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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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An age progression for me.
Sports bikes and tourers through street fighter and suoermoto and now cruisers. Too old to be chucking myself at the scenery. Just cruise and look at it.  |
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"What do you prefer and why ? (Yes i get yhey are completely different types of bikes but if you where to only own one)"
Got to be a cruiser they look and sound awesome, loving your bike especially with the lady riding it. |
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Well I have a few different styles in my shed...and to be honest I threw my Harley Fatboy down the road in June... too quick and ran out of ground clearance boom down it went... busted collarbone .bike needed a new exhaust.... got away with one....so my tip lol ....cruise on a cruiser....I used ride it like my super motard....not anymore. |
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I've had a indian scout bobber and it was all about comfort and noise. Now I've a bmw s1000rr and it's speed and looks and it's made me a better rider. Need to think quicker and can actually take a corner without grinding the pegs .  |
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Started out on Harley fat boy. Now superbike (1299). I spent a lot of time getting it comfy. I can ride it all day now.
Bobble along when in that mood and push on like a 20 year old when I’m that way out. |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
"I've had a indian scout bobber and it was all about comfort and noise. Now I've a bmw s1000rr and it's speed and looks and it's made me a better rider. Need to think quicker and can actually take a corner without grinding the pegs . "
I have a bobber for the more sedate ride and a Triumph Explorer 1200xrx for the quicker adrenaline fueled ride. Explorer is a lot more comfortable than my blade which I still say was the best, most exciting bike I've ever owned, a rocket ship |
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"I've had a indian scout bobber and it was all about comfort and noise. Now I've a bmw s1000rr and it's speed and looks and it's made me a better rider. Need to think quicker and can actually take a corner without grinding the pegs .
I have a bobber for the more sedate ride and a Triumph Explorer 1200xrx for the quicker adrenaline fueled ride. Explorer is a lot more comfortable than my blade which I still say was the best, most exciting bike I've ever owned, a rocket ship "
I've owned a few blades my 954 was a favourite |
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Yep loved my 954's..if i had the money I'd buy another tomorrow..got an S1000xr now great fun and comfort..don't think i would suit a cruiser..well not yet!
"I've had a indian scout bobber and it was all about comfort and noise. Now I've a bmw s1000rr and it's speed and looks and it's made me a better rider. Need to think quicker and can actually take a corner without grinding the pegs .
I have a bobber for the more sedate ride and a Triumph Explorer 1200xrx for the quicker adrenaline fueled ride. Explorer is a lot more comfortable than my blade which I still say was the best, most exciting bike I've ever owned, a rocket ship
I've owned a few blades my 954 was a favourite "
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Over the years I have had all sorts, but never a sports bike, they have never appealed to me.
I’ve had a fizzle, a 250 Suzuki, a 250 super dream, z750 twin, (which I bought in Germany in late 70’s a rare bike now by all accounts). Moved on to bmw tourers, last one being a R1100Rt, then moved to a Harley sportster, at my age I found riding a naked too bloody exhausting, having to hold on for grim death all day long.
So I currently have a Streetglide which I really enjoy riding. Comfortable and sounds great too.
I do find lots of (mostly sports)bikers have a negative opinion on Harley’s. For me whether you are on a 50cc moped or the biggest, fastest most expensive bike going, if ur on two wheels you will do for me.
For all those that look down on smaller bikes it’s worth remembering which bike has sold the most around the world………. the humble Honda Cub 90 ??????? |
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Starting my journey into riding, I started late and can't stop kicking myself for not getting a bike sooner. I've not got as much experience as some riders on here. Saying all that, after riding a dullville, I fell asleep.
After riding a FJR I creamed.
After riding my VMAX I needed counselling and new shoulders from its ass kicking acceleration. Then to top it off I swapped the max for a Blackbird and fuck me it's a nawty bike.
So to get to the point I prefer a sports cruiser it ticks all the boxes..  |
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"Starting my journey into riding, I started late and can't stop kicking myself for not getting a bike sooner. I've not got as much experience as some riders on here. Saying all that, after riding a dullville, I fell asleep.
After riding a FJR I creamed.
After riding my VMAX I needed counselling and new shoulders from its ass kicking acceleration. Then to top it off I swapped the max for a Blackbird and fuck me it's a nawty bike.
