And the worst bike you have ridden was???? - Page 6

tached1000rr · 10-13-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Enthalpy

Worst bike? Triumph Speed Triple

I heard so much about this bike so I went and bought one.

It was the worst suspended bike I've ever ridden.

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was92v · 10-13-2009, 07:39 PM

A 1972 Harley Sportster.

Krypt Keeper · 10-13-2009, 08:40 PM

883 Sportster all noise and nothing else

Buell Thunderbolt I tried twisting the throttle but it still sucked

ZX12R was brutal on my nuts.

Yamaha Virago was like driving a stake into my tailbone and spine.

Scot · 10-13-2009, 09:51 PM

I rode a newer bonnie and loved it! In fact, my test ride lasted 300 miles. Great bike. It was my father in laws. He needed 200 miles by the weekend to get his first service. I overshot a little.

I've loved pretty much every bike I've ridden (which is probably in the 100s)

I rode an F650 funduro from College Park Md, to Fredericksburg Va via I-95. That kinda sucked. I think supermotos are seriously overblown. I like riding them fast on twisty roads but getting there kills the deal. Unless you live on seriously killer roads, they're a waste. Uncomfy and pretty gutless at highway speeds.

Rangerscott · 10-13-2009, 11:41 PM

I've ridden four bikes in my life.

Previous: '04 ninja 250 (Loved it, wish I still had her)

Current: '01 Honda VFR (My naughty red robin). '71 Honda CL70. (still working out the kinks)

Last but not least my dad's Honda shadow 1100.

Runner up on the Hate list would be the Shadow. I just could not get comfortable with the seating posistion.

First prize would be my CL70. I mean come on. A bike that is 38 years old and has been sitting out in the weather with the carb off for who knows how long should run like a dream. Am I right?

Tmall · 10-14-2009, 05:49 AM

Just about any 600ss.

Lack of tq is a serious no no to me. I hate having to downshift to pass. And they tend to make my hands numb once you get em into their power.

pdog · 10-14-2009, 03:44 PM

Yeah, I guess this topic really should be "worst street bike". My Daytona 675 sucked on the street, like any SS bike. They are made for racing at 10/10ths, not tooling around the city.

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Just about any 600ss.

Lack of tq is a serious no no to me. I hate having to downshift to pass. And they tend to make my hands numb once you get em into their power.

Dave · 10-14-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Just about any 600ss.

Lack of tq is a serious no no to me. I hate having to downshift to pass. And they tend to make my hands numb once you get em into their power.

whats wrong with downshifting to pass? I still do it on the 954, def keeps the cagers from having a chance to do something stupid

Tmall · 10-14-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

whats wrong with downshifting to pass? I still do it on the 954, def keeps the cagers from having a chance to do something stupid

I didn't say anything was wrong with it. I just prefer not to do it.

Chris S · 10-17-2009, 02:05 AM

Suzuki RE-5 Rotary

Heavy, flexy chassis, funky handling feel.

It's a unique, rare ride, but I couldn't find much to love about it.

10-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	A 1972 Harley Sportster.

10-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
Krypt Keeper Kneedragger Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA Moto: CBR1100XX, Daytona 600 Posts: 174	883 Sportster all noise and nothing else Buell Thunderbolt I tried twisting the throttle but it still sucked ZX12R was brutal on my nuts. Yamaha Virago was like driving a stake into my tailbone and spine.

10-13-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	I rode a newer bonnie and loved it! In fact, my test ride lasted 300 miles. Great bike. It was my father in laws. He needed 200 miles by the weekend to get his first service. I overshot a little. I've loved pretty much every bike I've ridden (which is probably in the 100s) I rode an F650 funduro from College Park Md, to Fredericksburg Va via I-95. That kinda sucked. I think supermotos are seriously overblown. I like riding them fast on twisty roads but getting there kills the deal. Unless you live on seriously killer roads, they're a waste. Uncomfy and pretty gutless at highway speeds.

10-13-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I've ridden four bikes in my life. Previous: '04 ninja 250 (Loved it, wish I still had her) Current: '01 Honda VFR (My naughty red robin). '71 Honda CL70. (still working out the kinks) Last but not least my dad's Honda shadow 1100. Runner up on the Hate list would be the Shadow. I just could not get comfortable with the seating posistion. First prize would be my CL70. I mean come on. A bike that is 38 years old and has been sitting out in the weather with the carb off for who knows how long should run like a dream. Am I right?

10-14-2009, 05:49 AM	#6
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Just about any 600ss. Lack of tq is a serious no no to me. I hate having to downshift to pass. And they tend to make my hands numb once you get em into their power.

10-17-2009, 02:05 AM	#10
Chris S Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W Posts: 171	Suzuki RE-5 Rotary Heavy, flexy chassis, funky handling feel. It's a unique, rare ride, but I couldn't find much to love about it.