Time for a cruiser?

[Pogo2]

Duuuuude, sportsbikes and tourers I get, I can even see the sense in cruisers (how else do ya have fun at close to the legal limit?) even if I can't quite bring myself to buy one while my knees still function.....but a Burgman? WTF is goin' on with that? Best you give yourself a thorough dousing/disinfection with Brakleen (paying particular attention to all those sensitive lil' nooks and crannies) before you go anywhere near some poor unsuspecting soul's bike, or they'll never get the stink out.

Nah seriously......... dont know till you try it. Heavy (by comparison), underpowered but a delight to ride. No gears, big floorboards, heaps of space, 25 km/l, good wind protection (epsecially when compared with the M50!). What more could a person want ............ except more power.

Most underate them but not a bad option after all.

[wysper]

but it looks like a scooter

[Pogo2]

but it looks like a scooter

but I can live with that. Rates well on comfort too.

[wysper]

but I can live with that. Rates well on comfort too.

fair enough. riding a dr i shouldn't comment on the looks of other peoples rides LOL

[skinman]

think I might go out saturday & ride the S50, looks like a reasonable sort of cruiser to get through the traffic with, most look too wide. Like the look but think will get sick of sitting in line very quickly. Have noticed already that I go where Shadows & Harleys cant. Passed a chopper on the way home tonight, stuck in line while I split, the only way I'm going to pass something like that on a 250

[Gone Burger]

think I might go out saturday & ride the S50, looks like a reasonable sort of cruiser to get through the traffic with, most look too wide. Like the look but think will get sick of sitting in line very quickly. Have noticed already that I go where Shadows & Harleys cant. Passed a chopper on the way home tonight, stuck in line while I split, the only way I'm going to pass something like that on a 250

Actually, I managed to grow some balls overnight the other day (nice image huh?) and lane spilt for the whole one hour commute to work on my m50. I did really well and fitted through gaps I usually would have just looked at with fear. When I realised I COULD actually get through, the rest became so much easier to judge. It cut 15 minutes off my commute time, and I was pretty wrapped with myself, and my bike, just secretely!!

[skinman]

watch those mirrors

[slowpoke]

Have a go on a 650 Burgermeister, mate! You may change your opinion...

Whaaaaat?! That's like saying "Yes, that cardigan doesn't look much on the rack but you might just like it once you've tried it on." Ain't no way, no how, no sir!

Nah seriously......... dont know till you try it. Heavy (by comparison), underpowered but a delight to ride. No gears, big floorboards, heaps of space, 25 km/l, good wind protection (epsecially when compared with the M50!). What more could a person want ............ except more power.

Most underate them but not a bad option after all.

Nah, sounds too much like a 2 wheeled version of a Toyota Camry, if I want that sort of experience I'll just roll down the windows on the car I've got. Kinda removes all the sensations I like about motorcycling and what you see as positives I see as negatives:

Fuel consumption - I work for an oil/gas company so in aligning my annual personal development goals with the corporate business plan I actually strive to use as much of the earths fossil fuel reserves as possible. Hence excessive horsepower is an important pre-requisite, not only to meet this goal but to make up for an astounding lack of riding talent.

Gears - my innate propensity towards straightline speed rather than cornering prowess means gears are a handy get out of jail (tail end charlie position) free card when riding with mates. I want, no, I need gears to get up to speed ASAP after displaying cornering techniques I learnt studying an Aussie 50c piece. I look bad enough out riding, I don't need to be humping the seat like a horny jack russell on a salesman's leg trying to encourage the lardy slug up to speed.

Wind protection - baaaad! What's the point of travelling at a reasonable clip if you don't know it? I'm out to savour the experience, not avoid it.

Space - What for? If I want a shopping trolley I'll take the 40 year old, 5.8L, real steel, completely inefficient (remember those business goals?) dinosaur drinkin' car and just toss everything in the back rather than having to do a spatial equation everytime I wanna impulse buy something doing the grocery shopping. Besides "no room" is my stock standard excuse whenever I'm asked to pick up something when I'm out on the bike, why would I want to lose that?

