grandpatractor
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Hey Dude, looks like you do nice work.
Here is the latest pic of mine.
Here is the latest pic of mine.
lets see them motorcycles
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Not mine, I rebuilt it for a guy last summer.
Last year's ride.
This year's ride when I get it put back together.
Nice V7 Guzzi! Another of my favorite brands. I had a 2000 V11 Sport that I wish I had back. It was a love/hate relationship and in a moment of hate I sold her...
treevet
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some really beautiful rides on here. Don't know if this will go into production....
Don't know if it has already been shown (by rider or someone else) but here it is
Don't know if it has already been shown (by rider or someone else) but here it is
...what i own now!(98 hopped-up suzuki quadrunner ltf500f)
what i need now.................... v twin bullet!.....
Empathy..I have Empathy...here is my little tractor...
treevet
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Went up to the bike shop to sacrifice some $ to the motorcycle gods last week and there was this bike.....the new reincarnation of the VMax.....wow, in the nborhood of 200 hp.
If I have a good season....
If I have a good season....
Went up to the bike shop to sacrifice some $ to the motorcycle gods last week and there was this bike.....the new reincarnation of the VMax.....wow, in the nborhood of 200 hp.
If I have a good season....
Ewww, I think that is ugly.
Did you try a new R1? Everyone loves them. They do look sharp.
A 1098 ducati would be cool.
Maybe you need an old restoration bike like a BMW or something like that.
treevet
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder. R1's GSXR's, dime a dozen, millions of them out there. All plastic everywhere. You have to see this bike to appreciate. But Harley guys and mass plastic sport bike guys aren't gonna appreciate a naked. Ducati's too esoteric and snooty IMO. Also the sports bikes put your face in the gas tank and you cannot do a little sightseeing if the mood strikes you. Right now my Speed Triple is the best of both worlds but this may be my next.
There are better views than this esp. in person. 200 rear tire and it is wild looking. 200 horse power. Got no interest in an oldie cept maybe a conversion piece in the living room. Price tag is a little hefty tho at $17,900.
Went up to the bike shop to sacrifice some $ to the motorcycle gods last week and there was this bike.....the new reincarnation of the VMax.....wow, in the nborhood of 200 hp.
If I have a good season....
Nice muscle bike, the gods of speed give us all that Hp and the police get so upset if we try to use them to there potential.
You would take a few scalps with that. Alot of the newer sportbikes are pretty twitchy, the R1 is a GREAT bike, but its highly strung and really made to be a track weopon, which is great if thats all your after but trying to make it carry gear, a pillion or ride at sub light, its like your cutting kindling with a ported 066. Maybe Im just getting to old.
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treevet
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I am not getting old Timber.....I am old. Great insightful post.
You kinda have to be old to appreciate the rep of the VMax. Streetlight bounty winner of mythical lore.
R1's and Gixxers...beautiful bikes (I'd prob go for the Suzuki) and Kawackers but to spend much time on will torture the wrists. That is why you see em riding one handed all the time and trying to sit up.
Harley's ....drop dead beautiful bikes. But put a real old, fat guy with a beard down to his knees sitting in a position that simulates a guy sitting on the can reading the newspaper...well, kinda takes some of the beauty outta it. You used ta see em all over the landscape in different kinds of broke down but things have improved I'm told.
You got that right. I know the history of them a little. If you can get over the looks, everyone seems to love them. Have always been a fast bike.
Nobody builds a good looking naked bike IMO. I would snag a really old bike or get a older edition Ducati Monster.
treevet
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I already got a naked bike I think looks pretty good. Funny....used to think every bike should look like a 69 Triumph Bonneville, or maybe even a Harley. Then, always looking for some speed I acquired a taste for the naked bike look. I still like to see my front fender turn so I don't like a pure sportsbike, but these new nakeds like my S3 and Monsters, etc. handle just like sports bikes and have nearly the power of the litre bikes and more than the 600's.
Anybody seen one of these on the road? I have seen a few lately. They are called CanAm Spyders. I don't consider them motorcycles myself. Why not just buy a car? What do you all think?
Anybody seen one of these on the road? I have seen a few lately. They are called CanAm Spyders. I don't consider them motorcycles myself. Why not just buy a car? What do you all think?
Personally I think they are butt ugly, and as you stated, why bother, get a car. 
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The only other thing I have heard about them is that cornering can get interesting.
Definately not something I would consider riding.
opcorn:The only other thing I have heard about them is that cornering can get interesting.
Definately not something I would consider riding.
treevet
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Personally I think they are butt ugly, and as you stated, why bother, get a car.
The only other thing I have heard about them is that cornering can get interesting.
Definately not something I would consider riding.
I'd never buy one but might take a spin if offered. I think the unit folds into the corner, but....who cares? Seems more like a poser deal.
Toddppm
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Haven't seen the Can Am but have seen a few of these.
My buddy let me ride his Vmax, I think it's a year or 2 old. Seat position is not right at all, thing doesn't handle that well either. Definitely test ride it first if you go for it.
My buddy let me ride his Vmax, I think it's a year or 2 old. Seat position is not right at all, thing doesn't handle that well either. Definitely test ride it first if you go for it.
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treevet
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Haven't seen the Can Am but have seen a few of these.
My buddy let me ride his Vmax, I think it's a year or 2 old. Seat position is not right at all, thing doesn't handle that well either. Definitely test ride it first if you go for it.
Man, never seen one of those.
This VMax I saw just came out. Not the same as the old ones except the engine set up and the huge intake. I sat on it and it has a rather nice feel to it like my Triumph S3 does.. It is way heavier though. Have to check the mc mags and see what they say about it.
treevet
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Your friend's vmax to current one....ll98cc to 1679cc; 133.1 hp to 197hp;
86.8 ft lb to 122 ft lb or torque.....$11,000 plus to almost 18,000 dollars retail.
86.8 ft lb to 122 ft lb or torque.....$11,000 plus to almost 18,000 dollars retail.
I already got a naked bike I think looks pretty good. Funny....used to think every bike should look like a 69 Triumph Bonneville, or maybe even a Harley. Then, always looking for some speed I acquired a taste for the naked bike look. I still like to see my front fender turn so I don't like a pure sportsbike, but these new nakeds like my S3 and Monsters, etc. handle just like sports bikes and have nearly the power of the litre bikes and more than the 600's.
Anybody seen one of these on the road? I have seen a few lately. They are called CanAm Spyders. I don't consider them motorcycles myself. Why not just buy a car? What do you all think?
I really like naked bikes, even got a few. I just don't like what companies have been offering the past few years. I do like your triumph a lot though.
treevet
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Thanks man, it is the third speed triple I have owned and this one handles way better than the last 2 in the twisties.
Plus I hit a deer at 55 and didn't go down and have been picked up by radar (looking right at me) a number of times at over a 100 and did not get a ticket and 1 cop even waved at me and smiled (no lie).
mactodd
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My lineup
First ZRX is my brothers, then mine, both are '99 1100's. '78 KZ400 with some engine work, and last, '70 SL175 K0. The 175 won it's class at the Barber Vintage weekend VJMC show.
More pics of the 175 and some of the restoration process are here: http://s424.photobucket.com/albums/pp329/wku88/SL175/
First ZRX is my brothers, then mine, both are '99 1100's. '78 KZ400 with some engine work, and last, '70 SL175 K0. The 175 won it's class at the Barber Vintage weekend VJMC show.
More pics of the 175 and some of the restoration process are here: http://s424.photobucket.com/albums/pp329/wku88/SL175/
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kc2strokerider
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My 2000 cr250
Love this bike has tons of power torque race her in the NETRA harescramble series this was at my buds house/ chicks dig guys who can get it up hahaha
Love this bike has tons of power torque race her in the NETRA harescramble series this was at my buds house/ chicks dig guys who can get it up hahaha
