Weigh in here. Street ride for me.

On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 21:07:42 -0600, "Nick Havard-krieger"
<sandskrieger.DeleteThis@sasktel.net> wrote:

>
>Brent Mooney <great.white.DeleteThis@north.com> wrote in message
>> Considering our roads in Saskatchewan, I would go with a sport-touring
>> bike or a semi-faired standard that's sportbike based. Sportbikes are
>> fine for buzzing around town on short rips, but for anything longer on
>> the open road they don't work so well. Same goes for cruisers, in my
>> opinion.
>
> Have you rode a sport-bike for a long trip? Say 5 hours in a day? Is
>that a long trip to you?

I had an FZR600 a few years back. The longest ride I took on it was a
2 hour highway jaunt. By the end of it, I was happy to get off of it.

I'm a short little bugger. I have to stretch a little farther than
most to reach the clip-ons of most sportbikes, and I think that
affects the comfort level for me. 5 hours in a day would be doable
for me, but I'd need a break between the two tanks of gas it would
take.

>
>> Were I bike shopping right now, could buy anything I wanted, and could
>> only have one bike, something like a Yamaha FZ1 would be it.
>> Semi-faired for open road wind protection, upright riding position for
>> comfort (slight forward lean), and monster engine, decent suspension
>> and brakes for when you want to crank things up a notch and get your
>> lean on.
>>
> When you wrote get your lean on I got an instant smile
>I think you've got a good view on the choices being as you and I are in the
>flatlands but I've seen a Hyabusa with Quebec plates rolling through toon
>town so it must not be too torturous to ride em for a long time right?

Hayabusa's are actually built for sport-touring (GSX-1000R, note the
position of the R), not corner scratching. I've never ridden one, but
those who have say that the ergonomics are pretty good, and nowhere
near as extreme as something like a GSX-R1000 (again, R position
denotes purpose)

I know that people tour all over the place on pure-focused sportbikes.
I know of a group of young guys who rode out to Vancouver Island this
summer. It's doable, but you can't tell me that they were as
comfortable as they would have been on something a bit more upright.

The problem with generalizations is that someone always comes along
with an exception to the generalization.


--
Brent Mooney sportridersATsasktelDOTnet
'86 CBR400R Aero Little Bikes - Big Fun
'90 YSR50 racebike x2 http://www.smra.ca
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In article <VOKdnTuTDPIZ4NDYnZ2dnUVZ_r-dnZ2d.RemoveThis@storm.ca>,
rendell <felloffmybike.RemoveThis@and.crashed.com> wrote:

> Steve and Sarah wrote:
> > "Serge" <serge.RemoveThis@spamagnet.com> wrote in message > -What kind of riding do
> > you
> > like to do?
> >
> > Sport, fast, wish I was on a track.<BFG>
> >
> >> -Do you like a upright riding position or do you like to hug the tank
> >> (weight forward)?
> >
> > I do enjoy the aggressive riding position but I also like being able to
> > relax and enjoy the scenery occasionally.
> >
> >> -Do you go for long rides or just zip around town?
> >
> > Mostly short because of the kid at home and one bike for three people.
> >
> >> -Are you looking to impress your friends or enjoy the ride (butt jewelry
> >> vs. maneuverability)?
> >
> > I could care less about what my friends think really.
> >
> >> -How many riders most of the time (one up vs. two up)?
> >
> > one only
> >
> >> -Do you ride with groups often? What do the others ride?
> > Not as much as I 'd like, but when I do, they ride crotch rockets
> > exclusively.
> >
> >> -How long have you been riding?
> >
> > 20 years in total. 16 on the highway so far.
> >
> >> -How tall and heavy are you?
> >
> > five feet eight, one fifty.
> >
> >> -What's the biggest, heaviest, bike you've had an > opportunity to
> >> get accustomed to?
> >
> > That's gotta be the Katana, I think. Just a shade over 400 lbs, wet.
> >
> >> and lastly
> >> -How fat is your wallet?
> >
> > I'm not worried about money right now. Just which bike. I'll work out the
> > money part later.
> >
> >
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
> I'm gonna say it (no throwing things, please!) A VFR750/800... fun and
> a bit of comfort too.
>
> (Although a Buell Ulysses might be fun to try too.)
>
>
>
> cya
> Sean

I concur with Sean, you should try a VFR. I occasionally ride with
three of them and they seem to have all the qualities your are looking
for.

