lucifer search for a new bike

Twisted · June 25, 2011, 12:28:10 AM

If you want a good looking bike have a look at the Triumph Thruxtons.

mister · June 25, 2011, 04:06:54 AM

The W800 is also a nice bike to ride. Feels a little like the GS but still noice

Have you thought about a VStrom? Or a BMW F800R - sounds good, 86 hp but man the thing can go.

Michael

lucifer_mr2 · June 25, 2011, 05:19:42 AM

I might look at them, but in reality I was really impressed by the Harley 48.

Riding along it was nice and smooth, but stop at the lights and it's shaking away. Didn't do too badly around the corners either, felt stable and turned in easily. Liked the switches on them as well, the self cancelling indicators were great. Turns out I really like the foot forward riding position. First time I had riden a bike like that and it was just natural. $500 now and the rest when it arrives and I can get one for Christmas. Only thing I will need to be careful of it the range, only got about 130km or so from them, a bigger tank would be on the list of things to get.

Will just have to work out how to come out to my mates.

ghostrider_23 · June 25, 2011, 05:35:27 AM

Go with what you like not what other people think is cool. My first bike was an 84 Harley Roadster XLS. Yeah it was cool and fun at the time not riding with a helmet or any gear. I ended up selling it back in 98 because I didn't really ride it that much and it wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be.

This year about 4 months ago I bought an 09 GSF500 and hotdog, man this thing is fun!!!! I have rode more with the GS than I did with the Harely in these last 4 months. Can't image going riding without my helmet (even though I've try) and love my gear.

Point being, go with what "gives you a tent" or like. There will always be a bike forum of some sort, bike club and people who will and won't judge you so do what makes you the happiest.

I have a saying, "Live your life to the fullest. Take time to enjoy everyday. Don't get caught up in the little things. There comes a time when life stops given and begins to start taking."

tykho · June 25, 2011, 06:25:41 AM

You're trying a nice variety of bikes, shopping for a new one is always fun. If you get a chance and see a nice one, try out a 954RR, it's by far the most comfortable supersport I've ridden on, and the powerband is great. Plenty of power throughout the entire range. And they look freaking sick

mister · June 25, 2011, 12:32:49 PM

To add to ghost's comment... YOU need to be comfortable on the bike too. Uncomfortable bike means reluctance to ride. Means, no more riding but a nice looking machine in the garage.

Michael

lucifer_mr2 · June 26, 2011, 01:46:51 AM

Looking around on the net at newish second hand Sportsters. Looks like I can get a Nightster for about $14000. Change the rego for about $1000. Add forward controls for about $500. All up around $15500 (plus insurance at about $700/year) without any waiting time. Plus some of them come with a few aftermarket bits (plus the stock).

Twisted · June 27, 2011, 12:57:00 AM

Do they make the irons in 1200cc. They look great all matt black.

lucifer_mr2 · June 27, 2011, 03:31:41 AM

Sort of, it's called the Nightster. Only this year is the last for them, and they've all been sold (last week ago). There might be some minor details between them, apart from the engine, but in reality they are the same.

mister · June 27, 2011, 03:44:28 AM

Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on June 27, 2011, 03:31:41 AM
Sort of, it's called the Nightster. Only this year is the last for them, and they've all been sold (last week ago). There might be some minor details between them, apart from the engine, but in reality they are the same.

Have you tried...

Bundaberg Motorcycles
Brisbane Motorcycles
Express Motorcycles

I think you'll have some luck with them...

Michael

ryott52 · June 27, 2011, 06:35:04 AM

Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on June 27, 2011, 03:31:41 AM
Sort of, it's called the Nightster. Only this year is the last for them, and they've all been sold (last week ago). There might be some minor details between them, apart from the engine, but in reality they are the same.

So just pick up a sporty and a couple cans of black spraypaint, then you've got a nightster on the cheap and nobody'll be the wiser.

Twisted · June 29, 2011, 10:08:26 PM

Went to the motorcycle dealer a block from my house and guess what was in the lot?

http://www.justauto.com.au/dealer/expressmotorcycles/for-sale/45f5cc4e-0c89-4aca-ba27-6428a1a0d8df

Looks great with all the matt black.

mister · June 30, 2011, 03:15:45 AM

Quote from: Twisted on June 29, 2011, 10:08:26 PM
Went to the motorcycle dealer a block from my house and guess what was in the lot?

http://www.justauto.com.au/dealer/expressmotorcycles/for-sale/45f5cc4e-0c89-4aca-ba27-6428a1a0d8df

Looks great with all the matt black.

Yup. That's why I suggested them. All three I suggested have Nighsters. So they Are available. Shipping interstate can be arranged through Bikes Only - or hop a cheap flight after the volcanic ash settles and ride it home

Michael

lucifer_mr2 · June 30, 2011, 03:34:15 AM

Tempting. I far to busy for the next few weeks to start looking at bikes for a bit. Spending a week kicking around the Sydney Olympic park.

lucifer_mr2 · July 10, 2011, 12:02:02 AM

Well looked at more bikes over the weekend, really narrowed the search down a bit. I think I've found the bike I will buy.

It's a Nightster, second hand, but looks better than the bikes on the showroom at the dealership (not even joking). Fitted with easily $4000 worth of aftermarket goodies, but also got all the original stuff with the sale. They couple have three bikes and are selling the smallest as it doesn't get ridden any more. A little more expensive than some of the other bikes, but no extra costs like rego establishment fees.

mister · August 16, 2011, 09:46:50 PM

Quote from: lucifer_mr2 on July 10, 2011, 12:02:02 AM
Well looked at more bikes over the weekend, really narrowed the search down a bit. I think I've found the bike I will buy.

It's a Nightster, second hand, but looks better than the bikes on the showroom at the dealership (not even joking). Fitted with easily $4000 worth of aftermarket goodies, but also got all the original stuff with the sale. They couple have three bikes and are selling the smallest as it doesn't get ridden any more. A little more expensive than some of the other bikes, but no extra costs like rego establishment fees.

So did you end up getting it?

Michael

lucifer_mr2 · February 01, 2015, 03:01:43 AM

Holy thread revival!!!

Didn't end up with the Nightster. Can't even remember why. Ended up with a 48. Brand new. Now got 50,000 miles on it. Modified tastefully. Loving it. Has been through hell though. Belting around the dirt with adventure riders. Crashed a few time (rear ended). Taken halfway across the country. Great bike.

Still have my GS, but might get around to selling it. Even though I've been loving riding it this weekend.

FirstGS500E · February 01, 2015, 11:46:31 AM

The only Harley I have interest in is the xr1200x. I really like the euro sport touring style of that bike. They're hard to find here in the states and I don't even think they make them at all here now. I'm still set on my next bike being a yamaha fz6. I haven't got to test ride it yet but the one I sat on at the dealership feels just right. It's used and set up for touring real nice. $4,000 though w 50k miles. Still hunting for a better priced one.

Suzuki Stevo · February 01, 2015, 01:49:35 PM

I am thinking about going to the darkside with a Boulevard M50 or M90?

MeeLee · February 01, 2015, 05:42:57 PM

I've always been eyeballing a Honda CN700X or a CN750x.

Comfort ride, Power enough for highways, and low revving (about as good of Mpg a 750cc can get stock...

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