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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2013, 06:09:12 PM »
I'm a newer rider. Currently on a CBR250R that I regularly take up to GMR. Lots of fun up there!

Currently looking into a new bike and thinking Street Triple or Monster (leaning towards the Triumph). Wish that new Yamaha triple were out already. I would love to get a supersport, but my hamstrings/hips tend to cramp up if the rider triangle is too small. Love the performance though. It's been a lot of fun doing test rides these past few months.
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2013, 06:37:00 PM »
So I have a question.  Never been into Harleys, cruisers or choppers myself but, I once saw a Harley in some sort of dark British racing green that was so slick, sleek and vintage looking I still can't get it out of my head.  Absolutely one of the classiest bikes I have ever seen.  It still haunts me that I have no idea what it was when it sped by.  If anyone has any thoughts on what it might have been let me know.  I know it was a Harley but have never seen one like it since or on the website.  Not sure if there was any other custom work done.  It had styling cues like something from the 40s-60s.  Sorry if my bike history is weak and not precise enough.
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #32 on: July 25, 2013, 07:26:35 PM »
Did it sort of look flat-track-ish like this:


Or was it more beach like:


We can narrow it down!
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #33 on: July 25, 2013, 08:51:09 PM »
More like the bottom one but even better still.  Defintely had the rear fender but sleeker and more flowing.  Kind of like that but taken to the next level looking more refined and upscale.  Lines flowed just a bit more and all the paint, chrome, wheels and engine were just gorgeous.  I have a feeling it also had some devil in the details that rounded out the whole effect like a Moth amp does if you catch my drift.  I don't recall how big or wide the tires were but definitely not as thick as the first pic, likely closer to the second once again.
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2013, 04:36:44 PM »
Quote from: ocswing on July 25, 2013, 06:09:12 PM
I'm a newer rider. Currently on a CBR250R that I regularly take up to GMR. Lots of fun up there!

Currently looking into a new bike and thinking Street Triple or Monster (leaning towards the Triumph). Wish that new Yamaha triple were out already. I would love to get a supersport, but my hamstrings/hips tend to cramp up if the rider triangle is too small. Love the performance though. It's been a lot of fun doing test rides these past few months.

Street triple for sure!
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #35 on: July 27, 2013, 04:15:47 AM »
Quote from: sachu on July 26, 2013, 04:36:44 PM
Quote from: ocswing on July 25, 2013, 06:09:12 PM
I'm a newer rider. Currently on a CBR250R that I regularly take up to GMR. Lots of fun up there!

Currently looking into a new bike and thinking Street Triple or Monster (leaning towards the Triumph). Wish that new Yamaha triple were out already. I would love to get a supersport, but my hamstrings/hips tend to cramp up if the rider triangle is too small. Love the performance though. It's been a lot of fun doing test rides these past few months.

Street triple for sure!

It's a bike I've wanted since its release in 2007. The test ride only strengthened that. Currently saving up, but taking test rides of anything I can in the meantime just to make sure.
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #36 on: July 29, 2013, 09:21:35 PM »
Quote from: Analixus on July 25, 2013, 08:51:09 PM
More like the bottom one but even better still.  Defintely had the rear fender but sleeker and more flowing.  Kind of like that but taken to the next level looking more refined and upscale.  Lines flowed just a bit more and all the paint, chrome, wheels and engine were just gorgeous.  I have a feeling it also had some devil in the details that rounded out the whole effect like a Moth amp does if you catch my drift.  I don't recall how big or wide the tires were but definitely not as thick as the first pic, likely closer to the second once again.

The only one that stirs me from Harley is the Sportster SuperLow. Harley can customize anything so standard colors mean nothing.

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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #37 on: August 19, 2013, 10:31:45 PM »
Though I'd be more interested (read interested at all) in that Harley if it had more cornering clearance and didn't weigh so dang much. I prefer something much more maneuverable.  :wheel:
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #38 on: September 22, 2013, 03:45:55 AM »
I must have this thread all to myself. Anyway, I'm digging the new KTM 350 EXC-F. Have a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OavZcU-yp0

They have a lowering kit which I'd probably need. I'm also a very lightweight rider, so I'd be fine with the weight restrictions of that kit.
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Re: Can we do motorcycle talk in here?
« Reply #39 on: September 23, 2013, 07:36:11 PM »
Big KTM fan here.  Had a 525 EXC for desert and rally riding and a 250 XC-W for day rides, messing on the moto track, etc... Love the orange and black!

I dig the fact that they sell the bike with good parts on it.  You really don't need to do much to race these bikes. 

That 350 EXC-F looks nice!
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