Author Topic: Anything you want, what bike would you get? (Read 29245 times)

MGPilot · « **on:** October 01, 2015, 10:07:13 PM »

Suppose money isn't an issue. What bike would follow you home?

New? Custom? Vintage? Why?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:11:34 PM »

something KTM orange

Kev m · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:15:58 PM »

Don't ask me, I'm really boring. I'd likely just add another to the garage that is already in reach. Maybe a Scout or Bonnie, or new Eldo or RK.

Ok, if it was really no object. I'd seriously consider a completely restored or maybe that new build from OEM parts Airhead. Only because I don't want to deal with the hassle of a typical used one.

Otherwise I really enjoy what we've got. I don't really lust after anything exotic.

Turin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:21:49 PM »

Easy... Moto Guzzi V8.

flip · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:34:15 PM »

Something from Millepercento.

BRIO · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:45:32 PM »

Green Griso SE - nicely proportioned
Ducati Panigale 1199-modern art
Ducati 916ss- See above
Nimbus MK2-Nationalism
Guzzi Corsa-that engine
Brough Superior SS100-blimey!!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:50:31 PM »

Quote from: BRIO on October 01, 2015, 10:45:32 PM

Green Griso SE - nicely proportioned
Ducati Panigale 1199-modern art
Ducati 916ss- See above
Nimbus MK2-Nationalism
Guzzi Corsa-that engine
Brough Superior SS100-blimey!!

Uh , that would be six , greedy a bit maybe

Dusty

canuguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:06:43 PM »

Bought a Norge, money was no factor.

mach1mustang351 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:21:36 PM »

I dont have one eating at me but there are a few bikes I would like to experience:

New bikes:
Scout
Griso

Vintage:
XR750
CBX
Ducati Dahrma
Some form of loop frame Guzzi

And i have a thing for 80s muscle bikes

Just to name few. Im always looking for the next bike

Triple Jim · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:33:57 PM »

The question is interesting to me because it showed me that I don't have an answer.

not-fishing · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Triple Jim on October 01, 2015, 11:33:57 PM

The question is interesting to me because it showed me that I don't have an answer.

You're not alone.......

rodekyll · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:53:35 PM »

Cali 1400 Convert

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2015, 01:05:52 AM »

This one is easy, I've never owned a new bike so I would jump on a 2016 Eldo

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2015, 01:16:36 AM »

I'm really happy with the machines I have, if only work didn't get in the way

ITSec · « **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:15:44 AM »

Most of all, harking back to my racing days, a Yamaha RZ350 (also known as a RD350LC).

Next to it in my dream garage...

- Suzuki RE5 (with the original instrument cluster)
- Ariel Square 4
- Suzuki DRZ400-SM (the one I had to sell)
- Hodaka Combat Wombat, or a Super Combat, or (best of all) a 250cc Road Toad
- Vincent Black Shadow
- MGS-01

And the modern bikes...

- Aprilia Tuono
- Aprilia Caponord Rally
- MG Stelvio NTX (roller)
- Indian Chief (likely the Chieftain)
- One of the new small (sub 400cc) sportsbikes, I just can't decide which one

stomatomoto · « **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:44:15 AM »

BMW S1000 RR or R, or some kind of new Griso that has ABS, they really need to get on that with the Griso or just kill it already like I hear they're gonna. ORRRR a 1970's-1980's Honda Goldwing, plus like $10K to cafe the hell out of it. Have you seen naked Goldwings?! ZOMG.

cognosticator · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:45:54 AM »

A Motus MTS

ed.bremner · « **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2015, 03:22:37 AM »

If it meant having to exchange it for my Cali, then I guess I would stay with what I have got...

But if it was going to sit alongside, then a 1980 Ducati 900MHR would be nice.

Room for 'two' then a late Ducati 450 Desmo and a late Laverda Montjuic. I couldn't have one or the other as I would always spend my time wondering if the other would of been a better choice.

Of course all 4 would be nice.

The bigger question for me would be whether I would prefer them as 're-build projects' or 'complete original bikes'. I guess if money & time were available, I would prefer to find something to renovate.

later

eib

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:02:10 AM »

I think I have my wind up bikes now.. they do what I want. Motus would be on the short list if I *had* to buy another bike.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:15:38 AM »

Money hasn't been an issue for my bike choices as far as riders, though I may have bought a 1930 Scout if I had found one.

But no object? A 1957 Guzzi 350 GP racer, and a Laverda V6.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:21:01 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 01, 2015, 10:17:05 PM

The Brough Superior SS 100 that was being built for TE Lawrence when he was killed . Just because .

Dusty

I used to subscribe to an English magazine, one or the readers wrote in with a copy of his ownership papers. His Brough was previously owned by TE Lawrence.

I would like the Vincent Comet I sold for $500 back in 1970.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #21 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:22:54 AM »

The new Brough company makes Lawrence replicas while they try to launch the "new" Brough.

mtiberio · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:31:38 AM »

Quote from: rodekyll on October 01, 2015, 11:53:35 PM

Cali 1400 Convert

When the manufacturers get their collective heads out of their you know what, and build a big bore touring twin with an automatic, I'll be all over it like white on rice...

cloudbase · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:52:14 AM »

Yamaha GTS 1000.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:57:53 AM »

Quote from: cloudbase on October 02, 2015, 06:52:14 AM

Yamaha GTS 1000.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcy/5208894188.html

Lannis · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:07:12 AM »

Quote from: Triple Jim on October 01, 2015, 11:33:57 PM

The question is interesting to me because it showed me that I don't have an answer.

Me neither.

I guess I'd have to know the rest of the terms of this deal that the Fairy Godmother is presenting.

Do I have to pay for parts and maintenance and insurance, or does a lifetime supply come with the package?

Can I sell it if I get tired of it, at the full market price, or does FG get that back?

I've thought in the past about buying bikes and cars where I might could afford the purchase price, but could never afford the maintenance .....

So one has to be careful about these things - those "three wishes" the Genie gives you might come back on you like the monkey's paw ....

Lannis

lucian · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:08:48 AM »

Ducati superleggra, so I could die with class!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:11:16 AM »

Good point, Lannis..

boatdetective · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2015, 08:12:38 AM »

Lannis makes a good point indeed. The last thing I want is the "gift" of an umbilical cord to a stealership for every last nut and bolt. I take it for granted that I've done all my own work on the Guzzis and I really should not. My recent purchase of an Aprilia Shiver sort of blows that whole theory, but I allow my self to be impetuous every now and then. Still, the shiver is a pretty simple bike and the engine is proven.

I think I will always be a serial bike owner. The catch and release concept of ownership is part of the fun of the pastime. As for dream bikes? I think I would rather invest time and money in developing my skills so I can appreciate a sportier ride.

kirb · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2015, 08:18:37 AM »

Keeping with my same MO with bikes- I own, maintain, repair, etc but with an elevated budget for the actual purchase-
First bike- Motus MST-R
Second bike (revisited): 1948 Indian big base scout
~~Second~~ bike- Ariel Ace
~~Third~~- Revived Norton

I'd have to think about anything after those.

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Author Topic: Anything you want, what bike would you get? (Read 29245 times)

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