Scooter talk.......part 2

[twich54]

While I am more than happy with my present ride ('08 FLHX) I am completely 'ga-ga' over Harley's new XR-1200. It ilicits so many memories of my youth watching the 750's totally dominate the Syracuse mile with the likes of Scotty Parker and 'Springer' winning everything in sight.

there's one (just like the pic attached) sitting on my dealers floor.........I keep telling myself....."don't do anything foolish now" !!

 

[TomDac]

Hey Dave,
Yeah, I think that thing is BEAUTIFUL.... especially in orange!!

 

[twich54]

agreed Tom and the silver version is knockout as well.

hey....BTW, when are we gonna' se some pics and a write up from your recent bike trip up North ??

 

[TomDac]

oh snap.. thought I had done that already...

it's on my site:

http://www.flyv65.com

go to trip reports and you'll see it.

 

[twich54]

Tom that is a GREAT website you've put together....superb job !! I've enjoyed reading all about your journey so far with your bike. Excellent write-ups on your trips, interesting that I have similar pics from the trip Shirley and I took along the Oregon coast four years ago !

 

[DrJRapp]

Unforgettable for sure.... I wish I had my V65 back

 

[DrJRapp]

.....I keep telling myself....."don't do anything foolish now" !!

to console you... I had one out for a very brief ride and for a big guy like me (6-5/270) it ain't comfy

 

[twich54]

to console you... I had one out for a very brief ride and for a big guy like me (6-5/270) it ain't comfy

Jerry, while I have no plans to sell my FLHX, my frame (6'1" / 240#) obviously fits it better than yours.

I really love the 'naked' style of bike, Triumphs being one of my favorite (pic attached) the Xr-1200 is Harleys version.

 

[groovyslick]

here is my ride!
been real happy with it so far!

 

[MDSPHOTO]

here is my ride!
been real happy with it so far!

That thing looks like a blast to tool around in!

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Jerry, while I have no plans to sell my FLHX, my frame (6'1" / 240#) obviously fits it better than yours.

I really love the 'naked' style of bike, Triumphs being one of my favorite (pic attached) the Xr-1200 is Harleys version.

The Triumph is a sweet ride, but if I was going to get away from the cruisers and choppers I would go after the Benelli Cafe Racer. Super exotic baby!

 

[groovyslick]

That thing looks like a blast to tool around in!

it is! so if anyon is here in the dfw area and wants to ride...holla!

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Took Home Some New Hardware

I entered a bike show last weekend that was professionally judged by a group from the local motorcycle & car preservation society and took home all the hardware including the Best of Show award!

 

[twich54]

Nice job on the 'Star' ! It's looks are that of a modern era V-max and one my favorites from the eighties........ the HD 'Sturgis'.

 

[slowGEEZR]

Very nice! I had a royal star when they first came out. Yamaha builds a nice product. I used to track an R6, another great Yamaha product.

 

[MotorToad]

I'm really impressed with the XR1200. It's one of the few bikes that pulls off a genuine look.

The Street Triple, though, is one hell of a motorcycle. I honestly think that the triple is the best street motorcycle engine compromise. I've ridden the older 955, the new 1050, and even an older 900 Thunderbird, and the engine's ability to push the bike at any revs, plus provide some spinny joy on the top end really does it for me.

 

[JMAUSGP]

I'm really impressed with the XR1200. It's one of the few bikes that pulls off a genuine look.

The Street Triple, though, is one hell of a motorcycle. I honestly think that the triple is the best street motorcycle engine compromise. I've ridden the older 955, the new 1050, and even an older 900 Thunderbird, and the engine's ability to push the bike at any revs, plus provide some spinny joy on the top end really does it for me.

MotorToad,

Can't agree more, a triple on song is a sound you won't mistake for anything short of a race bike. I have 3 Triumph Triples, plus a parts bike. One a 1975 T160 I bought new in 76 and it is bone stock and technically unrestored. But as you can see it is Museum quality. I have maybe 30,000 miles on it, but have kept it immaculate throughout its life, only replacing parts as they have worn out.

The other is a 1975 T160 that I turned into a black and red cafe bike back in the late 90s.

The third bike is an unrestored 1969 Trident T150. I need to get some pics of it, I don't ride it and it is not my favorite bike so it lives up in the barn. It is going into our rebuild shop this winter so I will have to get before and after restoration shots when we do that.

Hobbies keep me going.

 

[twich54]

JM, you 'da man !! sleds and bikes........again....fantastic !!