So to get to the point I prefer a sports cruiser it ticks all the boxes.. "
Have you had a go on a triumph sprint st 1050 ,I own one and they are a great sports tourer . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had a 998 Ducati that I did everything on even spent a month touring around Italy with a tank bag and throw over panniers and i did a few track days, great fun, I don't know why you need a tourer, I had a goldwing back in the day found it boring and everything touched down in corners I now have a old school Monster that does everything I need it to do |
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Sports bike. But nowadays adventure bike .Triumph 1200 Explorer i can mix it with a lot of Sports bikes, with the comfort and the luxury of having panniers and top box .ive shocked a few sportbike riders along the way as it handles. |
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I've had every bike from the Honda CBR1000f to shitty Harley Davidson Dyna Glide 1450cc. The Yamaha Raider 1900cc (chopper style) was good fun but now I'm more than happy with my Yamaha Royal Star 1300 with auto cruise and straight through pipes ha ha. Actually rode from Halifax Yorkshire down to Hastings 3 weeks ago and only took me 6 hours with fuel stops |
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"What do you prefer and why ? (Yes i get yhey are completely different types of bikes but if you where to only own one)"
I've had the Harley Dyna Glide 1450cc and thought it was a pile of crap lol. Then I've had the Yamaha Raider 1900cc, I'm currently riding the Yamaha Royal Star xvz1300 and this is an amazing machine. Not sports bike fast but omg so comfortable. Pity I can't send you a picture of my bikes lol. But yeah the star is what I'm keeping with. (well that and the Triumph 6.50 chopper I built back in 1998, I'll never get rid of that ha ha) |
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By *ragaCouple
over a year ago
Salisbury |
"Over the years I have had all sorts, but never a sports bike, they have never appealed to me.
I’ve had a fizzle, a 250 Suzuki, a 250 super dream, z750 twin, (which I bought in Germany in late 70’s a rare bike now by all accounts). Moved on to bmw tourers, last one being a R1100Rt, then moved to a Harley sportster, at my age I found riding a naked too bloody exhausting, having to hold on for grim death all day long.
So I currently have a Streetglide which I really enjoy riding. Comfortable and sounds great too.
I do find lots of (mostly sports)bikers have a negative opinion on Harley’s. For me whether you are on a 50cc moped or the biggest, fastest most expensive bike going, if ur on two wheels you will do for me.
For all those that look down on smaller bikes it’s worth remembering which bike has sold the most around the world………. the humble Honda Cub 90 ???????"
Also came off an R1100 RT, but too heavy for me now...made the change to a superscooter - Honda Forza 750...a revelation...maybe nit vool in the UK, but ridden twice the distance overall than on my BMW.... |
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By *ragaCouple
over a year ago
Salisbury |
"Over the years I have had all sorts, but never a sports bike, they have never appealed to me.
I’ve had a fizzle, a 250 Suzuki, a 250 super dream, z750 twin, (which I bought in Germany in late 70’s a rare bike now by all accounts). Moved on to bmw tourers, last one being a R1100Rt, then moved to a Harley sportster, at my age I found riding a naked too bloody exhausting, having to hold on for grim death all day long.
So I currently have a Streetglide which I really enjoy riding. Comfortable and sounds great too.
I do find lots of (mostly sports)bikers have a negative opinion on Harley’s. For me whether you are on a 50cc moped or the biggest, fastest most expensive bike going, if ur on two wheels you will do for me.
For all those that look down on smaller bikes it’s worth remembering which bike has sold the most around the world………. the humble Honda Cub 90 ???????
Also came off an R1100 RT, but too heavy for me now...made the change to a superscooter - Honda Forza 750...a revelation...maybe nit vool in the UK, but ridden twice the distance overall than on my BMW...."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sports bike. But nowadays adventure bike .Triumph 1200 Explorer i can mix it with a lot of Sports bikes, with the comfort and the luxury of having panniers and top box .ive shocked a few sportbike riders along the way as it handles."
long time since I've had a top box ruins the handling especially if you have shit in it tank bag and a set of throwover panniers is the way forward !
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Sports bike. But nowadays adventure bike .Triumph 1200 Explorer i can mix it with a lot of Sports bikes, with the comfort and the luxury of having panniers and top box .ive shocked a few sportbike riders along the way as it handles. long time since I've had a top box ruins the handling especially if you have shit in it tank bag and a set of throwover panniers is the way forward !"
