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roadkill0000 · 06-07-2009, 11:51 PM

I can't find a bike for me

... Here's why. I ride daily, all year round and go 2-up occasionaly. I love the look and sound of italian bikes like the Aprilia and Ducati but I hear that they really suck when it comes to maintenance. That simply wont work since my bike is my main form of transportation. I know I dont want a Harley, and I know I definitely HATE the styling on nearly all jap bikes. Triumph has good maintenance but The Triple's aren't any good for commuting and comfort.

.......to break it down, and maybe help some...

I'm a BIG fan of:
comfortable ergo's
naked bikes
lightweight cruisers
750-1200cc's of power
not terrible maintenance

I'm NOT a fan of:
jap styling and sound
bikes that come with windshields and alot of fairing
really hunched over racing ergonomics

what the hell should I get? I originally wanted the aprilia shiver before I heard they are nightmarish for maintenance. Ducati I hear isn't much better. harleys xr1200 is close but I read its vibrates like hell.

am I picky or WHAT!! haha. any help is greatly appreciated, if you think you might know a bike, or better yet convince me out of something, let me know. thx

Dr_Sprocket · 06-08-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkill0000

I can't find a bike for me

... Here's why. I ride daily, all year round and go 2-up occasionaly. I love the look and sound of italian bikes like the Aprilia and Ducati but I hear that they really suck when it comes to maintenance. That simply wont work since my bike is my main form of transportation. I know I dont want a Harley, and I know I definitely HATE the styling on nearly all jap bikes. Triumph has good maintenance but The Triple's aren't any good for commuting and comfort.

.......to break it down, and maybe help some...

I'm a BIG fan of:
comfortable ergo's
naked bikes
lightweight cruisers
750-1200cc's of power
not terrible maintenance

I'm NOT a fan of:
jap styling and sound
bikes that come with windshields and alot of fairing
really hunched over racing ergonomics

what the hell should I get? I originally wanted the aprilia shiver before I heard they are nightmarish for maintenance. Ducati I hear isn't much better. harleys xr1200 is close but I read its vibrates like hell.

am I picky or WHAT!! haha. any help is greatly appreciated, if you think you might know a bike, or better yet convince me out of something, let me know. thx

There is one bike that will fit your needs:
BUELL - Low maintenance, nimble, good for two-up touring, v-twin character and grunt
Myth: "They vibrate like hell." Fact: They vibrate a lot at idle, smooth out as the revs pick up.
Check out the Ulysses. If that's too tall, try to find and TT model and throw some saddle bags on it.

Kenneth_Moore · 06-08-2009, 04:37 AM

You could buy a Sportster to address most of your criteria, but you sound too young to fit the marketing image of Harley-Davidson.

pplassm · 06-08-2009, 05:10 AM

How about this.

Find a used 2003 SV1000. The naked one.

It'll be cheap, so you can customize it to your heart's content.

90 degree v-twin sound: Check
"Interesting" styling: Check
Japanese reliability: Check

Or, just buy a Speed Triple.

MOKE1K · 06-08-2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkill0000

I can't find a bike for me

... Here's why. I ride daily, all year round and go 2-up occasionaly. I love the look and sound of italian bikes like the Aprilia and Ducati but I hear that they really suck when it comes to maintenance. That simply wont work since my bike is my main form of transportation. I know I dont want a Harley, and I know I definitely HATE the styling on nearly all jap bikes. Triumph has good maintenance but The Triple's aren't any good for commuting and comfort.

.......to break it down, and maybe help some...

I'm a BIG fan of:
comfortable ergo's
naked bikes
lightweight cruisers
750-1200cc's of power
not terrible maintenance

I'm NOT a fan of:
jap styling and sound
bikes that come with windshields and alot of fairing
really hunched over racing ergonomics

what the hell should I get? I originally wanted the aprilia shiver before I heard they are nightmarish for maintenance. Ducati I hear isn't much better. harleys xr1200 is close but I read its vibrates like hell.

am I picky or WHAT!! haha. any help is greatly appreciated, if you think you might know a bike, or better yet convince me out of something, let me know. thx

You sound very closed minded, which will have you passing multiple Japanese dealers to get your parts for service. Once their you'll also find you'll probably have to order some obscure part they never have instock. This obviously is excluding the Harley and Japanese Dealers.

Ducatis, Triumphs, and Aprilli's ARE great bikes but you'll pass several Harley and Japanese dealers on the way. Besides not all Japanese bikes are "hunched over racing ergos"? FZ1, SV650,DL650,SV1000,DL1000The list goes on,......

