What do you ride and what do you like/dislike about it?

[Conquiztador]

Front size is common to bikes of that era and easy to get good rubber for, the rear not quite as common but both Pirelli and Bridgestone have good options for them

Yep, know that. Had a Michelin Macadam on the s/h wheel I got and was brilliant. Then when run outta thread got a Pirelli Sport Demon. Total crap. My point was that there is only a couple of options and nothing sticky.

[DarkLord]

2001 Suzuki SV650s.

Likes:

Insane fuel economy - nearly 350km out of a tank.
Power - not over the top (obviously) but more than enough to have fun with and get past cars during my daily commute.
Reliable - strong, solid engine, still purring along happily at 75,000 ks.
Weight - nice and light, corners very easily, weighs less than my old 250cc Hyosung.

Dislikes:

50k zones - the bike is so fuel efficient because of the Dynajet carburetor kit I had installed. It does not like traveling around at 50kmph especially in lower gears as it is constantly reaching as the carburetor kit, from what I understand, is more designed for high performance.
Tyres are expensive (not the bike's fault).
There are a few scratches and stone chips here and there (once again, not the bikes fault).
One other thing - because it is a 650cc, my rego will be up at that ridiculous $500 mark, which is, once again, not the bikes fault at all.

[Rogue Rider]

I ride a Trumpy, Speed Triple...... K7 1050cc with a bit extra fruit and a F#@#ing loud Stabel Magnum Horn.....
I love it because it rides well, tight in corners, fits like a glove and has power to burn. It, like all the other Trumpies I have owned has prestige and intrigue and out performs my expectation.......... even in the wet.

[Rhubarb]

Likes
- Really comfortable
- Exhaust note
- It was cheap
- Looks good
- I can ride it for hours and hours
- My wife thinks it is comfortable being a pillion

Dislikes
- My wife thinks it is comfortable being a pillion
- Only 200km before fuel light comes on
- A bit of helmet shake at 120kph
- At night the speedo reflects in the screen and I can't see through it

[Edbear]

Likes
- Really comfortable
- Exhaust note
- It was cheap
- Looks good
- I can ride it for hours and hours
- My wife thinks it is comfortable being a pillion

Dislikes
- My wife thinks it is comfortable being a pillion
- Only 200km before fuel light comes on
- A bit of helmet shake at 120kph
- At night the speedo reflects in the screen and I can't see through it

Adjustable screen, moved mine right up and found the best angle, for it. Fit Value Accessories Lower Deflectors and the buffeting will go as well. Theoretical range of 280km, average 60mpg, down to 58mpg two up and loaded. Easy 240km per tank as 5lt left after light comes on.

[shrub]

I ride a Trumpy, Speed Triple...... K7 1050cc with a bit extra fruit and a F#@#ing loud Stabel Magnum Horn.....
I love it because it rides well, tight in corners, fits like a glove and has power to burn. It, like all the other Trumpies I have owned has prestige and intrigue and out performs my expectation.......... even in the wet.

You forgot to mention the sound. There is nothing like the sound of an angry triple...

[Corse1]

Ducati ST4s ABS
Like:
Character
Fuel economy
solid handler
power delivery
Reliabilty
Dislikes:
Heavy clutch

Triumph Speed Triple
Like:
Almost everything & Awsome motor
Dislikes:
Standard suspension is a bit harsh
Front end is a bit vague at speed
Fuel economy

[Rhubarb]

Adjustable screen, moved mine right up and found the best angle, for it. Fit Value Accessories Lower Deflectors and the buffeting will go as well. Theoretical range of 280km, average 60mpg, down to 58mpg two up and loaded. Easy 240km per tank as 5lt left after light comes on.

Off Topic ......
I've tried adjusting the screen up but I'm only 5'8" so the top of the screen is right in my eyeline when it's up.

I'll keep an eye out for some lower deflectors when my budget allows (US$127 + freight)

I've mapped out the TT2000 and will be looking at 12+ fuel stops based on the distance between petrol stations and my bikes MPG.

Thanks for your info.

[Edbear]

Off Topic ......
I've tried adjusting the screen up but I'm only 5'8" so the top of the screen is right in my eyeline when it's up.

I'll keep an eye out for some lower deflectors when my budget allows (US$127 + freight)

I've mapped out the TT2000 and will be looking at 12+ fuel stops based on the distance between petrol stations and my bikes MPG.

Thanks for your info.

