Gixxus Christ! Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I must admit i enjoy the wifes vstar 1100 every now and then. But im always happy the get back on the Vee..Adventure Sport-touring FTW!!!!...um yea what I.P. said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 And soon you'll be wanting to start a club with vests and patches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 It's just a phase. You've outgrown childish things' date=' like supersports and think cruisers might be a good place to stab your flag. It won't last and you'll soon yearn for fantastic handling, corner speed and the appeal of sport-touring glory. You'll be back, but until then... enjoy yourself, EasyRider. [/quote']My dream bike is either a new c14 or fjr1300. I'd settle for a vfr800 but the wife would hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 And soon you'll be wanting to start a club with vests and patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 My dream bike is either a new c14 or fjr1300. I'd settle for a vfr800 but the wife would hate it.Why? My girl doesn't mind the vfr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Why? My girl doesn't mind the vfrSame...and mine will complain about anything!It's funny cause I thought I was a sport bike guy and had to have a CBR to compliment the VFR but I was wrong, hated the CBR after a full season on only the VFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 She's a sissy and needs a bar....she's hated it on the back of all my sportbikes, being up high and hunched over, feet too high up etc... I've never sat bitch on a viffer so maybe I'm wrong but it doesn't look much different than a sportbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I sat on a cruiser today, a 2013 Suzuki Boulevard, and while it is very different from what I'm used to with sport bikes, with the right seat (stocker was a tad too wide) I might grow to like it. Also, that particular bike weighs over 700 #'s but it felt light - guess the weight sits low on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 What is that, a fucking scar from a gunshot wound on ole tits McGee on the left there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 What is that, a fucking scar from a gunshot wound on ole tits McGee on the left there?Appendix scar, dumb ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Appendix scar, dumb ass.Every appendix scar I've seen was dead center, this ones off to her right....maybe Wayne Brady had to stab a bitch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Anyway yeah I'd like a sport tourer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Anyway yeah I'd like a sport tourer.Yes.....life is good in the sport touring world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have a VT1100ACE for sale, if you want a pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 My gf seemed to think the vfr was much more comfortable than the RR. That was a short ride although once we go on a longer ride she'll notice big time. I also found it more comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't let them guilt ya. Cruisers are fine and perfect for taking the ladies for a ride. My wife will only ride the bagger and it is perfect for putting her purse in one bad and a 6 pack for her winey self in the other bag.She loves being the B.O.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Dont have to be one or the other - I am equally fine with burning though the twists with the VFR or doing a laid back day just taking it easy on a cruise ride. Why just do one flavor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I've been through the whole cruiser phase, it lasted about three years. It taught me a couple things, one is I will never own a cruiser ever again and the second is a scooter will do everything a cruiser will do and in most cases better. I definitely spent more two up time during that time and it stayed that way until the scooter was acquired. Cruisers hurt my back and I could never spend much time riding, I know why constant bar stops are needed when perusing that type of riding, you need to get off of the torture racks. When I decide to get more comfortable for the flat boring part of my rides it will be on a sport tourer or a Goldwing with an adventure tourer being a strong contender as well. I wish the new KTM Adventure 1190 had 17’s as wheel sizes for tire choices ala the Multistrada. I don’t want to be a Duc douche, although some guys can pull it off. I get people's attraction to cruisers if they fit you, some can't ride a sport bike because they kill their backs, for me it is the opposite. You need to enjoy your free time and it shouldn't hurt, if cruisers fit that bill you are crazy to ride something else. However scooters have more to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Eh, doubt ill ever get into scooters. Just can't stand the looks of em or the tiny little wheels. Maybe a tricked out ruckus to cruise around the neighborhood like a pit bike but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS250/index.html16", dual disk, steel braided lines, of awesome scooter power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I wish the new KTM Adventure 1190 had 17’s as wheel sizes for tire choices ala the Multistrada. I don’t want to be a Duc douche, although some guys can pull it off.hater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I switched to cruiser.... ok more like rolling lazy boy but I will never go back to sport bikes for me the laid back feeling is so comfy.... I can do a 1000 mile day and not be sore at all with my zx14 after a day like that I dreaded getting back on the bike the next morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 No way that I could own just a cruiser, maybe to compliment the other machines in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I think that is pretty much the SMThttp://www.ktm.com/us/travel/990-sm-t-usa/highlights.html#.UUMxExc4uSoIm sure there will be an 1190 version of it at some point.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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