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knox_harrington posted:When did Honda stop making the ST1300? not sure when they stopped making them but they went off sale in 2018 in Europe, I believe 2013 or somewhere around there in the US
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Jazzzzz posted:If you think the new Goldwing's steering is numb and disconnected, you're not going to like what you get from BMW I test rode Tracer and Niken(lol) in the past, didn't like em, not enough comfort. Great performance and I love the zipper saddlebags. I find Super Tenere ES to be much better. Ducati is out because of the costs involved. Edited: steering geometry response. I was wrong. Not sure if that was a joke post or not, but I'll have access to Moto Guzzi V100 soon, we'll see how that goes 
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F800/F850 GS/GSA? They're light, tons of used ones out there, usually kitted out with all kinds of stuff, especially luggage options.
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the super tenere is one of the most boring motorcycles I have ever ridden and I say this as someone who owns a non-adventure R1200GS and a goldwing
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Captain McAllister posted:F800/F850 GS/GSA? Never ridden the GS / GSA's but the S/ST is pretty fun.
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Captain McAllister posted:F800/F850 GS/GSA?
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prukinski posted:Never ridden the GS / GSA's but the S/ST is pretty fun. GSes have the same motor, (but tuned for more low end), more suspension travel, chain drive, and a ridiculous array of aftermarket options.
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Nitrox posted:I don't have any off-road pretensions, and would like to have actual windscreen, fairing, low end torque and rider comfort amenities. They're good bikers tho, just not fair what I need You're literally describing a BMW lol
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Slavvy posted:You're literally describing a BMW lol The mid 20tens r1200rt is my #1 choice at the moment. Apparently some models could be ordered without radio, but with all safety and comfort features, which is amazing. But still looking into it, and all advice is greatly appreciated. Someone recommended I take a look at Triumph Trophy of similar vintage, they are supposed to be directly competitive with bmw. Can anyone elaborate? There are a total of zero for sale near me, so that's not a good sign
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Nitrox posted:The mid 20tens r1200rt is my #1 choice at the moment. Apparently some models could be ordered without radio, but with all safety and comfort features, which is amazing. But still looking into it, and all advice is greatly appreciated. I don't know if/when BMW ABS modules stopped being a chronic, expensive problem on their big bikes, but look into it and budget accordingly.
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Nitrox posted:The mid 20tens r1200rt is my #1 choice at the moment. Apparently some models could be ordered without radio, but with all safety and comfort features, which is amazing. But still looking into it, and all advice is greatly appreciated. I would assign a triumph trophy as a penalty for a crime and that's about it Finger Prince posted:I don't know if/when BMW ABS modules stopped being a chronic, expensive problem on their big bikes, but look into it and budget accordingly. Around the time final drive heads started being a problem
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Finger Prince posted:I don't know if/when BMW ABS modules stopped being a chronic, expensive problem on their big bikes, but look into it and budget accordingly. About 20% of pre-2014 RTs are being sold with "abs not working but it rides fine, I swear" in the ad. The clutch replacement is $2700 at a dealer, in case anyone is wondering. Honda, please bring NT1100 here, I'll buy one, I swear.
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Nitrox posted:What's equivalent to Honda nt1100, but is sold in the US? Upright tourer with hard luggage, no more than 600lbs, traction control, abs, cruise control. Considered a V-Strom 1000? My 650 was a great mini tourer and the pillion is surprisingly comfortable. Don't know if you could get them with tc and cruise, though, or even if abs was ever available on the first gen. (It was on the 650 after 2007, so I don't see why it wouldn't be, but who knows what goes on in the minds of Suzuki.)
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Nitrox posted:I don't have any off-road pretensions, and would like to have actual windscreen, fairing, low end torque and rider comfort amenities. They're good bikers tho, just not fair what I need The S and S/T models tick all of those boxes without the off-road pretensions and you can pick them up cheap. Worth a look.
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prukinski posted:The S and S/T models tick all of those boxes without the off-road pretensions and you can pick them up cheap. Worth a look. You know what, I had no idea. Wikipedia says that "The F800GT has a low-maintenance belt drive and single sided swingarm.[4]ABS brakes are standard equipment. In the UK and now the US, factory options include heated grips, tire pressure monitoring system, onboard computer, LED indicators, anti theft alarm system, main centre stand, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), pannier fastenings, comfort seat, low seat, and Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA).[5] BMW Motorrad also offer a range of accessories.[6]" And I'm going to take a look at it. My f650gs was a good bike. Maybe this is actually the answer
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I say this only half-jokingly: go look at maxi-scoots
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Jazzzzz posted:I say this only half-jokingly: go look at maxi-scoots Nooooo
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Most people buy an SUV when they really need a station wagon or minivan Most people buy an adv when they really need a maxiscoot
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I can’t even pretend a Burgman 650 wouldn’t do everything I want (except be pretty).