Yeah, it took a bit of experimenting to get the right height and angle to suit me, but the biggest difference was fitting the deflectors. Took a while to get used to the fuel range as well, but as I enjoy the performance of the C50T I don't ride to get the best economy out of it.

It really is the best bike I've ever owned, not the best in any particular area, but good at everything I want to do. I can relax and cruise, keep my sports bike riding mates honest, commute to work, take the Missus on holiday and pose down at the beach.

[slofox]

K8 GSX-R600.

Likes:

Power. 107 (ish) neddies. Makes it GOOOOOooooo! Revs to 16,000rpm and sounds like a cut cat when it does...
Handling. Sits into the road and begs to be fanged...light as a feather.
Comfort. Seat is way better than the SV's was
Design. A thing of beauty in my eyes. Even though they are biased.


Dislikes:

Range: 250km/tank.
Economy: Them neddies need feeding...often.


Overall? 10/10. It's a way better bike than I am a rider.

[Rhubarb]

It really is the best bike I've ever owned, not the best in any particular area, but good at everything I want to do. I can relax and cruise, keep my sports bike riding mates honest, commute to work, take the Missus on holiday and pose down at the beach.

You own a C50T for EXACTLY the same reasons I own a C50T (except I don't commute to work).

I've jumped from an 80's GSX750 to the Boulevard - A huge leap.

My wife asked me "if we won Lotto what bike would you buy?" I couldn't really answer because the C50T is the bike I would want if I didn't already have one!

To get back on topic .........

1983 GSX750

Likes
* Goes well for an old tart
* After new paint, it looks great
* Really reliable - 27 years old and never missed a beat (the bike, not me)
* Easy to ride around town and on the open road
* Simple technology so I can do all of the work on it
* Parts are quite cheap and 2nd hand bits available

Dislikes
* A rattle in the clutch but heaps of people have told me "all the old GSX's do that"
* I have a gammy knee so I can't ride it for more than an hour without a 10 minute break
* Not great fuel economy but who cares (the more fuel I buy the more funds BP have to clean up the spill)

[Edbear]

You own a C50T for EXACTLY the same reasons I own a C50T (except I don't commute to work).

I've jumped from an 80's GSX750 to the Boulevard - A huge leap.

My wife asked me "if we won Lotto what bike would you buy?" I couldn't really answer because the C50T is the bike I would want if I didn't already have one!
To get back on topic .........

1983 GSX750

Likes
* Goes well for an old tart
* After new paint, it looks great
* Really reliable - 27 years old and never missed a beat (the bike, not me)
* Easy to ride around town and on the open road
* Simple technology so I can do all of the work on it
* Parts are quite cheap and 2nd hand bits available

Dislikes
* A rattle in the clutch but heaps of people have told me "all the old GSX's do that"
* I have a gammy knee so I can't ride it for more than an hour without a 10 minute break
* Not great fuel economy but who cares (the more fuel I buy the more funds BP have to clean up the spill)

Precisely how I feel!

I wish I could have kept my '89 GSX600F as well for the same reasons you like the 750.

[Insanity_rules]

2000 Ducati 900ss S/P

Likes:
Its unusual, quite a few ss's around but not many like mine.
The sound- Termignoni pipes are the shit!
Its stupidly quick
Good handler
Looks HOT

Dislikes:
Good riding position for throwing it around but when your on a piece of straight or round town it gets painful.
Getting a mechanic who knows what their doing with its is pretty hard
Sound sometimes attracts the wrong kind of attention
The way it goes, encourages you to ride like a dick

[slofox]

The way it goes, encourages you to ride like a dick

Hmmmm...I should have included that in mine as well...

[dipshit]

K8 GSX-R600.

Likes:

Power. 107 (ish) neddies. Makes it GOOOOOooooo! Revs to 16,000rpm and sounds like a cut cat when it does...
Handling. Sits into the road and begs to be fanged...light as a feather.
Comfort. Seat is way better than the SV's was
Design. A thing of beauty in my eyes. Even though they are biased.

Same as above plus how the 600 is so much easier on rear tyres than my old SV1000 was. Got 8k out of a rear Z6 easily as only just starting to square off and it could have gone to 10 or 12k. ( wanted a new set of PR2's on for the spring though) Me old SV1000 only managed to squeeze 7.5K out of a Z6 before that was completely toasted.

Dislikes:

Range: 250km/tank.

That is a bonus for me! The old SV1000 was 200km on the same sized tank.