Couldn't disagree more. Went to Alps few years ago on my Pan, my mate on his blackbird couldn't shake me off. Top box didn't hold me back. He was amazed at the handling of my Pan  |
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By *ev257Man
over a year ago
cardiff |
The bike I just love the look of n it looks like a classic whenever I think of 1970s bikes is the royal enfield interceptor 650.
Not the fastest bike in the world, but I just love it, reminds me so much of my 1st bikes I had in early 80's.
Never fails to make me smile whenever I get on her. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sports bike. But nowadays adventure bike .Triumph 1200 Explorer i can mix it with a lot of Sports bikes, with the comfort and the luxury of having panniers and top box .ive shocked a few sportbike riders along the way as it handles. long time since I've had a top box ruins the handling especially if you have shit in it tank bag and a set of throwover panniers is the way forward !
Couldn't disagree more. Went to Alps few years ago on my Pan, my mate on his blackbird couldn't shake me off. Top box didn't hold me back. He was amazed at the handling of my Pan "
granted they aren't bad and used by the police for a while but hardly pretty though and I'd class a blackbird as a sports tourer by modern standards so quite similar bikes really. My point was a Sports bike nowadays will do everything so you just add the tankbag and Throwovers for the long trip, you don't have to ride a massive lumbering tourer all year just for that one trip a year or maybe ever 4 years |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
My pan could do everything my blade could but not at break neck speed, just as much fun. Explorer 1200 very similar but a bit more aggressive than the pan. Funny you say if touring all the time a tourer is good. Is it not the same with a sports bike, if you are doing track days all year it makes sense, but to be on the road these days with all the traffic and speed limits just doesn't make sense to have one for a bimble round the countryside every weekend  |
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I used to ride sports bikes, last one was an RSV, then came the time a few years back where I'd get home and was hobling round like an old man. Ditched the RSV and bought myself a fatbob which I swapped for a Street Glide Special. Never looked back ?? |
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It depends what type of biking you like to do. If it's a thrash through the hills, then a sports bike. If you want to tour, ir do lots of miles each day, it's a tourer.
Tried years ago to tour on a sports bike...Big mistake, so painful |
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By *DFL6828Man
over a year ago
Leicester |
Currently have 2 cruisers, a Yamaha XVS950 midnight star that il be getting rid of next year's and a Yamaha XV1900 cruiser.
Only ever had a 1 naked sports bike and came off it, so it's cruisers for me |
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I’d love another sports bike but the riding position would cripple me in about 10 minutes lol .. I’m torn between a gsx1400 and xjr1300, like them both equally, I’d also love a Harley 48 very different to the first two but love the looks  |
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By *JandCMCouple
over a year ago
cardiff |
Had a cruiser till last year, was giving me a pain in the back, don't like the look of sports bikes myself, so got myself an RE interceptor 650 n loving it.
Fast enough to have fun on but not too fast to get you into too much trouble.
Also just love the look of it, reminds me so much of my 1st bikes I had in the mid 1980's.
Ticks the boxes on so many levels.
Also the wife loves the new bike so much she at 52 now is learning to ride as she wants to have it. |
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So I have both a cruiser (Vulcan S Cafe 650) and a racer (ZZR600) and honestly I can’t pick between them specifically.
Horses for courses really.
Also cruisers aren’t really any better for your spine or prostate. Just don’t fold in to ever sports bike you ride and you’ll be fine |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What do you prefer and why ? (Yes i get yhey are completely different types of bikes but if you where to only own one)"
Cruisers and chops. Had occasional sports bike, but found more smiles to the miles on more laid back rides. Injuries, both bike and work, now mean a trike. But it's still a cruiser type. |
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"Im in my 20s and ride a Harley davidson dyna and a yamaha xvs1100 "
We have an xvs650 love it! Haven't rode it in over a year maybe it's time to dig it out next year. Would love a harley.
Had a few sports bikes cbr600rr was my favourite wish I hadn't of sold that.
Give me a cruiser any day over a sports bike though |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Im in my 20s and ride a Harley davidson dyna and a yamaha xvs1100
We have an xvs650 love it! Haven't rode it in over a year maybe it's time to dig it out next year. Would love a harley.
