A Hog in my future?

onebdzee

onebdzee

off the shelf
itsbob said:
In the end I wouldn't settle on any type of bike or model. Treat them like you would buying a car. Go out and test ride, find the one that fits you and you feel comfortable on. Don't settle until you ride the one and you know "This is the one!" To some extent you can modify a bike to your frame, the way you sit, etc.. but start with a bike that feels good the way it is. It would suck ten miles from the dealeship you realize, this is the most godawful uncomfortable thing I've ever sat on!!
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:yeahthat:

I think I sat on every bike from Fredericksburg to Annapolis when I was looking for mine
 
Agee

Agee

Well-Known Member
itsbob said:
THis is hte bike made for someone our height..

Tall Man's Bike

You will probably be able to flat foot it at stop signs, most people can't..

And super comfy, HUGE side cases.. AND you'll be a little different then the masses..
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Sweet looking bike, looks more like a dirt bike though...

I was wondering how long it would take for you to plug a BMW. :cheers:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Airgasm said:
Sweet looking bike, looks more like a dirt bike though...

I was wondering how long it would take for you to plug a BMW. :cheers:
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Figured EVERYONE knew it had to be coming..

That's the 1200GS ADVENTURE.. the other version (just R1200GS) is more for long cruising. I haven't test road one yet, because I don't want another payment.

This is the premier touring bike.. http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/R1200RT.html
 
desertrat

desertrat

0_0
Airgasm said:
Nice! I guy I work with has a R-1150-RT, speaks highly of it.
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If you are thinking about taking the course on base call the safety dept. I think the ladies name is Lisa something, but I can't find it. I saw info on an upcoming class somewhere, probably in the Tester.
 
Ponytail

Ponytail

New Member
Vince said:
What do you run in the Softail?
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The Harley only used to get Mobil, Shell or Sunoco 93 or 94 Oct. The Buell only likes Sunoco high test. And even the station/location will make a difference. There is only one station that I take the Buell too. And thats the Sunoco Station just north of the Lusby Post Office. That bike runs like crap on anything else around here.

But since doing the work to the Springer, I'll have to start experimenting with that one again.

High test is more expensive, but you should be getting 40-50mpg so it won't hurt too bad.

Dunno. Maybe it's me Vince.. I see Harleys filling up at every gas station around. My bikes just run better on certain gas.
 
Vince

Vince

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Ponytail said:
The Harley only used to get Mobil, Shell or Sunoco 93 or 94 Oct. The Buell only likes Sunoco high test. And even the station/location will make a difference. There is only one station that I take the Buell too. And thats the Sunoco Station just north of the Lusby Post Office. That bike runs like crap on anything else around here.

But since doing the work to the Springer, I'll have to start experimenting with that one again.

High test is more expensive, but you should be getting 40-50mpg so it won't hurt too bad.

Dunno. Maybe it's me Vince.. I see Harleys filling up at every gas station around. My bikes just run better on certain gas.
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Guess I'll just have to do trial and error, but with 92 or 93 octane. I'll ask the previous owner what he's been running in it.
 
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bresamil

wandering aimlessly
Airgasm said:
:shrug:
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Just never saw you that way I guess. You should definitely get one. Cheap commute, wonderful stress reliever, and a chick magnet. :yay:

I don't know anyone with your height that has one, but a friend that's 6'2" loves his Screaming Eagle.

Just go test riding. See what feels right to you.
 
Agee

Agee

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bresamil said:
Just never saw you that way I guess. You should definitely get one. Cheap commute, wonderful stress reliever, and a chick magnet. :yay:

I don't know anyone with your height that has one, but a friend that's 6'2" loves his Screaming Eagle.

Just go test riding. See what feels right to you.
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Thank-You,:huggy:
You know its a decision between a Sailboat and a Bike. Maybe I can swing both

sailing-biker-cooking-dude...
 
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bresamil

wandering aimlessly
Airgasm said:
Thank-You,:huggy:
You know its a decision between a Sailboat and a Bike. Maybe I can swing both

sailing-biker-cooking-dude...
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I can't see you passing up the sailboat, but then you can't use a sailboat 80% of the year.

If you're going to have a regular backseater, you should take them with you to test ride. Get the feel of riding with them on the bike and get their opinion of how it feels to them- comfort wise.
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
bresamil said:
I can't see you passing up the sailboat, but then you can't use a sailboat 80% of the year.

If you're going to have a regular backseater, you should take them with you to test ride. Get the feel of riding with them on the bike and get their opinion of how it feels to them- comfort wise.
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Right bike ad gear (fairing a necessity) you can bike here year round..

and ask your worker buddy if he'll let you take the RT for a spin.. it's a NIIIIIICE ride.
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Airgasm said:
Black

Don't know about asking for a ride, have to think about that one...
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I'd let you take mine for a spin, but it doesn't have much in common with the RT.. as far as seating position, comfort etc go.

Mine's made to sit a little sportier, where the RT is like sitting in a Lazy Boy in the living room.
 
Ponytail

Ponytail

New Member
Vince said:
Guess I'll just have to do trial and error, but with 92 or 93 octane. I'll ask the previous owner what he's been running in it.
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:yay: That reminded me. When I bought my Sporty, the previous owner only ran Shell high test in it.
 
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