What's been your favorite bike? - Page 2

ericr · 12-08-2008, 08:43 PM

I've only owned 2 street bikes. A 1986 V65 Magna was my first ride in Aug of 98, and in Jan of 02 I got my VTX, I liked both bikes a lot, different rides though. I've done all the suspension upgrades and raising parts I can on the X and it's not fast enough in the turns for me anymore. My next bike will be an 08 FZ1 which I'm sure will become my favorite!

was92v · 12-08-2008, 09:24 PM

95' Ducati 900SP and my 92' FZR600 a close second. Neither did anything as well as the bike I have now, but they both had a lot of soul.
It seems that I usually gauge how much I loved a bike (or car) by how soon after it is gone before I wished I hadn't gotten rid of it.
FZR= 30 minutes, Ducati=2.5 minutes, 69' Plymouth GTX = 5 seconds.

Particle Man · 12-08-2008, 10:07 PM

my SV. It's light, flickable, and fun as hell. It isn't the fastest thing on the road but it does the job quite well.

OneSickPsycho · 12-08-2008, 11:26 PM

Only owned four streetbikes... It's tough to say at this point... I LOVED my Buell, but the TLR is fucking cash money... For now, it's probably the Buell. Let me do some of the things I want to do to the TLR and it could realistically take that honor.

Dave · 12-08-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Well thats impressive...that can happen without you even trying...especially on a Liter.

especially over hills

my first wheelie was a totally unintentional 2nd gear power wheelie. caught like 2 1/2 feet and eased it back down.

out of my three the fireblade is easily my favorite

BobTheBiker · 12-08-2008, 11:42 PM

Out of 8 sport and standard bikes I've owned over 3 years of riding, my absolute favorite is a tie between the 75 CB550K I used to have, which was a JOYOUS bike to own, and my current Hurricane 600. the EX500's were ok, but they really sucked in performance. I liked the 89 GS500E I had too. I think it took the prize for coolest looking, but the CBR takes it for everything now except fuel mileage.

JoJoYZF · 12-09-2008, 12:26 AM

Im still on bike number 1. Once I get another one in the future, Ill decide.

TommyHotWheel · 12-09-2008, 01:40 AM

1975 Kawasaki KX 175. Was a bike I rode for about 10 years, on road and off. I have a million memories... Like Renee telling a guy trying to pick her up in his new Mustang convertible..."Sorry, but this is way more fun..." I learned about motorcycles on that bike.

Archren · 12-09-2008, 01:51 AM

Definitely my current bike..

lauralynne · 12-09-2008, 02:18 AM

If I didn't love my current bike(s) I wouldn't own them. It's that simple.

12-08-2008, 10:07 PM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	my SV. It's light, flickable, and fun as hell. It isn't the fastest thing on the road but it does the job quite well. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

12-09-2008, 01:40 AM	#18
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	1975 Kawasaki KX 175. Was a bike I rode for about 10 years, on road and off. I have a million memories... Like Renee telling a guy trying to pick her up in his new Mustang convertible..."Sorry, but this is way more fun..." I learned about motorcycles on that bike. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

12-09-2008, 01:51 AM	#19
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	Definitely my current bike.. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

12-09-2008, 02:18 AM	#20
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	If I didn't love my current bike(s) I wouldn't own them. It's that simple. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

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12-08-2008, 09:24 PM	#12
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	95' Ducati 900SP and my 92' FZR600 a close second. Neither did anything as well as the bike I have now, but they both had a lot of soul. It seems that I usually gauge how much I loved a bike (or car) by how soon after it is gone before I wished I hadn't gotten rid of it. FZR= 30 minutes, Ducati=2.5 minutes, 69' Plymouth GTX = 5 seconds.

12-08-2008, 11:26 PM	#14
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Only owned four streetbikes... It's tough to say at this point... I LOVED my Buell, but the TLR is fucking cash money... For now, it's probably the Buell. Let me do some of the things I want to do to the TLR and it could realistically take that honor.

12-08-2008, 11:42 PM	#16
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	Out of 8 sport and standard bikes I've owned over 3 years of riding, my absolute favorite is a tie between the 75 CB550K I used to have, which was a JOYOUS bike to own, and my current Hurricane 600. the EX500's were ok, but they really sucked in performance. I liked the 89 GS500E I had too. I think it took the prize for coolest looking, but the CBR takes it for everything now except fuel mileage.

12-09-2008, 12:26 AM	#17
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Im still on bike number 1. Once I get another one in the future, Ill decide.