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I'm not quite sure what this bike is trying to be. An update to a thoroughly boring metric cruiser is not noteworthy - certainly undeserving of much attention in a market totally dominated by HD. The ability to pick from 250 different customized doo-dads still leaves the same boring bike underneath.
For HD haters go buy the BMW R1200CLC. Ride something with some class and exclusivity with the underpinnings of a high-tech German road machine. Leave the HD's and metric cruisers for the rest of the herd...
For HD haters go buy the BMW R1200CLC. Ride something with some class and exclusivity with the underpinnings of a high-tech German road machine. Leave the HD's and metric cruisers for the rest of the herd...
KPaul is still 100%.....Wrong
No debate at all, just listen to Mr. Bass:
"That having been said, I have never been accused of living my life prudently. When I want to feel the ocean breeze on my cheeks, or listen to the birds singing as I cruise an all but deserted country road, I just do, and that's my choice, and it's perfectly legal, and yes, when in states with no helmet law, I will sometimes do without altogether."
Isn't that something?
No debate at all, just listen to Mr. Bass:
"That having been said, I have never been accused of living my life prudently. When I want to feel the ocean breeze on my cheeks, or listen to the birds singing as I cruise an all but deserted country road, I just do, and that's my choice, and it's perfectly legal, and yes, when in states with no helmet law, I will sometimes do without altogether."
Isn't that something?
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Now if Triumph ever gets around to releasing the "22"...
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Ah, nice job, Mr. Bass. I never thought I'd get so much enjoyment out of reading about another stinkin' cruiser, but your eloquent and humorous writing-style scored some major points. As for the "dudes" who only care about the numbers, they'll grow up someday and smell that fresh sea air too...
Re: To my Guardian Angel . . .
Nice reply ebass. I don't like being told what I should and should not do either. I'll bet these guys don't appreciate it much, but they are willing to push their critique on you.
Nice bike, but I am having trpouble getting past that breather cover. Is it as big as it looks?
Nice reply ebass. I don't like being told what I should and should not do either. I'll bet these guys don't appreciate it much, but they are willing to push their critique on you.
Nice bike, but I am having trpouble getting past that breather cover. Is it as big as it looks?
"Look at Yamaha's Star line. They make your bikes better than you do. Get on the bus, Gus."
I hope you are in no way implying that this Japanese manufacturer, is in any way, copying the style, or substance, of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Shame on you.
I hope you are in no way implying that this Japanese manufacturer, is in any way, copying the style, or substance, of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Shame on you.
My Roadstar was without a doubt the most worthless, POS, hunk of [email protected] I ever plunked down 11 grand for, it spent more time in the shop than on the road.
On the other hand my 3 year old HD with many tens of thousands of miles on it has been down for the count...oh...let me think...yeah that's it......NEVER.
On the other hand my 3 year old HD with many tens of thousands of miles on it has been down for the count...oh...let me think...yeah that's it......NEVER.
Re: Stupid helmet
Evans? THE Evans Brasfield?
Anyhow, it makes me smile when people pontificate about riding without a DOT or even with no helmet. Lets face it motorcycling is inherently dangerous. The helmet manufacturers themselves say that if you wreck over 30 miles an hour, then all they're good for is clean-up (as in "hey, I've found his head AND it's in its own little no mess carry-container.)
Lets stick to the bike in question shall we and let Mr. Bass wear what the hell he likes.
Evans? THE Evans Brasfield?
Anyhow, it makes me smile when people pontificate about riding without a DOT or even with no helmet. Lets face it motorcycling is inherently dangerous. The helmet manufacturers themselves say that if you wreck over 30 miles an hour, then all they're good for is clean-up (as in "hey, I've found his head AND it's in its own little no mess carry-container.)
Lets stick to the bike in question shall we and let Mr. Bass wear what the hell he likes.
Helmet Smellmut
Everybody worrying about the helmet. Chances are everyone that carries on about what protective gear a person dons is out breaking speed limit laws everyday. If you want to cast stones then make sure that you are not throwing the boomerang variety.
Everybody worrying about the helmet. Chances are everyone that carries on about what protective gear a person dons is out breaking speed limit laws everyday. If you want to cast stones then make sure that you are not throwing the boomerang variety.
Re: Stupid helmet
Hey, Brasfield!
I've seen what you wear when you ride and people living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones! For a peak at what a little tranny ****** this guy is, go to:
http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0004_pass/
Very appropriate protective footwear, Eva! By the way, your stories read like the microwave directions on a box of corndogs.
Hey, Brasfield!
I've seen what you wear when you ride and people living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones! For a peak at what a little tranny ****** this guy is, go to:
http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0004_pass/
Very appropriate protective footwear, Eva! By the way, your stories read like the microwave directions on a box of corndogs.
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