Metric cruisers?

[Pedrostt500]

Im not into Harleys, so wich of the big metrics are worth looking at, pros and cons, and factory failures, my budget will probably be in the 8 to 10k range, so obviously not a new one, and probably purchase some time around the end of the year. I would like some thing that can do long distance with reasonable comfort, and reasonable fuel range. I'm not interested in top speed, though not intrested in astmatic fuel hungry vacume cleaners, and would prefer some thing with out to much chrome, as I wish to ride it not admire it.

[munster]

Suzuki Boulevard M50 (805cc) is mostly blacked out, can do 160km 2 up (on a track), I've had 370km's out of a tank (Dad got 400km's once). Factory seat is rubbish, but with that altered by McDonalds in Tauranga and a few aftermarket mods, is comfortable enough for me.

[leathel]

8-10K should get a pretty sweet ride :D

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-681788420.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-684182705.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-679309342.htm

I dont know of too many issues with the jap bikes :)

I have an older 1100 but it handles well with the new shocks and suits me well

There are some cheap bikes if you go for the bikes that are not on the must have list ;)

[Banditbandit]

Ride one and see - a mate got a big Boulevard .. and hated it - managed to buy his old Hornet back .. So ride one first ..

Of that list above, I'd look seriously at the Kwaka - only because I hear good things about them - and not so much for the others ...

[Big Dave]

>>I dont know of too many issues with the jap bikes<<

Mechanically - me either.
But generally limited rear suspension travel (that is inherent in the style) and tyres that are too fat to deal with surface water are the main ones in NZ.

[Pedrostt500]

Thanks guys n gals, that honda looks barley run in, I know riding style will be different to my current ride of a Yamaha FJR 1300.

[skinman]

need to decide what size you are looking for, an 800 will feel slow after a fjr 1300, might want to consider the big bikes like m109, the big vulcan etc. lean angle will probably be an issue & the limited suspension, the main reasons I quit cruisers even though I like the look.

[skippa1]

Im not into Harleys,....................my budget will probably be in the 8 to 10k range, .

Just as well you're not into Harley's then, cause that budget won't get you much in the way of a Harley

[Tazz]

Just as well you're not into Harley's then, cause that budget won't get you much in the way of a Harley

I didn't think any amount of money got you much of a Harley :p

[skippa1]

I didn't think any amount of money got you much of a Harley :p

Says the Raleigh 20 rider

[Tazz]

Says the Raleigh 20 rider

At least it's a bike and not a description of my preference in men. :p

Sorry man, I have nothing against Harleys but you were too easy to leave alone :Pokey: I assume the black loud thing you ride is a Harley...? :o

[skippa1]

At least it's a bike and not a description of my preference in men. :p

Sorry man, I have nothing against Harleys but you were too easy to leave alone :Pokey: I assume the black loud thing you ride is a Harley...? :o

You know what they say about assumptions......

i dont give a fuck about your:Pokey:, all it means is you want one and who can blame ya when you ride a school girls bike aye

[Tazz]

You know what they say about assumptions......

i dont give a fuck about your:Pokey:, all it means is you want one and who can blame ya when you ride a school girls bike aye

What can I say, I like to hear the wind rushing through my hair and the fluro tassels on the end of my handle bars.

That is to say I like it while I'm young enough to not have a heart attack at the thought of physical exercise/spirited riding, have hair, can actually lean at over 10 degrees without making loud primal noises and releasing gas to get back up and so on and so fourth. Harley's have their place though. I'll be riding on one next to the Pope (how bad ass is that:facepalm:) in a couple of decades no doubt :niceone:

[leathel]

most of the big cruisers ... in fact most of the modern cruisers lack clearance, my 750 with floor boards lifted to the point it scrapes the chassis first if you hit a bump is still lower to the ground than my 20 year old 1100 that rarely scrapes and with 12" rear progressive suspension goes well even with bumps in the corners :)

[ital916]

M109 hands down. No replacement for displacment when it comes to cruisers and that my friend is a good bike, Light, fast, limited clearance though, mid pegs would be nice. Pulls harder the a woman in an engineering school and looks good too. Comfy and with cobra pipes, sounds like the four horsemen of the apocalypse are riding with you.