Ride safe.
Serge
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> I forgot you had been on the long ride to Newfie-land. Now not to be
> offensive but Suzuki has always had better seats than everyone else. It's
> one of the reasons I've always rode Suzi since the first time.
> Steve
>
>
At the time I was shopping around the Gxxr was a bit too track oriented
(yes... more than the F4i and the Katana (recent models) kinda reminded
me of "koi" goldfish in terms of styling.... so when Honda came out with
fuel-injection... SOLD. Heck with comfort. ;D

cya
Sean
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Steve and Sarah wrote:
> Let's see this is an experiment. I need a new motorcycle. I made the
> deal with myself when I quit smoking I could have one. Now I've quit and I
> want all the opinions I can get all the angles covered. What do you suggest
> I buy? And what are your reasons?
>
> Steve

vstrom

good all round bike, plenty quick, good suspension for rough roads,
cheap

I did an 8000 km 8 day trip on it - performed flawlessly.
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The Volusia seat I had seemed perfect but the longer you sat on it, the more
the faom compressed and after about 30 mins you could feel a lump at your
tailbone which was on the base of the seat under the foam. The harder seats
are actually better but they need a thin layer of padding.
After 2 uncomfortable bikes I was beginning to think that Suzuki had shares
in the companies that made aftermarket seats. The Mustang seat was very
comfortable. Surely, Suzuki has the technology and experience to make a
seat.
Wayne
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"Wayne" <wrjones.TakeThisOut@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> The Volusia seat I had seemed perfect but the longer you sat on it, the
> more the faom compressed and after about 30 mins you could feel a lump at
> your tailbone which was on the base of the seat under the foam. The harder
> seats are actually better but they need a thin layer of padding.
> After 2 uncomfortable bikes I was beginning to think that Suzuki had
> shares in the companies that made aftermarket seats. The Mustang seat was
> very comfortable. Surely, Suzuki has the technology and experience to make
> a seat.
> Wayne
I think they put that knowledge into the sport bikes. The seats on the
suzi's were always touted as the best. Until 06 anyway.

Steve
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"Scott" <stromtrooper.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> vstrom
>
> good all round bike, plenty quick, good suspension for rough roads,
> cheap
>
> I did an 8000 km 8 day trip on it - performed flawlessly.
>
Oh man I don't like the look of the V-Strom at all. It's like the
Avalanche or Sport-Trac of the truck world.....totally different look with
all utility focus.

Steve
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"Steve and Sarah" <sandskrieger.RemoveThis@NOSPAM.sasktel.net> wrote in message
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> I think they put that knowledge into the sport bikes. The seats on the
> suzi's were always touted as the best. Until 06 anyway.
>
> Steve
>
One of those 2 bikes was a sport bike. I sense that you want a sport bike
regardless and don't want to be confused with anything that'll change your
mind there's a generation difference between u (I'm 66) . When you are
old and decrepit (and wise) like me you'll want comfort
Wayne
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"Wayne" <wrjones.DeleteThis@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> "Steve and Sarah" <sandskrieger.DeleteThis@NOSPAM.sasktel.net> wrote in message
> news:12l4thar27ld038@corp.supernews.com...
>> I think they put that knowledge into the sport bikes. The seats on
>> the
>> suzi's were always touted as the best. Until 06 anyway.
>>
>> Steve
>>
> One of those 2 bikes was a sport bike. I sense that you want a sport bike
> regardless and don't want to be confused with anything that'll change your
> mind there's a generation difference between u (I'm 66) . When you
> are
> old and decrepit (and wise) like me you'll want comfort
> Wayne
>
>
LOLOLOLOL
That's hilarious man.....Sid is 66 this year(father-in-law) I think maybe
he's stuck in midlife though I wouldn't call it a crisis because he's
enjoying it so much.....you sense pretty well master jedi i have wanted a
sport bike all my life. However I have not logged any serious saddle time
and want to get all the info I can about your rides of the past present and
future so I have more information to guide me in my purchase. I am thinking
about the VFR800 a bit........I also like the Triumph675.....my favorite
bike in my dreams is the GSXR750(see picture if I'm allowed to attach one)
we'll see there are a lot of months till it's time to purchase.

