Which Bike would you choose? - Page 3

Krypt Keeper · 06-14-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I gave my choices. They have assigned me to a Honda ST.

I don't get a choice on the route. I don't get to choose where we stop. I won't have personal time. But, I'll be on a motorcycle for 10 days as a chaperone and lead/tail rider.

I look forward to it.

I would want the ST also, Last big cruiser I rode was the Kawi varqero and only nice thing on it was the radio. 1700cc with 67hp was a joke also.

Anything normally over 5 or 6 bikes and it becomes a chore to ride and enjoy it. Too many gas stops, stretch breaks, and the slower riding pace kills me.

Many times I ride 150 - 200 miles before I put my feet down. Can go 240+ miles on a tank if I am gentle to the happy handle, or 120 if I am not.

Trip · 06-13-2012, 09:25 AM

dumb question, ST is the only answer

give me a shout if yall come through Chatty or the surrounding area.

Homeslice · 06-13-2012, 05:06 PM

My issue with cruisers is that the windsheild prevents the wind from propping you up (and cooling you down).

azoomm · 06-14-2012, 12:13 PM

I was more interested in doing 10 days in a known position. My body knows what to do with that. On a completely different bike that becomes an issue.

Mind you, this will probably be the shortest days I've ever had on a "big" ride. I just got the itinerary and guest list. It's a bunch of celebrities that I have to keep alive.

Dave · 06-14-2012, 01:00 PM

Long rides on the blade I'd prop my legs up on the crash bungs

derf · 06-14-2012, 03:04 PM

Switching back and forth between the klr and the cbr is easier than it sounds. The klr has forward pegs, kid pegs,.with control s, and passenger pegs. I can also put my let's and feet way up on the crash bars. The cbr only has rear sets. Its not a problem, riding a bike its just looker riding a bike, all ether major stiff I'd the same

Homeslice · 06-14-2012, 07:01 PM

What organization or company is this for? Seems strange that it isn't all one brand of bike.

azoomm · 06-15-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

What organization or company is this for? Seems strange that it isn't all one brand of bike.

I can post up when we're done. First they told me any bike from their fleet, I have them BMW gt, rt and gtl. They said pick Honda or HD. Pffffffffftt.

Cutty72 · 06-14-2012, 11:38 PM

ST would be my first choice, then Street Glide second.

Gas Man · 06-15-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

My Harley buddies and I have had this conversation multiple of times. Feet forward Kills my back, feet under me works the best for me. Cant tell you why but the feet forward position drives drives each and every shock up my spine.

Yeah that's different folks angle...

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

ST would be my first choice, then Street Glide second.

Me too. Seriously... I enjoy different bikes. I would roll the ST because I already have a FLH HD.

06-13-2012, 09:25 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	dumb question, ST is the only answer give me a shout if yall come through Chatty or the surrounding area.

06-13-2012, 05:06 PM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	My issue with cruisers is that the windsheild prevents the wind from propping you up (and cooling you down).

06-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#4
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I was more interested in doing 10 days in a known position. My body knows what to do with that. On a completely different bike that becomes an issue. Mind you, this will probably be the shortest days I've ever had on a "big" ride. I just got the itinerary and guest list. It's a bunch of celebrities that I have to keep alive.

06-14-2012, 01:00 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Long rides on the blade I'd prop my legs up on the crash bungs

06-14-2012, 03:04 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Switching back and forth between the klr and the cbr is easier than it sounds. The klr has forward pegs, kid pegs,.with control s, and passenger pegs. I can also put my let's and feet way up on the crash bars. The cbr only has rear sets. Its not a problem, riding a bike its just looker riding a bike, all ether major stiff I'd the same

06-14-2012, 07:01 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	What organization or company is this for? Seems strange that it isn't all one brand of bike.