That or save a bit longer buy a night rod special and forever be getting the pussay ;)

[ratusratus]

Keep saving

[Banditbandit]

What can I say, I like to hear the rush of wind rushing through my hair

Well, you won't get that on a Harley - maybe a gentle breeze wafting through your hair ...

[Arrowolf]

Still like my honda shadow,very reliable all the time i own the bike. Fuel last for ever,and speed is good too.
Your budged will be not enough for the real deal, like a Victory. I bought one last april,and i can tell you only, most smiles per miles.
Save some more money,or sell your soul to the devil to get what is good.
See you on the southern roads.

[blackdog]

You'd get a decent Speedmaster for $10k.

Thank me later.

[Dangsta]

If you've only got $8-10k then you definitely aint getting a Harley but you can't go wrong with a Honda Shadow. Good, solid, reliable, nice runner. Not really a big cruiser and you'll probably get bored and want something more grunty in a year but you'll enjoy it while you've got it. Any M50 or 109 owners I've come across spend too much time telling me how their bikes are better and a much more sensible purchase than a Harley to the extent that it put me off them and I kind of think they missed the point. When someone buys a Harley, they're not buying a bike....(and they're certainly not being sensible) they're buying image and status....fair enough a pretty naff image and status to alot of people but it works for them and that's all that matters at the end of the day. Good on them. I quite liked the look of the Kawasaki Meanstreak when I was in the market but in the end I opted for my Vegas 8 Ball. Worked for me....couldn't really give a shit that its all american (whatever that means) and after throwing my leg over a ton of Harley's, Suzuki's, Trumpy's etc...I found it the best fitting bike I've ever been on. I'd of bought it if it was made in Taiwan. Dude, just take a few test rides and buy whatever you love the most that's within your budget.

[ellipsis]

...you could get a very reliable and go anywhere, no frills sportster for all that most require, for that price...the market forces that regulate our cruise speed at around 104 k's make anything other than a TQ motor or thereabouts irrelevant...or you could buy my '78 GL 1000 for an equally relevant price...sits up nicely at 180k...

[Dangsta]

...you could get a very reliable and go anywhere, no frills sportster for all that most require, for that price...the market forces that regulate our cruise speed at around 104 k's make anything other than a TQ motor or thereabouts irrelevant...or you could buy my '78 GL 1000 for an equally relevant price...sits up nicely at 180k...

Good call re the Sportster but it really depends how tall you are. Anyone 6ft plus or with longer legs might find the sporty a bit uncomfortable

[ellipsis]

Good call re the Sportster but it really depends how tall you are. Anyone 6ft plus or with longer legs might find the sporty a bit uncomfortable

...true...I'm not a big block kiddy, but...I having ridden a mates FXD and think it is a wild ride...and as close as I could imagine a sporty to be on steroids...then again I'm a homo hoo h'likes Hondas...

[skippa1]

You'd get a decent Speedmaster for $10k.

Thank me later.

Good call there

[leathel]

...you could get a very reliable and go anywhere, no frills sportster for all that most require, for that price...the market forces that regulate our cruise speed at around 104 k's make anything other than a TQ motor or thereabouts irrelevant...or you could buy my '78 GL 1000 for an equally relevant price...sits up nicely at 180k...

if you are talking a harely sportster I hate the fucking things, I have riden a few now and none of them come close to either of the VT's I have for comfort ..... might be different if you are 5 foot something, then you have the flat batteries in them if not used often enough, the engine coating that looks good for 5 minutes etc etc

I am not anti Harley's, I wouldn't mind a Fat Bob if it was a good one IE not one that gets the feet numb with Vibes, bike to bike even on the same models they vary sooo much :P

[Pedrostt500]

As I said at the beginning, I'm not into Harleys, if you are good for you. Ive set my mind on a budget that suits me, to buy a toy. I will at some stage take a Cruiser for a test ride, to get an idea if it suits me.
I like to ride a bike, sitting around polishing and admiring a bike, it eats into my precious riding time, as I'm not into brand names and labels, I couldn't give a rats about the catalog with the brands shiney bolt on bits, or his and hers hand bags. I geuss that the marketing departments hate me, because I would rather figure out what I want to buy, rather than be sold to.

