Author Topic: What Motorcycle Have You Been Obsessing About Today? (Read 518814 times)

Guy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2013, 01:58:21 pm »

If I ride your way I'll sure let you know!

Triple Bob · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2013, 02:01:32 pm »

Sounds good!

DriverJeff · « **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2013, 07:52:26 pm »

Quote from: Guy on January 18, 2013, 01:46:08 pm

My own bike, BMW HP2 Sport. About 2 months before the weather warms up enough to ride it!

http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php/topic,79936.0.html

safristi · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:21:09 am »

sweet..I bet you are Crying "UNCLE" Uncle ov'r her for a ride...........

johngenx · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2013, 03:50:39 pm »

If one of these popped onto my radar, I'd have a tough time not buying it...

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/09/07/honda-919-best-used-bikes/

Simple, clean, user friendly bike but is still fast enough to have some serious fun on. Sure, it's 1/2 the HP of a big GT bike, but a low 11sec bike is still plenty quick.

An old Suzy GS1100 project bike? Oh, yeah! Look at what people are doing around those old engines:

rrocket · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:57:32 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on January 21, 2013, 03:50:39 pm

If one of these popped onto my radar, I'd have a tough time not buying it...

My best friend has the 600cc version. What a great bike!!!

Another bike I obsess over:

rrocket · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:33:55 pm »

Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm

Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I feel ya. IQ used to work in the head trauma unit...

Fobroader · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:04:27 pm »

Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm

Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I get the same thing, little lady lost a friend in college because of a bike accident and even mentioning motorcycles around the house is verboten.

rrocket · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:05:13 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:04:27 pm

Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm
Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I get the same thing, little lady lost a friend in college because of a bike accident and even mentioning motorcycles around the house is verboten.

I was on a ride/on scene when I lost a friend to a crash. He fell off around a curve, and was hit by a car as he sat up in the roadway. They couldn't pull him out from under the car, so they had to wait for the firetruck to arrive and use their air bags to raise the car so they could get him out from underneath. It still seems surreal. We ate pizza together, then 2 hours later he was gone.

It really, really sucks....

Fobroader · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:24:05 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2013, 06:05:13 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:04:27 pm
Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm
Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I get the same thing, little lady lost a friend in college because of a bike accident and even mentioning motorcycles around the house is verboten.

I was on a ride/on scene when I lost a friend to a crash. He fell off around a curve, and was hit by a car as he sat up in the roadway. They couldn't pull him out from under the car, so they had to wait for the firetruck to arrive and use their air bags to raise the car so they could get him out from underneath. It still seems surreal. We ate pizza together, then 2 hours later he was gone.

It really, really sucks....

I get where shes coming from, and after all the close calls Ive seen and all the rider not at fault accidents Ive heard of, I cant really blame her for her stance.

rrocket · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:27:09 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:24:05 pm

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2013, 06:05:13 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:04:27 pm
Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm
Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I get the same thing, little lady lost a friend in college because of a bike accident and even mentioning motorcycles around the house is verboten.

I was on a ride/on scene when I lost a friend to a crash. He fell off around a curve, and was hit by a car as he sat up in the roadway. They couldn't pull him out from under the car, so they had to wait for the firetruck to arrive and use their air bags to raise the car so they could get him out from underneath. It still seems surreal. We ate pizza together, then 2 hours later he was gone.

It really, really sucks....

I get where shes coming from, and after all the close calls Ive seen and all the rider not at fault accidents Ive heard of, I cant really blame her for her stance.

For sure. But once you get the bug to ride it never, ever goes away....

Fobroader · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:18:28 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2013, 06:27:09 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:24:05 pm
Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2013, 06:05:13 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on January 21, 2013, 06:04:27 pm
Quote from: AP on January 21, 2013, 05:16:22 pm
Gee, I would take any of the above. I married someone in health care and get regularly regaled with stories of the latest bike victim. I mean its like loving fatty foods but being married to someone who treats hypertension all day every day.

I get the same thing, little lady lost a friend in college because of a bike accident and even mentioning motorcycles around the house is verboten.

I was on a ride/on scene when I lost a friend to a crash. He fell off around a curve, and was hit by a car as he sat up in the roadway. They couldn't pull him out from under the car, so they had to wait for the firetruck to arrive and use their air bags to raise the car so they could get him out from underneath. It still seems surreal. We ate pizza together, then 2 hours later he was gone.

It really, really sucks....

I get where shes coming from, and after all the close calls Ive seen and all the rider not at fault accidents Ive heard of, I cant really blame her for her stance.

For sure. But once you get the bug to ride it never, ever goes away....

Ive only been on a road bike a few times....(illegally, no licence) and dirt bikes quite a bit, I loved it. I can see how you see these 60 or 70 year olds on bikes, its so awesome.

Guy · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:37:55 pm »

Both the RC8 and the RSV4 are fantastic bikes: much more at home on the track than on the street but fantastic bikes nonetheless.

rrocket · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:41:54 pm »

Quote from: Guy on January 21, 2013, 07:37:55 pm

Both the RC8 and the RSV4 are fantastic bikes: much more at home on the track than on the street but fantastic bikes nonetheless.

The RC8 is completely adjustable for street riding. Can darn near get it into sport touring comfort. It has adjustable footpegs, seat and bars so you can lower/raise as needed. It also has ride height adjustability. The one I rode was owned by an old guy, and I'd say the way he had the control setup it was as comfy as a VFR800. No other sportbike on the market has this adjustability.

From Cycle World:

But the coolest thing of all is how the RC8 takes adjustable ergos to a new level. Adjustable footpegs are a fairly common feature on contemporary sportbikes, but KTM adds the ability to alter the height and angle of its clip-on handlebars and bolt-on seat subframe, too. Toss in adjustable control levers and gear selector/brake pedal, and the RC8 can be tailored to fit just about any rider or type of riding. Want to get crazy over the front and fully tucked in for a track day? A few minutes of wrenching is all it takes. Care to relax your knees, wrists and back? Same drill. Other makers please take note.

Guy · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:03:53 pm »

That's cool, did not know the RC8 was that adjustable. I also like the fact it's powered by a twin.

I need to give that bike a closer look.

rrocket · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:06:58 pm »

Quote from: Guy on January 21, 2013, 09:03:53 pm

That's cool, did not know the RC8 was that adjustable. I also like the fact it's powered by a twin.

I need to give that bike a closer look.

You sure do!!!

The SuperDuke is VERY cool also. Love 'em!

Guy · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:24:48 pm »

There's one for sales 2 hres from my place..

http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/motos/granby/d-2012-ktm-rc8-LPaZZ25454971WWcpZZ175WWgrZZ12

rrocket · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2013, 07:50:52 pm »

Let us know how the test drive goes!!

Guy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2013, 10:59:18 am »

Test ride? Not today, it's -30 outside!

Sometimes in March maybe if the weather cooperates.

Now what about reliability, will this thing turn out to be a FAB (Facking Austrian Bike)?

My last 2 FGB did quite well BTW.

rrocket · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2013, 03:31:27 pm »

Quote from: Guy on January 23, 2013, 10:59:18 am

Test ride? Not today, it's -30 outside! Sometimes in March maybe if the weather cooperates.

Now what about reliability, will this thing turn out to be a FAB (Facking Austrian Bike)?

My last 2 FGB did quite well BTW.

Extremely reliable. The hardcore guys use them as sport tourers. Ditto the SuperDuke guys.