Think I'll have to admit defeat.

[Molly]

My choice of the new ones would be a Street Bob. Extend the forks 4" and de-baffle it and I'd ride it into the ground.

Street Bob is one of the nicest 'stock' Harleys I've seen in years. Can't think of anything I'd change on it.

I had an '03 FXST and, following on from the 'Old School Chopper' episodes of OCC saw how good black rims and hubs can look so did it to mine (with stainless spokes). The wheels on the Street Bob are just like that. It's a job I've got lined-up for my Springer Classic.

[Shadowjack]

Rosie - I did the Mainland Driving School Advanced Motorcycle Safety Course at Levels in January this year. It was confidence-building stuff for a relatively new rider - theory, then practical - covering braking techniques, counter-steering, cornering lines. And all done in a controlled track environment (they are also done at Ruapuna, I think). There was one-on-one observation, and hints and tips from the instructors, at your own pace and in your own time. All types of bikes: GN250, Sportster, various Triumphs, Buells, Yamaha TDM850, etc, etc, as well as various sportsbikes. It was well worth it from my perspective.

PM me for more info.

[Headbanger]

Go Japanese. try a Suzuki.....

That would be worse then defeat.

[awayatc]

Suzuki........?

nah...

However the name "Suzie" rings a bell.....

[Molly]

Did you make any decision on selling the Dyna? Can't remember where you were at in the scheme of things.

[rosie631]

Hi. Took the Bonnie T100 for a test ride. Awesome wee bike. But going to stick with the Harley for a bit longer I think.

[Molly]

Hi. Took the Bonnie T100 for a test ride. Awesome wee bike. But going to stick with the Harley for a bit longer I think.

You know it makes sense.

[Multiman]

Sold my Guzzi as my knees wouldn't bend anymore. I just bought a VRod,loads of power and it goes round corners ok, not as well as the Guzzi but a hell of a lot better than most cruisers.
Tried the Xr1200, its light and almost like a Buel (almost) good power down low with a very flat torque curve, sounds like shit and the seat is a plank.

I do like the new Triumph Thunder bird but my piggy bank ran out.

Thing is sometimes to enjoy life you have to make a change.