[Mazztah]

I looked around for a few months before buying mine.
Looked at the Shadow's and Boulevards, etc, but ended up getting a Yamaha XVS.
The shaft drive was the major buying point for me but also the carb's and air cooling for easy maintenance.
I think the Yamaha's are often overlooked as there arent many out there but it's an awesome bike. Would recommend.

[Pedrostt500]

Yep I like shaft drive, and I have been considering the Yamaha's, I also quiet like the look of the Kawasaki's, I think I would prefer shaft drive over belt drive.

[Mo NZ]

[QUOTE=Pedrostt500;1130663528] probably purchase some time around the end of the year.
Well you have almost a year to decide.

[Pedrostt500]

So who has had or owns a Yamaha XVZ 1300, what did you think, ie pros / cons, and mods?.

[phill-k]

Yep I like shaft drive, and I have been considering the Yamaha's, I also quiet like the look of the Kawasaki's, I think I would prefer shaft drive over belt drive.

Then the 1600 Nomad is what u want, had mine coming up 5 years, never had any trouble with her good one or two up, have done a few minor things like power commander, new breather and stuff not much gay chrome either, and you do see good ones from time to time at the top end of your budget about 250kms to a tank but by then I usually need a coffee anyway.

[awa355]

So who has had or owns a Yamaha XVZ 1300, what did you think, ie pros / cons, and mods?.

Just read a review on one last night. 78 hp & 357kg? This may not be the model you're thinking of.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xvz1300_r.s.t%2005.htm

[wainui]

vulcans 1500s upwards are good for that price .can get them Carby or FI .FI 2001 come with 5 gallon tanks 300km good ground clearance comfy all day long even two up and for the size better lean than others, shaft driven and water cooled.FI are better than carbs.start and go.nice sound to especially if you have cobra drags on them

Cons they big and get mistaken for harleys cant think or havent come across anything bad about them.... honestly:drinknsin

[GrayWolf]

As I said at the beginning, I'm not into Harleys, if you are good for you. Ive set my mind on a budget that suits me, to buy a toy. I will at some stage take a Cruiser for a test ride, to get an idea if it suits me.
I like to ride a bike, sitting around polishing and admiring a bike, it eats into my precious riding time, as I'm not into brand names and labels, I couldn't give a rats about the catalog with the brands shiney bolt on bits, or his and hers hand bags. I geuss that the marketing departments hate me, because I would rather figure out what I want to buy, rather than be sold to.

I rode 'cruisers' for a good 20yrs...
Starting with the 'venerable' 1100 Virago... yep looked like a tarts boudoir, but the motor is still around in different guises. Was faster the (mid 80's) than a HD Sporty 1200. handles reasonably, even test mag's at the time rated it as overall best handling and 'up the top' for speed.
Had a Kwacka VN1500C, fantastic motor, 4 speed box (then) and only needed 4 speeds. Let down by soggy very handling and poor ground clearance.

Best metric cruiser I ever owned? The Guzzi 1100 California... it was rated in a US mag at the time, as the 'best harley' .. out performed everything else. I had an acquaintance with a Guzzi 850 lemon who when I was 2 up admitted for 'roll on' he couldnt keep up, (untill the lemon finally really 'cammed in') but the lemon was only about 10-15mph faster on top end. It actually STOPS and could totally out manoeuver any other cruiser out of the box, round NZ roads. I would seriously recommend trying one for a good ride as well.
I only parted with it as the then long term girlfriend found it was a bit 'too firm' so the VN1500 was purchased.

Only other 'recommendation' I could make is based on the current bike.. of which the motor is a donor from. The Star Warrior 1700. it's a long stroke, low revving (as in HD big block revs) highly torquey bit of kit... Patrick Racing (USA) do some serious aftermarket tuning kits for it.
things like the M109 are without doubt faster, but I ride often with an M109 with the 'upgrade ecu' that gives 175bhp.... when it comes to the twisty bits? it runs wide like a bus. The C109 (detuned traditional cruiser) version would likely also be a good option, but they are few between and seem to be 'costly'.

