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« Reply #50 on: August 03, 2011, 02:41:35 PM » |
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For some reason I can't explain, I find the Pacific Coast to be kinda cool.
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« Reply #51 on: August 03, 2011, 02:48:46 PM » |
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For some reason I can't explain, I find the Pacific Coast to be kinda cool.
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« Reply #52 on: August 03, 2011, 03:31:25 PM » |
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For some reason I can't explain, I find the Pacific Coast to be kinda cool.
They definitely have a Love/hate relationship with people. It does have it's advantages I think. Just not my type. |
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« Reply #53 on: August 04, 2011, 08:45:04 AM » |
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I second the Kawi Vulcan 500. Another option might be the Triumph America/Speedmaster. Cruiser styling, but they handle much better than a standard cruiser, not overly heavy either. Last option might be a Yamaha Virago 535. Small, light, and reliable. Or Suzuki S40/Savage, they have a cult following.
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« Reply #54 on: August 04, 2011, 09:06:50 AM » |
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hardly blasphemy... I believe that there are more then a couple of us who lust after VFRs
Yep - I just have a thing for Honda Red, White, and Blue. Give me an '86 Nighthawk 700S in RWB, any of the RWB Interceptors (powder coat the wheels white)  , or how about the 2007 Anniversary edition VFR800  (single sided swingarm = win!). Just saw an '85 V65 Sabre that was painted in the Honda RWB paint scheme that looked great too!!! Did I mention I love Honda RWB? |
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« Reply #55 on: August 04, 2011, 01:14:39 PM » |
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Just saw an '85 V65 Sabre that was painted in the Honda RWB paint scheme that looked great too!!!
WHERE?? This was my plan before getting a Sabre but the one I found has almost perfect factory paint and it would have been a shame to mess that up. |
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« Reply #56 on: August 04, 2011, 01:20:06 PM » |
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WHERE?? This was my plan before getting a Sabre but the one I found has almost perfect factory paint and it would have been a shame to mess that up.
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« Reply #57 on: August 05, 2011, 07:21:29 AM » |
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One of the members on the V4hondabbs.
Got a link? Worthwhile posts at that place are so few and far between that I typically stay away. |
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« Reply #58 on: August 08, 2011, 02:41:21 PM » |
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Honda VT500 Ascot FTW!!
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« Reply #59 on: August 08, 2011, 03:10:13 PM » |
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Or if she has to have the "cruiser" riding position, the VT500 Shadow.
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« Reply #60 on: September 27, 2011, 03:18:10 PM » |
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I'm surprised no one has suggested this yet;  Fuel injected, low seat height, classic style, capable of highway speeds, and 80 MPG FUN!! |
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« Reply #61 on: September 27, 2011, 04:33:15 PM » |
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I'm surprised no one has suggested this yet;
Fuel injected, low seat height, classic style, capable of highway speeds, and 80 MPG FUN!!
I like it. A little Bonnie. |
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« Reply #62 on: September 27, 2011, 06:48:17 PM » |
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I second the Virago 535  And the vulcan 500  In my course they had the 535 which I used quite a bit, and it is very nimble and light, sounds good and has a decent look. The Vulcan 500 was used for my road course. Idiot intructor took off like a bat-outta-hell on the highway, I had the thing pegged out at 150 km/h and he was long gone. We met him a few miles further down the highway, where he signaled to pull over at an eatery where he downed 3 beer before we took off for another 3 hours through the twisties. At the end, he told us to meet him back at the school and he took off without us. I ran out of gas on the highway, finally finding my reserve and got back without the teacher. He was a real jack-a$$ but the bike was great. |
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« Reply #63 on: September 27, 2011, 09:35:05 PM » |
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Another thought is maybe the Yamaha XJ. I got a 650 recently and I love it. It does have the cruiser styling but it's considered a classic. It has a low seat height and low center of gravity. Combine that with a sitting position that keeps your foot position closer to that of a NH, and you have a pretty comfy ride. It has that "look" without the uncomfortable feel of a cruiser. Just something to consider.
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« Reply #64 on: September 29, 2011, 08:02:14 PM » |
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I still can't figure out what people are talking about cruisers being uncomfortable. I have had standards most of my life, and 2 hours on my NH my legs would be all cramped up... I did 5 hours yesterday on my cruiser and felt amazing the whole time, like I was on my sofa. Strange... I guess it is individual...
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« Reply #65 on: September 29, 2011, 10:23:41 PM » |
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I thought everybody was exactly the same size, shape, and build!
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« Reply #66 on: September 30, 2011, 09:56:22 AM » |
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It's all in where you prefer you pain - back, legs, or arms.
My back isn't the best so I'd rather take it in the legs and arms which is why I prefer a standard riding position with a driver's backrest and bars that are far enough back that I can shift forward a tad and put some pressure on my arms instead of my back from time to time.
I don't do well on the sofa cruisers because the 'ol back absorbs everything.
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« Reply #67 on: September 30, 2011, 03:11:58 PM » |
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I actually have 3 herniated discs and still prefer the ride on my Intruder... only exception to that is when there are a lot of bumps or railway tracks, I can't stand up to get off the seat as easily. :) I was quite shocked the other day, went for a ride and pulled over for a quick drain. When I took off I thought I would spin the back tire a bit since I had pulled over in some wet grass and sand... the darn front end lifted on me instead of spinning the tire... was not expecting that at all. Silly thing to do either way...  |
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« Reply #68 on: February 09, 2012, 11:56:03 PM » |
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i think the way to go is the gl1800 goldwing
low seat height, low cofg, and handles extremely well.
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« Reply #69 on: February 10, 2012, 09:00:38 AM » |
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If and Magna and a Shadow are too big, why would you suggest a Goldwing?
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« Reply #70 on: February 10, 2012, 04:22:41 PM » |
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he was joking around.
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« Reply #71 on: February 10, 2012, 04:26:59 PM » |
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I haven't given up hope on her getting a 450 NH or even a 650. They look lower to the ground than mine. Plus, as a bonus, I could ride it!
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« Reply #72 on: February 10, 2012, 06:10:44 PM » |
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« Reply #73 on: February 10, 2012, 06:16:20 PM » |
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It may not look like much but I really feel the differences between these postures:   |
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« Reply #74 on: February 10, 2012, 08:49:34 PM » |
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he was joking around.
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