And the worst bike you have ridden was???? - Page 5

wildchild · 10-13-2009, 01:19 PM

I've only ridden one bike that I'd rather not ride again. my girlfriends shadow 600. it was made as a male torture machine. was just not comfortable on it at all.

z06boy · 10-13-2009, 04:14 PM

Everything I've ridden was decent...at least in it's on way imho.

The bike that I've ridden that I felt most out of place was a Honda Goldwing and it is an incredibly NICE bike...just not what I'm used to riding.

I was also riding 2 up in the NH/Vermont mountains and didn't know the roads and hadn't ridden in over 5 years.

After riding it though it is quite a nice bike...I was surprised how easy it was to ride.

Bikes I've ridden and owned most of them...

Honda Trail 50

Honda Trail 70

88 Kawasaki 600R

94 Honda CBR F2

95 Honda CBR F3

93 Kawasaki ZX 11

98 Kawasaki ZX9R

00 Yamaha R1

07 Yamaha R1

07 Yamaha R6

99 Bigdog Bulldog

Several Harley Sporters and a Dyna Wideglide

05 Hayabusa Turbo

05 Ducati 999R

06 Yamaha R6

98 Yamaha R1

Newer Honda Goldwing but forget the model year

Forgot these two...

08 or 09 Victory Vegas Jackpot

08 or 09 Yamaha (Star) Raider

Probably a few that I can't remember at the moment.

Dave · 10-13-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Everything I've ridden was decent...at least in it's on way imho.

The bike that I've ridden that I felt most out of place was a Honda Goldwing and it is an incredibly NICE bike...just not what I'm used to riding.

I was also riding 2 up in the NH/Vermont mountains and didn't know the roads and hadn't ridden in over 5 years.

After riding it though it is quite a nice bike...I was surprised how easy it was to ride.

Bikes I've ridden and owned most of them...

Honda Trail 50

Honda Trail 70

88 Kawasaki 600R

94 Honda CBR F2

95 Honda CBR F3

93 Kawasaki ZX 11

98 Kawasaki ZX9R

00 Yamaha R1

07 Yamaha R1

07 Yamaha R6

99 Bigdog Bulldog

Several Harley Sporters and a Dyna Wideglide

05 Hayabusa Turbo

05 Ducati 999R

06 Yamaha R6

98 Yamaha R1

Newer Honda Goldwing but forget the model year

Probably a few that I can't remember at the moment.

how'd you like that 600r?

z06boy · 10-13-2009, 04:26 PM

Well it was my first bike and I thought it was the chit at the time.

When I look at the current 600's and then look at one of my old pics it is pretty funny to me.

I bought it new in 88.

Oh yeah just thought of two more bikes I've ridden...

08 or 09 Victory Vegas Jackpot

08 or 09 Yamaha (Star) Raider

I liked both of them...for cruisers.

Enthalpy · 10-13-2009, 07:19 PM

Worst bike? Triumph Speed Triple

I heard so much about this bike so I went and bought one.

It was the worst suspended bike I've ever ridden.

tached1000rr · 10-13-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Enthalpy

Worst bike? Triumph Speed Triple

I heard so much about this bike so I went and bought one.

It was the worst suspended bike I've ever ridden.

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was92v · 10-13-2009, 07:39 PM

A 1972 Harley Sportster.

Krypt Keeper · 10-13-2009, 08:40 PM

883 Sportster all noise and nothing else

Buell Thunderbolt I tried twisting the throttle but it still sucked

ZX12R was brutal on my nuts.

Yamaha Virago was like driving a stake into my tailbone and spine.

Scot · 10-13-2009, 09:51 PM

I rode a newer bonnie and loved it! In fact, my test ride lasted 300 miles. Great bike. It was my father in laws. He needed 200 miles by the weekend to get his first service. I overshot a little.

I've loved pretty much every bike I've ridden (which is probably in the 100s)

I rode an F650 funduro from College Park Md, to Fredericksburg Va via I-95. That kinda sucked. I think supermotos are seriously overblown. I like riding them fast on twisty roads but getting there kills the deal. Unless you live on seriously killer roads, they're a waste. Uncomfy and pretty gutless at highway speeds.

