Back on two... - Page 2

marko138 · 12-31-2009, 10:26 AM

Nice to see you able to ride again. And wonderful write up. I really like the Ultra Classic. Gas Man's is gorgeous...especially with the trunk off. I absolutely considered buying one...but not now, with what HD did to my beloved Buell.

No Worries · 12-31-2009, 11:41 AM

Congrats on riding again. I'm always nervous riding someone else's bike, even a demo bike.

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Yeah, I could see how the Electra would be better for two-up touring, but recognize that you are talking to a guy who thinks riding a Buell across the country, then riding a 954 back is a good idea... and would do it again.

Next time you'll avoid Kansas, and will make it across the Rockies. West of Denver, you don't have several miles to make a pass around cars. So it's nice to have a powerful sport/tourer. But there is a shop nearby that tunes turboed Harleys on their dyno. That's what I'd want if I had a big Harley.

OTB · 12-31-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome back to the two-wheeled world.

I'd owned a new AMF Sporty way back in the when for a VERY short period of time as it was prone to fragging gearboxes, blowing off carbs during startup and shaking and shedding parts non-stop, so my opinion of Harleys had been very low. Then I picked up an 05 1200 Sporty a couple years ago and was really impressed with both the overall build quality and the way the bike ran. I rode it pretty much all summer (But still sold it, just like everything else but the Bimota).

They are nice bikes.....

t-homo · 12-31-2009, 03:54 PM

Glad to hear you are back to riding again. Congrats.

racedoll · 12-31-2009, 05:00 PM

Welcome back to the two wheel world and that you had the opportunity to ride something you not have considered in the past.

I learned when I rode my first SB that there is a time and place for all kinds of bikes.

Captain Morgan · 12-31-2009, 05:32 PM

Glad you got to ride again. I try to catch an HD demo day whenever possible, just to be able to ride.

psychochild28 · 12-31-2009, 05:43 PM

Glad to hear you're back on two!

njchopper87 · 12-31-2009, 08:54 PM

Great to see you back on two, and I enjoyed reading what you had to say about the bike.

Carolina · 01-01-2010, 01:08 AM

damn u always write so well, it leaves u wanting to read more u should become a motorcyclist writer,editor nway glad ya bck im still bikeless but also plan on getting a sport bike and jap cruiser later on. I fought and fight with so many people about dif bikes and benefits including chrome and phat tires etc... i love em all. I'm glad u had the experience I have ridden several harley's and dif cruisers and they are very comfy and my dad has a goldwing three wheeler i like that too music,comfort, shit cup holder, u can't beat it. now go find a lowered shiny busa so u can stop hating on those guys. lol

Amber Lamps · 01-01-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OTB

Welcome back to the two-wheeled world.

I'd owned a new AMF Sporty way back in the when for a VERY short period of time as it was prone to fragging gearboxes, blowing off carbs during startup and shaking and shedding parts non-stop, so my opinion of Harleys had been very low. Then I picked up an 05 1200 Sporty a couple years ago and was really impressed with both the overall build quality and the way the bike ran. I rode it pretty much all summer (But still sold it, just like everything else but the Bimota).

They are nice bikes.....

Ha we are old! I had an AMF Sporty too and after I broke down for the third time in 6 months, I traded it for the 1200 Sporty and it broke within 1,000 miles...Old Mr Barnett, let me trade it in for a '81 Yamaha Seca 750. A couple more Yamaha standards/cruisers and then I got my '88 V-Max....I was done with Harley, I don't know if I'll ever go back.

I'm glad you're riding again Zach! I still want you to come visit even if we're not going whoring....

12-31-2009, 03:36 PM	#13
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Welcome back to the two-wheeled world. I'd owned a new AMF Sporty way back in the when for a VERY short period of time as it was prone to fragging gearboxes, blowing off carbs during startup and shaking and shedding parts non-stop, so my opinion of Harleys had been very low. Then I picked up an 05 1200 Sporty a couple years ago and was really impressed with both the overall build quality and the way the bike ran. I rode it pretty much all summer (But still sold it, just like everything else but the Bimota). They are nice bikes..... __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

01-01-2010, 01:08 AM	#19
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	damn u always write so well, it leaves u wanting to read more u should become a motorcyclist writer,editor nway glad ya bck im still bikeless but also plan on getting a sport bike and jap cruiser later on. I fought and fight with so many people about dif bikes and benefits including chrome and phat tires etc... i love em all. I'm glad u had the experience I have ridden several harley's and dif cruisers and they are very comfy and my dad has a goldwing three wheeler i like that too music,comfort, shit cup holder, u can't beat it. now go find a lowered shiny busa so u can stop hating on those guys. lol __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

12-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#14
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Glad to hear you are back to riding again. Congrats.

12-31-2009, 05:00 PM	#15
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Welcome back to the two wheel world and that you had the opportunity to ride something you not have considered in the past. I learned when I rode my first SB that there is a time and place for all kinds of bikes.

12-31-2009, 05:32 PM	#16
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Glad you got to ride again. I try to catch an HD demo day whenever possible, just to be able to ride.

12-31-2009, 05:43 PM	#17
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	Glad to hear you're back on two!