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Right, and buying a BMW you don't even get that!
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Slavvy posted:Most people buy an SUV when they really need a station wagon or minivan Not wrong. Which is why I'm trying to persuade my partner to sell their 600 ton automatic honda adv for a dr650 on sumo slicks .... that we can do version two of the 790 kit on with what we've learned from round one.
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Slavvy posted:Most people buy an SUV when they really need a station wagon or minivan I bought a station wagon when all I really needed was a hatchback or coupe.
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Mega scooters rule. I miss my elite 250 every day
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I check my local market for Suzuki Burgmen regularly just because i'm very intrigued. Electric folding mirrors and heated seats FFS. Probably cavernous cargo holes by the look of them. Also I suspect that at least the 650cc burgman goes like a bat out of hell.
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Maxi scoots are the fastest thing in the city. I have not too great associations with them - at least not with the guys who, almost without exception, wore a Roof Boxer helmet and some lovely loud exhaust that did not do anything to make an engine with a CVT connected to it, sound more exciting. The gixxer squids seemed like angels compared to them, at least specifically in my part of town
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I’m sure the 650 burgman rips. You can also tune the CVT’s in these for low end or top end. I had a set of rollers in my elite that made it really quick off the line, it was super fun.
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I've considered them but maintenance looks like hell wrt/ what has to come off to service anything That reminds me, I recently watched a video on how to replace the air filter on a late model Goldwing. JFC. I need to do the air filter on my Vee this weekend. I think I need to remove only the tank
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Yeah, air filter is a real bitch. I do mine over the winter only
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all the plastic from the bags forward has to come off, it's ridiculous. it's pretty much the one standard maintenance item I'll let the dealer take care of. ain't nobody got time for that
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It's possible I've found the gravel bike bro and I have been lusting for! Yesterday I was at the moto parts place to pick up some oil filters for the SV, and the only other bike sitting outside was a yellow, a bit shabby and faded somewhat rusty looking DRZ400. Never having seen one of those up close in the flesh I was curious, and the owner came out of the store by the time I had my helmet off and earplugs out. We got to talking, and he said he was thinking of selling it. He also seemed like a nice guy in general, let me sit on his bike, and to boot said he works as a vehicle inspector so I'd like to talk to they guy again and ask him about work stories if nothing else. Anyways I got his number and looked up the bike's registration at the DMV and it seems alright, 2006 model, only about 9000 km on the odometer which is sensational if true. Im gonna contact him and see if anything comes of it.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on the streetfighter 848? I love my MTS1100 but I’m not sure how I feel about early commitment to the dadbike aesthetic and I just got a significant enough raise to go up a price tier in old used bikes (woah woah hold your horses that doesn’t mean I can afford anything post 2015). Specifically interested in ease of maintenance (compared to 2v ducatis and the MTS’s tank removal rigmarole) and if it offers anything unique in a street riding experience? I’m a fairly competent rider, but I also only have the cash for one vehicle at a time so it’d be only way of getting around. A major part of my decision rubric here is a *sense of occassion* when walking towards my bike, and knowing that I’m making a sub-optimal decision in the interest of *feeling alive* - but I do have my limits, so if an SF848 is underwhelming or a TOTAL pita, that’s good data. I’m not considering a super duke or v4 Tuono, before you suggest either of those as alternatives. prukinski fucked around with this message at 02:31 on Aug 30, 2023 |
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I would not have a Ducati anything, regardless of age or model, as my only vehicle unless I also have very good public transport options for getting to work The 848 is a great little machine, super fun, not particularly painful to work on by the standards of 4v Ducatis. They tend to be pretty run down though, at least here they tend to attract the kind of owner who wants the cachet but doesn't want to spend any money or effort taking care of the bike If it's your only bike I will always tell you to just swallow your pride and get something japanese, alternatively cut your budget in half and get two older bikes, one for character and the other for transport, or a bike and a car
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dr650 and a vfr400
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Slavvy posted:I would not have a Ducati anything, regardless of age or model, as my only vehicle unless I also have very good public transport options for getting to work Oh yeah, I’m within walking distance of three train lines, and I can bicycle to the rest of the city, so I really shoulda said my only form of motorised transport.
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I'm considering getting a MT10 for a commuter bike. Anyone have one?
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Afaik, all boxer engines are naturally balanced. That’s the only really unique benefit. Power comes from revs, so very broadly speaking: more cylinders -> more revs -> more power.
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Russian Bear posted:
It makes the maximum power a plastic Lego engine with real moving parts can make.
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Toe Rag posted:Afaik, all boxer engines are naturally balanced. That’s the only really unique benefit. Power comes from revs, so very broadly speaking: more cylinders -> more revs -> more power. Only a boxer six is naturally balanced Finger Prince posted:It makes the maximum power a plastic Lego engine with real moving parts can make.
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