Why your bike? - Page 4

G-Rex · 03-30-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Tracy doesn't complain too much either.. since he gets to ride it on occasion.

Hell no I'm not complaining!

As for my stable, let's see..

I got the TLR because I wanted a v-twin. I never had the desire, but my best friend had a TLS, and after I rode it, I wanted one, but I wanted the full bodywork, so TLR it was. There's just nothing else quite like a v-twin motorcycle, especially one that makes Harley guys look over at you with this *wtf is that* look when they hear it.

I got the Busa because I wanted something I could do some touring on and load down with luggage, and well, I'm a Suzuki guy, so the Busa it was. Besides, it's hard to argue with 1300cc's of plant your eyeball in the back of your head acceleration. I also don't have to worry 'bout those pesky 600s thinking they can outrun me either. j/k

Antwanny · 03-30-2009, 12:26 PM

TL got because of the looks sound and reputation.
The kawi got it because iw anted to try out a liter bike and what better than one of the baddest ass liter bikes available, pure unregulated power.
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dReWpY · 03-30-2009, 12:30 PM

because gasman said so

Apoc · 03-30-2009, 12:33 PM

Ummmm.... Tmall and I were at a HD/Buell dealership. I saw a bunch of new HD's, and fell in love right away. I told him I was getting one. I think I spent most of that weekend drinking and looking at HD's website.

About a month after, I went to a Harley dealership to look at a Rocker C. When I got to the Rocker, the crossbones was sitting next to it in denim black and gloss black. I didnt look at the Rocker again. The Black Denim was sold, but i loved the Gloss black, so I bought her and brought her home 4 days later.

I love her more than a mother could love her children.

Fleck750 · 03-30-2009, 12:34 PM

Came down to money. Had the 600 Shadow stolen, was left with $700 after insurance paid it off. Asked on the local forum if anyone had a cheap bike for sale. Little did I know after 2 years of owning it that I would spend 2 grand on upgrades and a bigger motor!

So I now own a 1980 KZ750.

MikeSP1 · 03-30-2009, 12:36 PM

For the RC: I like thumping twins and wanted something with more grunt than a 600, but less power than a 1000. Something that would turn better than my cruiser and I could take to TDs.

For the VTX: I got the cruiser because it was much more comfortable than my Shadow (for me at least) and I needed to replace my then recently deceased Shadow. And I will never have a need for cruiser bigger than this one. This one I pretty much bought because it was comfortable and I can avoid the stigma of being a "damn sportbiker" if I so desire.

zed · 03-30-2009, 12:47 PM

the 06 ZX10R is the sexiest bike on the streets, after the Ducati's anyway.

Yamerhaw · 03-30-2009, 12:48 PM

i just wanted the baddest bike i could buy.....

i love the torque and crazy power/speed, etc, and handles awesome

too old and lazy to ride a 600

Fleck750 · 03-30-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zed

the 06 ZX10R is the sexiest bike on the streets, after the Ducati's anyway.

Didn't have anything to do with it being green, did it?

zed · 03-30-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

Didn't have anything to do with it being green, did it?

yeah, it matches all the gear I already had.

03-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#32
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	TL got because of the looks sound and reputation. The kawi got it because iw anted to try out a liter bike and what better than one of the baddest ass liter bikes available, pure unregulated power. ________ Honda VF and VFR specifications Last edited by Antwanny; 03-14-2011 at 06:55 AM..

03-30-2009, 12:36 PM	#36
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	For the RC: I like thumping twins and wanted something with more grunt than a 600, but less power than a 1000. Something that would turn better than my cruiser and I could take to TDs. For the VTX: I got the cruiser because it was much more comfortable than my Shadow (for me at least) and I needed to replace my then recently deceased Shadow. And I will never have a need for cruiser bigger than this one. This one I pretty much bought because it was comfortable and I can avoid the stigma of being a "damn sportbiker" if I so desire. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

03-30-2009, 12:48 PM	#38
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	i just wanted the baddest bike i could buy..... i love the torque and crazy power/speed, etc, and handles awesome too old and lazy to ride a 600 __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

03-30-2009, 12:33 PM	#34
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Ummmm.... Tmall and I were at a HD/Buell dealership. I saw a bunch of new HD's, and fell in love right away. I told him I was getting one. I think I spent most of that weekend drinking and looking at HD's website. About a month after, I went to a Harley dealership to look at a Rocker C. When I got to the Rocker, the crossbones was sitting next to it in denim black and gloss black. I didnt look at the Rocker again. The Black Denim was sold, but i loved the Gloss black, so I bought her and brought her home 4 days later. I love her more than a mother could love her children.

03-30-2009, 12:34 PM	#35
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Came down to money. Had the 600 Shadow stolen, was left with $700 after insurance paid it off. Asked on the local forum if anyone had a cheap bike for sale. Little did I know after 2 years of owning it that I would spend 2 grand on upgrades and a bigger motor! So I now own a 1980 KZ750.

03-30-2009, 12:47 PM	#37
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	the 06 ZX10R is the sexiest bike on the streets, after the Ducati's anyway.