[GrayWolf]

Just read a review on one last night. 78 hp & 357kg? This may not be the model you're thinking of.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xvz1300_r.s.t%2005.htm

took one of these for a road test (had one in TSS) it's the cruiser the original Vmax lump was lifted from.... It (IMO) needed revving the shit out of to make it go...

The 1300cc V-twin seems there's a 'water cooled' one, is from the 900/1300/1600/1700cc pushrod 'air cooled' family of donk's used in many of the 'Star' cruisers for the USA market... I can attest to the amount of grunt produced by the 1700cc version.

[Scouse]

Metric cruisers are for cheap nob cheese infested wankers

[ratusratus]

Metric cruisers are for cheap nob cheese infested wankers
the truth at last hahahaha

[skinman]

dont hold back...tell us how you really feel

[Mazztah]

I see the average IQ in this thread has just plummeted.

[skippa1]

I see the average IQ in this thread has just plummeted.

Dont be tough on yourself

[GrayWolf]

Metric cruisers are for cheap nob cheese infested wankers

yup and HD's are for wannabe's


Ride to pretend
Pretend to ride!

[skippa1]

yup and HD's are for wannabe's


Ride to pretend
Pretend to ride!

Thats why they strive to make metrics look like an HD

[GrayWolf]

Thats why they strive to make metrics look like an HD

I'd agree that, the Japs have always been good at copying a design. But!! I ride all year, and I know I see far more 'metric' cruisers, or metric bikes on the road in inclement weather, than Hardly Rideitson's.....
Jeeze we have a 'real biker' at work,,, 5yr old HD, with 2000km's on the clock, and I am NOT joking!

Most HD's only see the light of day at weekends and summer... oh and of course we now all have to wear the 'obligatory' Nazi helmet, face mask, leather vest over jacket, or over just a T shirt, mirror shades, fingerless, or, no gloves.... :weird: :weird:

Yup I am so glad I am not a 'HD' real biker! :bleh:

HD didnt 'design' the look, they simply never changed from the basic design philosophy of that era.......



I will admit to meeting a 'few' HD riders who do ride all year, but they ARE the minority.

[skippa1]

I'd agree that, the Japs have always been good at copying a design. But!! I ride all year, and I know I see far more 'metric' cruisers, or metric bikes on the road in inclement weather, than Hardly Rideitson's.....
Jeeze we have a 'real biker' at work,,, 5yr old HD, with 2000km's on the clock, and I am NOT joking!

Most HD's only see the light of day at weekends and summer... oh and of course we now all have to wear the 'obligatory' Nazi helmet, face mask, leather vest over jacket, or over just a T shirt, mirror shades, fingerless, or, no gloves.... :weird: :weird:

Yup I am so glad I am not a 'HD' real biker! :bleh:

HD didnt 'design' the look, they simply never changed from the basic design philosophy of that era.......



I will admit to meeting a 'few' HD riders who do ride all year, but they ARE the minority.

You cunts crack me up. You must work at a fuckin hair dressers.
the vast majority of vest and fingerless glove wearing riders are on metrics, trying to emulate some "hard cunt" they saw on sons of wankery.
Harley riders just ride bikes. Just like Suzuki riders just ride bikes. Just different flavours. You might need to get your penis checked before it disappears altogether.

[GrayWolf]

You cunts crack me up. You must work at a fuckin hair dressers.
the vast majority of vest and fingerless glove wearing riders are on metrics, trying to emulate some "hard cunt" they saw on sons of wankery.
Harley riders just ride bikes. Just like Suzuki riders just ride bikes. Just different flavours. You might need to get your penis checked before it disappears altogether.

I'd suggest the required penis check, is your mate. I dont ride a cruiser, although I used to, both Japanese 'metric' and Italian (Guzzi). Bollox to the 'vast majority' of fingerless glove riders on metric. I ride just about every day, no car, so yup I am a 'wannabe' who emulates some twat off the TV.

