No topic thread,,, Part 2
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Yorkton Sask
I went this summer without a bike. Didn't even throw a leg over one while it was running. I'll likely get back into it next summer but I can't decide what to get. I love the versitility of the hayabusa/zx-14, as they are comfortable enough to tour with, yet still a high performance speed demon for my thrill seeking side. I love the character and comfort of the Harley Davidson motorcycles, the v-twin sound, and the aftermarket availability to make it personal. The winningest thing about the HD is the resale. If you buy a HD at the right price, you will hardly lose a penny within 5 years of when you purchased it. I'm also stuck thinking about an adventure bike. BMW Gs1200A or such beast. My only concern with those bikes is that they are tall bikes, and may be somewhat cumbersome with city driving. That being said, smaller men than me have piloted they around the world...
Truth be known, I really can't justify having any summer toys... Summer is just too busy.
Have a happy week everyone!!!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Rouleau, Saskatchewan
That is the look I am going for. I am hoping next year to get some true duals ( love that look) and get rid of a little chrome.
Thanks Preppy, the kids washed my sled while I was washing my bike so it is ready to go on the first snowfall. They also washed my 50 which really made it look good. Matthew kept saying "Ole Betsy really is dirty" I am not sure were he got that from, cause I have never called it that.
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Two words for ya Sherm, dual sport!
Unless ya get a big dual sport you will miss the performance, but man are they fun. With the bike I have now though I can motor along pretty well plus do some off road.
If I got the super enduro instead of the super moto I would have been able to kill offroad, but not have quite as good gravel and highway riding.
Maybe you should come take my ktm for a burn? Might like it?
Either way get something and next summer lets get a bunch of us together for a ride!
Unless ya get a big dual sport you will miss the performance, but man are they fun. With the bike I have now though I can motor along pretty well plus do some off road.
If I got the super enduro instead of the super moto I would have been able to kill offroad, but not have quite as good gravel and highway riding.
Maybe you should come take my ktm for a burn? Might like it?
Either way get something and next summer lets get a bunch of us together for a ride!
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
I start my winter vacation on december 1st this year 
I much prefer summer vacation, lots more time to ride and boat and camp and stuff.
Hoping we get snow this year so I can snowmobile at least!
I much prefer summer vacation, lots more time to ride and boat and camp and stuff.
Hoping we get snow this year so I can snowmobile at least!
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Yorkton Sask
I think I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes. It will be either a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic or a BMW GS800A. Reasons? The HD is a big comfy couch, room to take everything and the kitchen sink. The wrap-around backrest and large passenger seat makes it much "safer" to take the kids for a little cruise when I can, and my oldest daughter will be 5 in April. Its memory making time!!!
The BMW GS800A is an interesting bike. Its a tall adventure/dual sport bike, about 85hp, but fully bagged and tricked out with TCS, ABS, heated grips and a few other neat things. The really cool thing about it is the price tag... Its not much of a kid friendly bike though.
I may just buy another ragtop mustang...
The BMW GS800A is an interesting bike. Its a tall adventure/dual sport bike, about 85hp, but fully bagged and tricked out with TCS, ABS, heated grips and a few other neat things. The really cool thing about it is the price tag... Its not much of a kid friendly bike though.
I may just buy another ragtop mustang...
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Well that's enough venting, have a great day guy's
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Did you ever end up selling your mustang?
Both of the bikes you have listed are cool choices, tough to choose between them. You really need both! haha.
This next summer I hope to find the right convertible mustang myself too. I was a little too slow on two of them this summer and they sold when I had asked about them, so next summer Im gonna be on the ball.
Sucks though, the one I looked at this past summer was a stang ive wanted forever, black, supercharged, beautiful car.
Both of the bikes you have listed are cool choices, tough to choose between them. You really need both! haha.
This next summer I hope to find the right convertible mustang myself too. I was a little too slow on two of them this summer and they sold when I had asked about them, so next summer Im gonna be on the ball.
Sucks though, the one I looked at this past summer was a stang ive wanted forever, black, supercharged, beautiful car.