J∆kk∆ls Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 I spotted this beaut when in LA and fell in love.Ronin (Buell) one of 47 after the 47 Samurai! This is number 24, Kataoka Takafusa. sawystertrance, Hairy and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
Allrounder Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Hairy for that type of riding, the harley might work good. If you throw on nice leather saddle bags it will be a nice ride. you will just have to check all your nuts and bolts once a month.
Allrounder Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 If you decide on the harley, ill have to come and visit for a test drive. They guy who I bought my BMW from also sold it because he got an nice all black 883 Hairy 1
Hairy Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 I heard it was weekly and sometimes during a ride you need to check the bolts and sometimes top up the oil Hairy for that type of riding, the harley might work good. If you throw on nice leather saddle bags it will be a nice ride. you will just have to check all your nuts and bolts once a month. Allrounder and Wannabe 2
Hairy Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Have you popped in at Metalheads yet? A little Indian Scout would be a great bike over a HD ... just the new price tag being a little rough for me to justify ... maybe as the second bike buy If you decide on the harley, ill have to come and visit for a test drive. They guy who I bought my BMW from also sold it because he got an nice all black 883 Allrounder 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Q: Why do harley riders never ride faster than 50mph???A: Any faster and they can't see where the parts fell off.Q: Why do harley riders chrome all their parts???A: It makes them easier to spot on the side of the road. Lexx, 2wieltjies, Hairy and 4 others 7
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Why do Harley riders never wave when parked on the side of the road?They might drop their tools. I could do this all day, had a colleague who rode one and we sent him daily jokes........ dirtypot, sawystertrance and Hairy 3
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 I spotted this beaut when in LA and fell in love.Ronin (Buell) one of 47 after the 47 Samurai! This is number 24, Kataoka Takafusa. IMG_20180512_105352.jpg IMG_20180512_112740.jpg IMG_20180512_112752.jpg IMG_20180512_114030.jpg Never heard of these, checked out the site.DAMN, love it in black. Based on that fugly 1125R too, not the lightening so should handle and ride well too!!!!!Too scared to check what they cost J∆kk∆ls 1
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Never heard of these, checked out the site.DAMN, love it in black. Based on that fugly 1125R too, not the lightening so should handle and ride well too!!!!!Too scared to check what they costHere is another custom based of the Yamaha XSR900https://www.autofabrica.com/type-11-1
sawystertrance Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 That thing reminds me of the creature in Alien. Allrounder, BSG, Hairy and 1 other 4
Andymann Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Q: Why do harley riders never ride faster than 50mph???A: Any faster and they can't see where the parts fell off. Q: Why do harley riders chrome all their parts???A: It makes them easier to spot on the side of the road. sawystertrance, Wannabe, Hairy and 1 other 4
Ed-Zulu Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Have you popped in at Metalheads yet? A little Indian Scout would be a great bike over a HD ... just the new price tag being a little rough for me to justify ... maybe as the second bike buy Short story long...we are 4 mates who have been mates since school many moons ago in the late 80's. Back then we fantasized about all manner of things and Harley's. All of us were on 50's at the time. I stopped riding in early 2000's, the rest continued on their bikes, but my one friend pulled the trigger on a 2009 883 with 32,000 on the clock two months ago. He's been in love ever since, I suppose he starts the bike and while drinking beer listens to it idling and being able to tick a box on the childhood wish list. I just chatted with him and he recons 110km/h with two up no issue on short hauls, 120km/h on the longer hauls single is a breeze. He's advice to you was, if it itches... Hairy 1
Grebel Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 @Hairy, Some advice... Firstly clear it with the missus first. You'll save a whole lot of heartache down the line (I tried the asking for forgiveness bit. It is easier than asking for permission but not easy by any stretch of the imagination...) Secondly, Do what makes you happy. F@ck what everyone else thinks!! Nice bike BTW barrykm, BSG, mazambaan and 3 others 6
i24 Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 The business rents out bikes, this particular one is one of three in their Harley line up with a ship load of BMW's. Have a look at some of their BM's before you commit to a Harley. You might get some ideas about what you like. That Harley does not have much more power than my 39 year Motor Guzzi V50 and it is about 50kg heavier - but it will be more comfortable 2 up. It all depends on your interpretation of "x-factor".
Hairy Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks Grebel Always clear things with the Mrs first, we are married after all, so my money is her money and our lives are joined. Shotto! @Hairy, Some advice... Firstly clear it with the missus first. You'll save a whole lot of heartache down the line (I tried the asking for forgiveness bit. It is easier than asking for permission but not easy by any stretch of the imagination...) Secondly, Do what makes you happy. F@ck what everyone else thinks!! Nice bike BTW Grebel, barrykm, Allrounder and 2 others 5
Andymann Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) @Hairy, Some advice... Firstly clear it with the missus first. You'll save a whole lot of heartache down the line (I tried the asking for forgiveness bit. It is easier than asking for permission but not easy by any stretch of the imagination...) Secondly, Do what makes you happy. F@ck what everyone else thinks!! Nice bike BTW Edited October 18, 2018 by Andymann Wannabe, Steven Knoetze (sk27), Grebel and 4 others 7
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