Is motorcycling allowed?

[BenReaper]

Finally got my Suzuki DR600 back from the mechanic on Friday.

Went riding with my boy on Sunday and also got the wife on the DR as she's been wanting to learn for a while.

[BenReaper]

I have always liked the Monster, always fancied the 1200. I realize now that I do not need such a beast. But to ride one just once.......!

I've found satisfying my WANT rather than my NEED to be much more fulfilling. [emoji6]

[Hairy]

I know it is not everyone's cup of tea, but I really like how these guy's just make do with what they have or can find and chop away .... 

[Spokey]

I've found satisfying my WANT rather than my NEED to be much more fulfilling. [emoji6]

Which is why my sensible choice of next motorcycle (although not actually a need in that I do have my perfectly able little KLR) an Africa Twin CRF1000, is in danger of being sidelined for a post 2008 Hyabusa!

 

Perhaps a weak argument for “need” is the poor comfort for a pillion on the KLR............well, my excuse anyway!

Edited May 21, 2019 by Spokey

[Spokey]

Finally got my Suzuki DR600 back from the mechanic on Friday.

Went riding with my boy on Sunday and also got the wife on the DR as she's been wanting to learn for a while.

Your lad is getting some good airtime there!

[Spokey]

A CB 1100 is high on my list of garage residents to slot in next to the CB400F and 750F. This one by AC Sanctuary in Tokyo is gorgeous. I was in Tokyo in February but was unable to visit the workshop as my time was taken dealing with aeroplane tech issues. Perhaps another time.

[sawystertrance]

Very pretty but it's still topped by the CBX. Imo of course.

 

Actually, as I type this, I'm looking at your picture again and again and it just keeps getting better.

[Spokey]

Very pretty but it's still topped by the CBX. Imo of course.

 

Actually, as I type this, I'm looking at your picture again and again and it just keeps getting better.

I really do like a CBX too, but in that price range I would actually go for a CB1100R C or D.

[Spokey]

A stock standard 1982. Saw “Rocket” Ron Haslam at Kyalami in the 80’s hustling one of these around. Awesome sitting at Crowthorne Corner at the end of the straight as the Super Bikes thundered down!

[Wannabe]

Saw a mint RC here in Durbanville the other day. Was one of the "limited edition" models with the pearl paint job. It was mint, looked like a recent restoration.

My wife could not understand why I was gibbering like a little girl. 

[Allrounder]

VMAX for sale at the bike shop next to my office. 

[the nerd]

Nice looking CB for sale... 

 

http://www.fireitup.co.za/showroom/honda/cb/2015/8a81c7ab6a0c6bab016a30cacd351590/

Edited May 24, 2019 by the nerd

[Patchelicious]

Saw a mint RC here in Durbanville the other day. Was one of the "limited edition" models with the pearl paint job. It was mint, looked like a recent restoration.

My wife could not understand why I was gibbering like a little girl.

We looked at that bike the other day (well there are that many pearl RC in the area)

 

Guy wanted R100k for it

[sawystertrance]

VMAX for sale at the bike shop next to my office. 

..Now you're ruined all this talk...

[Allrounder]

..Now you're ruined all this talk...

Okay Ill make it better

 

They also have a ducatti scrambler

KTM 1190

BMW 1200 gs

Vstrom 1000

Harley 883 blue

Triumph Cruiser 1400

Tiger 800 (what a bike)

NC750

MT07

 

And a whole bunch of Zontes.  

Edited May 24, 2019 by Allrounder

[Spokey]

Nice looking CB for sale... 

 

http://www.fireitup.co.za/showroom/honda/cb/2015/8a81c7ab6a0c6bab016a30cacd351590/

Nice looking bike but a bit more hp would have been more enjoyable. Nothing outrageous of course but about 115 hp, IMO!

 

The reason too why I like the Thruxton 1200 R as opposed to the 900cc earlier one. The 1200 R has a bit of “get up and go”. (That is a pretty retro, especially with the fairing)