Steve
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In article <12leh6mo3kc8bd4 DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>,
"Steve and Sarah" <sandskrieger DeleteThis @NOSPAM.sasktel.net> wrote:

> "Wayne" <wrjones DeleteThis @newsguy.com> wrote in message
> news:ej36mr028j1@news1.newsguy.com...
> > "Steve and Sarah" <sandskrieger DeleteThis @NOSPAM.sasktel.net> wrote in message
> > news:12l4thar27ld038@corp.supernews.com...
> >> I think they put that knowledge into the sport bikes. The seats on
> >> the
> >> suzi's were always touted as the best. Until 06 anyway.
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> > One of those 2 bikes was a sport bike. I sense that you want a sport bike
> > regardless and don't want to be confused with anything that'll change your
> > mind there's a generation difference between u (I'm 66) . When you
> > are
> > old and decrepit (and wise) like me you'll want comfort
> > Wayne
> >
> >
> LOLOLOLOL
> That's hilarious man.....Sid is 66 this year(father-in-law) I think maybe
> he's stuck in midlife though I wouldn't call it a crisis because he's
> enjoying it so much.....you sense pretty well master jedi i have wanted a
> sport bike all my life. However I have not logged any serious saddle time
> and want to get all the info I can about your rides of the past present and
> future so I have more information to guide me in my purchase. I am thinking
> about the VFR800 a bit........I also like the Triumph675.....my favorite
> bike in my dreams is the GSXR750(see picture if I'm allowed to attach one)
> we'll see there are a lot of months till it's time to purchase.
>
> Steve

Before I consider a Triumph I would check to see if they are still using
Lucas electrical parts. It seems the only thing that lucas ever built
that worked was a vacuum, and it sucked.

Ride safe
Serge
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"Serge" <serge DeleteThis @spamagnet.com> wrote in message
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>> LOLOLOLOL
>> That's hilarious man.....Sid is 66 this year(father-in-law) I think maybe
>> he's stuck in midlife though I wouldn't call it a crisis because he's
>> enjoying it so much.....you sense pretty well master jedi i have wanted a
>> sport bike all my life. However I have not logged any serious saddle
>> time
>> and want to get all the info I can about your rides of the past present
>> and
>> future so I have more information to guide me in my purchase. I am
>> thinking
>> about the VFR800 a bit........I also like the Triumph675.....my favorite
>> bike in my dreams is the GSXR750(see picture if I'm allowed to attach
>> one)
>> we'll see there are a lot of months till it's time to purchase.
>>
>> Steve
>
> Before I consider a Triumph I would check to see if they are still using
> Lucas electrical parts. It seems the only thing that lucas ever built
> that worked was a vacuum, and it sucked.
>
> Ride safe
> Serge

Man that ws funny! That seems to me to be the only thing that detracts
from the Triumph. I don't know enough about the reliability of it or
anything. The Zook has a proven track record and is very reliable. God I
hate Winter.

Steve
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>>> Steve
>> Before I consider a Triumph I would check to see if they are still using
>> Lucas electrical parts. It seems the only thing that lucas ever built
>> that worked was a vacuum, and it sucked.

My friend has Triumph ST... I think he has something like 97,000 km on
it with only regular maintenance. There is no sign of it wearing out yet...

cya
Sean
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> I'm looking for a sidecar hack. Partly to extend the season (I
> understand that sidecars can be driven in the winter), and partly so
> that we can include the pooch in our adventures. Been watching Ebay but
> the thought of buying something sight unseen scares me.
>
> Ride safe.
> Serge

I agree with you on Ebay. I suppose if you traded many bikes per year
your would get a decent deal on average (most good, and the occasional
dog), but buying just one bike seems a bit risky. Although I think most
sellers are pretty honest... I might buy a bike on Ebay but I would
have to drive to the seller and check it out first.

cya
Sean
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