Why did you choose the bike you have?
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bogie said:
Harley VRSCF 2012 - after a big crash and 2 year break from driving/riding, learnt to walk again, but needed something comfy, feet forward but with enough poke to be interesting. Figured it looked good and would hold its value ready for when I got bored of it. 8 years/30k miles later still enjoy riding it, go touring on it every year 
MV Brutale 1090RR 2015 - wanted a "real" naked i.e. no fairings with plenty of performance that looked great, and a comfy upright riding position. 13k miles later its been faultless (touch wood!)
Have to say I’m doing more rides to rallies with a pillion and the vrods keep winking at meMV Brutale 1090RR 2015 - wanted a "real" naked i.e. no fairings with plenty of performance that looked great, and a comfy upright riding position. 13k miles later its been faultless (touch wood!)
Had a very limited budget and it was between a Hornet, Bandit or an SV. This wasn't my first choice in colour scheme but it wasn't even a mile away from my house so decided to go and see it. Liked it more in the flesh and seemed a genuine owner, was offered it at a good price so just went for it.
Happy with it but fancy something with more low down power and a bit newer.
Happy with it but fancy something with more low down power and a bit newer.
2015 Lexmoto Venom: It was cheap and comfy to sit on. Stand to lose £350 if it gets nicked so can't complain. Comes apart like lego with the most basic of tools (Used an 8 and 10mm socket, flat and philips screwdriver, that's it). Doesn't start but looks like it's only a coil problem, rear caliper seized and key bent. Cheap fix, cheap bike to rag/learn on/fall off, allow me less restrictive practice until I go for DAS or decide I don't like biking!
Krikkit said:
Out of interest, how is it? I've heard mixed reports - some say it's too heavy for greenlaning, others that it's built like a tank and hence perfect.
I had a 400S that I modded for laning and it was excellent TBH. OK these lanes were not too technical but with the right tyres/gearing it worked well and had a good amount of low down grunt.andburg said:
bogie said:
Harley VRSCF 2012 - after a big crash and 2 year break from driving/riding, learnt to walk again, but needed something comfy, feet forward but with enough poke to be interesting. Figured it looked good and would hold its value ready for when I got bored of it. 8 years/30k miles later still enjoy riding it, go touring on it every year
MV Brutale 1090RR 2015 - wanted a "real" naked i.e. no fairings with plenty of performance that looked great, and a comfy upright riding position. 13k miles later its been faultless (touch wood!)
Have to say I’m doing more rides to rallies with a pillion and the vrods keep winking at meMV Brutale 1090RR 2015 - wanted a "real" naked i.e. no fairings with plenty of performance that looked great, and a comfy upright riding position. 13k miles later its been faultless (touch wood!)
MV F3 - I saw the pictures and thought is looked amazing. When I got a new job I wanted to reward myself and have something that I really wanted to ride. I tested the '12 Blade and Daytona 675R, but when it came to parting with my money, they just didn't do anything for me. I wanted the 848, but they had just gone off sale. Test rode the MV, it was stiff, everything shook and I couldn't see out of the mirrors or the dashboard. But 2 minutes in it just came together.
Monster 1200 - New job, and I just upgraded the 821. It does everything very well.
RSV-R Mille - Started working on restoring it with my brother last year, a month before he was killed on his bike. He loved it, I loved him, would never have anything else. The others would go first.
Monster 1200 - New job, and I just upgraded the 821. It does everything very well.
RSV-R Mille - Started working on restoring it with my brother last year, a month before he was killed on his bike. He loved it, I loved him, would never have anything else. The others would go first.
Krikkit said:
Out of interest, how is it? I've heard mixed reports - some say it's too heavy for greenlaning, others that it's built like a tank and hence perfect.
Only time the weight was ever an issue for me (baring in mind I'm only 9 stone so very skinny) was when I got stuck in a deep mud hole and couldn't get traction to get out. Granted, I never did any tough trails on it as I was always riding solo. It's been sat in my shed unused for the last two years, selling it this summer as all green lanes have been shut down near me.
I wanted something to suit my short-arse stature, comfortable with good wind protection and luggage capabilities for our annual European jaunts...
I am not a smart man
Seriously though, I've just always liked them...big, old school sports bike with shiny gold and carbon bits.
Had it for 9yrs this year and wondering whether I should upgrade next year for my 40th
ETA - And the noise!
I am not a smart man
Seriously though, I've just always liked them...big, old school sports bike with shiny gold and carbon bits.
Had it for 9yrs this year and wondering whether I should upgrade next year for my 40th
ETA - And the noise!
Edited by roboxm3 on Thursday 13th February 18:23
NS400R said:
Triaguar said:
Great build quality, fast, good handling, reliable, loads of aftermarket goodies, large dealer network with immediate parts supply.
Of course it's a Fireblade.
Ditto. Can't beat Honda build quality. That said, at the price of the 2020 blade, I'd be tempted by the BMW if I were to change. That and having a bad time with a dealer that rhymes with lady garden. Of course it's a Fireblade.
Drezza said:
Krikkit said:
Out of interest, how is it? I've heard mixed reports - some say it's too heavy for greenlaning, others that it's built like a tank and hence perfect.
Only time the weight was ever an issue for me (baring in mind I'm only 9 stone so very skinny) was when I got stuck in a deep mud hole and couldn't get traction to get out. Granted, I never did any tough trails on it as I was always riding solo. It's been sat in my shed unused for the last two years, selling it this summer as all green lanes have been shut down near me.
Marlin45 said:
I had a 400S that I modded for laning and it was excellent TBH. OK these lanes were not too technical but with the right tyres/gearing it worked well and had a good amount of low down grunt.
Thanks both, good to hear. I've been thinking about a dirt bike for next winter, and although a fancy TPI KTM would be top of my lottery win list, my walker says something more modest is needed. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff