The perfect bike

[Stratodisaster]

I just purchased what I believe to be the perfect bike. I fell in love with it the moment I sat on it at the dealer. I’ve only ridden a couple of thousand miles but for me it seems to be almost dead on perfect which I hope to be true. Only needs a few minor changes to be just right. I’ll probably spend the next couple of weeks trying figure out which oil to use and then move on to making some minor changes.    The seat is not very comfortable so I’ll do something about that,shouldn’t cost but 7 or 8 hundred $$$. Other than that not much left to do. The windscreen isn’t exactly what I want it to be but I’ve been checking out different options and think for about 300.00 I can fix that. Another thing is the stock suspension pretty much sucks but another 900 to 1200 will get that sorted out. I really don’t like the stock exhaust but two brothers can fix that I think for about 800.. then I guess I’ll need to flash the ecu ,only going to be another couple to 3 hundred for that and then I should have a near perfect bike except for maybe some risers for the handle bars. Oh yeah. Almost forgot the air filter looks like k&n might be the way to go. Later on I may install a throttle tamer and different grips cause I really don’t like the factory installed ones.  I don’t really like the stock mirrors either but don’t know what options I have as far as that goes but I’m sure something’s out there for under 200.  Almost forgot maybe a throttle lock so I can rest my wrist occasionally. I think changing/adding lighting is an absolute necessity. I’m also looking at different luggage options but that’s a ways down the road.                             Like I said damn near perfect bike straight off the showroom floor. Just got to figure out that oil thing first.

[fotoguzzi]

Don't you need a power commander? And what about lowering the pegs? And don't you want custom paint?

[DesertPilot]

...but I'll stick with the OEM tires.  Until the first service interval.

[twowheeladdict]

The perfect bike is always the next bike.

[inditx]

Indeed
inditx

[reidy]

And this is how Harley made a lot of money. They sold you the perfect bike and then gave you a book the size of an encyclopedia to by the perfect accessories.

[John A]

Makes me wonder what bike it is

[JJ]

Makes me wonder what bike it is

I missed that detail as well...What is "The Perfect Bike?!"

[brider]

I missed that detail as well...What is "The Perfect Bike?!"

Pretty sure he's just poking general fun at our affliction. "Perfect" is always in the eyes of the beholder.

[guzzisteve]

There is NO perfect motorcycle! Spent the last 40yrs modifying, customizing, hopping up Guzzi's and it NEVER ends! It's always something else to be done, then maybe it'll be perfect.
A friend does have one close, 87 LeMans SE, Manfred"s bigbore stroker, 93x82, Carrillo rods w/Magni swingarm, USD Paolli forks, late Laverda mags. For sale @ $13K

[Huzo]

The perfect bike is the one that you’re glad someone else doesn’t own.
I’ve got three of them.
They’re like good relationships, they’re only perfect while you’re working on them..

[Stretch]

I've always thought that the "Perfect Bike" is the one you're astride
and having a good time on.   

                            -Stretch

[coast range rider]

I'm glad @Stratodisaster added the part about what oil to use so I would recognize his sarcasm. Because I have done all that stuff to a couple new bikes and then enjoyed every mod for the next 100,000 miles. My latest motorcycle farkling victim is my Stelvio, but only up to 30,000 miles so far.

@Stratodisaster, as mentioned, lowering pegs are an obvious omission to your funny post. But seriously, only 900 to 1200 will get suspension sorted out? How about doubling that.

[twowheeladdict]

I've always thought that the "Perfect Bike" is the one you're astride
and having a good time on.   

                            -Stretch

Only until you spot the next perfect bike!  For me the grass is always greener.  And of course once I get done modifying and making my own I start to get bored with them. 

[Stretch]

Only until you spot the next perfect bike!

Well, there's that, of course.......  LOL!

                     -Stretch

[mechanicsavant]

Ah , how boring it would be if we were all the same !

[inditx]

That's easy , the one that rides like a Wing , goes like a 'Busa , handles gravel like a Stelvio and pavement like a Ducati , and sounds like a V12 f1 engine .

 The Wingabusastelladuc .

 Dusty

And is light weight. Fixed it for ya!
inditx

[inditx]

I just purchased what I believe to be the perfect bike. I fell in love with it the moment I sat on it at the dealer. I’ve only ridden a couple of thousand miles but for me it seems to be almost dead on perfect which I hope to be true. Only needs a few minor changes to be just right. I’ll probably spend the next couple of weeks trying figure out which oil to use and then move on to making some minor changes.    The seat is not very comfortable so I’ll do something about that,shouldn’t cost but 7 or 8 hundred $$$. Other than that not much left to do. The windscreen isn’t exactly what I want it to be but I’ve been checking out different options and think for about 300.00 I can fix that. Another thing is the stock suspension pretty much sucks but another 900 to 1200 will get that sorted out. I really don’t like the stock exhaust but two brothers can fix that I think for about 800.. then I guess I’ll need to flash the ecu ,only going to be another couple to 3 hundred for that and then I should have a near perfect bike except for maybe some risers for the handle bars. Oh yeah. Almost forgot the air filter looks like k&n might be the way to go. Later on I may install a throttle tamer and different grips cause I really don’t like the factory installed ones.  I don’t really like the stock mirrors either but don’t know what options I have as far as that goes but I’m sure something’s out there for under 200.  Almost forgot maybe a throttle lock so I can rest my wrist occasionally. I think changing/adding lighting is an absolute necessity. I’m also looking at different luggage options but that’s a ways down the road.                             Like I said damn near perfect bike straight off the showroom floor. Just got to figure out that oil thing first.

Hah, I enjoy the sarcasm but darn if you aren’t right on the money. 
inditx

[Calidavid]

The perfect bike is always the next bike.

Or one you sold and have regretted it ever since.

[Sye]

The perfect bike for me changed as I got older.

Started in 1971 with small 2-strokes and then a couple of BSA. Mid life I had the same VFR750 for over 20 years. Now I'm older and not so supple I needed something more upright so bought a V85TT.

Every bike I've owned was perfect until my neads changed.

[motogoro]

ain't no such thing.   

I've had "perfect rides" on bikes.   

[Calidavid]

No valid. You can always buy another.......if it was that great! Weird that most folks do not re-buy the one that got away???

You are right. There is an identical T120R in the small ads to the one that I had in 1972 which I keep hankering for until I remind myself of how bad it was.

[Stratodisaster]

You are right. There is an identical T120R in the small ads to the one that I had in 1972 which I keep hankering for until I remind myself of how bad it was.

                                                                         I do the same thing looking at Triumphs. Keep thinking about the “good old days” and then realize they weren’t as good as they’re cracked up to be. I wonder sometimes if wanting to go back to the old school stuff if we’re just trying recapture what it was like to be young, strong and healthy. Like Hartley Peavey said about some of the vintage amps, they weren’t any good in the fifty’s and they’re no better now.

[Moparnut72]

My buddy had a TR6. I rode it a couple of times and didn't like it at all. First of all the shifter was on the wrong side and can you say vibration? The front tire kept trying to bounce off the ground when stopped. Of course at the time I was riding a nice smooth R50/2 and handling wasn't something I knew anything about, my previous bike was a YDS3 and even it didn't vibrate as much as the Triumph. I also did a little bit of his service work, ugh.You couldn't give me one of those and I can't get very excited about the new ones either. But a lot of guys like them, each to his own.

Last winter I rebuilt a 1965 Yamaha like the one I back when, my first motorcycle, Yamaha 80 which I rode for 17,000 miles. I have fond memories of that bike. But the one I did last winter, first ride my first thought was what a piece of crap. My son-in-law wanted it so he has it now, of course sold for a loss. Yes they are far from what we remember.
kk

[Scout63]

I don’t think there is a perfect bike.  But there are so many really great ones, and the worst of them beats a four door all day long.

[Stratodisaster]

I’ve owned 20 bikes unless I’m forgetting one and never had one I hated and only one I disliked. The one I disliked was a perfectly good bike (a Honda) just didn’t like it for reasons I can’t explain

[Scout63]

Bikes and dogs.  They are all wonderful.