Floorboards - What the fuck?! I got me some of them new fangled boot thangs, so it's no jandals, no bare feet, no stockinged legs in high heel Jimmy Choo's (in public) which means floor boards are most definitely on the "delete option" list.

Nah, I'm only takin' the piss mate, each to their own. Enjoy the new bike shopping.

[wysper]

I was pretty wrapped with myself, and my bike, just secretely!!

shhhhh..... don't tell your potential new sports bike that, it will get jealous!!

[KelvinAng]

Nah, I'm only takin' the piss mate, each to their own.

[Edbear]

Whaaaaat?! That's like saying "Yes, that cardigan doesn't look much on the rack but you might just like it once you've tried it on." Ain't no way, no how, no sir!

Nah, sounds too much like a 2 wheeled version of a Toyota Camry, if I want that sort of experience I'll just roll down the windows on the car I've got. Kinda removes all the sensations I like about motorcycling and what you see as positives I see as negatives:

Fuel consumption - I work for an oil/gas company so in aligning my annual personal development goals with the corporate business plan I actually strive to use as much of the earths fossil fuel reserves as possible. Hence excessive horsepower is an important pre-requisite, not only to meet this goal but to make up for an astounding lack of riding talent.

Gears - my innate propensity towards straightline speed rather than cornering prowess means gears are a handy get out of jail (tail end charlie position) free card when riding with mates. I want, no, I need gears to get up to speed ASAP after displaying cornering techniques I learnt studying an Aussie 50c piece. I look bad enough out riding, I don't need to be humping the seat like a horny jack russell on a salesman's leg trying to encourage the lardy slug up to speed.

Wind protection - baaaad! What's the point of travelling at a reasonable clip if you don't know it? I'm out to savour the experience, not avoid it.

Space - What for? If I want a shopping trolley I'll take the 40 year old, 5.8L, real steel, completely inefficient (remember those business goals?) dinosaur drinkin' car and just toss everything in the back rather than having to do a spatial equation everytime I wanna impulse buy something doing the grocery shopping. Besides "no room" is my stock standard excuse whenever I'm asked to pick up something when I'm out on the bike, why would I want to lose that?

Floorboards - What the fuck?! I got me some of them new fangled boot thangs, so it's no jandals, no bare feet, no stockinged legs in high heel Jimmy Choo's (in public) which means floor boards are most definitely on the "delete option" list.

Nah, I'm only takin' the piss mate, each to their own. Enjoy the new bike shopping.

ROFL!!! You do have a way with words! Tell, ya what, though, give the 650 a handful of throttle and, (on a private road or track, of course), wind it up to, oh, say, 160 and you just might be a wee bit impressed...

[Pogo2]

Whaaaaat?! That's like saying "Yes, that cardigan doesn't look much on the rack but you might just like it once you've tried it on." Ain't no way, no how, no sir!



Nah, sounds too much like a 2 wheeled version of a Toyota Camry, if I want that sort of experience I'll just roll down the windows on the car I've got. Kinda removes all the sensations I like about motorcycling and what you see as positives I see as negatives:

Fuel consumption - I work for an oil/gas company so in aligning my annual personal development goals with the corporate business plan I actually strive to use as much of the earths fossil fuel reserves as possible. Hence excessive horsepower is an important pre-requisite, not only to meet this goal but to make up for an astounding lack of riding talent.

Gears - my innate propensity towards straightline speed rather than cornering prowess means gears are a handy get out of jail (tail end charlie position) free card when riding with mates. I want, no, I need gears to get up to speed ASAP after displaying cornering techniques I learnt studying an Aussie 50c piece. I look bad enough out riding, I don't need to be humping the seat like a horny jack russell on a salesman's leg trying to encourage the lardy slug up to speed.

Wind protection - baaaad! What's the point of travelling at a reasonable clip if you don't know it? I'm out to savour the experience, not avoid it.

