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bluebublelove

bluebublelove

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Ok. pretty self explanatory. I'm shopping for a good motorcylce, somthing I can travel on, but also an everyday rider, low profile, reliable. I'm not looking for a sport bike, just a good old bike. anyone got some pointers? thanks in advance.
 
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New or Old and what do you mean by travel? Are we talking about 10-20 miles or 500+ miles? If your looking for a old bike and want more of a street bike. Try one of the old KZ's or CB's. They are good old bikes and will run forever. If you are looking for something alittle bit more newer. Try a HD Sportster and they are priced pretty good. You can travel on them and they aren't bad in town either. Give me alittle bit more info and i'll try to help you out some.
Take care,
BG
 
Laxpunker

Laxpunker

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The old Triumph Bonnevilles are a great first bike. At least that's my opinion...I'm sure others will chime in and talk it down. I still love the look of the 79 Bonneville, first bike I ever rode.

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Laxpunker said:
The old Triumph Bonnevilles are a great first bike. At least that's my opinion...I'm sure others will chime in and talk it down. I still love the look of the 79 Bonneville, first bike I ever rode.

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OH Yes, I'll second the Triumph as well. I had a friend in college that had one of these. Talk about fun to ride. I swamped my buddy for my CBR600RR for the weekend and took my College girlfriend for a nice ride up the coast. I never heard so much "I Love You" in my life. It was alot of fun with the Ex girlfriend. Great bike the Bonneville
Good Luck,
BG
 
bluebublelove

bluebublelove

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I actually am going to look at a bonneville this week, 2006 black bonnevile asking 6,999, how does the bonneville handle vs a solid hog. chances of driver error so to speak.
 
SalParadise

SalParadise

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If you're thinking of looking at a Harley, and want something to travel some decent distances on, I would personally look farther than a Sportster. Most riders I know, myself included, found it too small and uncomfortable for the long-haul - but it IS a very good first bike. I would suggest looking at HD's Dyna line for something a little larger, but still very manageable. I've had some friend's who also really like their BMW bikes, so that could be something to consider as well. I've never ridden one though, so I can't speak for it personally...just thought I would throw it out there. Good luck, and happy riding!
 
420KushMaster

420KushMaster

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newbies dont buy new bikes get nice used bike so you can learn on. then after you know the dos and donts like (wheelies in the rain) then get a new bike. thats the worst thing to be ridding a new bike with all sorts of damage. oh and two guys ridding together is pretty gay too. youll end up only ridding by yourself becuz your friends that have bikes will be ashamed.... peace
 
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Hey bluebublelove,

It won't win any awards for fuel ecoomy on two wheels, but a 1993 FLHS Electraglide Sport; one of the 1340 cc evolution series bikes. Can be had reasonably inexpensively compared to a new HD if you look hard. it's the last year before the cancellation of that model to transition to the Road King.

Rubber-mounted five-speed tranny and rubber-mounted evo motor. Kevlar belt drive.

The '93 has larger bags, no trunk, lexan windshield instead of bat-wing faring, the battery was moved from the previous location in the '91 and '92 models, making the bags much more equal in storage capacity. The hard bags had hinges added to the outside side (opposite the tire) of the bag so that it doesn't drop to the ground in a breeze when you're accessing stuff.

With a low-profile factory accessory seat and a scribed down, low-boy windshield, it has reduced wind drag compared to the standard FLHS.

With a good cam, a jet kit, increased air flow, hot coil, and some good pipes, it'll hit 100 mph+ with a sizeable load, yet have the mass and low gravity that when you get hit by 40 knot wind gusts, it just nudges you a fair bit, vs. a higher profile bike like the Triumphs and others, where you find yourself leaning hard into a strong wind.

Decked out with quality hi-performance parts as listed above and tuned right, count on roughly 38 mpg (+/-). Less in a bad head-wind when trying to make serious time.

Down-side. Harleys are big babies for maintenance. Parts aren't as common as for a newer one, but there's sources..

Up-side. On a long trip with nuthin' but that V-twin sound, air shocks, decreased vibration motor and tranny, and your feet out front on some soft-padded highway pegs, with you leaning back in that low-profile seat, against a pack on your passenger seat, it's like riding a magic carpet.

And properly maintained, and run with an oil cooler, it's pretty easily a 70,000-100,000 mile motor.

moose eater
 
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naga_sadu

naga_sadu

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The Jawa 250cc has never failed me...here' a www pic.



I also recommend the Royal Enfield 350 and 500 cc bikes. Heh, I dunno much about all the Japanese/ US bikes because we don't have them available here in South Asia in masse. But both the bullet (Royal Enfield) as well as the Jawa served me really well...
 
Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart

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My BSA 441 single is still thumping-away at over 40yrs-old, but I would'nt recomend an old Brit-bike unless You're mechanically inclined.

Martha S.
 
naga_sadu

naga_sadu

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Heh,

the cheapest I've ridden and a pure no-bs bike was the Minsk. I dunno if u can drive them in highways of Western countries (top speed 85kmph). It's a 2 stroke, all terrain, very easy to repair and maintain, no BS bike.



I've yet to run into a bike which is so simple to run, yet which performs to near perfection in hardcore off beat paths. Too bad most of them in South Asia have found themselfs in the scrap yard by now...

U can't use them on highways in the West and I'm sure you can use them to travel within city/ town roads. Also, as a bonus, u can take it nearly any rugged terrain you want. And it's the most newbie friendly bike I've run into...the manual is very simple and is very, very easy to self repair.
 
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I have to say that the image of Martha on a Beezer brings a good chuckle. ;^>)

Nice bike Martha!! A classic!

moose eater
 
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