Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes - Page 4

OTB · 03-29-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

If that was my basis on buying a new bike Then thats just fucking silly

Why? Why would I buy something that I have to spend 1000's of dollars on tools and diagnostics computers to work on? Why is that F***ing silly? With most of these newer bikes you need to be able to measure outputs from lambda sensors, O2 sensors, airflow sensors, throttle position sensors, god help you if you have a problem with ABS, Traction Control, fuel mapping.........

It all works great when it works.....it just sucks when it doesn't. I keep and ride the stuff that I can fix in my garage, or limp home after doing a roadside fix..in the rain....at night.......

OTB · 03-29-2009, 11:25 PM

I don't think it's because I'm a techno-fuddy duddy. I was writing code in Fortran (look it up), C and Basic before most of you were out of diapers; I designed, built and installed computer POS sytems for ten years...I build my own systems today. I don't WANT a bike I can't work on myself....I've got that with all the OTHER motor vehicles I have....

With my hobby of buying and selling bikes, I spend more than my share of garage time delving into the innards of the bikes.....and I admire what they enable the systems on a bike to accomplish. I just don't want one like that for myself........

Dave · 03-29-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

I don't think it's because I'm a techno-fuddy duddy. I was writing code in Fortran (look it up), C and Basic before most of you were out of diapers; I designed, built and installed computer POS sytems for ten years...I build my own systems today. I don't WANT a bike I can't work on myself....I've got that with all the OTHER motor vehicles I have....

With my hobby of buying and selling bikes, I spend more than my share of garage time delving into the innards of the bikes.....and I admire what they enable the systems on a bike to accomplish. I just don't want one like that for myself........

fortran? you ARE a fuddy duddy lol. bet you know cobol too eh?

marko138 · 03-29-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

I don't think it's because I'm a techno-fuddy duddy. I was writing code in Fortran (look it up), C and Basic before most of you were out of diapers; I designed, built and installed computer POS sytems for ten years...I build my own systems today. I don't WANT a bike I can't work on myself....I've got that with all the OTHER motor vehicles I have....

With my hobby of buying and selling bikes, I spend more than my share of garage time delving into the innards of the bikes.....and I admire what they enable the systems on a bike to accomplish. I just don't want one like that for myself........

Shit...I'd take that Bimota over just about any bike on this forum.

OTB · 03-29-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

fortran? you ARE a fuddy duddy lol. bet you know cobol too eh?

Yep....and I'll bet you've never run code on a paper tape, either...........

Homeslice · 03-29-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I agree the 06-07 Suzuki's were the best looking GSXRs for sure.

best-looking maybe, but the 04-05 had the best riding position IMO.......

tached1000rr · 03-29-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

best-looking maybe, but the 04-05 had the best riding position IMO.......

I would agree with that too.

OTB · 03-29-2009, 11:43 PM

Also, I'll bet you didn't know that when IBM started selling mainframe computers, they would sell them at or below cost.............

IBM made it's money selling the CARDS the code was punched on..............

BobTheBiker · 03-29-2009, 11:48 PM

Personally, I prefer the 80's and 90's kawi and Honda sportbikes over the newer ones. the Hurricane, and F2 600's were and still are my personal faves, along with the ZX1000A/B series bikes. I LOVE my ZX1000A1, well, aside from having faggy16" rims(soon remedied btw) this bike is great.

101lifts2 · 03-30-2009, 12:24 AM

The new Ducatis rock looks wise. The Japanese bikes have gotton uglier over the years for some reason.

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03-29-2009, 11:25 PM	#32
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I don't think it's because I'm a techno-fuddy duddy. I was writing code in Fortran (look it up), C and Basic before most of you were out of diapers; I designed, built and installed computer POS sytems for ten years...I build my own systems today. I don't WANT a bike I can't work on myself....I've got that with all the OTHER motor vehicles I have.... With my hobby of buying and selling bikes, I spend more than my share of garage time delving into the innards of the bikes.....and I admire what they enable the systems on a bike to accomplish. I just don't want one like that for myself........

03-29-2009, 11:48 PM	#39
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Personally, I prefer the 80's and 90's kawi and Honda sportbikes over the newer ones. the Hurricane, and F2 600's were and still are my personal faves, along with the ZX1000A/B series bikes. I LOVE my ZX1000A1, well, aside from having faggy16" rims(soon remedied btw) this bike is great.