a chain.
My brother runs a Moto Guzzi Griso. He likes it a lot, but it's given him a lot of trouble with the electrics. He says that he uses more batteries than petrol, and it's quite a thirsty bike. I'll see if I can get him to drop by and comment in this thread.
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@Sam:
Thanks for the info @harley dave
I have ridden a shaft driven bike. It was a V7 racer and i got on just fine with it. I actually loved that bike but there's something about this one that i like. It's being sold by a dealer so i feel like that should give me some comfort. I think it started life as a Nevada and according to them it's a pro build. I'm hoping this could be a nice show bike and something i can learn more about maintenance but i don't want to end up with it on blocks… so to speak.
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its a lovely looking bike if you get it (and dont be offended) i would change the tyres as they look like firestones which are very of the moment and retro but are not the greatest tyres ,other than that is a cracking looking bike and there is nothing like the sound of a guzzi and with that exhaust on there i bet that sounds fantastic
