Author Topic: Anything you want, what bike would you get? (Read 29246 times)

Lannis · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2015, 08:21:04 AM »

Quote from: boatdetective 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.

Especially with older bikes, when someone writes in and says "Is this a good deal on this old bike?" and our consensus answer is .....

"Sometimes free is too expensive ...."

Lannis

rocker59 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2015, 08:26:14 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana 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.

:1:

The Motus MST-R really appeals to my Sport-Touring roots.

The California 1400 Eldorado is pretty cool. So, too, the Indian Chief Vintage.

The new Nortons are pretty appealing.

Guzzi MGS-01 is always near the top of my wish list.

But honestly, if I had a lot of disposable moto-money, I might buy up several Guzzi spine frame bikes, just because I love 'em. And I've got a few ideas about some sporty customs built on spine-frame chassis.

I'd like to take a 1400 engine, stick a modified 850 crank in it to make an 1100cc screamer, then stuff that into a Ghezzi + Brian bodied V11.

All it takes is time and money, right ?

Peter from Sch'dy · « **Reply #32 on:** October 02, 2015, 08:27:53 AM »

I'd go for an Ariel Red Hunter twin port like one of our members has, and at the other end of the spectrum, a Morbidelli V8, a bike Guzzi should make IMO.

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/pictures/ariel-red-hunter-twinport/#.Vg6GBrsQXIU

Best,
Peter

keuka4884 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 02, 2015, 09:03:37 AM »

A Crocker V-twin.

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #34 on:** October 02, 2015, 09:40:17 AM »

This list is absolutely never a challenge to me.

Britten!

Todd.

Lannis · « **Reply #35 on:** October 02, 2015, 09:47:46 AM »

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on October 02, 2015, 09:40:17 AM

This list is absolutely never a challenge to me.

Britten!

Todd.

Oh YUCK! Someone has cut that nice bike open and let its intestines fall out all over the place!!

Murray · « **Reply #36 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:11:17 AM »

Lightning 218 http://lightningmotorcycle.com/product/specifications/

Gotta move with the times people

MGPilot · « **Reply #37 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:15:00 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 02, 2015, 07:07:12 AM

...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 .....
Lannis

An excellent point. But I also have walked, wide-eyed into purchases knowing that it made no financial sense -- but the entertainment value was just so high, it simply was worth it. (Oddly, when it came to eventually selling some of those, I found equally, mentally-disturbed new owners and the price whack wasn't as bad as I expected.)

Asking myself the same question, I really didn't have an answer. In part, because I'd prefer several bikes, each focused on a specific task. A light small block like my V7. A more capable tourer like a Norge.

But then....there are siren calls....for something that has spirit and character...(the old, I don't care if she can't cook...)

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

A new SS 100 might be pretty amazing.

Lannis · « **Reply #38 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:18:43 AM »

Quote from: Murray on October 02, 2015, 10:11:17 AM

Lightning 218 http://lightningmotorcycle.com/product/specifications/

Gotta move with the times people

Looks like move 180 miles, have breakfast and then sit for a few hours at the end of an extension cord .....

Lannis

BMWDavid · « **Reply #39 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:28:32 AM »

Put me up for a Motus as well.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #40 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:35:39 AM »

Tough question to answer for me. I'm not really into British motorcycles, but maybe one of these lovely JMC Classics Egli-Vincent replicas?

or their Norvin:

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #41 on:** October 02, 2015, 11:00:06 AM »

Quote

Norvin:

I gave some serious thought to building a Norvin several years ago. Fortunately, I had an attack of common sense..

Penderic · « **Reply #42 on:** October 02, 2015, 11:15:14 AM »

Hmmm, let me think ......

Silly question!

zedXmick · « **Reply #43 on:** October 02, 2015, 11:37:00 AM »

Street ride :1990 Honda NR750

Track ride : Yamaha TZ750

Travman · « **Reply #44 on:** October 02, 2015, 11:51:46 AM »

These types of threads pop up about once a year. I wonder how my past answers would compare to today's answers.