Had a few sports bikes cbr600rr was my favourite wish I hadn't of sold that.
Give me a cruiser any day over a sports bike though "
The XVS1100 is a better bike than the 650. Much more grunt for two's up. |
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I've always ridden sport bikes, starting with a YPVS, then onto 4 strokes, current bike is an FZR400. I have been tempted by a Royal Enfield, but the cafe racer Continental GT, not the cruiser. I once had a sit on a Harley, nope, hated it. |
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"Im in my 20s and ride a Harley davidson dyna and a yamaha xvs1100
We have an xvs650 love it! Haven't rode it in over a year maybe it's time to dig it out next year. Would love a harley.
Had a few sports bikes cbr600rr was my favourite wish I hadn't of sold that.
Give me a cruiser any day over a sports bike though
The XVS1100 is a better bike than the 650. Much more grunt for two's up. "
I brought it as a project paid very little for it. Absolutely love it. The extra grunt doesn't really bother me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The XVS1100 is a better bike than the 650. Much more grunt for two's up.
I brought it as a project paid very little for it. Absolutely love it. The extra grunt doesn't really bother me "
Yes, the XVS650 still a good bike. Had one over 10 years ago. Our xvs1100 is now triked. |
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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago
Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you) |
My current primary is an XV1100, I do like my older 80s bikes the VT500e ,the VT700 shadow ( American import) and the transalp 600 still bring me happy memories . I did also have an old GPZ given to me but plastic rockets have never really been my thing .
Wifey still likes pillion especially when I gun the engine and bring up the vibration haha |
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"In my twenties I'd have said sports bike, now in my 50s cruiser. We all know the reason #getting older not old "
I thought that a few years ago that it was time to go to a cruiser or as I thought a more age appropriate bike .. bought an Indian scout lasted 5 weeks traded it in for an mt10 lol |
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"The track is where I am in my heaven
booked in for Knockhill yet?"
Not been yet, am based in Ireland altough my very 1st trackday was Cadwell years ago, would love to get back over a do some UK track days |
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By *ngelnfugyCouple
over a year ago
Edinburgh/ Dundee |
"The track is where I am in my heaven
booked in for Knockhill yet?
Not been yet, am based in Ireland altough my very 1st trackday was Cadwell years ago, would love to get back over a do some UK track days "
nice
i fell aff at Cadwell.....twice!!
who needs tracks when ye've the lovely irish roads
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Had a R1 and it was just too fast to use all that power on the roads. Could feel every stone going slow but open it up and you’d forget everything as you’d be looking so far ahead. Got myself a naked upright bike now, Triumph street triple RS. Can embarrass a lot of bigger bikes on the streets and it’s comfy too. Found with the superbikes all your weights on your wrists because of the clip ons |
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"The track is where I am in my heaven
booked in for Knockhill yet?
Not been yet, am based in Ireland altough my very 1st trackday was Cadwell years ago, would love to get back over a do some UK track days
nice
i fell aff at Cadwell.....twice!!
who needs tracks when ye've the lovely irish roads
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Lovely roads buy I went to the track and racing in 2006 because I had too many very near misses on the roads, the roads ain't the place for pushing hard and once I hit the track I never looked back. Am only back riding roads about 6 years since I stopped racing but have a much more "sensible" approach on the roads now and keep my pushing the limits for my track days. We do have a lot of road races here too but there is a shit storm going on at the moment between MCUI and the Clubs. Looking like attaining insurance may kill the road racing scene all together this year and short circuit looking doubtful too....lack of information coming out and nobody seems to know what's going on |
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"In my twenties I'd have said sports bike, now in my 50s cruiser. We all know the reason #getting older not old "
I decided to switch a few years ago as I approaching 50 so I thought I’d get a more age appropriate bike .. I bought an Indian scout was great for the first half hour of riding then it was awful I hated it .. it lasted 5 weeks then I changed it for an mt10 lol I’m sticking with naked sports from now lol |
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By *eRockDjMan
over a year ago
Darlington(work) Barny (live) |
Im in my 50s, I have had sports bikes and cruisers and always go back to cruisers, I like comfort in my old age, only thing is they way the same as a small town at slower speeds, I ride a Kawasaki VN900 classic, love it, but to me a bikes a bike if it has 2 or 3 wheels and an engine its a bike I know 3 are trikes but you get my drift. |
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