So What did you get?

 

What are you laughing about? Bryantjt said it's a wolf in sheep's clothing, Gerrynolan said it was a real fast maching for it's time, and I basically said the same thing. That it was a monster in its day and it pioneered a new segment called Power Cruisers. All true statements.
Of course today's liter bike is going to be faster. To compare the acceleration of those to a cruiser from a quarter century ago is just plain silly.

 

I ended up with a 2007 BMW R1200RT. It has all the cool electronic goodies... more than my car in fact. ABS, Traction Control, Cruise control, electronic suspension adjustment, power windscreen, heat grips and seat. I didn't get the radio/CD player though.

Basically I went hte completely opposite direction as the KLX. Wierd things happen after you get married. I can't complain, some guys lose their toys, I get nicer ones because my wife likes riding on them better.

 

What are you laughing about? Bryantjt said it's a wolf in sheep's clothing, Gerrynolan said it was a real fast maching for it's time, and I basically said the same thing. That it was a monster in its day and it pioneered a new segment called Power Cruisers. All true statements.
Of course today's liter bike is going to be faster. To compare the acceleration of those to a cruiser from a quarter century ago is just plain silly.
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I guess I read his post different. I have a friend at work that hasn;t ridden bikes in 15 years, and he still thinks a V-max from '85, supposedly the year it was "unrestricted" is the fastest thing ever with the "v-boost" 2 stage carbs. I guess that post reminded me of that.

I agree either bike would still be a sleeper. Even the KLX up to about 50mph is a bit of a sleeper.

 

For whatever reason, the '85 did post the best 1/4 mile time of any V-Max ever. Your friend may be right that the 1985 was "unrestricted". I recall reading something about that.

BTW, did you sell your Oilhead Roadster?

 

Bulls, A couple of friends of mine have the Honda Shadow and they love them! I think that would be a great alternative to the Harley. When it comes to bikes you just have to get the one that makes you feel good. That is what it's all about.

The V65 was a beast in the day! It was one of the fastest bikes out and it sounded great.

Motoguy, how bout some pics? How you liking that bemer?

 

Congrats man!

My friend sold his R1100RT w/ 80,000 + miles and got one of the first R1200RT. He loves it. I always liked the looks of the R1100 much better and he agrees with that, but funcionally he says the R12 blows away the R11.

 

Buell TT is a nice compromise bike. It's got the tires of the Ulysses. The suspension is a compromise between the Uly and the standard Lightning. 105HP and will lean to 39 degrees in the twisties if you so desire.

Having a KLX, TT, and VRod, I can't wait to hear what everyone is saying about the 'Harley guys'.....

 

I think I've narrowed it down to two choices.





Ok maybe more than two choices.







Who am I kidding, I'll never narrow it down. That's why I'm gonna have to buy them all.

 

That would be a nice fleet! I still have to take the Ducati on a test ride before I make up my mind on the Super Duke/Ducati to replace my ZX10R