I would choose a late 30's Indian Four.

mach1mustang351 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 02, 2015, 12:04:10 PM »

I also want Kenny Roberts TZ750 flattracker... that is probably the craziest thing in my head

FGO · « **Reply #46 on:** October 02, 2015, 01:14:47 PM »

KTM Super Duke....

Moto · « **Reply #47 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:01:54 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 02, 2015, 10:35:39 AM

Tough question to answer for me. I'm not really into British motorcycles, but maybe one of these lovely JMC Classics Egli-Vincent replicas?

ding ding ding! We have a winner!

rboe · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:15:44 PM »

Picture many bikes on a big circle and I'm on this arm that swings around pointing at each one. At any given point in time I'd be lusting after a different bike depending upon my mood, state of mind or what I had last seen on the Internet. Ideally I'd have a huge insulated, heated, and cooled barn to store them in and I'd a bunch of them.

But today, I have no idea. Indian Chief or the 1400 sounds appealing; never had a cruiser before. The new Norton is certainly on the short list as well as the Motus. And since it would not be my money, I'd even look at the Honda Goldwing.

But I keep thinking I should down size to a smaller bike so the Yamaha SR400 would deserve a look as well as the new V7. Honda has a couple bike for their home market that I'd love to score on, e.g. CB1300 Bol D'or. Gorgeous.

tiger_one · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:36:44 PM »

Super Duke ST due out soon.
Motus R version if they put ABS on it.
Panigale 1199

EDIT: Super Duke GT (due april 2016)

neverquit · « **Reply #50 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:40:14 PM »

I wandered through a bike shop last week asking myself that very same question, what bike do I want. Well they don't make it but some are close. Being an older rider three things are very important to me, weight, riding position and ride quality and naturally I want decent power. The V7II is very close to what I want but I would like it to be 25 lbs lighter, pegs moved forward and down an inch, better suspension with lots of travel. Maybe a little less engine vibration. That's it, that would make me happy. Well, fifty pounds lighter and a little more upright riding position would be even better. Oh, almost forgot, I want gloss paint on the tank, fenders, and side covers with a decent color selection. Current finishes being offered on the V7II are not very exciting.

David 54 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 02, 2015, 03:43:37 PM »

A Cycle Garden Guzzi police Eldorado (fully restored of course) Ducati 450 Desmo, so nearly bought one of those back in '74

Lannis · « **Reply #52 on:** October 02, 2015, 03:45:11 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on October 02, 2015, 10:35:39 AM

Tough question to answer for me. I'm not really into British motorcycles, but maybe one of these lovely JMC Classics Egli-Vincent replicas?

Scary to think what you might go for if you WERE really into British motorcycles ... !!

Lannis

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #53 on:** October 02, 2015, 04:04:39 PM »

A 2016 Eldorado.

Wait, too late. I already have one! I cannot imagine a better bike for what I want.

cloudbase · « **Reply #54 on:** October 02, 2015, 04:07:29 PM »

Quote from: David 54 on October 02, 2015, 03:43:37 PM

A Cycle Garden Guzzi police Eldorado (fully restored of course) Ducati 450 Desmo, so nearly bought one of those back in '74

Delivered, of course, by one of Moe's Guzzi girls.

rodekyll · « **Reply #55 on:** October 02, 2015, 05:30:51 PM »

Quote from: cloudbase on October 02, 2015, 04:07:29 PM

Delivered, of course, by one of Moe's Guzzi girls.

Yeah. Any one of Moe's girls could deliver a full-grown Guzzi -- without a caesarian.

Steve Scott · « **Reply #56 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:23:48 PM »

Easy. 1930 Scott TT-Rep. But I'd settle for a 2-speed or even a Brum if my fairy Godmother had trouble shaking one loose.

tazio · « **Reply #57 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:24:23 PM »

1977 MV Agusta 750S America

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #58 on:** October 02, 2015, 06:43:08 PM »

drums4money · « **Reply #59 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:43:04 PM »

ain't gonna lie - I've always wanted a modern version of a board track bike:

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Author Topic: Anything you want, what bike would you get? (Read 29246 times)

Penderic

Moto

elvisboy77