Motorcycles
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@Jett129 Not many of you boys around.. Never understood it myself.
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@Baba-san fair, I've never had to go for yearly inspections in australia, you could almost have whatever exhaust you want and without the rider doing something stupid and attracting attention, mostly you'll be fine.
however right here in Singapore, they have yearly inspections like MOT in the uk. and they do test the exhaust standards too. wondering if I should go for the non legal pipes and swap them out every inspection from my 3rd year of ownership onwards.. stupid euro5 standards makes it harder to find road legal exhausts.
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@Dmart you should have a go on the v4s to compare them both!! with that said, even the v2 is pretty crazy for what it's worth. I never thought I needed tech or that power coming from a 2012 speed triple. but that first ride back from the dealership showed me how far motorcycle technology had advanced..
I mean, I bought mine without test riding it because they only had 2 new ones in their WH and didn't have a demo at that stage..
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@louisbosco they told me stop by at their shop and test ride it. As much as I want to do it, I know I would lacking the discipline to not buy it
It is however a completely different way of riding a motorcycle, you can’t compare it to a Harley. It would be a good mix up in the garage though.
BTW: I rode the Ducati scrambler nightshift as well. Fun, light and agile bike. Really enjoyed it too. -
@Oilfieldtrash said in Motorcycles:
@Jett129 Not many of you boys around.. Never understood it myself.
wannabee hipsters rev at lights. Real bikers don't.
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@injunjack Couldn't have said it better myself.
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@louisbosco said in Motorcycles:
…I never thought I needed tech or that power coming from a 2012 speed triple. but that first ride back from the dealership showed me how far motorcycle technology had advanced..
I don’t need to read this @louisbosco , please refrain.
I still believe my 2014 BMW R1200R is lightning quick and monster torquey!!! No spare change in pocket for m’cycles left after our IH habits here.
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@Dmart different bikes for different days of the week
you have the harleys for the weekend cruise and the Streetfighter to carve canyonsI initially set out looking for a comfort long distance bike. initial requirements was cruise control, space for luggage. GS, tiger, you name it.
plan went out the window and ended up with a v4s which is no different to me speed triple 1050. single seater, no fuel gauge, no cruise control
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@motojobobo oh they're a nifty motorcycle. just think of me like the devils temptation
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@louisbosco if I could choose, I would get a street glide for cruising and trips with the lady, a panigale (over the streetfighter maybe) for the canyons and my sporty/Softail for the fun
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@Dmart depends how much your back can take. I test rode the panigale in absence of the SF to get a feel for the engine. my back was ready to call it quits after 10mins.
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@louisbosco is it such a big difference? I think I would be fine. I race bicycles so I am used to the position.
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@Dmart yeah that's fair. maybe it's more of a me thing, having issue with my back from football/soccer. the panigale is a beauty nonetheless
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Installed the 100th anniversary decals on the FXRT fairing this morning and it’s ready for clear! Might get some riding with it before the snow comes. The side covers will be gloss black.
It was someone on here that asked me to keep the Anniversary paint scheme and I’m so glad I complied. The silver/black 100th is the ONLY factory scheme I like, and making it more special to me is the addition of the side covers and the FXRT fairing to make it “one off” and trick. Baja design headlight and side light with pods will be installed as well.