Rangerscott · 10-13-2009, 11:41 PM

I've ridden four bikes in my life.

Previous: '04 ninja 250 (Loved it, wish I still had her)

Current: '01 Honda VFR (My naughty red robin). '71 Honda CL70. (still working out the kinks)

Last but not least my dad's Honda shadow 1100.

Runner up on the Hate list would be the Shadow. I just could not get comfortable with the seating posistion.

First prize would be my CL70. I mean come on. A bike that is 38 years old and has been sitting out in the weather with the carb off for who knows how long should run like a dream. Am I right?

10-13-2009, 04:14 PM	#42
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Everything I've ridden was decent...at least in it's on way imho. The bike that I've ridden that I felt most out of place was a Honda Goldwing and it is an incredibly NICE bike...just not what I'm used to riding. I was also riding 2 up in the NH/Vermont mountains and didn't know the roads and hadn't ridden in over 5 years. After riding it though it is quite a nice bike...I was surprised how easy it was to ride. Bikes I've ridden and owned most of them... Honda Trail 50 Honda Trail 70 88 Kawasaki 600R 94 Honda CBR F2 95 Honda CBR F3 93 Kawasaki ZX 11 98 Kawasaki ZX9R 00 Yamaha R1 07 Yamaha R1 07 Yamaha R6 99 Bigdog Bulldog Several Harley Sporters and a Dyna Wideglide 05 Hayabusa Turbo 05 Ducati 999R 06 Yamaha R6 98 Yamaha R1 Newer Honda Goldwing but forget the model year Forgot these two... 08 or 09 Victory Vegas Jackpot 08 or 09 Yamaha (Star) Raider Probably a few that I can't remember at the moment. Last edited by z06boy; 10-13-2009 at 04:41 PM..

10-13-2009, 04:26 PM	#44
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Well it was my first bike and I thought it was the chit at the time. When I look at the current 600's and then look at one of my old pics it is pretty funny to me. I bought it new in 88. Oh yeah just thought of two more bikes I've ridden... 08 or 09 Victory Vegas Jackpot 08 or 09 Yamaha (Star) Raider I liked both of them...for cruisers. Last edited by z06boy; 10-13-2009 at 04:40 PM..

10-13-2009, 01:19 PM	#41
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I've only ridden one bike that I'd rather not ride again. my girlfriends shadow 600. it was made as a male torture machine. was just not comfortable on it at all.

10-13-2009, 07:19 PM	#45
Enthalpy Squid Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Worst bike? Triumph Speed Triple I heard so much about this bike so I went and bought one. It was the worst suspended bike I've ever ridden.

10-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#47
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	A 1972 Harley Sportster.

10-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#48
Krypt Keeper Kneedragger Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA Moto: CBR1100XX, Daytona 600 Posts: 174	883 Sportster all noise and nothing else Buell Thunderbolt I tried twisting the throttle but it still sucked ZX12R was brutal on my nuts. Yamaha Virago was like driving a stake into my tailbone and spine.

10-13-2009, 09:51 PM	#49
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	I rode a newer bonnie and loved it! In fact, my test ride lasted 300 miles. Great bike. It was my father in laws. He needed 200 miles by the weekend to get his first service. I overshot a little. I've loved pretty much every bike I've ridden (which is probably in the 100s) I rode an F650 funduro from College Park Md, to Fredericksburg Va via I-95. That kinda sucked. I think supermotos are seriously overblown. I like riding them fast on twisty roads but getting there kills the deal. Unless you live on seriously killer roads, they're a waste. Uncomfy and pretty gutless at highway speeds.

10-13-2009, 11:41 PM	#50
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I've ridden four bikes in my life. Previous: '04 ninja 250 (Loved it, wish I still had her) Current: '01 Honda VFR (My naughty red robin). '71 Honda CL70. (still working out the kinks) Last but not least my dad's Honda shadow 1100. Runner up on the Hate list would be the Shadow. I just could not get comfortable with the seating posistion. First prize would be my CL70. I mean come on. A bike that is 38 years old and has been sitting out in the weather with the carb off for who knows how long should run like a dream. Am I right?