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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Desolation Angel on May 08, 2006, 09:45:18 AM
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We've got a thread for posting your dream girls, but how 'bout posting a pic of your dream bike? Let's see what everyone likes.
I have several, but I'll start with...
1983 Suzuki GS1100S Katana
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/DesolationAngels/1983SuzukiGS1100SKatana.jpg)
Your turn! :grin: And remember...this is a picture thread...
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(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/PaulVS/CBX_LHS_Full.jpg)
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Didn't the '83 model get the 1100 engine? I also lusted after the 1000 and 1100 Katanas. I had an '82 550 katana and went looking for the big Katana or a Suzuki turbo and when I couldn't find one, I bought an '82 GS1100E. But...I always have and always will want an RG500 Gamma.
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Didn't the '83 model get the 1100 engine?
Yep, fixed it.
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I know I'll catch some guff over this but here goes!
Harley V-Rod, of course!! What else??
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/harley-vrodspecial-05-bikepics-128367.jpg)
In Screamin' Eagle mode - sat on one at a bike show in Toronto and it was candy apple red and listed for just over $35000 CDN!
There was even a puddle of oil underneath it on the carpet for that realistic look! :wink:
Am I allowed an off-road choice? KTM 950 supermoto. Sat on one of these and it's like six feet high but totally awesome!
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/ktm-950supermoto-05-bikepics-227976.jpg)
Thanks, Des - great idea!
Jim
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Considering what's currently available and not what's rumored to be on the horizon, this:
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/aprilia-rst1000-02-bikepics-305821.jpg)
or this:
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-fjr1300-06-bikepics-570482.jpg)
(Why didn't the US ever get it in red though?)
One of these would be nice, too:
(With a set of more dirt oriented tires & wheels for when you want to do more serious dirt work)
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-drz400-05-bikepics-405152.jpg)
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I'm not sure that there would be ONE bike that I could 100% be happy with. (sort of like women)
I saw this bike a the races at Texas World Speedway a couple of weeks ago, while I was wandering through the paddock.
It caught my eye.
-Rick
(http://gratch.no-ip.org/albums/cmra20060423tws/IMG_8802.sized.jpg)
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL856/935424/9928972/141757427.jpg)
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL856/935424/9928972/141757392.jpg)
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My second choice...
1985 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator Custom
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/DesolationAngels/1985KawasakiZL900Custom.jpg)
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Seems like you're stuck in the 80's there, DA. :stickpoke:
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Seems like you're stuck in the 80's there, DA. :stickpoke:
Oh, not at all! I like late '70s Zukes and Kawasakis, too! Bid on an early '70s Z1 not long ago, but after viewing it in person decided not to win it. The pic was way better than the reality, unfortunately.
I've lost in the bidding on several bikes. A VX800, a K100, a KZ1000, a GS750E, an R100RS, a GT250, a TM400, a Cavalcade, a Goldwing, and this one, which I kept a pic of...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/DesolationAngels/1984SuzukiGS1150EF.jpg)
Go ahead! Tell me you don't want that sitting in your driveway! :bigok:
Oh, yeah, I actually do win on occasion...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/DesolationAngels/DSCF0201.jpg)
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There was a super-clean 1150ES like that for sale on my little island last summer, but the guy wanted a fortune for it. I lusted after those when they were new, but there've been a few improvements over the years in the ST market, so I don't really want one anymore. Still like the looks of that one though... well, except for the tail bodywork.
But speaking of old bikes, I always liked the Honda VT500 Ascot - except I'd wanna replace the headlight with a round one.
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/honda-vt500ascot-84-bikepics-494074.jpg)
For some odd reason, I also like the long-running in the world market, short-lived in the US market, Yamaha TDM 850.
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-tdm850-91-bikepics-538939.jpg)
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Go ahead! Tell me you don't want that sitting in your driveway! :bigok:
Ok...
I don't want that sitting in my driveway. :monkeymoon:
Dream bikes... hmm... well, I'm pretty happy with what I have right now. :motorsmile:
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There was a super-clean 1150ES like that for sale on my little island last summer, but the guy wanted a fortune for it. I lusted after those when they were new, but there've been a few improvements over the years in the ST market, so I don't really want one anymore. Still like the looks of that one though... well, except for the tail bodywork.
But speaking of old bikes, I always liked the Honda VT500 Ascot - except I'd wanna replace the headlight with a round one.
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/honda-vt500ascot-84-bikepics-494074.jpg)
For some odd reason, I also like the long-running in the world market, short-lived in the US market, Yamaha TDM 850.
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/yamaha-tdm850-91-bikepics-538939.jpg)
Wow 10/3/2006.. Crazy camera, it can get pics from the future. Mind if I borrow that sometime?
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The US does things backwards.
The most of the rest of the world does it day/month/year.
I would assume that was a March 10th photo.