SmokeU · 06-08-2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkill0000

Triumph has good maintenance but The Triple's aren't any good for commuting and comfort.

.......to break it down, and maybe help some...

I'm a BIG fan of:
comfortable ergo's
naked bikes
lightweight cruisers
750-1200cc's of power
not terrible maintenance

I'm NOT a fan of:
jap styling and sound
bikes that come with windshields and alot of fairing
really hunched over racing ergonomics

what the hell should I get? I originally wanted the aprilia shiver before I heard they are nightmarish for maintenance. Ducati I hear isn't much better. harleys xr1200 is close but I read its vibrates like hell.

am I picky or WHAT!! haha. any help is greatly appreciated, if you think you might know a bike, or better yet convince me out of something, let me know. thx

What's wrong with Triumph triples?!

longride · 06-08-2009, 05:53 AM

After reading through all your posts so far Roadkill, maybe a 800cc V-four sportbike may be more to your liking? What do you think? I know what I am beginning to think.

pushrod · 06-08-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeU

What's wrong with Triumph triples?!

Maybe he got confused with the older crowd, and those big, lumbering, shiny bagger kinda bikes.

I know my '03 Triple commutes well. It cross-country's well, it seems to take what few corners I encounter well. Sounds great; it's as reliable as a hammer. Mid 30's in town, 50+ on the road. Late model used ones go for good deal kind of money...

Yeh. Pass on the Triples. They're crap.

seruzawa · 06-08-2009, 07:05 AM

Tiger, dude, Tiger.

acecycleins · 06-08-2009, 09:33 AM

Triumph Tiger 2008-2009. Previous generation was their "Adventure" bike. The Sprint is a great bike but the underseat exhaust won't make the passenger happy at stop lights. The new Aprilia Shiver will not cost you any more in service than you're usual Suzuki SV. They are about to release a "R" version with fairing. MotoGuzzi Griso is a good choice. An older BMW R1100/1200R would be a smoking choice. You're not limited- You're just too narrow in what you think is good.

06-07-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
roadkill0000 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 34	Need help... the UNIVERSE wont let me pick a bike I like I can't find a bike for me ... Here's why. I ride daily, all year round and go 2-up occasionaly. I love the look and sound of italian bikes like the Aprilia and Ducati but I hear that they really suck when it comes to maintenance. That simply wont work since my bike is my main form of transportation. I know I dont want a Harley, and I know I definitely HATE the styling on nearly all jap bikes. Triumph has good maintenance but The Triple's aren't any good for commuting and comfort. .......to break it down, and maybe help some... I'm a BIG fan of: comfortable ergo's naked bikes lightweight cruisers 750-1200cc's of power not terrible maintenance I'm NOT a fan of: jap styling and sound bikes that come with windshields and alot of fairing really hunched over racing ergonomics what the hell should I get? I originally wanted the aprilia shiver before I heard they are nightmarish for maintenance. Ducati I hear isn't much better. harleys xr1200 is close but I read its vibrates like hell. am I picky or WHAT!! haha. any help is greatly appreciated, if you think you might know a bike, or better yet convince me out of something, let me know. thx Last edited by roadkill0000 : 06-08-2009 at 12:36 AM.

06-08-2009, 04:37 AM	#3
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	You could buy a Sportster to address most of your criteria, but you sound too young to fit the marketing image of Harley-Davidson. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

06-08-2009, 05:10 AM	#4
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	How about this. Find a used 2003 SV1000. The naked one. It'll be cheap, so you can customize it to your heart's content. 90 degree v-twin sound: Check "Interesting" styling: Check Japanese reliability: Check Or, just buy a Speed Triple. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

06-08-2009, 05:53 AM	#7
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	After reading through all your posts so far Roadkill, maybe a 800cc V-four sportbike may be more to your liking? What do you think? I know what I am beginning to think. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

06-08-2009, 07:05 AM	#9
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,405	Tiger, dude, Tiger. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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06-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#10
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Triumph Tiger 2008-2009. Previous generation was their "Adventure" bike. The Sprint is a great bike but the underseat exhaust won't make the passenger happy at stop lights. The new Aprilia Shiver will not cost you any more in service than you're usual Suzuki SV. They are about to release a "R" version with fairing. MotoGuzzi Griso is a good choice. An older BMW R1100/1200R would be a smoking choice. You're not limited- You're just too narrow in what you think is good. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.