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Buzglyd · 05-30-2003, 02:30 AM

SV650!! Put some peg lowers on it.

Concours! It's a great value.

600 Supersports! Screw your knees, the price/performance ratio can't be beat.

Used VFR! After you've ridden all the others you'll know this is the best.

longride · 05-30-2003, 02:36 AM

You are cruel Buz!

HelterSkelter · 05-30-2003, 02:37 AM

Anything with an inline 4, all that real world power and torque will make you forget about your aging joints.

longride · 05-30-2003, 02:39 AM

If your trippin' on it, the Nomad would be my choice. It's got all the goods to go the distance in comfort. Bad price/performance ratio, and it isn't an SV650, but those old bones should be happy on it.

Hadji · 05-30-2003, 03:23 AM

How about the R1150R? Or the Cruiser R1150C? Even better, how about a Moto Guzzi California? See http://www.motorcycledaily.com/28may..._evtouring.htm for a recent test ride.

Singles and Twins, Baby! Singles and Twins!

Lowrez · 05-30-2003, 03:28 AM

I enjoyed riding my father-in-law's Nomad and would definately say it is one of the best large bikes I've ridden. I wouldn't want to take the twisties as fast as I would on a sport bike, but it'd be fun nonetheless.

As for the joints, I'd suggest doing something silly like yoga. I've found that a little regular practice really helps the knees and allows me to concentrate more on my riding and less on the odd sounds and feelings in my legs.

Captain_1 · 05-30-2003, 03:43 AM

The California is an excellent choice. Great handling + brakes, flexible motor and you can't beat the soul factor. You can also get a great deal right now on new '02 models (see Cycletrader.com). I would buy one myself if I did'nt already own one. The BMW 1150R is another great bike (highly refined compared to the goose, but without the character) and the ergos are more aggressive (higher pegs than the old 1100).

How about a H-D Road King?

seruzawa · 05-30-2003, 03:54 AM

Screw the cruisers.

Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple.......

Or a Bonnie T100.

Check 'em out.

sarnali · 05-30-2003, 05:00 AM

If you're trading in because of creaky joints DON'T get an R1150R. I'm 6'2 with a 32 in. inseam and glass knees and believe me if you're near those dimensions the R1150R will be a tight fit even with the "comfort" saddle. Other than that it's a cool bike. I spent alot of time in Triumph dealerships lately because I was interested in the Trophy 1200, I ended up with a BMW because I wanted to ride a twin for a while but that Speedmaster really caught my eye. You already have experiance with Triumph so I you like them get the Speedmaster. I'm going to ride this beemer for a few years and see what Triumph comes up with to replace the Trophy, then maybe I'll trade up. That is unless I can find one of those dandy SV650's for a good price..........

mcjunkie · 05-30-2003, 05:22 AM

>>Considering: Triumph Speedmaster, Yamaha V-Star Custom 1100 or Kawasaki Nomad 1500.Man that speedmaster sounds cool. I think it's that 270Â° crank that really does it for me.
Instead of the Nomad, have you considered the Mean Streak? I think it's nearly as comfortable as the Nomad and better looking by a lot. Love those bar risers on it. A buddy just bought one, and it is ergonomically perfect (for me @ 6'2") and has an really comfy seat. Also it has surprising amount of O.E. get-up-and-go. and it looks cool, did I say that already?

05-30-2003, 02:30 AM	#1
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Do I really need to say this? SV650!! Put some peg lowers on it. Concours! It's a great value. 600 Supersports! Screw your knees, the price/performance ratio can't be beat. Used VFR! After you've ridden all the others you'll know this is the best. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

05-30-2003, 02:36 AM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Do I really need to say this? You are cruel Buz! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

05-30-2003, 02:37 AM	#3
HelterSkelter Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 320	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy Anything with an inline 4, all that real world power and torque will make you forget about your aging joints.

05-30-2003, 02:39 AM	#4
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy If your trippin' on it, the Nomad would be my choice. It's got all the goods to go the distance in comfort. Bad price/performance ratio, and it isn't an SV650, but those old bones should be happy on it. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

05-30-2003, 03:23 AM	#5
Hadji Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 129	BMW R1150R? How about the R1150R? Or the Cruiser R1150C? Even better, how about a Moto Guzzi California? See http://www.motorcycledaily.com/28may..._evtouring.htm for a recent test ride. Singles and Twins, Baby! Singles and Twins!

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05-30-2003, 03:28 AM	#6
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy I enjoyed riding my father-in-law's Nomad and would definately say it is one of the best large bikes I've ridden. I wouldn't want to take the twisties as fast as I would on a sport bike, but it'd be fun nonetheless. As for the joints, I'd suggest doing something silly like yoga. I've found that a little regular practice really helps the knees and allows me to concentrate more on my riding and less on the odd sounds and feelings in my legs.

05-30-2003, 03:43 AM	#7
Captain_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Re: The Goose is loose The California is an excellent choice. Great handling + brakes, flexible motor and you can't beat the soul factor. You can also get a great deal right now on new '02 models (see Cycletrader.com). I would buy one myself if I did'nt already own one. The BMW 1150R is another great bike (highly refined compared to the goose, but without the character) and the ergos are more aggressive (higher pegs than the old 1100). How about a H-D Road King?

05-30-2003, 03:54 AM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy Screw the cruisers. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple. Speed Triple....... Or a Bonnie T100. Check 'em out. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

05-30-2003, 05:00 AM	#9
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy If you're trading in because of creaky joints DON'T get an R1150R. I'm 6'2 with a 32 in. inseam and glass knees and believe me if you're near those dimensions the R1150R will be a tight fit even with the "comfort" saddle. Other than that it's a cool bike. I spent alot of time in Triumph dealerships lately because I was interested in the Trophy 1200, I ended up with a BMW because I wanted to ride a twin for a while but that Speedmaster really caught my eye. You already have experiance with Triumph so I you like them get the Speedmaster. I'm going to ride this beemer for a few years and see what Triumph comes up with to replace the Trophy, then maybe I'll trade up. That is unless I can find one of those dandy SV650's for a good price..........

05-30-2003, 05:22 AM	#10
mcjunkie Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 58	Re: One more MOhawk Fantasy >>Considering: Triumph Speedmaster, Yamaha V-Star Custom 1100 or Kawasaki Nomad 1500.Man that speedmaster sounds cool. I think it's that 270Â° crank that really does it for me. Instead of the Nomad, have you considered the Mean Streak? I think it's nearly as comfortable as the Nomad and better looking by a lot. Love those bar risers on it. A buddy just bought one, and it is ergonomically perfect (for me @ 6'2") and has an really comfy seat. Also it has surprising amount of O.E. get-up-and-go. and it looks cool, did I say that already?