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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: bobster on September 07, 2012, 07:36:08 AM

Title: New toy
Post by: bobster on September 07, 2012, 07:36:08 AM
Hey guys just though id post a picture of my first road legal bike as i just passed my test back in june.

Ive done countless track days in the past and still doing so . So can handle her perfectly fine :-)

Here she is

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Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Paul the Headblader on September 07, 2012, 08:47:41 AM
nice!
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: bobster on September 07, 2012, 11:06:50 AM
Thanks paul
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Post by: Hingatao on September 07, 2012, 12:16:08 PM
Sweet bike! What make & model is it?
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Mikekoz13 on September 07, 2012, 12:18:06 PM
Nice Yamaha!!

Back in my younger days I was an all Yamaha guy. They were great bikes back then.

Strictly Harleys for me since 1994.
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: bobster on September 07, 2012, 02:36:49 PM
Thanks mike! Why the change dude ?
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Post by: RoWilJr on September 07, 2012, 05:08:45 PM
Sweet! Former GSXR 1000 owner here.
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Mikekoz13 on September 07, 2012, 05:11:12 PM
Around 1982 I had a nice new Yamaha 750 Virago... quite a nice bike at that time.
I took my Dad (an ex-motorcyclist and a Suzuki guy) to a motorycle show in Baltimore City.
Just before we left the show I came across the Harley display and their bikes. I said to my Dad, " I've got to sit on what to see what the big deal is."
A soon as I sat on it I just let an an audible "Whoa!".

My Dad just looked at me and I told him right at that moment that I would own one someday. It was like my soul was meant to have one and when I sat on it,i t felt like "home".

I bought my first in late 1993.
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: bobster on September 07, 2012, 05:41:36 PM
Rowiljr sweet bike what do u currently have or dont u have a bike now ?. Mike thats the way i felt with this R1 i had test ridden the kawasaki zx10 and fireblade but the R1 just felt alot more well built than the other 2. What model of harley do you currently have ?
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: mahaw90 on September 07, 2012, 06:06:51 PM
R1, now that will shift, take care.
Title: Re: Re: New toy
Post by: RoWilJr on September 07, 2012, 07:08:21 PM
Sold it... Military deployments and the kiddos kinda forced my hand. However, looking at one of these as a so-called "retirement" gift to myself... 8)
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Title: Re: New toy
Post by: mahaw90 on September 07, 2012, 08:55:49 PM
That is pretty badass! Looks awesome
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Post by: bobster on September 08, 2012, 04:32:10 AM
Wooooah 2 of them harleys are stunning dude what models are they? Dont know much about harleys to be honest!
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Mikekoz13 on September 08, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
Bobster... I own a 2011 Ultra Limited. It's a touring bike built for the long haul.

Those photos of Roy's are  1) Harley Forty Eight 2) Harley V-Rod

Roy..... test ride those before you buy... especially the Forty Eight. It's an awesome looking bike but everything I've read says the comfort level is zero. It's basically a "bar jumper".
Now the V-Rod... very nice and very fast BUT you will only get about 100 miles between fill ups.  
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Papa Don on September 08, 2012, 06:28:57 AM
Just sold my V-Rod last April.  Mine was a 2003 Anniv. Edition.  Hated to sell it, but age and big influx of boozoos in cages convinced me.  Nearly had two wrecks in less than two weeks, only a few blocks from my house.  Idiots around here don't look for cyclists.  My v got up to 150 miles per tank.  Wish I lived in a less populated area.  I really miss the bike but I'm sure I wouldn't miss a hospital stay!
Title: Re: New toy
Post by: Disbikerdude on September 08, 2012, 08:44:57 AM
Nice toys!!!  Definitely test ride; like for a day.  Rent one if need be! It is well worth the few bucks.