Space - What for? If I want a shopping trolley I'll take the 40 year old, 5.8L, real steel, completely inefficient (remember those business goals?) dinosaur drinkin' car and just toss everything in the back rather than having to do a spatial equation everytime I wanna impulse buy something doing the grocery shopping. Besides "no room" is my stock standard excuse whenever I'm asked to pick up something when I'm out on the bike, why would I want to lose that?

Floorboards - What the fuck?! I got me some of them new fangled boot thangs, so it's no jandals, no bare feet, no stockinged legs in high heel Jimmy Choo's (in public) which means floor boards are most definitely on the "delete option" list.

Nah, I'm only takin' the piss mate, each to their own. Enjoy the new bike shopping.

Piss duly taken. Missus want to have a look at one tomorrow so maybe I'm in (for the bike that is)

[White trash]

Whaaaaat?! That's like saying "Yes, that cardigan doesn't look much on the rack but you might just like it once you've tried it on." Ain't no way, no how, no sir!



Nah, sounds too much like a 2 wheeled version of a Toyota Camry, if I want that sort of experience I'll just roll down the windows on the car I've got. Kinda removes all the sensations I like about motorcycling and what you see as positives I see as negatives:

Fuel consumption - I work for an oil/gas company so in aligning my annual personal development goals with the corporate business plan I actually strive to use as much of the earths fossil fuel reserves as possible. Hence excessive horsepower is an important pre-requisite, not only to meet this goal but to make up for an astounding lack of riding talent.

Gears - my innate propensity towards straightline speed rather than cornering prowess means gears are a handy get out of jail (tail end charlie position) free card when riding with mates. I want, no, I need gears to get up to speed ASAP after displaying cornering techniques I learnt studying an Aussie 50c piece. I look bad enough out riding, I don't need to be humping the seat like a horny jack russell on a salesman's leg trying to encourage the lardy slug up to speed.

Wind protection - baaaad! What's the point of travelling at a reasonable clip if you don't know it? I'm out to savour the experience, not avoid it.

Space - What for? If I want a shopping trolley I'll take the 40 year old, 5.8L, real steel, completely inefficient (remember those business goals?) dinosaur drinkin' car and just toss everything in the back rather than having to do a spatial equation everytime I wanna impulse buy something doing the grocery shopping. Besides "no room" is my stock standard excuse whenever I'm asked to pick up something when I'm out on the bike, why would I want to lose that?

Floorboards - What the fuck?! I got me some of them new fangled boot thangs, so it's no jandals, no bare feet, no stockinged legs in high heel Jimmy Choo's (in public) which means floor boards are most definitely on the "delete option" list.

Nah, I'm only takin' the piss mate, each to their own. Enjoy the new bike shopping.

Pretty sure you're not allowed to drink on the rig Spud so you're obviously at home, be cool to catch up again now I'm back down this way.

And if you are offshore and just bored, wouldn't your time be better spent capping leaking wells or some shit?

[Pogo2]

think I might go out saturday & ride the S50, looks like a reasonable sort of cruiser to get through the traffic with, most look too wide. Like the look but think will get sick of sitting in line very quickly. Have noticed already that I go where Shadows & Harleys cant. Passed a chopper on the way home tonight, stuck in line while I split, the only way I'm going to pass something like that on a 250

me heading over to Barrys Pt Road.......

[Pogo2]

Took the missus to Holeshot yesterday to have a look at the cruisers. She liked the C109 in cherry red!

Then today took an ST7 for a spin. I think the Boulevard really set the bar here.
Found the bike not at all to my liking. My burger was more comfortalbe, clutch was heavy (mech vs hydraulic) and not impressed with the sound or the snatchy/clunking ride - all my humble opinion tho!

Think a M50 is still the go but no one has a one in the flesh for me to see. I guess I'll just wait until one makes its way into the show room.

BTW can someone explain why cruiser accessories are so expensive:
$800-1300 for a screen
$500 for floorboards, much the same for a sissy bar.

For what they are it all seems a bit excessive.