The What Bike are you lusting after today thread ...

[black-k1]

I'm currently looking for one of these:

Edited by black-k1 on Saturday 8th February 17:22

[AMv8 dreamer]

I`ve got an itch for one of these.

[mrdelmonti]

[RizzoTheRat]

black-k1 said:

I'm currently looking for one of these:

I quite like the old airheads. The engine's ugly as sin but there somethign about them. A mate's got an R80GS and absolutely loves it.

[black-k1]

RizzoTheRat said:

black-k1 said:

I'm currently looking for one of these:

I quite like the old airheads. The engine's ugly as sin but there somethign about them. A mate's got an R80GS and absolutely loves it.

They were well built with (mostly) good quality components. There are some issues with them but those are well known and have alternative part/work around options cheaply and easily available.

They are comfortable and practical and can keep up with modern traffic. They also have a very unique character. An appreciating classic that isn’t too much work to look after and is still usable as an every day bike. What more could you want?

The R80GS is possibly the best "around the world" bike you could get!

Edited by black-k1 on Saturday 8th February 17:24

[RemyMartin]

I want this....

[chibbard]

phatgixer said:

Surely I am not the only one?

Hehe, rode mine into work today. I cannot imagine ever loving another bike as much after this which will make it so hard to choose a new bike in 4 years time (I can see me keeping this forever) !!!!

[ZesPak]

Yazza54 said:

redtwin said:

Yazza54 said:

phatgixer said:

Surely I am not the only one?

I like them, a lot, but not lusting after one at all

+1

Except for the liking them bit.

There's a lot of bikes I like a lot and that's why I don't lust after it. It's a technical marvel in its own right but to me that doesn't make me passionate about the prospect owning one (not that I could afford one!!!)

Same here. I wouldn't mind riding or even owning one, but I'm not lusting after one like I would with the Panigale, or even the CBR's posted in this thread.

Oh, btw:

[SteelerSE]

MC Bodge said:

SteelerSE said:

I'm itching to get one of these

Agreed - it just seems to have and do everything that I want from a bike. I just need someone to cut the price in half so I can afford one!

[mrmaggit]

Having seen pictures of the engine, I can't wait to see the rest of the bike.

The new Indian Chief.

[TimmyWimmyWoo]

This.


And the skills to do this with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail...

[phatgixer]

SteelerSE said:

MC Bodge said:

SteelerSE said:

I'm itching to get one of these

Agreed - it just seems to have and do everything that I want from a bike. I just need someone to cut the price in half so I can afford one!

Just been tooling about on this, and it is fun

[MC Bodge]

phatgixer said:

Just been tooling about on this, and it is fun

What other pearls of wisdom can you pass on?

How does it compare with your bikes?

[phatgixer]

MC Bodge said:

What other pearls of wisdom can you pass on?

How does it compare with your bikes?

Very comfortable riding position (a'la the RT). Not much wind protection so high miles probably limited. Engine willing and boisterous up top. Some big power and perky character

Great fun bike and due to upright riding position and slim waist, would be a good commuter

Nowhere near the fizz of the S1000, though

[MC Bodge]

phatgixer said:

Very comfortable riding position (a'la the RT). Not much wind protection so high miles probably limited. Engine willing and boisterous up top. Some big power and perky character

Great fun bike

Sounds rubbish.

phatgixer said:

Nowhere near the fizz of the S1000, though

More or less 'usable', though?

[MC Bodge]

[srob]

MC Bodge said:

Road registered Manx Norton available at Venture Classics for £25,000

[mrdelmonti]

[stickyr6]

Yamaha R7 for me please!!

[hostyle]

This custom Norton Commando:



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