Uncle Punk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The new 1290 Super Duke looks promising but I think more wind protection is needed. I'm not cool enough to pull off the Multi, unlike some people. The stigma is just too much for me to suffer through, KTMs are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The only bike I ever crashed was a cruiser...a 1999 Honda Magna 750 V4. Sporty by cruiser standards. I was trying to ride it like a sportbike. I was pushing it through corners well beyond what it was designed to do. The suspension couldn't handle it. I lost traction and lowsided.The last cruiser I owned was a moderately customized Triumph Bonneville America.Cool bike, but it was way more fun to look at than to actually ride I've ridden a few since, but they don't seem to hold my interest vey long.Sport standards seem to be the best compromise of sport and comfort for long days of riding. At least for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The only bike I ever crashed was a cruiser...a 1999 Honda Magna 750 V4.Anytime I have wrecked has been on a sport bike...lol. *knock on wood*I wrecked all three I owned. The first I wrecked trying to ride wheelies. The second was wrecked running from the cops (good thing I already outran him). The third was wrecked when someone pulled out in front of me and I locked it up. I bought the last one back from the Insurance company and fixed it back up though. None of them caused any permanent damage, but the worst was the slowest one. Wrecked going about 10 mph on a curve. Hit a reflector in the road. The fastest (slowed to about 90mph when I slid off the road) had the least damage. Grass stains on my favorite pants and shirt.Glad I've learned a lot and mellowed out a lot since those days. Ignorance on a bike doesn't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The new 1290 Super Duke looks promising but I think more wind protection is needed.It's surprising how much wind protection a well designed headlamp/flyscreen can provide. It will be interesting to see the new Super Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Honda used to make the Magna 750 which had a version of the VFR motor in it. It used to kick ass on much bigger cruisers performance wise. Not a bad looking bike either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Honda used to make the Magna 750......Possibly the most awesome bike ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 What are the odds that your TL is beaten up badly enough that you want to get rid of it cheap?I want a hooligan bike that I can street ride, but also track/race every so often. A TL would do fine.Plus I've never owned a liter bike, so it would be something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bought my first cruiser, a vt1100 last fall and finally got it on the road. Before that I owned either inline four or v twin sport bikes. I originally bought the shadow to have something comfy for the wife to get on the back of but I'm really digging it. Its got decent power and is pretty comfy. My TL1000s is currently in need of repair due to putting it in a ditch last fall and my plan was to restore it to its former glory and ride it but now I may sell it and just ride the shadow.... Anyway, I'm diggin the cruiser for now.Congrats on the newfound fun bike. Honestly, I've been eyeballing a friends Roadstar Warrior up for sale.....but its more muscle bike than a standard cruiser and a brute in it's own wright. But I just can't do without my hyper-behemoth.....so my dream lust Connie 14 seems to be the ONLY answer for me ....someday anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Get the Connie, not an FJR only cocks ride those. Just ask Pauly. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I plan to restore the TL to her former glory, if I decide to sell it probably won't be cheap. Maybe around $2500. She will be fully restored with all the factory recalls done and only about 18k on the clock. Its a big 'if' on the selling, I really like that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Congrats on the newfound fun bike. Honestly, I've been eyeballing a friends Roadstar Warrior up for sale.....but its more muscle bike than a standard cruiser and a brute in it's own wright. But I just can't do without my hyper-behemoth.....so my dream lust Connie 14 seems to be the ONLY answer for me ....someday anyway....With a 50HP penalty to pay from the 14 to the Connie you can find a fun equivalent to the Connie. Now if you're talking about a 14 motor in a Connie I'd be all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I plan to restore the TL to her former glory, if I decide to sell it probably won't be cheap. Maybe around $2500. She will be fully restored with all the factory recalls done and only about 18k on the clock. Its a big 'if' on the selling, I really like that bike.Even if I promised to let you ride it after I got it road worthy?Let me know if plans change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Possibly the most awesome bike ever.No, that would be the V65 Magna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 With a 50HP penalty to pay from the 14 to the Connie you can find a fun equivalent to the Connie. Now if you're talking about a 14 motor in a Connie I'd be all about itIf only the new Connie had the new 1441cc ZX14 engine.....that would be worth doing at over 200bhp stock, although giving up valuable mileage. Connie's still have tons of tune options to amplify the enjoyment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Dream on kaw, no way you're going to make the trip from Parma to massillon just to let me ride my old bike. No, I have unfinished business with the TL....she threw me once and I've got to get back on and get back to building my skills as a sport rider, and that just aint gonna happen on the shadow. I almost took the advice of a few guys on here and street fightered her but then I looked into how little work it would take to restore her. Got all the parts, just need paint and time....I do love that shadow tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I ride what you guys call a couch, a cruiser, because my back just can't take the leaning forward. Sad to think most of my riding years are behind me now, but there was a day when I loved hill climbing and trail riding. Not so sure I am limber enough for that anymore either...lol. So I ride a cruiser, need a backrest, but hey, I am out riding, and that's what counts. If I was a younger man like most here I would probably have bikes from different style groups too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 And soon you'll be wanting to start a club with vests and patches. oh god, coming home from Pa one time a few months back, saw a group of 4-5 dudes all wearing "Sons of Anarchy" "OHIO" vests.no. really. All of them. At first I thought "oh crap....bikers", then the lulz sat in.leaned back on the back rest, put the feet on the highway pegs, put the cruise control on and blasted the music and started to sip my coffee. waved at each of those weirdos' using the hand holding the cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 How do they not get their asses kicked by real bikers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 How do they not get their asses kicked by real bikers?I wonder how those guys wearing "fake" colors dont get their asses set on fire. tattered looking leather vests with barely readable, yet club looking logos...that are more marketing crap than anything else. You know, the "Purchased Biker®" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Im thinking of starting a MC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Lol at "real bikers"...... Who qualifies as a real biker?And why should they get all butthurt and violent when someone dresses like them? Edited February 28, 2014 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Lol at "real bikers"...... Who qualifies as a real biker?And why should they get all butthurt and violent when someone dresses like them?1. Actual outlaw criminals who ride motorcycles and would fuck you up. 2. Because they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 1. Actual outlaw criminals who ride motorcycles and would fuck you up. 2. Because they do.I think you're stuck in a television show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Those guys exist in real life and will fuck you up and rape your corpse. I've met them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'm still skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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