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| geniusanthony |
 Mar 10 2008, 08:54 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle"  Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Since you included "sport" in your original description I can only add that having a pure sport bike would be nearly unlivable. Add that to the fact that the poor thing would never stretch its legs out(the bike).
I bought a new Buell Firebolt 1000 in '03 and used it for everything from limited touring to commuting to canyon runs, loved it, smooth torquey motor etc..the same chassis holds several configs as well..only 250 mile range which seems short. If I was to get another bike it would be another Buell from 03 on or an old Honda CB750 with clipons and single seat, cafe-ish. I guess that there is alot to say for having something a bit unique, minimal maintenance and relaxing. Still having the ability for a quick boogie, mountain pass, etc... is just a bonus. |
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| PanelBilly |
Mar 10 2008, 09:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I have a BMW 1200LT and love it. It's kind of a GoldWing, kind of a sports bike. I can go fast and haul my work papers in the top trunk and two side hard bags.
Be sure to plan some of your budget for cloths. The right jacket, pants, boots and you'll need diferent ones for different seasons. billy |
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| geniusanthony |
Mar 10 2008, 09:22 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
^^^^^^^^^
Great advice, Don't know how many times has good gear saved me from rash. Too many I'm sure. |
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| Dr. Roger |
Mar 10 2008, 11:24 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
I rode one of those 380's one day for a quick spin 'round the block back in '80.
Came back 2 hours later..... what a blast. I'd find another Suzuki 380. 6 speed, oil injection, ram air cooling, modern digital gear display.... high tech. =) (IMG:http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GT/GT380/1975_GT380M_red_CAN_500.jpg) |
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| crash914 |
Mar 11 2008, 06:04 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thats the bike....lots of fun times on that bike. cold days holding my hands on the engine to warm them up...I bet I put 30,000miles on that bike all over arizona...
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| JPB |
Mar 11 2008, 02:05 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
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