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Title: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: jserio on February 17, 2009, 09:25:56 AM
http://powersports.honda.com/furyreveal/#/home
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: The Buddha on February 17, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=46494.0

Need fat rear tar, and the 1300 motor is a joke, should ahve the 1800 VTX motor in it.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: jserio on February 17, 2009, 09:48:48 AM
200 tire isn't fat?  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: cafeboy on February 17, 2009, 11:54:15 AM
I just want the front wheel for my bike.
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: jserio on February 17, 2009, 11:55:41 AM
i haven't seen any info as far as price though. anyone else know someting i dont?  :dunno_white:  hopefully it's not overpriced that that dn-1 thingy. *shudders*  :cookoo:
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: The Buddha on February 17, 2009, 12:03:15 PM
240-300 tar minimum. Anyone who wants a 45 rake needs a 280 tar.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: jserio on February 17, 2009, 12:10:03 PM
you don't think there is such a thing as too big a tire?  :D
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: The Buddha on February 17, 2009, 12:15:46 PM
Yea, 45 deg rake = 270 minimum rear tar.
No one needs a 45 rake either.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 17, 2009, 01:13:59 PM
to much bling... if I was ever going to by a cruiser it would be American made.. just something about Japanese bikes that doesnt scream bad ass cruiser /chopper
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: Paulcet on February 17, 2009, 04:33:59 PM
I'll say it again:  Show, no go= BLOWS
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: ohgood on February 17, 2009, 04:39:11 PM
i don't understand the need to make machines that have some of the poorest handling, suspension (hello, hardtails bikes ! this is dumb !) ergonomics and fuel efficiency.

not to mention it takes 1/2 a teaspoon of gravel to unseat the rider.

stupid, but oh so 'cool' to people that don't know any better.

also comes to mind:

worthless as
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 17, 2009, 08:54:12 PM
Quote from: jserio on February 17, 2009, 12:10:03 PM
you don't think there is such a thing as too big a tire?  :D
if you see teh size of some of the riders ..... :icon_lol:
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: ohgood on February 17, 2009, 09:06:47 PM
i just read a short preview in a magazine. it's not really a horrid machine, for a poor handling cruiser. lots of engine, lots of machismo. prolly not much fun to actually ride though ;)
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: jserio on February 18, 2009, 07:10:49 AM
i caught my eye as something "different" in honda's line-up.  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: natedawg120 on February 18, 2009, 08:31:09 AM
Hey ohgood, its not a hardtail just looks like it is.  I think it is an alright machine if you dig that type of bike, however i don't :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: The Buddha on February 19, 2009, 11:16:50 AM
Engineered by bean counters, priced by engineers, painted by marketing reps, and sold by painters.
Sorta like having british cooks, french administrators, german police and Italian engineers.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: honda has a new toy.....thoughts?
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 19, 2009, 11:20:43 AM
Quote from: The Buddha on February 19, 2009, 11:16:50 AM
Engineered by bean counters, priced by engineers, painted by marketing reps, and sold by painters.
Sorta like having british cooks, french administrators, german police and Italian engineers.
Cool.
Buddha.

so poor food, funny administration, stern enforcement and beautiful design? lol