Motorcycles
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Hey Ironheads,
I sold my 1966 Benneli Tornado when my daughter was born. I'm starting to think about two wheels again. I've always been a cafe racer rider and more into the Brit and Italian retro styles, more into Bonnie than a Ninja
Having said that, an Indian Scout was always a dream bike back in the day.I'm so long out of the bike scene (my last bike had right foot gear change LOL) that I'm look for ideas and what lemons to stay away from. I don't want to go down the old vintage path again - but the retro flavour with reliability is what I'm thinking.
Hypersonic speeds are not my thing and the ability to have a lady squeezing my waist as a pillion passenger needs to be part of what I go for
So after that long ramble, it would be great to hear from some of you with some ideas.
Thanks in advance
Jase
Sounds like you're looking for something similar to me. I'm considering an Iron 883 with a pillion seat and sissy bar for my better half
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I would second @goosehd ’s suggestion @Jase68 . The Thruxton ought to be an option you consider and test ride for rideability, comfort and looks. I thing it scores high in all categories although I don’t own one. I own a Scrambler but I’m not fully in love with it; a bit too unrefined/unpolished ride for a road bike. I’ve tried out a Thruxton and loved it for the sort of use you are considering. Good luck and enjoy the search!!!
Thank EVERYBODY for your get well wishes!!! They collectively worked like a charm… I’m fully on the mend and happy to report that my chest injuries are mostly bothersome rather than outright painful. On topic, we just got confirmation that WSBike races will be held in Argentina mid october and the border with neighboring countries will open up for visitors Oct 1st.
So I’ll likely hitch a ride with friends driving a vehicle there, no bike yet for me! Expect some pics posted here. That Toprak kid from Turkey is giving Jonathan Rea a run for the championship and it’ll be fun to see them battle it out up close. -
Thanks fellas
@goosehd The Triumph Thruxton looks the biz - where are they made these days, I will certainly be looking more into that model.
@motojobobo - thanks for the info and glad to hear you are on the mend!
@LewisStonehouse - good luck in your search, as I mentioned I have been a long time out, so I'm not sure what an Iron 883 is?
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Thanks for the info @Giles and @goosehd
Bloody hell, I went down to the local bike shop and saw the limited Guzzi 21' V9 Bobber !! Made my heart skip a beat LOL. Shitty weather so I didn't ask for a test ride, but sat on it and went brumm brummm so that was something
Lucky I didn't have the $s there and then as I still want to explore wider.
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Look at the new Indian Scout. Liquid cooled and lots of seat options for your passenger. There's a brand new Indian Chief also thats still aircooled but not as many seat options.
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Look at the new Indian Scout. Liquid cooled and lots of seat options for your passenger. There's a brand new Indian Chief also thats still aircooled but not as many seat options.
Cheers mate, they are definitely on my radar, I've always loved Indians
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I demoed the Indian Scout and came away thinking it was a cheap/crappy bike. The Chief on the other hand is a whole lot of motorcycle. Possibly the best V-Twin engine ever.
Oh that's a bit disappointing to hear about the Scout but good to hear the Chief was a winner - thanks for the info
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Big hello to the IH guys in Austin! Hope the motorcycle enthusiasts amongst you make it and enjoy the GP races at COTA this afternoon. I’ll be watching it on TV…
@Clint_D , I’ll be looking for you in the crowd shots…
PS- ask the mayor to fix the ripples in the pavement…
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Some 28 odd years ago I was living and working in London for a couple of years - I'm an Aussie.
So while I worked to continue my travels, and of course being a fan of Easy Rider, I had a dream to ride across the states and end in New Orleans.
On my wall, I had a picture of an old Indian motorcycle and I attempted to put money aside each week to fund this adventure… unfortunately life got in the way.
Fast forward another 25 years and I have just put a deposit on this bad boy...
International travel is a long way off in Australia, but some long rides in this vast country are certainly on the cards
The windshield will be removed straight away
Oh and I reckon that yellow crazy check UHF will look good on this ride -
…that's a beaut!!!@Jase68
