No topic thread,,, Part 2
FTE Legend
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
in naked style without any fairing, its considered a standard motorcycle. with the fairings, bags, and taller windshield, its a sport-touring motorcycle. i drove a harley that my wifes aunt owns. they're an ok bike, but not really suited for the type of riding i want to do. relatively slow, uncomfortable (unless you're into a 30g glider), and they come with too much of an attitude/lifestyle for me.
Your right about the lifestyle and attitude though. You sound kinda like me, just wanna ride something, not have to worry about getting all decked out in the "proper" leathers and style to go and do that!
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From: Redvers, SK
I've got a 2000 TL1000R Suzuki V-twin. Nice bike, looks like a Hayabusa. I never get to ride it, I guess that is what happens when it lives in your brother's garage 10 hours away. The Bandit looks like a pretty sweet bike with power to back up its looks. I hope you get one.
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From: Yorkton Sask
those tl1000r's are a rare breed. awesome bikes. i looked at a few used ones, but higher mileage ones are still a premium price. the bandit is a torqey bike, awesome power. i should have it by the weekend.
Prep, the harley's/victory's, and other custom choppers just can't come close to the refined smoothness, power, and efficiency of the japanese/asian bikes. i gotta admit... the domestics got a ways to go to top the likes of suzuki, yamaha, honda, kawasaki... even BMW is falling behind these days, but still a premium price both new and used. they're using platforms that were old 15 years ago... aside from their die-hard enthusiasts, they do nothing to entice a new rider IMO...
Prep, the harley's/victory's, and other custom choppers just can't come close to the refined smoothness, power, and efficiency of the japanese/asian bikes. i gotta admit... the domestics got a ways to go to top the likes of suzuki, yamaha, honda, kawasaki... even BMW is falling behind these days, but still a premium price both new and used. they're using platforms that were old 15 years ago... aside from their die-hard enthusiasts, they do nothing to entice a new rider IMO...
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FTE Legend
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A guy like me, I like the looks of them. But as for the rest I pretty much see it the same way. I like old stuff, and I would love to get an old harley, but like you said before Im not interested in the lifestyle and whatnot.
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From: carter lake ia.
hi all,
well i'm all done with jury duty we rendered the verdict tonight. and it was guilty on all
charges.there were 2 people. that drained their mothers bank account and refinanced
her home and used the pay out to buy a more expensive house. well the one house they bought went into forclosure and so did the first one they refinanced so the mother
that has altzhiemers is out thousands of $ and her net worth is 0$.
well i'm all done with jury duty we rendered the verdict tonight. and it was guilty on all
charges.there were 2 people. that drained their mothers bank account and refinanced
her home and used the pay out to buy a more expensive house. well the one house they bought went into forclosure and so did the first one they refinanced so the mother
that has altzhiemers is out thousands of $ and her net worth is 0$.