-Rick
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This one's sweet... and destined to become a collector's item since they went belly-up. (Again)
(http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2006/Q2/050220061345000784.jpg)
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The US does things backwards.
The most of the rest of the world does it day/month/year.
I would assume that was a March 10th photo.
-Rick
Im sure you are right. I just like to be a smart ass.
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I'd love a gsxr 1100 motor wrapped in a spondon frame:
(http://www.spondonownersclub.co.uk/images/bazdent%27s%20turbo/Baz2.jpg)
I also love the Ducati Sport 1000, but I'll take mine in red:
(http://www.uncommonmotorcycles.com/images/ducati/sport1000rs.jpg)
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I am with you on the Spondon Frame and swingarm. Those things look insane.
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I dream about the all-day comfort of this La-z-boy on wheels... :wink:
I kid, but I'd certainly love to give it a shot!
(http://www.amadirectlink.com/features/2004/concepts/Ducati_999.jpg)
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I'd love a gsxr 1100 motor wrapped in a spondon frame:
(http://www.spondonownersclub.co.uk/images/bazdent%27s%20turbo/Baz2.jpg)
Yup, those Spondon's are gorgeous! The turbo's a nice little addition, too. :bigok:
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This one's sweet... and destined to become a collector's item since they went belly-up. (Again)
(http://www.cycleworld.com/assets/image/2006/Q2/050220061345000784.jpg)
Sweet bike. I had the feeling all along, though, that this guy wasn't going to be the success story that Hinckley is. Too bad, to.
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Not an unachievable dream... :wink:
(http://66.132.214.20/NewBikeCatalogue/2005/triumph/daytona_650/daytona_650_yellow_rhf_1024.jpg)
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WHAT! :?: Not the new 675 triple? I think that one is better looking than the 650-4
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I'm going +2 on the Norton. Where did you hear they were out of business again? Cycle World just did an article on them and said they were sold out for the first production run.
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I'm going +2 on the Norton. Where did you hear they were out of business again? Cycle World just did an article on them and said they were sold out for the first production run.
Here...
http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=90
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I know I'll catch some guff over this but here goes!
Harley V-Rod, of course!! What else??
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/harley-vrodspecial-05-bikepics-128367.jpg)
In Screamin' Eagle mode - sat on one at a bike show in Toronto and it was candy apple red and listed for just over $35000 CDN!
There was even a puddle of oil underneath it on the carpet for that realistic look! :wink:
Am I allowed an off-road choice? KTM 950 supermoto. Sat on one of these and it's like six feet high but totally awesome!
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/ktm-950supermoto-05-bikepics-227976.jpg)
Thanks, Des - great idea!
Jim
yep im with you there either the vrod or the ktm 2 great bikes
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(http://gratch.no-ip.org/albums/cmra20060423tws/IMG_8802.sized.jpg)
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL856/935424/9928972/141757427.jpg)
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL856/935424/9928972/141757392.jpg)
isnt that a buell?? look at the front break rotors
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Jim I'm with you on the V Rod, but time will tell, but I reckon with some insane home made carbon bits and pieces, one could make a nice ride from one. But as I said only time will tell, if finally you guys in the state side, have finally made a half desent motorcycle, that does not require rebuilding every 35 thousand miles, or more fixing than riding.
So I guess the next best thing would be to go nuts on a Vmax, see some of the stuff the frenchies are doing with them, shyte hot. (Just quietly if the french can do I'm sure we can do it better)
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6439/467ul.th.png) (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=467ul.png)
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(http://gratch.no-ip.org/albums/cmra20060423tws/IMG_8802.sized.jpg)
isnt that a buell?? look at the front break rotors
You're joking, right?
The rim mounted discs are available from the aftermarket, besides, there's a pair of 'em on that CBX powered, Spondon (or Spondon-like) framed, single sided swingarm custom bike.
Ghezzi & Brian use those brake systems on their custom Moto-Guzzis:
G&B Super Twin:
(http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/_Images/_Gallery/_Models/_Stw/Stw_5.jpg)
G&B Furia:
(http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/_Images/_Gallery/_Models/_Furia/Furia_6.jpg)
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Yep, the new Buell Ulysses. New wider stance for stability off-road.
(http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL856/935424/9928972/141757392.jpg)
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I guess of all the bikes I drooled over in the passing years, this is the one I'd like to have owned.
(http://www.blackrhubarb.com/pages/images/rc30/rc30-11.jpg)
Early 1990's RC-30.
I've owned a couple of Honda V-Fours and loved them a bunch. They have a texture that is really sweet and flexibility that is beyond most bikes.
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Here's a dream bike for someone!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/DesolationAngels/2006DucatiMultistrada1000DS.jpg)
If only I didn't keep hearing rumors of quirky engines. :grin:
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JimBob: I guess of all the bikes I drooled over in the passing years, this is the one I'd like to have owned.
