So are there any Moto riders here??

Posted by: novelty on 20 May 2009

this is what occupies my free time when i'm not listening to music.

i'm not much for Harley's but if you want to talk KTMs, BMWs, Moto Guzis, Nortons, MV Agusta, I'm all ears.

Posted on: 02 August 2009 by Mick P

Chaps

I run a 1959 BSA B31 which is a 350cc single.

It is a true old thumper, ultra reliable and does 90 mpg.

It can cruise all day at 45/50 mph which I find the best speed for enjoying the countryside.

Another thing, it is only half the size of a modern Harley and it is so easy to control.

I will probably keep it till the day I drop.

Regards

Mick

Posted on: 02 August 2009 by Guinnless

quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Chaps

I run a 1959 BSA B31 which is a 350cc single.

It is a true old thumper, ultra reliable and does 90 mpg.

It can cruise all day at 45/50 mph which I find the best speed for enjoying the countryside.

Another thing, it is only half the size of a modern Harley and it is so easy to control.

I will probably keep it till the day I drop.

Regards

Mick

Cool!

Which part of the UK are you in? Favourite haunts for me are Matlock Bath, Devil's Bridge (Kirby Lonsdale) and Squires Cafe (Nr Selby).

Cheers
Steve

Posted on: 02 August 2009 by novelty

quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Chaps

I run a 1959 BSA B31 which is a 350cc single.

It is a true old thumper, ultra reliable and does 90 mpg.

It can cruise all day at 45/50 mph which I find the best speed for enjoying the countryside.

Another thing, it is only half the size of a modern Harley and it is so easy to control.

I will probably keep it till the day I drop.

Regards

Mick

I love the BSAs, a local friend of mine has one, i can't recall the model. it's vintage and mint, beautiful bike.

Posted on: 02 August 2009 by Mick P

Steve

I use it mainly to either pop into town or for a cruise around the cotwolds.

Regards

Mick

Posted on: 02 August 2009 by Whizzkid

I ride one of these "occasionally" though its on a warranty call back at the moment so I'm on a CB500F with 81000 miles on the clock

Dean...

Posted on: 04 August 2009 by musfed

I am driving a Ducati ST2. Well actualy the bike belongs to my girlfriend but she does not use it that much.

For myself I am saving up for a BMW R1100S. Love the 2 cilinder drive but the running costs of a Ducati are "challenging".

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by novelty

i'm having serious moto lust for this right now.

i love the ducatis.

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Whizzkid

This is my new found love.

Dean...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Whizzkid

Or maybe this...

Dean...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Whizzkid

I better stop this it could go on a bit..

Dean...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by musfed

Actually my favorite Ducati is a 999. If only the running costs would be a little more foregiving...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by novelty

the stacked headlights of the 999 always bugged me.

the 1098 is more to my visual liking, kind of a throw back to the 916.

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by musfed

quote:
he stacked headlights of the 999 always bugged me.

One of the design items of this bike that started to grow on me after a while. After the 916 many bikes had headlights like the 916. It took a while but I started to get to grips with the styling of the 999 series after a couple of years. Lean, narrow and an identity of it's own. And I am going to buy a BMW....... What am I doing?
About the 1098; the sound of the engine of is making my skin crawl. With the ST2 "down changing" gears and letting it go makes such a good sound as well!!

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Whizzkid

I'm not really a sports bike lover I'm an off roader/supermotard guy but is this a challenge to Ducati's crown I love it though I love everything about KTM.

Dean...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by musfed

The KTM is a cool bike indeed. Very lean.

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by novelty

quote:
Originally posted by musfed:
quote:
he stacked headlights of the 999 always bugged me.

One of the design items of this bike that started to grow on me after a while. After the 916 many bikes had headlights like the 916. It took a while but I started to get to grips with the styling of the 999 series after a couple of years. Lean, narrow and an identity of it's own. And I am going to buy a BMW....... What am I doing?
About the 1098; the sound of the engine of is making my skin crawl. With the ST2 "down changing" gears and letting it go makes such a good sound as well!!

i've ridden a lot of BMW R bikes over the years and still have a 77 100S. and based on what you've written i don't see you getting on with the 1100S. the torque is great but not the kind of excitement you're accustomed to on a ducati.

i'm primarily an enduro rider these days but my sport bike itch is getting more pronounced. i'll probably go japanese to get back into it but i can see a 1098 in my future.

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by musfed

I can't see myself going japanese. I am a twin man but the speedier type of guy I guess. And I know BMW does not offer the same thrills as a Duc, I can ride it longer without the costs as a Duc...
But, I am going to drive a R1100s first. See what it does.
And remember, I am only used to driving a Ducati St2 (the Sport Touring one).

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by novelty

quote:
Originally posted by musfed:
I can't see myself going japanese. I am a twin man but the speedier type of guy I guess. And I know BMW does not offer the same thrills as a Duc, I can ride it longer without the costs as a Duc...
But, I am going to drive a R1100s first. See what it does.
And remember, I am only used to driving a Ducati St2 (the Sport Touring one).

make sure you try the K1200S, much more excitement and still a beemer.

fwiw, my friends here (Brit expats btw) are both serious track day guys and both consider the new Ninja (they both have one) to be one of the best sport bikes ever built. cost of ownership is not a concern for either and they have owned Ducs in the past. just sayin.

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Mick P

Chaps

The new Triumph Thunderbird is getting rave reviews. Evidently it has got Harley Davidson worried.

Here is a link

http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/12785.aspx

Regards

Mick

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly

quote:
Originally posted by novelty:
the result of an inattentive driver in Chicago

A third arm??? Bliiiimey, you where travelling...

Posted on: 05 August 2009 by novelty

that'll come in handy!

Posted on: 08 August 2009 by Mr.Tibbs

Mr Tibbs

Posted on: 09 August 2009 by London Lad

I used to chill out on these when I was younger..

Posted on: 12 August 2009 by al f

quote:
Originally posted by Whizzkid:
I'm not really a sports bike lover I'm an off roader/supermotard guy but is this a challenge to Ducati's crown I love it though I love everything about KTM.

Dean...

better than a duke in every respect, a duke doesnt come close.

Posted on: 12 August 2009 by al f

quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Chaps
Evidently it has got Harley Davidson worried.

and so it should, the triumph is the better bike