A good motorcycle for two?
Fleet Mechanic
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From: CA Central Coast
Monsta: I like those scooters on steroids!
DDrumman, I've never owned one but always been partial to the BMW sport cruisers. I had a '83 Honda 750 Sabre which was similar, and it was a great cross between the sport bikes of the day and a cruiser. Carried two up quite well, and I could keep up (well, mostly) with the Interceptors and CB900's on Sunday morning.
If you find an older BMW K75 that's been well maintained, it should have many good miles left on it.
DDrumman, I've never owned one but always been partial to the BMW sport cruisers. I had a '83 Honda 750 Sabre which was similar, and it was a great cross between the sport bikes of the day and a cruiser. Carried two up quite well, and I could keep up (well, mostly) with the Interceptors and CB900's on Sunday morning.
If you find an older BMW K75 that's been well maintained, it should have many good miles left on it.
Post Fiend
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From: San Francisco, Ca.
"Beemer Nut", I remember the Oakland Hill Climbs. Never went to them, though.
Suzuki 80 in a minibike? Proves you're also, well you know?
Remember the old Yamaha 60 and the Twin 100 and the Susuki 250 X-6 Hustler/ Scrambler?
Luckily being way younger, I read about these old bikes.
Suzuki 80 in a minibike? Proves you're also, well you know?
Remember the old Yamaha 60 and the Twin 100 and the Susuki 250 X-6 Hustler/ Scrambler?
Luckily being way younger, I read about these old bikes.
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Post Fiend
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From: "Islander"
Yup I do on those bikes, 350 Honda was just coming out, one friend had a Suzuki 500 triple. He set the stock production record times at Fremont. A friend in highscool had a Yami 100 twin with inject-o-lube and the pump failed, oops welded. I had a 67 250 Duck at the time until dad and I rebuilt the 58 500 Matchless thumper. Teachers hated me with that bike. Remember back then a "40 incher" was a big motor? Between dad and I on Matchless we made good music together or pop bang booms by cranking the manual advance back and adding throttle, bang in stereo. Worked good in the Posey / Webster tunnels. Like father like son we could be butt heads at times, better than a horn. I'm 3rd generation up Lombard Street, damn the one-way sign. You check out Bader Beer & Wine in Washington state for brew supplies? We both need to get started on homebrewing before we need walkers. Check your PM, I got a puter question.
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Postmaster
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From: Trussville, Alabama
dd,
Some good opinions so far.
But one question I haven't seen asked:
What type bike/riding to you think you'd like best?
Crusier?
Standard?
Sport?
Sport Touring?
There are several good choices in each catagory.
I'd not go less than 500cc.
700-750cc would be my own personal minimum.
I love motorcycles and ride a good bit. I get to see a lot of different bikes in a lot of different environments.
If you pick a preference (bike style) we can offer more specific input.
Ken- I ride sport type bikes but I think those scooters ROCK!
Heck, I just love motorcycles. (see my gallery
)
Some good opinions so far.
But one question I haven't seen asked:
What type bike/riding to you think you'd like best?
Crusier?
Standard?
Sport?
Sport Touring?
There are several good choices in each catagory.
I'd not go less than 500cc.
700-750cc would be my own personal minimum.
I love motorcycles and ride a good bit. I get to see a lot of different bikes in a lot of different environments.
If you pick a preference (bike style) we can offer more specific input.
Ken- I ride sport type bikes but I think those scooters ROCK!
Heck, I just love motorcycles. (see my gallery
)
Post Fiend
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From: "Islander"
Richmond had dirt riding, you had to go thru a tunnel heading west, now it's built up with homes. Hollister hill climbs where I blew up the 250 Bultaco Persang years ago. Ended up with a ported Persang barrel on a Alpina bottom end, a cow trailer with an attitude.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Brandon Mb
I had a Suzuki Intruder 1400, and although the 1400 would be a bit too much to learn on, the size of the bike would be good for a smaller person. I'm 5'10, and it was a pinch too small, cruiser pegs would have helped though. Oh well, moved on to a 1500 Vulcan now.
Trevor
Trevor
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From: Forgotonia
If you're just wanting to get you feet wet, I'd say find a used Gold Wing. They used to come in the 1000 rather than the larger engines Honda makes 'em now. Then after getting used to it you can move up to a bigger bike if necessary. I'm just thinking there's no point of paying top dollar for a brand new bike if you're just testing it out.
And I seem to recall the "Punky Q-B known as McMann" being photographed on a scooter during pre-season for da Bears back in 1986. Hey, if Jim liked them, they MUST be ok.
And I seem to recall the "Punky Q-B known as McMann" being photographed on a scooter during pre-season for da Bears back in 1986. Hey, if Jim liked them, they MUST be ok.
Post Fiend
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From: San Francisco, Ca.
ddrumman2004, just like trike1946 said; sit on the bikes and get a feel for it.
Have you thought about getting two bikes like 4wd mention?
"Beemer Nut", I rememebr the Hollister climbs, but again, I never went there during the climbs. A buddy of mine had a Bultaco 250 Metralla, along with a Yamaha 305 with the fishbowl tank. Use to do a little riding at Lake Pillsbury and Cow Mountain off of 101.
Stopped riding. Landed on my head 3 too many times.
A cousin of mine set some sort of record in the 1/4 drags at Fremont Drag Strip with his Yamaha 175 back in the early 80's.
I set the record for the quickest stop. Tried to go between two logs. I guess there wasn't enough room.
Have you thought about getting two bikes like 4wd mention?
"Beemer Nut", I rememebr the Hollister climbs, but again, I never went there during the climbs. A buddy of mine had a Bultaco 250 Metralla, along with a Yamaha 305 with the fishbowl tank. Use to do a little riding at Lake Pillsbury and Cow Mountain off of 101.
Stopped riding. Landed on my head 3 too many times.
A cousin of mine set some sort of record in the 1/4 drags at Fremont Drag Strip with his Yamaha 175 back in the early 80's.
I set the record for the quickest stop. Tried to go between two logs. I guess there wasn't enough room.
Last edited by sierraben; Jan 22, 2006 at 12:18 AM.
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From: Dent,Mn
I've only owned Harley's,3 to be exact,the one I started on in 78, then in 83 I got a
FLT Touring,then in 01 my wife bought me a FLHTC Electric Gluide,I still own and ride both the 83 and 01. but polaris,yamaha,honda make good bikes too.
FLT Touring,then in 01 my wife bought me a FLHTC Electric Gluide,I still own and ride both the 83 and 01. but polaris,yamaha,honda make good bikes too.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Georgia
Personally I prefer a Harley, but I have also owned a susuki, yahaha, & ofcourse honda. The older early goldwings can be picked up for around a grand.
Doesn't matter what type of bike you own. I'll still accept ya & ride with ya. That is unless you own one of those scoota's things Monsta posted!!
j/k
Doesn't matter what type of bike you own. I'll still accept ya & ride with ya. That is unless you own one of those scoota's things Monsta posted!!
j/k