(http://www.geocities.com/infieldg/images/brochure-rc30-rvf.jpg)
Sorry, JimBob, Geocities isn't a share friendly site, so your pic is a red X. :sad:
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Red01: WHAT! :?: Not the new 675 triple? I think that one is better looking than the 650-4
Oops! I linked to the wrong pic. Of COURSE I want the new triple. :wink:
(http://www.motoplanete.com/triumph/daytona-675-2006.jpg)
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Here's a question for you all. If you have a 1200cc 4-banger motorbike, why does a 675cc 3-banger call to you? :wink:
Don't get me wrong 'cuz I dig the 675, but what will it do for me that my Bandit won't? Besides dent my bank account?
And why not rather the bigger Daytona 955i?
(http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/TRI_955_6.jpg)
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While I like the 675, it doesn't call to me. I just can't handle those kind of ergos anymore... now if I was 20 again...
What I'd imagine makes the call though, is similar horsepower to the B12 with less weight and better handling - and being different from the average 600 class sportbike because it's a triple and not Japanese. (You could wear that cool looking Triumph log and Union Jack with pride or ownership.)
Why not the 955i then? Perhaps because it's not as good looking or as nimble?
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Red01: While I like the 675, it doesn't call to me. I just can't handle those kind of ergos anymore... now if I was 20 again...
What I'd imagine makes the call though, is similar horsepower to the B12 with less weight and better handling - and being different from the average 600 class sportbike because it's a triple and not Japanese. (You could wear that cool looking Triumph log and Union Jack with pride or ownership.)
Why not the 955i then? Perhaps because it's not as good looking or as nimble?
Not as good lookin'? Oh, you're a tough audience! How's the Sprint ST grab you?
(http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/TRI_sprintST_1.jpg)
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The Sprint is a nice bike but I really think all you biker dudes and dudettes are missing the boat when it comes to cc's! Bigger is not alway better! More cc's is not always the way to go!! May I offer a nice little 650 as evidence?
Furthermore, if you should happen along the Interstate and end up in Southern Ontario, I shall make this promise: My little 650 will kick all your 1200 cc a$$es; on the straights, on the narrows , on the bends, over a cliff! Name the time and the place and I'll be there, my $29.99 GMax cinched tightly around my chin!
(only canadian monopoly money to be bet :motorsmile: )
jim
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I love the looks of the new Sprint ST! :bigok:
The magazines haven't been very kind to it though. Complaints of a seat like a plank, exhaust that roasts your right leg and hard bags that are a PIA to R&R and leak. (Some complained the bags were too wide - not really a big concern unless you lane split.)
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I love the looks of the new Sprint ST! :bigok:
The magazines haven't been very kind to it though. Complaints of a seat like a plank, exhaust that roasts your right leg...
Hmmm, seat like a plank...
...exhaust that roasts your leg...
:shock: When have you been on my B12S?!! :shock:
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MV Agusta F4-1000 Tamburini
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/clumia123/2005-mv-f4-tamb-3.jpg)
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Well, of the complaints the Bandit reviews have received, saet like a plank and roasting exhaust were not on their list...
And while the Sprint's seat would be an easy fix with an aftermarket unit, the exhaust and bag issues aren't so easy. For me that's a bummer, because otherwise, it might be a bike on my wish list.
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Complaints of a seat like a plank
Geez, sounds like they took design tips from KTM. Them are hard seats. Calling them hard as a brick is selling them short.
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Well, of the complaints the Bandit reviews have received, saet like a plank and roasting exhaust were not on their list...
And while the Sprint's seat would be an easy fix with an aftermarket unit, the exhaust and bag issues aren't so easy. For me that's a bummer, because otherwise, it might be a bike on my wish list.
Wow. How long since you've been on a Bandit stock seat? :stickpoke: Perhaps your fanny is better padded than mine? :grin:
And let me show you my right calf! Permanent scars from repetitive burns. Ouch!
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I went to a Corbin because I wasn't happy with the stock seat, but I still wouldn't rank it in the "plank" category. Never had any issues with my exhaust though - other than occasionally touching my heel to the mid-pipe, but then I also have pegs in a non-stock location that puts them even closer to the pipe than Hamamatsu intended.
All I'm saying is if you find the Bandit seat & exhaust uncomfortable, don't even think about a Sprint 1050...
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#1 in my heart; wanted one for 32 years:
(http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/honda-dirtsqirt0-75-bikepics-125746.jpg)
jim
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What thinking goes into putting a plank on a long distance sport tourer? Methinks there are too many under table agreements with aftermarket accessory manufacturers.
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Here's my new fave: is this a bike or is this a BIKE??
Ducati supermotard concept...
(http://www.ducati.com/docs_eng/model06/hypermotard/flash051115/i_02_1024.jpg)
jim