The VAST majority of Sons of Wankery imitators I see are on Hardly Rideitson's.....

HD sell the 'bad boy image'... suckers buy into it in droves, and pay 'premium prices' for the privilage! :violin:

[Big Dave]

And some people only see what they want to believe.

There's plenty of good and plenty of knob ends on all of 'em.

Roughly speaking, generalisations don't work.

[skippa1]

I'd suggest the required penis check, is your mate. I dont ride a cruiser, although I used to, both Japanese 'metric' and Italian (Guzzi). Bollox to the 'vast majority' of fingerless glove riders on metric. I ride just about every day, no car, so yup I am a 'wannabe' who emulates some twat off the TV.

The VAST majority of Sons of Wankery imitators I see are on Hardly Rideitson's.....

HD sell the 'bad boy image'... suckers buy into it in droves, and pay 'premium prices' for the privilage! :violin:

Seems to me you are the one with a brand issue ya cry baby....ya don't see Harley riders crying about metrics

You really should get that cock checked cause I would swear it's turning into a cunt

[GrayWolf]

Seems to me you are the one with a brand issue ya cry baby....ya don't see Harley riders crying about metrics

You really should get that cock checked cause I would swear it's turning into a cunt

Funny thing is, I can argue this without having to resort to name calling... Shows personal mental ability, for who has to revert to schoolboy name calling doesn't it? I am quite sure of my penis still being in place thanks. If it was changing? At least I would have a purpose still, and I might remind you it was YOUR post about 'metric cruisers'..... that started this 'discourse' but that of course for your narrow minded, incongruous argument would be forgotten so as to not get in the way of facts!

Cry baby? Nah mate, I have a good chuckle every time I overtake/pass opposite one of the 'righteous'.......

293880

[skippa1]

At least I would have a purpose still, and I might remind you it was YOUR post about 'metric cruisers'..... that started this
Point it out then will ya?

You get treated like a school boy cause you act like one.....

[GrayWolf]

Point it out then will ya?

You get treated like a school boy cause you act like one.....

oh I'm so hurt, by your tactics....


Seems to me your a touch Defensive, son!!

[skippa1]

oh I'm so hurt, by your tactics....


Seems to me your a touch Defensive, son!!
Didn't think you could.......

i think ya want a Harley but can't afford one.......grandad

[Mazztah]

Dont be tough on yourself


lol wat
cant be bothered explaining it to ya

[skippa1]

lol wat
cant be bothered explaining it to ya
Let me help you

you are the one lowering the IQ

[Mike.Gayner]

The second half of this thread gave me AIDS. You guys are fucking ridiculous, particularly the HD lot who just couldn't stay the fuck away from a thread that was never meant for them.

[Pedrostt500]

Yes Mike I have to agree, its been like watching 5 year olds fight in the sand pit, but typical KB the bull shit mounts up faster than a bulldozer can clear it.

[skippa1]

The second half of this thread gave me AIDS. You guys are fucking ridiculous, particularly the HD lot who just couldn't stay the fuck away from a thread that was never meant for them.

Yeah you make me hurl chunks too

[ital916]

Fuck actually, best metric I ever rode was a vtx1800, now that was a beast. If you can find one they go for about 8k nowadays, usually with the good bits on especially if they've adapted a forcewinder onto it and done the fuelling. Fucking beasts, rolling burnouts all day long. Put a wipe-able cover on the rear seat, saves the cleaning hassle when yer missus goes for a ride on the back.

[mulletman]

Anybody out there own a Valkyrie ? How do they rate in the scheme of things cruiser..

[GrayWolf]

Anybody out there own a Valkyrie ? How do they rate in the scheme of things cruiser..

The only guy I knew who owns(owned) one was Keith who owns the big pawn shop in Invergumboot... But that was over 7 years ago. He is a fairly big guy, and loved the feel of the Valk. It's a big piece of kit in size, but he reckoned that as soon as it was under way, the weight wasnt an issue (bit like the Rocket3?) I will admit the torque was damned impressive for roll on overtaking etc... He said it accelerated pretty damn good too...

[Banditbandit]

The only guy I knew who owns(owned) one was Keith who owns the big pawn shop in Invergumboot... But that was over 7 years ago. He is a fairly big guy, and loved the feel of the Valk. It's a big piece of kit in size, but he reckoned that as soon as it was under way, the weight wasnt an issue (bit like the Rocket3?) I will admit the torque was damned impressive for roll on overtaking etc... He said it accelerated pretty damn good too...

Yeah - but they are even more ugly than the Rocket Three ... or that Honda piece of stuff ...

I'd rather go with the Mean Streak - I have acquaintances who love theirs ..

[jafar]

Fuck actually, best metric I ever rode was a vtx1800, now that was a beast. If you can find one they go for about 8k nowadays, usually with the good bits on especially if they've adapted a forcewinder onto it and done the fuelling. Fucking beasts, rolling burnouts all day long. Put a wipe-able cover on the rear seat, saves the cleaning hassle when yer missus goes for a ride on the back.

I had a vtx 1800 for a while, nice bike & well built. Havn't seen any for the $8k though, there are a few vtx 1300's for that kind of price though :beer:

[aum108]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:

[skippa1]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:
And you base all that on what? You're experience?

[aum108]

And you base all that on what? You're experience?

Days and days of research on numerous forums and websites. Consistent figures all round. 25% of Harleys with major mech issues, compared to 10% of rice burners. TradeMe clearly shows the price differences. Plenty of websites too to show the differences in fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

Yeah, I took an FLHR Road King out for a test ride, felt awesome, but I sure wasn't looking forward to paying an extra $100-$150/week to keep it on the road

[skippa1]

Days and days of research on numerous forums and websites. Consistent figures all round. 25% of Harleys with major mech issues, compared to 10% of rice burners. TradeMe clearly shows the price differences. Plenty of websites too to show the differences in fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

Yeah, I took an FLHR Road King out for a test ride, felt awesome, but I sure wasn't looking forward to paying an extra $100-$150/week to keep it on the road
Oh. An internet expert.:facepalm:
25%? Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and just let people think you're a fuckwit, than open it and prove it

[aum108]

Oh. An internet expert.:facepalm:
25%? Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut and just let people think you're a fuckwit, than open it and prove it

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/17/is-harley-davidson-the-worst-motorcycle-money-can.aspx

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/consumer-reports-motorcycle-reliability/

http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html

http://everything2.com/title/The+problem+with+Harley-Davidson+motorcycles

[skippa1]

blah blah blah
For every anti site you can also find a pro site, but hey, don't let that get in the way of your band wagon

interesting to note how you have such a vast knowledge without actually ever having one

[aum108]

For every anti site you can also find a pro site, but hey, don't let that get in the way of your band wagon

As I said, the RK felt nice, but not nice enough to justify an extra $100+/week.

[skippa1]

As I said, the RK felt nice, but not nice enough to justify an extra $100+/week.
What is this mythical $100 extra running cost you're on about?

[aum108]

What is this mythical $100 extra running cost you're on about?

Mainly the extra repayments due to the higher price of the HD. But also some expectedly higher maintenance costs from the higher age of the HD, and higher insurance costs.

I loved the RK, but it takes a lot of love to put that extra $$ on the table.

[skippa1]

Mainly the extra repayments due to the higher price of the HD. But also some expectedly higher maintenance costs from the higher age of the HD, and higher insurance costs.

I loved the RK, but it takes a lot of love to put that extra $$ on the table.
So what you really meant was,

"I would like a road king but I can't afford one",

not all the other bullshit

[Mazztah]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:

Congratulations.

What year and color ?

[nzspokes]

ya don't see Harley riders crying about metrics



Ive be spoken to by Harley riders a couple of times about riding a Jappa at pubs etc. Both times they have been older guys on near new Harleys.

[skippa1]

Ive be spoken to by Harley riders a couple of times about riding a Jappa at pubs etc. Both times they have been older guys on near new Harleys.
Yeah I know, wankers ride all sorts of bikes. I don't think it's exclusive to any one type of bike. Haven't got much time for generalisations about riders of any particular brand

[Mike.Gayner]

skippa has anyone ever told you you're an obnoxious prick? Oh wait, you ride a Harley so you already know.

[Kartik]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:

Congrats mate. That's great. Some pictures?

[skippa1]

skippa has anyone ever told you you're an obnoxious prick? Oh wait, you ride a Harley so you already know.
Gayner, I don't give a fuck what you think. You're a twat and you prove it every time you post on here.

[skippa1]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:
By the way congrats. They are a great bike.:bleh:

[nzspokes]

Yeah I know, wankers ride all sorts of bikes. I don't think it's exclusive to any one type of bike. Haven't got much time for generalisations about riders of any particular brand

Well yes. Wankers ride all kinds of bikes. But only ones that have said something have been on Harleys. But not to my face interestingly. Last one had Harley everything on, Harley shop must have rubbed their hands when he came in.

I see a cruiser in my future as my girl cant get on a sports bike as pillion. But I will make the choice by how they ride not the name on the tank. If its a Harley then cool. I am going to give the tassles and chaps a miss.

[skippa1]

Well yes. Wankers ride all kinds of bikes. But only ones that have said something have been on Harleys. But not to my face interestingly. Last one had Harley everything on, Harley shop must have rubbed their hands when he came in.

I see a cruiser in my future as my girl cant get on a sports bike as pillion. But I will make the choice by how they ride not the name on the tank. If its a Harley then cool. I am going to give the tassles and chaps a miss.
Always the way I've chosen bikes too. It's all about how they go, not what their name is. I see a fair bit of harley bashing on here, haven't had it to my face, same as you really but in reverse. I've had plenty of Japanese bike and a couple of European ones too, might go that way next.

Must admit though, I really like the look of the BMW s1000r

[Theantidote]

I just scored big time...my wife gave me the all clear to spend some hard earned bucks on a new set of wheels...pick her up hopefully on wednesday...2006 c50 with 24000 on the clock and some gravel rash on the tank...weird arse bars but hei I'm looking forward to hitting the road as soon as I get her...
and yes I have tassles...no chaps but my jackets over 25 years old and is the first and only one I've e
had...each of those tassles prolly done several thousand k each...oh well...
let the games begin...

[Dangsta]

I just scored big time...my wife gave me the all clear to spend some hard earned bucks on a new set of wheels...pick her up hopefully on wednesday...2006 c50 with 24000 on the clock and some gravel rash on the tank...weird arse bars but hei I'm looking forward to hitting the road as soon as I get her...
and yes I have tassles...no chaps but my jackets over 25 years old and is the first and only one I've e
had...each of those tassles prolly done several thousand k each...oh well...
let the games begin...

Congrats, nice ride.

[Theantidote]

Congrats, nice ride.

cheers mate...looking forward to picking her up later this week...once the banks wake up...will do plenty of solo tooling to get used to the new geometry of her...compared to the xv1100 she's a very different beasty...
enjoy the ride everyone...regardless of what it is you ride...

[Pogo2]

I just scored big time...my wife gave me the all clear to spend some hard earned bucks on a new set of wheels...pick her up hopefully on wednesday...2006 c50 with 24000 on the clock and some gravel rash on the tank...weird arse bars but hei I'm looking forward to hitting the road as soon as I get her...
and yes I have tassles...no chaps but my jackets over 25 years old and is the first and only one I've e
had...each of those tassles prolly done several thousand k each...oh well...
let the games begin...

Great ride. I never regretted buying one. Enjoy!!

[Theantidote]

Great ride. I never regretted buying one. Enjoy!!

cheers man...got her now n love it...next weekend green ribbon run...huntly, rotovegas and opotiki return...good way to get used to it...very diff to the viagra...

[Theantidote]

Just picked up a Boulevard C50T from Aucks today, what a sweet ride! A third the price of a Harley, a third the running costs, and three times the reliability. But OMG, it doesn't have That Ol' Badass Brand! :bleh:

just wondering how you're getting on with the c50t...?
picked mine up on tuesday and is taking some getting used to...esp in crawling traffic...but it is very freakin awesome...
let us know...
cheers